Hach Hall

Sept. 24

Nearly enclosed

The windows are in and crews are working on the glass curtain that will be the west exterior of Hach Hall, the new chemistry facility in the northwest corner of campus. Electrical and mechanical portions of the work also are under way. Hach Hall is on schedule for completion in June.

Fall convocation

Fall convocation

Sept. 24

A job well done

University and regents award winners were recognized at Monday's fall convocation ceremony. In his remarks, president Geoffroy praised the university's overall response to difficult economic times, and predicted more budget challenges in the coming year.

Sept. 24

Regents approve state funding request for next year

Operating budget and capitals budget requests for state funding were approved at the state Board of Regents' Sept. 17 meeting. Phase two of both the biorenewables complex and Coover Hall projects were among the ISU requests.

Sept. 24

Howitzers, helicopters and football

Several unique events have been scheduled to celebrate the visit of the United States Military Academy football squad for the ISU-Army game Saturday in Jack Trice Stadium.

Basketball practice facility

Basketball practice facility

Sept. 24

Just for basketball

The ISU basketball programs moved into their new practice facility last week. With two gyms, the men's and women's teams now have dedicated courts available for regular practice times.

Sept. 24

Live Green: Saving trees, dollars

Student-funded initiative retrofitted the library's printers with duplex capabilities to cut down on paper use.

Sept. 24

Cyclone Family Weekend fun

More than 400 families will visit campus for events celebrating Cyclone Family Weekend, beginning Friday.

Sept. 24

Another transportation option

CyRide no longer offers airport shuttles during university breaks, but a new company now provides daily service -- with two Ames stops -- to the Des Moines International Airport.

Sept. 24

Where they're from

More of ISU's international students are from China than any other country. After Iowa, the next most popular home state for ISU students is Minnesota. A couple of charts show where this fall's record number of students are coming from.