Oct. 8
Brazilian ensemble, with a Scottish flair
Brazil's Orqestra de Sao Paulo makes Ames a stop on its 12-city U.S. tour. Scottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie joins the orchestra, which will be led by American conductor Kazem Abdullah.
Oct. 8
Council considers retirement recommendation
P&S Council members will vote on a motion that supports another early retirement program to alleviate both an anticipated mid-year reversion and predicted FY11 budget cuts.
van Leeuwen
Oct. 8
Preparing for the next 'fungal surprise'
Hans van Leeuwen has won back-to-back R&D 100 awards for his biofuels fungal research that could improve production effiency, use byproducts to supplement animal feed and lessen the impact on the food supply.
Oct. 8
It's open change time
Want to change your benefits? The annual open change period for non-supervisory merit employees begins Oct. 23. Find out what changes are in store.
'Stitch This!'
Oct. 8
'Stitch This!'
An exhibit of state fair "Stitch This!" winners is on display at the Extension 4-H Youth Building. The display is part of the celebration surrounding National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10.
Oct. 8
Swan song for ISU directory,
facelift for online version
The 2009-10 ISU phone directory will be a collector's item. This year's book will feature past covers on the front of what will be the final printed edition. The newly revamped (and more user-friendly) online directory was launched this week.
Inside headlines
Retirement recommendation
P&S Council members will vote on a motion that supports another early retirement program to alleviate both an anticipated mid-year reversion and predicted FY11 budget cuts.
It's open change time
Want to change your benefits? The annual open change period for non-supervisory merit employees begins Oct. 23. Find out what changes are in store.
Preparing for the next 'fungal surprise'
Hans van Leeuwen has won back-to-back R&D 100 awards for his biofuels fungal research that could improve production efficiency, use byproducts to supplement animal feed and lessen the impact on the food supply.
Announcements
- University's sustainability grade improves to B-
- Help stuff a CyRide bus with food
- "Lord of the Dance" tickets on sale
- Work-study funds are depleted
- Applicants sought for Engineering associate dean post
- Learn dance styles at lunch sessions homecoming week
- ISUAA Honors and Awards Ceremony is Oct. 16
- Osborn Club lecture Oct. 12 is open to public
- It's not too soon to learn about Social Security benefits
- Innovative Lighting Inc. is topic of entrepreneur forum
- Vote for your favorite in campus photo contest
- Oct. 21 brown bag lunch topic is work-life balance
- Parents: Take a night off, courtesy of Dance Marathon
- ISU security report now available
Receptions & open houses
Retirement
Arts & events
Around campus
Track the solar team
Iowa State is one of 20 international teams competing in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 8-18. Track the team's progress online.
Tae Kwon Do leader
Grandmaster Yong Chin Pak, a senior lecturer in kinesiology, was recently named one of the 150 most influential leaders in tae kwon do worldwide. He will be honored at a week-long event in South Korea in November.
Punching out TB
A team led by ISU researchers has identified an enzyme that helps make tuberculosis resistant to human natural defenses. The team also has found a method to possibly neutralize the enzyme, which could lead to a cure for TB.
