Sept. 24, 2009
The windows are in and crews are working on the glass curtain that will be the west exterior of Hach Hall, the new chemistry facility in the northwest corner of campus. Electrical and mechanical portions of the project also are under way. Hach Hall is on schedule for completion in June 2010. Photo by Bob Elbert.
Despite tough budget times, Iowa State made "remarkable progress" in several areas, president Gregory Geoffroy said in recent convocation remarks. The president predicted more budget challenges ahead.
Operating budget and capitals budget requests for state funding were approved at the state Board of Regents' Sept. 17 meeting. Phase two of the biorenewables complex and Coover Hall projects were among ISU requests.
Parks Library, with funding from GSB, will soon retrofit its public printers with a tool that allows two-sided printing -- a simple yet effective way to save trees and money.
The Odd Couple
Neil Simon's classic, The Odd Couple, comes to Fisher Theater for two weekends of comedy.
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Michael Franti and Spearhead play Stephens Auditorium Sept. 28. The current hit "Say Hey" is part of the tour promoting their latest album, All Rebel Rockers.
ISU's Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and environment program is the nation's first to have its own nature preserve.
A new Iowa State study found that a family, school and community intervention program helps children live healthier lives.
