Randy Fiscus

Sept. 16

Conference table in new research building was a team effort

A one-of-a-kind conference table on the first floor of the new Biorenewables Research Laboratory was designed and built on campus. The finished product will be installed in time for the building's Sept. 17 dedication.

Sept. 17

Regents agree to expedited flood recovery processes

An Iowa State request to use expedited construction and purchasing processes (detailed in the Iowa Code) to get flood-damaged buildings back in use as soon as possible was approved by the State Board of Regents during its Sept. 16 meeting.

Sept. 16

Regents approve strategic plan

The State Board of Regents approved Iowa State's 2010-2015 Strategic Plan. Under the plan, the university will tackle 21st century challenges by integrating basic research, new technologies and entrepreneurial applications. Executive vice president and provost Elizabeth Hoffman presented the plan to the board. See Powerpoint presentation.

Morrill Road

LED lights

Sept. 16

Latest green experiment: Morrill Road street lights

Fifteen new street lights along Morrill Road and Union Drive are expected to save some $1,225 in energy costs annually.

Sept. 16

All are welcome at Monday's university convocation

An address by president Gregory Geoffroy and an awards ceremony are highlights of the 2010 university convocation, Monday, Sept. 20, beginning at 3:15 p.m. in the Memorial Union Sun Room. Check out the list of faculty and staff members who are receiving honors this year.

State Gym addition

State Gym addition

Sept. 16

Taking shape

Framing work for State Gym and its new addition is on schedule, with completion scheduled for fall 2011. The shell should be completed in November so crews can move their work inside over the winter.

Sept. 16

Regents meet Thursday in Cedar Falls; listen online

The state Board of Regents is expected to approve expedited flood recovery procedures for Iowa State, strategic plans for all schools and funding proposals for the Iowa State and Northern Iowa athletic departments when it meets Sept. 16 in Cedar Falls.