Oct. 1, 2009

Ride 'em

The annual Cyclone Stampede Rodeo, held this year on Oct. 3 (1 and 7 p.m.) and Oct. 4 (1 p.m.), features participants from the 15 colleges and universities in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association's Great Plains region. Contestants will participate in several events, including bull riding, steer wrestling (pictured above) and barrel racing. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for students and $6 for children ages 6-12 at the gate. Save $1 on advance ticket purchases, available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Memorial Union food court through Oct. 2. The ISU rodeo arena is located on State Avenue, south of Highway 30. Contributed photo.

Inside headlines

Fewer employees

An estimated 73 staff positions will be eliminated or reduced as part of efforts to balance the university's FY10 budget. Iowa State's personnel reduction plan received final approval this week.

Energy-efficient pop machines

Over the next few weeks, most pop machines on campus will be equipped with a device that shuts down the machines' energy-zapping lights after 15 minutes of no use. Don't worry; your beverages will remain cold.

IPR tweaks talk shows

Iowa Public Radio will switch its two locally produced talk shows, beginning Monday, Oct. 5. The Exchange will focus on hard news over the noon hour, while Talk of Iowa (formerly Talk@12) will cover lifestyle, arts and cultural topics from 10 to 11 a.m.

Announcements

Receptions & open houses

Retirement

Open houses

Arts & events

Cyclone Stampede Rodeo

Ride 'em

Intercollegiate participants will compete in the annual Cyclone Stampede Rodeo Oct. 3-4. Events include bull riding, steer wrestling and barrel racing.

Around campus

Better basics

ISU faculty will partner with Des Moines Public Schools, using a $1.5 million grant to strengthen history education.

Inside tools

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