Aug. 11
One year later: Damage estimate is $41.5 million
Vice president for business and finance Warren Madden told the regents Aug. 4 that the latest estimate on campus damages and mitigation costs from the Aug. 11, 2010, flood is $41.5 million. With numerous reimbursements, the goal, he said, is to get the final cost to Iowa State inside the $4 million-$6 million range.
Aug. 11
Free digital storage space for every Iowa Stater
IT Services and campus IT specialists partnered to provide every ISU student, faculty and staff member with 5GB of free digital storage space. The new CyFiles space is intended for all kinds of university-related storage needs -- but don't keep your favorite songs there.
Aug. 11
Regents sign off on FY12 budget
Meeting Aug. 4 in Cedar Falls, the state Board of Regents approved the university budget for the year that began July 1. The board also approved ISU requests to award three honorary degrees this year and to assist with Iowa Public Radio's purchase of two small commercial radio stations in Des Moines to improve its FM service in the metro area.
Aug. 11
Council kicks off new academic year
P&S Council members opened the books on the 2011-12 academic year at their Aug. 9 meeting, choosing a new president-elect and learning about upcoming issues.
Arts & events
The Gentle Doctor
Gentle Doctor returns to Vet Med
After a 35-year absence, the beloved Christian Petersen sculpture was reinstalled in the Vet Med complex.
