Oct. 7
Where did university photographer Bob Elbert find this spalted wood crafted into furniture?
Oct. 7
A Kansas City development group proposes a number of ideas for rejuvenating Campustown, including adding a small hotel, grocery and drugstore and creating open areas for pedestrians.
Harvey collection
Oct. 7
A collection of rare books donated by professor emeritus Bob Harvey will be on display during an Oct. 12 open house in the Special Collections reading room. The collection includes volumes on landscape architecture and related subjects; the oldest dates back to 1724.
Oct. 7
An employee may not appear to have a physical disability, but he or she may suffer from a condition that makes it difficult to perform work tasks. Learn how human resource services can help accommodate employees in this situation.
Oct. 7
Students in an architecture elective course are focusing on universal building design that works for all ability levels of people. Their work this month includes an assessment of some campus buildings.
Doug Wood
Oct. 7
ISU scientist Doug Wood, an All-American gymnast in the 1970s, is one of 10 former Cyclone student-athletes who will be honored during halftime of the Oct. 9 Iowa State-Utah football game.
Oct. 7
The new Hach chemistry building, which opened in August, will be formally dedicated during a 2 p.m. ceremony Oct. 8. The university community is invited; tours will be offered following the ceremony.
Oct. 7
The Big 12 Conference shake-up forced administrators to adjust future football schedules. ISU's 2011 home schedule was changed to accommodate the new 10-team league.
David Sedaris
Humorist David Sedaris will take the Stephens stage Oct. 14 for a night of laughter, biting wit and audience participation.