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ContactNews ServiceAnnette Hacker, director, (515) 294-3720 Office: (515) 294-4777 |
NewsStudent killed in apparent hit-and-runISU student Kelly Jean Laughery, 20, died early Dec. 3 of injuries sustained when she was struck in an apparent hit-and-run accident on Mortensen Road. Police believe the vehicle involved was significantly damaged, especially along the front and right front passenger side. Persons with information related to the investigation are asked to contact ISU Police at (515) 294-4428. New risk assessment course among the firstIowa State is among the first in the nation to offer a course in risk assessment for the biological sciences. The course teaches students how to interpret the risk of adverse incidents in such situations as transgenic contamination, the occurrence of salmonella in food and other agricultural or biological situations. 2006 Veishea theme is 'Celebrate Iowa State'Students leading Veishea 2006 plans have announced that "Celebrate Iowa State" is the theme for next year's event, set for April 21-23. "Our goal is to include everyone across Iowa in the celebration, and get them excited about what Iowa State has to offer," said Veishea General Co-Chair Jessica Lecy. ISU Greek community welcomes local residents for holiday walkFraternity and sorority houses on Iowa State University's campus are opening their doors to the public for the first Greek Holiday Walk Sunday, Dec. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. 
Payne Payne is new Extension leaderJack M. Payne, vice president for University Extension at Utah State University, Logan, has been named vice provost for Extension and outreach at Iowa State. He will begin his duties Jan. 15. Geoffroy announces Veishea '06 alcohol policyPresident Gregory Geoffroy has announced that next year's Veishea celebration will follow the university's standard alcohol policy. That policy permits alcohol on campus, including residence hall rooms, for students who are of legal drinking age. Mock Trial Teams place in competitionISU's Mock Trial Teams placed third and fifth in Creighton University's Blue Jay Open Agriculture dean finalists namedFive finalists have been named in the search for the next dean of the College of Agriculture at Iowa State. Reiman Gardens to host holiday celebrationsReiman Gardens' annual Blossoms of Light festival is Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10. 
ISU Theatre's 'A Christmas Carol'ISU Theatre will perform 'A Christmas Carol,' Dec. 1-4 and 9-10 |
Guide to campus shoppingCyclone-opoly, iPods, exotic bubble blowers are among gift ideas on the campus shopping guide. 
ISU Week in Des MoinesA week of Iowa State festivities in Des Moines culminates Dec. 17 with the Mediacom Cyclone Capital Classic, a men's and women's basketball doubleheader in Wells Fargo Arena. In the newsGift cards: Are they good for the kids?Sacramento Bee Gift cards are expected to be the top gift purchase for the second holiday season in a row. But ISU's Kay Palan, associate professor of marketing, worries that parents who give their children gift cards at a young age may be encouraging materialism. AthleticsHouston BowlThe Cyclones (7-4) will play in the 2005 EV1.net Houston Bowl vs. Texas Christian Dec. 31. |
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