Evelyn Glennie

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.

Hans van Leeuwen

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.

Dee Bierschenk

'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.