Sloss Hoss

April 22

Historic house gets new look

Iowa State's Sloss House, built in 1883 and currently home to the women's center, will be refurbished over the summer months.

Elisa Rizo

Elisa Rizo

April 22

Beyond borders

Elisa Rizo, assistant professor of world languages and cultures, is one of the first researchers to study the theatrical literature of Equatorial Guinea, the only Spanish-speaking nation in sub-Saharan Africa.

April 22

Elimination policies still on the table

Policy changes dealing with the elimination of academic programs and faculty positions remain on the Faculty Senate docket. May 4 is the senate's final meeting of the academic year.

April 22

Distinguished and University Professors named

Seven faculty members have been awarded the title of Distinguished or University Professor.

Tulips

Tulips at the Osborn and Wallace intersection

April 22

Back by popular demand: Flower beds

Facilities planning and management is testing an Adopt a Flower Bed program this spring, hoping to broaden the campaign in the fall. This bed of cardinal and gold tulips is the handiwork of students from the ISU Horticulture Club.

April 22

Iowa State proposes two new retirement incentive plans

If approved by the state Board of Regents at its April 29 meeting, Iowa State will have two new retirement incentive options for qualified employees to consider.

April 22

Recycling pilot at the MU runs through April 30

Students are leading a 12-day bottle and can recycling effort at the Memorial Union to gauge interest in a permanent plan.

Veishea parade

Veishea parade

April 22

Campus on display

A photographic recap of this year's Veishea activities. Thousands of visitors visited campus for the annual event.

April 22

Forum on strategic plan is April 26

Now's a good time to offer comments on the 2010-15 Strategic Plan. A public forum on the second draft of the plan is scheduled for April 26. You also can e-mail your comments and ideas.