Snake research

Feb. 24

Using snakes to study stress, ironically

Cold-blooded critters in a Bessey Hall lab are helping researchers study the genes involved in stress response.

Feb. 24

Rec fees will be phased in for faculty, staff

Heeding faculty and staff feedback about increased recreation fees in 2011-12, vice president for student affairs Tom Hill said that nonstudent user fees will be phased in over the next two years. University funds will cover the difference.

Feb. 24

It's your turn: Participate in the third university life survey

In an e-mail sent this week, faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in a biennial online University Life Survey. The university's progress on strategic plan goals and ISU's working and learning environments are among the topics covered in the five-minute survey.

Feb. 24

New tools to assist with new salary policy

Several new tools are available for those who will implement the new salary adjustment policy.

Sustainability symposium

Sustainability symposium

Feb. 24

Teams envision a greener Iowa State

Teams conjured up visions of a campus where people opt for buses instead of cars, eat more in-season local foods and network extensively about sustainable activities. It all was part of the visioning process at the recent symposium on sustainability.

Feb. 24

Publishing tips are part of creative writing symposium

A panel discussion with agents and editors will kick off this year's Symposium on Wildness, Wilderness and the Creative Imagination. "A Rough Guide to the Heart and Mind" is the theme for lectures and readings during the annual event, Feb. 26-27 in the Memorial Union. It is free and open to the public.