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NewsReiman Gardens to celebrate 10 yearsReiman Gardens will celebrate its 10-year anniversary Sept. 17-18 with free admission Saturday and a barbecue dinner the same night. Study will focus on urban trees and exerciseIowa State researchers will do a study of walkers and runners in an effort to find out if vegetation along trails affects the activity levels of city dwellers. Barry Scheck to discuss DNA forensicsBarry Scheck, best known as the DNA expert on the O.J. Simpson defense team, will give an Oct. 3 lecture at Iowa State titled "The Innocence Project: DNA and the Wrongly Convicted." Finding the odor in livestock agricultureA high-tech instrument is helping Iowa State University researchers identify and characterize the compounds that cause livestock odor. The research could lead to treatments that reduce the odor. Geoffroy discusses "to-do" listPresident Gregory Geoffroy lauded highlights of the past year at Iowa State and laid out his key agenda items for the coming year in his fall convocation speech Sept. 27. Conlin to discuss leadershipRoxanne Conlin, who is ranked among the country's 100 most influential lawyers in America, will speak on campus Sept. 29. Her talk is a part of a women's leadership series. Veterinary hospital offers 24/7 emergency serviceThe Veterinary Teaching Hospital has expanded its emergency and critical care service to provide a veterinarian on premises at all times to give emergency care for small animal patients. Veterinary hospital offers 24/7 emergency serviceThe Veterinary Teaching Hospital has expanded its emergency and critical care service to provide a veterinarian on premises at all times to give emergency care for small animal patients. Beef sticks for Katrina aidGraduate students Sherry Olsen and Angela Laury are leading an effort to process and package nearly 3,000 beef sticks to send to students and staff at Louisiana State and Mississippi State universities. Bronson named associate vice provost for researchCharlotte Bronson, currently the chair of Iowa State University's department of plant pathology, begins her new job Oct. 1. Obesity topic of talk"Why Are We So Obese?" is the topic for Judith Stern, a University of California professor who will speak on campus Sept. 28. Comedy Central exec to speakComedy Central executive Tony Fox will share insights on the network that spawned South Park and Jon Stewart's Daily Show in a Sept. 26 talk. 
Athletes and academicsNormally reserved for members of the ISU Alumni Association, the fall issue of VISIONS magazine can be accessed by all readers. The issue examines the delicate balancing act performed by student-athletes. Also featured: Ballroom dancing and ISU's newest college -- Human Sciences. Stanford researcher assumes Iowa State's Jischke ProfessorshipPaul Durbin brings his work in the mathematical modeling of turbulence to Iowa State. Finding better ways to protect your informationA new national center based at Iowa State University will bring together university researchers and industry professionals to solve information security problems so information entrusted to companies stays confidential. 
Pollard Pollard named next athletics directorJamie Pollard, deputy athletic director at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been named athletics director at Iowa State, effective Oct. 1. Pollard, 40, joined the athletic department at Wisconsin in May 1998 and has been deputy athletic director since 2003. 'Fit Kids' program starts soon"Fit Kids," a 12-week program to help youngsters achieve healthy weights, will begin Sept. 24. Geoffroy on FBI advisory boardISU President Gregory Geoffroy has been named to the FBI's newly created National Security Higher Education Advisory Board. The board is made up of 16 university presidents and chancellors. "I'm pleased to serve on this new advisory board and to help improve communications and understanding between higher education and the FBI," Geoffroy said. "I applaud Director [Robert] Mueller for reaching out to Iowa State and other universities." Zaffarano Hall to be dedicated Sept. 21Dedication ceremonies for Zaffarano Hall, formerly known as the Physics addition, will be Wednesday, Sept. 21. The hall is named for the late Daniel Zaffarano, who was a physics and astronomy professor and Graduate College dean at Iowa State. Looking for jobs in just the right placeNASA, Microsoft and the Iowa Department of Transporation are coming to the annual Engineers' Week Career Fair at Hilton Coliseum. And so are about 5,000 job- and internship-seeking students. Homemaker's Idea founder to speakMadolyn Johnson, an ISU alumna and founder of The Homemaker's Idea Co., will speak on campus Sept. 28 as part of an entrepreneurial series. Emergency care seminar for pet ownersTwo Iowa State veterinarians will offer basic information on emergency care for dog and cat owners during their free seminar, "K-911," at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, in 2226 Veterinary Medicine building. ISU learning communities rank among nation's bestOne of Iowa State's innovative academic programs has been recognized as one of the country's best. The learning communities program is listed among the top 25 nationally in a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking. 
Tornado simulator National Geographic Channel features tornado researchersThe laboratory tornados created by Iowa State University researchers Partha Sarkar, Fred Haan and Bill Gallus will help television viewers understand how science can help buildings stand up to tornados. The Iowa State researchers will be featured in "Explorer: Secrets of the Tornado" at 2 p.m. (Central) Monday, Sept. 19; at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24; at 2 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26; and at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. Making plant cells work like miniature factoriesAmes Laboratory researchers are working to harness the power of plant cells to produce new materials in a new biotech field called metabolomics. One ISU student dead, three injured in Boone County car crashA two-car accident in Boone County Tuesday night has claimed the life of one Iowa State University student and injured three other ISU students. The accident occurred at the intersection of Highway 30 and South Linn Street shortly after 8 p.m. Sept. 13. Andrew Albright, a sophomore majoring in ag studies and a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, was killed in the accident. Vet students collect thousands for Katrina reliefVeterinary students, faculty, staff and a local business answered the call sent out from Mississippi to help Hurricane Katrina victims--both the two- and four-legged kind. Cyclones top HawksLaMarcus Hicks returned an interception 28 yards for a touchdown and Iowa State capitalized on turnovers for all its points to stun No. 8 Iowa 23-3 Saturday. Iowa State researchers focus an electronic eye on driver behaviorIowa State researchers are developing software that will analyze video of driver behavior. That could lead to a better understanding of drivers and safer intersections. 
