Feb. 11
Where's Bob?
Where did university photographer Bob Elbert find this glass and wood combination? Hint: He used a tricky angle to capture the unique architecture.
Feb. 11
Work continues on building FY11 budget
A quick look at the timing for building the university's next budget -- and some of the variables in the process.
Feb. 11
Senate debate of eliminated programs and positions continues
Policies and procedures for the elimination of academic programs and faculty positions were debated at the Feb. 9 Faculty Senate meeting. Handbook changes and a new memorandum of understanding dealing with the issues could be voted on in March.
John Thomson
Feb. 11
Thomson to retire as Vet Med dean next year, remain on faculty
Dr. John Thomson, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, announced Feb. 9 that he is retiring as dean effective Jan. 1, 2011. He intends to serve on the ISU faculty.
Feb. 11
Additional training sessions planned for P&S supervisors
Human resource services has scheduled nine additional training sessions for supervisors on the professional and scientific performance management program. Classes begin this month and run through June.
Feb. 11
Report: Faculty salaries still lagging
Despite strong average increases in 2008 and 2009, ISU's faculty salaries still rank low among peer universities.
Virtual Reality Experience
Feb. 11
Experience reality, virtually
ISU's Virtual Reality Applications Center has scheduled free, public tours of its 3-D technology. Online registration is required.
Feb. 11
Compensation, performance management top council business
Professional and Scientific Council members learned at their Feb. 4 meeting that compensation policies and a new compensation structure are on the horizon.
Feb. 4
Regents approve 2010-11 tuition increase, rescind spring surcharge
Meeting Feb. 4 in Ames, the state Board of Regents approved a 6 percent tuition increase for in-state students at Iowa State next year. The regents later voted to rescind a $100-per-student surcharge already billed this spring.
Announcements
- Feb. 16 presentation looks at Iowa's position in National Assessment of Educational Progress
- Rec Services offers personal training services for faculty, staff
- Students seek volunteers for nutrition counseling
- Couple and Family Therapy Clinic welcomes new clients
- April dates announced for career conference for high school girls
- Free informational lunch on MBA program is Feb. 17
- Free tax assistance available Feb. 16-April 14
- Reminder: Student employee-of-the-year nominations due Feb. 12
- IPERS rep on campus Feb. 15 for individual consultations
- Students offering free health screenings to employees Feb. 17
Receptions & open houses
Arts & events
Orchid Fest
An early taste of spring
Displays, lectures and live music performances are planned for the Orchid Fest Feb. 13 at Reiman Gardens.
Around campus
Beginning Farmer Center receives deferred gift
An alumni couple from Wright County has committed $125,000 to ISU's Beginning Farmer Center.
Whole Foods leader to talk about sustainability
A leader of Whole Foods Market, a top retailer of natural and organic foods, will give a Feb. 17 campus lecture on the chain's sustainable engineering and energy management practices.
NFL's green director to speak
Jack Groh, director of the National Football League's environmental program, will talk on campus Feb. 18 about minimizing the environmental impact of NFL events.
