Sept. 3, 2009
The Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium opens Sept. 9 with the musical stylings of White Ghost Shivers. The eight-piece band blends musical influences from blues, swing, country and flapper-era jazz. Their self-described "Bawdville" show originates from Austin, Texas. Tickets are $33 ($25 for youth, $20 for ISU students), and are available at the Stephens box office, or online through Ticketmaster. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Contributed photo.
A new program will require contractors and subcontractors to verify U.S. employment eligibility of faculty, staff and students working on federal projects. The E-Verify system could be implemented as early as Sept. 8.
A new feature in AccessPlus contains confidential emergency contact information.
Council president Camille Sloan Schroeder said the group will strive to react quickly to budget developments.
Senate president Arnold van der Valk said they will look to preserve jobs and academic excellence during lean budget times.
White Ghost Shivers
The Performing Arts Series at Stephens opens Sept. 9 with bawdy White Ghost Shivers band.
The Student Union Board's lineup of free movies is heavy with recent box office hits.
More than 48,000 benefactors made gifts and future commitments totaling $127.7 million to the ISU Foundation between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009, exceeding the goal of $125 million.
The faculty teaching Iowa State's "Technology, Globalization and Culture" course have announced their schedule of guest speakers who represent numerous viewpoints. Class lectures are open to the public.
An ISU researcher is measuring the health benefits of video games that promote activity, such as Wii Fit or Dance Dance Revolution.
