Inside Iowa State

Inside Iowa State
Inside Archives Inside search Submit news Send news for Inside to inside@iastate.edu, or call (515) 294-7065. See publication dates, deadlines. About Inside Inside Iowa State, a newspaper for faculty and staff, is published by the Office of University Relations.	Nov. 2, 2007 Bioindustry conference draws presidential hopefuls Presidential hopefuls John Edwards, John McCain and Chris Dodd will participate in a forum at the Biobased Industry Outlook Conference Nov. 5. Step counters excel ISU walkers figuratively circled earth nearly three times in October. What we love Portions of the "What We Love About Iowa State" mural are showing up on some campus vending machines. Alexander King King to lead Ames Lab Alexander King will become the new director of the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory. Alumni Center on the rise The new Alumni Center should be completed by the end of April 2008. Announcements Lunch discussion on women in science, technology careers Nutrition and Wellness Research Center open house is Nov. 9 Snowblower service Nov. 9-10 Panel on immigration Nov. 6 More announcements When flakes fly Here's a refresher on what to do when inclement weather strikes.	Don Wirth Radio skipper Don Wirth guides WOI radio through uncharted waters. Investment advice TIAA-CREF Ames office offers employees free investment advice. A 'sesqui' look back: Inside Mrs. Welch's kitchen Special events at ISU this year have a distinctly Victorian flavor. Get the message New ISU Alert system to offer employees three ways to receive emergency notices. Five more names to Gold Star Hall Five students who died in wars will be remembered on Memorial Union wall. Where's Bob? Where did this shot catch the eye of university photographer Bob Elbert? New funds boost diversity grants Grants up to $5,000 open to faculty and staff; women's enrichment mini-grants also available.	Police will carry arms New Regents-approved security policy will arm certified police officers. Go dark to be green Electric usage suggests many of us aren't doing our part to save. Basketball royalty Cyclones Kelsey Bolte and Clayton Vette are last year's Iowa prep Miss and Mr. Basketball selections. Confidential help Ombuds officers offer help to faculty, staff, and graduate and professional students. Fall back Daylight-saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. FY09 budget work starts early Development of the budget for the next fiscal year started in October. Seasonal swan song The Cyclone marching band finishes the season Nov. 11. Arts & Events More gardens time A gift from Roy and Bobbi Reimans extends gardens fall season to Dec. 31. 'Quilters' ISU Theatre's ambitious musical stiches together pioneer legacy.