Biorenewables lab

Nov. 12

Making progress at the lab

Construction at the Biorenewables Research Laboratory site south of the College of Design is about two-thirds complete and on schedule for mid-March completion.

Nov. 12

Temporary layoff/furlough details released

Details of a temporary layoff/furlough plan for faculty, professional and scientific staff and supervisory and confidential staff are available online.

Nov. 12

Partial shutdown at semester break

Units are encouraged to consider shutting down Dec. 24-Jan. 3 to give employees a window to use their temporary layoff/furlough days.

Nov. 12

Library will close for 11 days during winter break

The University Library will close its physical facilities from Dec. 24 through Jan. 3, 2010, to conserve energy and reduce operating costs.

Allison Juull

Allison Juull

Nov. 12

The Juull of University Museums

Allison Juull has gained an appreciation for art and history through her own personal experiences. She works every day to expose Iowa State students to the virtues of the visual arts.

Nov. 12

Closing for renovations

Beginning Nov. 13, the ISU Meat Lab's retail sales will close temporarily, while crews replace outdated refrigeration equipment. The project, which will recover its costs through efficiency and environmental savings, should be completed by mid-January.

Nov. 12

One less place to read

The Physical Sciences Reading Room, 208 Office and Laboratory Building, will close permanently beginning Dec. 18.

Trash sort

Trash sort

Nov. 12

A dirty (but purposeful) job

The report from an Oct. 30 campus trash sort project could point to additional recycling opportunities.

Nov. 12

Drug drop-off is Nov. 18

Local law enforcement and healthcare agencies will hold another prescription drug drop-off on Nov. 18 (10 a.m.-2 p.m., driveway on the west side of Stephens Auditorium). It will provide a convenient, safe and confidential way for community members to dispose of old, unused or unwanted medications.