Angela Groh ISU student among Glamour's top 10 college womenAngela Groh, president of ISU's student body and senior political science major, was named by Glamour magazine this week as one of the top 10 college women in America. The award recognizes leadership on campus, involvement in the community, academic excellence and personal goals. Pets suffer from effects of agingAn ISU veterinarian offers tips on caring for aging pets. Worms in spaceIowa State University students will launch four experimental balloons that will carry payloads of tiny roundworms some 20 miles above central Iowa this week. Fall enrollment: 25,741Student enrollment at Iowa State this fall is 25,741. Enrollment numbers reflect the most ethnically diverse on record. Total U.S. minority student enrollment is 2,123 (8.2 percent of the student population). Getting thereAbout 80,000 fans are expected to gather in and around Jack Trice Stadium for Saturday's Iowa State-Iowa football clash. Here are some tips for avoiding traffic snarls and arriving at the game safely. Donations sought at Saturday's gameISU's student body government (GSB) and the American Red Cross will accept donations (monetary only) during the ISU-Iowa game on Saturday. Four stations will be set-up inside Jack Trice Stadium to collect funds throughout the game. Solar charges to godiscoverychannel.comIowa State researchers are developing wearable solar charges for your cell phone, digital camera or music player. Katrina disrupts grain markets, shipmentsHurricane Katrina's attack on the southeastern United States is affecting grain prices and delivery in Iowa, says Robert Wisner, Iowa State University Extension economist. Students, community team up to aid victimsIowa State students and Ames community members are working together to collect canned goods, non-perishable food items, clothes, blankets and other necessities for Hurricane Katrina survivors. ISU engineers build latest technology into I-235 bridgesSome very smart bridges are telling engineers just exactly how they're holding up. Engineers from ISU's Bridge Engineering Center have helped the Iowa DOT monitor and evaluate three sensor-loaded bridges as part of the I-235 reconstruction project in Des Moines. Researcher contributes computer expertise to chimp genome projectXiaoqiu Huang's computer software used 100 computers working simultaneously to assemble a draft of the chimpanzee genome. Leading creativity researcher to speak Sept. 8A leading creative thinker, who will speak at Iowa State Sept. 8, thinks everyone is capable of creativity. Researchers will tackle plant diseases with NSF grantIowa State researchers have been awarded a $2 million grant by the National Science Foundation to study disease defenses in agricultural crops. Pep rally Sept. 6A Sept. 6 pep rally will kick off "Beat Iowa Week." The rally, featuring the football team, cheer squad and band, begins at 7 p.m. in the parking lot just north of the Jacobson building. Fans can give to hurricane victims at Saturday's gameDonations for victims of Hurricane Katrina will be accepted during Saturday's football game. The ISU athletics department and Government of the Student Body will accept monetary donations on behalf of the American Red Cross prior to and during the season opener vs. Illinois State. |
In the newsUltraportable power charges aheadBusinessWeek Want your iPod or cell phone to simply charge itself? Researchers at Iowa State are working on wearable solar technology that could do just that, giving busy people alternative energy on the go. 
Century of Iowa architectureIowa's finest architecture over the past century is featured in an exhibit coming to campus Oct. 3-28. 
The Crucible Campus artIowa State has the largest campus collection of public art in the nation. Here's an online tour of just a few of those works of art. 
Son de la Habana Latino Heritage MonthLatino Heritage Month begins Friday, Sept. 16, with opening remarks at 7 p.m. by Rose Vasquez, member of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. Kickoff events include a free concert at 8 p.m. by Son de la Habana, a seven-piece Afro-Cuban salsa band, followed by laughs from the Cultural Madness Comedy Jam. All events are in the Great Hall, Memorial Union. 
Workers clean up downed tree near the Metallurgy building. Severe weather causes some damage on campusHigh winds and pounding rain caused property damage and minor injuries on the Iowa State campus Sept. 8. 
Windows at Wallace-Wilson residence halls beam a message to Cyclone fans this week. 'Beat Iowa' WeekA pep rally, T-shirt sales and more are part of preparations for Saturday's Iowa State-Iowa matchup at Jack Trice Stadium. Notes from Louisiana
Deisinger Pitching inIowa State's Gene Deisinger writes from Louisiana, where he is helping with Katrina relief. In the newsGrowing Iowa's economyDes Moines Register Investments in universities and partnerships with them have pushed economic development in other parts of the country. Mark Kushner, the dean of Iowa State's College of Engineering, says a similar effort here could produce an Iowa Technology Quadrangle. Saving the bridges of Madison CountyMinneapolis Star Tribune Iowa State bridge engineers have developed high-tech monitoring devices to alert authorities if vandals try to burn the bridges of Madison County. B-schools that do it their wayBusiness Week Iowa State's MBA with a minor in sustainable agriculture, the only graduate-level program of its kind in the country, is one of a handful of specialized programs cited in Business Week. Ag school confidentialU.S. News: America's Best Colleges "At premier ag schools like Iowa State, old stereotypes about colleges of agriculture have little in common with the broad-based, interdisciplinary education [Betsy] Hertz and her fellow students encounter." High service ranking for Iowa StateIowa State ranks 34th nationally in The Washington Monthly's community and national service-based ratings of colleges and universities. Athletics |
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