July 1
Green team needed for state fair exhibit
Consider volunteering in the ISU state fair exhibit. The exhibit in the Varied Industries Building has a green theme, and those who've been involved in green projects on campus are needed. Volunteers also are sought to pass out football posters and apply I-State temporary tattoos.
Where's Bob?
July 1
Where's Bob?
Do you know where university photographer Bob Elbert spotted this warning?
July 1
Help keep university grounds clean during fireworks show
Campus services asks for the public's help cleaning ISU grounds July 4 following the fireworks show. Particularly hazardous for visitors and athletes who use those same areas soon after are the discarded wires from sparklers.
July 1
RIO retirements clear 300 mark
The application window is past on Iowa State's first two retirement incentive options. Enrollment still is open in two others. About 325 employees have been approved for one of the four plans.
Biochar demonstration
July 1
New benefits of an old practice
Global experts gathered in Ames to examine the environmental impact of biochar. The organic byproduct adds to soil fertility and slows carbon emissions.
July 1
ISU shares green coordinator with city
Iowa State will share sustainability director Merry Rankin with the city of Ames for a year. Rankin will devote up to a quarter of her time heading an Ames task force on sustainability.
July 1
Wind-generated electricity not yet up to speed
Four percent of the university's electricity is coming from a new wind farm near Zearing. University officials hope to raise that percentage to 10 percent once transmission lines are upgraded to handle the additional power from the wind farm.
June 24
Share your tech tips
Got a Word shortcut that saves time? A Google tip that slims results? Share your tips for getting the most out of software and websites.
Receptions & open houses
Retirements
- Kathy Hanson, July 6
- Carol Patrick, July 9
- Susan Roe, July 9 (no event)
