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ContactNews ServiceAnnette Hacker, director, (515) 294-3720 Office: (515) 294-4777 |
NewsBeware: Winter driving aheadIowa State University researchers are making maps and studying traffic patterns as part of a project that could make Iowa's state and federal highways safer in winter weather. Hurricane evacuees settle in to Iowa StateThree students displaced by Hurricane Katrina made their way to Ames and Iowa State University. They all say they're adjusting to their new school. 
Edward Coyle Lance Armstrong's trainer to discuss Tour de France winner's trainingEdward Coyle, professor of kinesiology and health education at the University of Texas in Austin and one of the trainers for cycling champion Lance Armstrong, will give the Pease Family Scholar lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union. ISU/Ames community to host summit on preventing disturbancesThe City of Ames, Iowa State University and its Government of the Student Body will host the National Summit on Preventing Civil Disturbances Nov. 10-11 at ISU's Memorial Union. Nebraska senator on campus Oct. 30U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Nebraska, will discuss foreign policy and economic issues in an Oct. 30 talk. 
Juggle fest on campus this weekendIowa State's Juggling Club is hosting the inaugural Midwest Jugglefest this weekend in conjunction with Homecoming events. Student groups collect for hurricane victimsThree student organizations in Iowa State University's Department of Sociology have collected several thousand dollars of donations for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Lecturer to discuss Head Start study resultsHelen Raikes, an associate with the Center on Children, Families and the Law at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, will discuss some of the results from a national study of the country's Early Head Start program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the Gallery Room, Memorial Union. 
Soledad O'Brien CNN's O'Brien to speak at ISU Oct. 27Soledad O'Brien, co-anchor of CNN's "American Morning" show, will talk about the importance of mentoring for the next generation of women leaders at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Great Hall, Memorial Union. Homecoming Week Oct. 16-23Lots of food, yell contests, a pep rally, an awards ceremony, and the Oct. 22 game featuring the Cyclones vs. Oklahoma State are part of Homecoming activities Oct. 16-23. General Mills VP to speakGeneral Mills VP Kenneth Thome will discuss lessons learned from the Pillsbury acquisition in an Oct. 20 talk. Thome is the College of Business fall semester executive-in-residence. Ag and veterinary medicine newsRead about preliminary findings from the Air Emissions Lab's first study on the effect of livestock diet on emissions and other news in this month's Ag and Veterinary Medicine News. Stopping the invasion of marine exoticsAn Iowa State University researcher is working to stop invasions of zebra mussels, spiny water fleas and other exotic species that hitch rides in the ballast tanks of ships. The marine exotics can overwhelm native ecologies and cause billions in economic damage. Controlling a spacecraft all the way to JupiterAtul Kelkar, an Iowa State University professor of mechanical engineering, is helping to develop the technology that would control a proposed mission to three of Jupiter's moons. Study: Farming remains growth industry in IowaA recent Iowa State study, funded by the Coalition to Support Iowa's Farmers, shows that 25 percent of all Iowa industrial output leaves the state in the form of agri-food products. 'Hotel Rwanda' hero to campusRusesabagina, the real-life hero of the movie "Hotel Rwanda," will speak on campus Oct. 26. |
Farm House Museum, built in the mid-1800s, was the first building on campus. Today, it offers visitors a view to 19th century living. In the newsAnonymity suits ISU's Schrage just fineThe Des Moines Register Landon Schrage who? Not many Cyclones can name their long snapper, but Coach Dan McCarney says this guy's going places. Major trend: Men in fashion designThe Des Moines Register There's room on the runway for men in apparel merchandising, design and production at Iowa State. Is your child overwhelmed by too many gadgets?The Buffalo News It's a brave, new technological world out there, and ISU assistant psychology professor Doug Gentile says parents need to talk to their kids about their listening and viewing habits. AthleticsNew AD reorganizes staffAthletics director Jamie Pollard recently announced a realignment of his senior administrative staff, which includes three promotions for current administrative staff members and the creation of a new senior level administrative position. |
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