Parks Library

Dec. 16

Not a chair to spare

Parks Library is a packed house during finals week, with little open space available on tables or in study carrels.

Dec. 16

Fall commencement is set for Dec. 18

A total of 1,689 students will receive degrees in a combined undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Hilton Coliseum.

Radiant heaters

Radiant heat panels

Dec. 16

New possibility for an old problem: Chilly offices

The safer radiant panel heaters have reopened the discussion about portable heaters in our workspaces. When fire marshal-approved criteria are followed, some radiant heat panels could be an option on campus.

Dec. 16

Union Drive will close ... again

Construction crews will take advantage of the winter break slowdown by closing a portion of Union Drive for three weeks.

Dec. 16

Regents approve new veterinary center, 2011-12 faculty leaves

Meeting Dec. 9 in Des Moines, the state Board of Regents approved 22 ISU faculty development assignments for next year, but agreed to have another discussion on the practice. The board also approved a new swine medicine education center in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dec. 16

A royal dinner invitation

Make reservations now to enjoy dinner with the king and his court. The music department's 46th annual Madrigal Dinner is Jan. 14 and 15.

Study break

Study break

Dec. 16

Smart food

Student affairs staffers served up free pancakes to more than a thousand students late Friday night to fortify them for finals week.

Dec. 16

DNR, ISU eye results of wood-coal combo

In a few weeks, university officials hope to find out if it's feasible to begin adding wood pellets or chips to Iowa State's coal-fired boilers. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reviewing data collected during a series of wood-burning tests at Iowa State.

Dec. 9

If you're off campus for winter break ...

For the second year in a row, university officials are encouraging (but not mandating) that departments and units shut down during winter break. Find out how to prepare offices and buildings for your extended absence.