Jan. 14
Where did university photographer Bob Elbert find this monochromatic morning shot?
Jan. 14
In a recent op-ed in the Des Moines Register, president Gregory Geoffroy wrote that budget cuts endanger the excellence and service that state universities provide to Iowans. He also wrote that a tuition increase, although painful to students and families, "is essential if we are to have any hope of maintaining educational quality at the level they expect."
FIRST LEGO League
Jan. 14
Team T-shirts, loud cheers, goofy hats, LEGO bricks and fun lessons in science and engineering will be front and center during the FIRST LEGO League Championship at the College of Engineering Jan. 16.
Jan. 14
A revised policy requires yearly audits of keys and access cards. Expect an e-mail in February.
Jan. 14
Using soy diesel and electric engines, "Cybrids" will reduce noise, carbon emissions and fuel costs. An online vote will determine what design will be used on the hybrid fleet.
Moving mountains of snow
Jan. 14
December's record-setting snowfall left campus crews with mountains to move. Literally.
Jan. 14
The latest University Life Survey shows that faculty, staff and students believe ISU is a great place to learn and work.
Jan. 14
Applications for Iowa State's faculty athletics representative are due Feb. 10. The appointee will represent the university at NCAA and Big 12 Conference meetings and advise president Gregory Geoffroy on athletics matters.
Moscow Festival Ballet
The Moscow Festival Ballet brings this Tchaikovsky classic to Ames Jan. 17.
The College of Veterinary Medicine will be the beneficiary of the proceeds from the sale of the world's No.1 and No. 2 bestselling books on avian medicine. The total value of the gift is expected to be $650,000.