Sept. 3, 2009
Where's Bob?
University photographer Bob Elbert found this triangular scope in a stairwell in Black Engineering, looking up.
Inside headlines
New requirement for federal contractors
A new program will require contractors and subcontractors to verify U.S. employment eligibility of faculty, staff and students working on federal projects. The E-Verify system could be implemented as early as Sept. 8.
Emergency contacts on AccessPlus
A new feature in AccessPlus contains confidential emergency contact information.
Looking ahead: P&S Council
Council president Camille Sloan Schroeder said the group will strive to react quickly to budget developments.
Looking ahead: Faculty Senate
Senate president Arnold van der Valk said they will look to preserve jobs and academic excellence during lean budget times.
Announcements
- Lois Tiffany dies; memorial celebration Sept. 19
- Pigskin parking tips
- Find out about the flu on ISU's H1N1 web site
- TIAA-CREF and IPERS offer retirement help
- Strategic plan campus forums are Sept. 3, Sept. 10
- Food booth volunteers must complete food safety training
- Online auction of ISU experiences, items runs through Sept. 24
- Free informational lunch on MBA program is Sept. 16
- ISUCard and building access card combined
- Nutcracker Ballet auditions Sept. 13
- Study participants sought: processes that help overcome anger, hurt
- Registration open for fall "Taking the Road Less Traveled" conferences
- Report anonymously to ISU ethics hotline
- All are welcome at Vet Med's fall Ramsey lectures
Receptions & open houses
Open houses
Arts & events
White Ghost Shivers
Shake it up with 'Shivers'
The Performing Arts Series at Stephens opens Sept. 9 with bawdy White Ghost Shivers band.
Free movies
The Student Union Board's lineup of free movies is heavy with recent box office hits.
Around campus
Foundation surpasses FY09 goal
More than 48,000 benefactors made gifts and future commitments totaling $127.7 million to the ISU Foundation between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009, exceeding the goal of $125 million.
Listen to the leaders
The faculty teaching Iowa State's "Technology, Globalization and Culture" course have announced their schedule of guest speakers who represent numerous viewpoints. Class lectures are open to the public.
Couchless gamers
An ISU researcher is measuring the health benefits of video games that promote activity, such as Wii Fit or Dance Dance Revolution.
