Oct. 1, 2009
University photographer Bob Elbert shot part of "Whirlwind," the bronze sculpture on the south side of the Memorial Union that is part of University Museums' Art on Campus collection. The "debris" caught up in the cyclone are items with special meaning at the Memorial Union or Iowa State -- swans, a horse, rose, gold star, for example.
An estimated 73 staff positions will be eliminated or reduced as part of efforts to balance the university's FY10 budget. Iowa State's personnel reduction plan received final approval this week.
Over the next few weeks, most pop machines on campus will be equipped with a device that shuts down the machines' energy-zapping lights after 15 minutes of no use. Don't worry; your beverages will remain cold.
Iowa Public Radio will switch its two locally produced talk shows, beginning Monday, Oct. 5. The Exchange will focus on hard news over the noon hour, while Talk of Iowa (formerly Talk@12) will cover lifestyle, arts and cultural topics from 10 to 11 a.m.
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo
Intercollegiate participants will compete in the annual Cyclone Stampede Rodeo Oct. 3-4. Events include bull riding, steer wrestling and barrel racing.
ISU faculty will partner with Des Moines Public Schools, using a $1.5 million grant to strengthen history education.
