Sept. 3, 2009

ISU receives high marks in Washington Monthly's annual college rankings

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Iowa State ranks 32nd out of 258 colleges and universities in Washington Monthly's 2009 national university college rankings. The rankings, out this week, rate schools on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories -- improving social mobility, producing research and promoting public service.

ISU gets high marks for federal work-study funds spent on service (ranked No. 4), science and engineering degrees awarded (ranked No. 33), ROTC (ranked No. 55), research expenditures (ranked No. 63) and faculty in national academies (ranked No. 79).

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

Receptions & open houses

Open houses

Arts & events

White Ghost Shivers

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.

Honors & awards

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.

Inside tools

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