Sept. 10, 2009

Nominations sought for leadership academy

Nominations are due Oct. 9 for faculty and staff who will make up the second class of Iowa State's Emerging Leaders Academy.

The leadership development program, created by executive vice president and provost Elizabeth Hoffman, debuted last year. It's intended to enhance the leadership skills of faculty and professional and scientific staff, particularly those in administrative roles or considering them.

In a series of workshops held throughout the year, class members will explore such topics as decision-making styles, organizational and leadership theories, and balancing family and work.

"We have a talented group of faculty, staff and administrators to teach this year's academy," Hoffman said. "The current cohort has consistently given the program very high marks."

Approximately 20 to 25 class members will be selected by nomination. Nominees' names should be submitted via the nomination web site. The class will be named in early December and academy workshops start in January 2010.

Inside headlines

Enrollment is a record-breaker

This fall has ushered in Iowa State's highest-ever enrollment -- 27,945 students, an increase of more than 4 percent from fall 2008.

Flu shot clinic ends Sept. 28

Eligible ISU employees may receive a seasonal flu vaccination at no cost to them at a campus clinic through Sept. 28. Vaccinations are given on a walk-in basis weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Senate readies for budget issues

Faculty numbers, research dollars and enrollment are up, but budget cuts and the spread of H1N1 are ahead.

Green loan yields IT savings

Live Green loan helps the Human Sciences college turn off computers and turn up savings.

Announcements

Receptions & open houses

Reception

"ReLationShips: From Our Roots" exhibit, Sept. 10

Open house

Hotel Memorial Union, Sept. 15

Arts & events

Ethnic traditions

The new exhibit at the Mary Alice Gallery showcases fabric and fiber arts inspired by a range of cultural influences found throughout Iowa.

Around campus

Plans for Curtiss Hall

Economics professor emeritus Neil Harl and his wife, Darlene, have pledged $1.5 million toward renovations of Curtiss Hall. Their gift will create the Harl Commons, a student-centered space on the ground floor.

Leopold Center director finalists named

Four finalists have been named in the search for a new director of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Campus visits will take place Sept. 28-Oct. 19.

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