Register for CyServe Day by Sept. 20
The fifth annual CyServe Day, a joint service effort between Iowa State and the Ames community, is Sept. 22. This year’s volunteer projects include work with the Campustown Action Association, Harmony Clothing Closet, Bethany Manor, Story!, City of Ames Parks and Recreation, Wesley Foundation and others. Those who wish to volunteer may register online through Sept. 20.
Catt Center calendar nominations due Sept. 28
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is accepting nominations for the 2013 "Women Impacting ISU" calendar through 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. Since 2007, the calendar has highlighted the accomplishments of 12 women -- faculty, staff and students -- currently at Iowa State. The nomination form (PDF) is online; for more information, contact the Catt Center, 4-3181.
ISC courtyard plan will be shared at Sept. 19 meeting
Landscape architects from the Sasaki Associates design team will share the preferred concept plan for the Iowa State Center courtyard area at an open meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 19 (5:30 p.m., MU Cardinal Room). The meeting is free and open to the public.
Fan-pleasing fanfare at installation
The fanfare preceding the academic procession at the Sept. 14 installation of President Steven Leath should have a pleasantly familiar ring to many in the audience. Director of bands Michael Golemo composed "A Cyclone Fanfare" for the occasion. "I used excerpts from the three school songs in a very symphonic and nontraditional way," Golemo said. "I also used a fourth unofficial school song that should be familiar to Jack Trice Stadium regulars." The installation ceremony is in Stephens Auditorium (10-11:30 a.m.). A reception follows in Stephens Celebrity Café (11:45 a.m.-1 p.m).
Students to celebrate, lunch with the Leaths Thursday
Students, joined by Cy, the pep band and cheerleaders, will welcome President Steven Leath and his wife Janet to the university on the eve of the presidential installation. The Sept. 13 student celebration will occur on central campus, near the campanile (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). President Leath will give brief remarks at 12:20 p.m., and a picnic lunch will be served.
Discrimination/harassment prevention training is free
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance invites all ISU employees (faculty, merit, P&S) to attend a general session on discrimination and harassment prevention. The 90-minute session will be offered several times each month this fall, and the enrollment cap has been raised to 170 people per session. Registration, including dates and times, is online via AccessPlus (once logged in, under employee tab, click on HRS training to see sessions listed alphabetically). Questions may be directed to Sara Brock, 4-7612.
University awards ceremony is Sept. 21
The Iowa State community is invited to the 2012 university awards ceremony on Friday, Sept. 21 (3:15 p.m., Memorial Union Sun Room). Recipients of the university's most distinguished awards for faculty and staff will be honored. A reception will follow in the MU South Ballroom. Coming on the heels of president Steven Leath's formal installation Sept. 14 -- at which he'll share his vision for Iowa State -- the awards ceremony will not include this piece of the university's typical fall convocation. All are welcome.
Study Abroad Fair is Sept. 20
The Study Abroad Center is hosting the fall Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 20 (10 a.m.-1 p.m., MU Great Hall). The fair gives students an opportunity to get information about international programs, learn about financial aid for study abroad, and explore internship and work abroad options. Students from all majors as well as faculty interested in leading a program are encouraged to attend.
Sidewalk replacement between Beardshear and Hub begins Sept. 19 (new start date)
Look for sidewalk improvements between Beardshear and the Hub starting Sept. 19. The work will replace broken sidewalks and replace the brick paver area that has settled over time creating a tripping hazard. Given the high use of the area, facilities leaders believe it is important to make these improvements this fall. Construction is anticipated to last about one week.
Lied Rec area to close Sept. 14
The main floor of the Lied Recreation Athletic Center -- including the track, turf and basketball courts -- will close for resurfacing on Friday, Sept.14. The area is scheduled to reopen Oct. 15. The first-floor racquetball courts, locker rooms and climbing wall remains open, along with the upper track and fitness area.
Medallion ceremony for Bergman is Sept. 21
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will honor professor of mathematics Clifford Bergman as the Janson Professor in Mathematics during a medallion ceremony Sept. 21 (5 p.m., MU Campanile Room). The public is welcome; RSVPs are requested to Laura Wille. A reception will follow.
Ohio State prof will give talk on supply chain risk management
Tom Goldsby, a professor of logistics in The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business, will give a talk, "A Holistic Approach to Supply Chain Risk Management: Exposing Vulnerabilities and Prioritizing Action," on Friday, Sept. 21 (10 a.m., 3164 Gerdin). All are welcome to attend.
Fine dining fall lineup announced
The students in the hospitality management program's fall Fine Dining Management course have announced their schedule of fine dining dinners, served in the Joan Bice Underwood Tea Room, 23 MacKay. The price per person is $35 ($30 without wine). The dinners start at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, with seating beginning at 6:15 p.m. Participants may pay with check, cash or CyCash at the end of each dinner. Dinner themes, dates and contact people (to register) are:
Engineering study, work abroad fair is Sept. 11
ISU engineering students have an opportunity to learn about their international study and work options at the "Tour the World!" Engineering study and work abroad fair on Sept. 11 (5:30-7 p.m., Howe Hall atrium). ISU faculty coordinators representing over 30 Engineering international partnerships will be available to discuss programs. Students who have participated in these programs and international exchange students also will share their experiences. Students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
P&S Council open forum is walking art tour, Sept. 13
Dorothy Witter, University Museums, will host a walking art tour of central campus on Sept. 13 (noon-1 p.m., lobby of Parks Library) as part of the Professional and Scientific Council's open forum series. The tour wil include a stop at the Grant Wood murals and various Christian Petersen sculptures. All are invited to attend.
ISU ranks 68th in the world in scholarly web presence
A research group that ranks universities based on the scientific and academic materials on web sites puts Iowa State at No. 68 internationally. Among U.S. universities, Iowa State ranks No. 54. The binannual Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, comes from the Spanish public research organization Cybermetrics Lab. The group ranks universities by web presence and, particularly, the access they provide to scholarly materials. The latest July ranking lists the top 20,000 higher education institutions in the world. Rankings are based on the number of: pages on the university site, external sites that link to the university, rich files (Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Postscript, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint), and papers and citations on Google Scholar.
Campus memorial service for Mack is Sept. 7
A memorial service to honor Greenlee School faculty member Barbara Mack will be held Friday, Sept. 7 (2 p.m., central campus north of the campanile, program begins at 2:30 p.m.). A reception will follow the program. Mack, an associate professor and assistant director of ISU's Greenlee School of Journalism, died unexpectedly at her home Aug. 23. She was 59. Memorials made to the ISU Foundation in Mack's name will support undergraduate student scholarships in the Greenlee School.
SAC poster sale extended
Due to its popularity, the poster sale sponsored by the Student Activities Center has been extended. The sale will continue Sept. 4-7 (9 a.m.-6 p.m., MU Cardinal Room). There are thousands of posters to choose from, most priced between $8 and $12. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union.
Cross country races will benefit 4-H camp scholarship fund
The Iowa 4-H Foundation is sponsoring a series of cross-country races at the Iowa 4-H Center on Oct 13 (first event starts at 8:30 a.m.). Registration proceeds will support summer camp scholarships for kids. Events on cross country trails at the camp, located near Madrid, include 12K and 4K races and a 1-mile family fun race/walk. Entry fees include a T-shirt and post-race brunch. Race details, including registration, race routes and checkin information, is online.
Veterinarian will give lecture on horse lameness
Dr. Anthony Webber will present a public lecture, "Lameness Diagnosis in Horses: A 40-Year Perspective," on Sept. 6 (noon-1 p.m., 2226 Veterinary Medicine). An equine specialist, Webber has spent decades working in equine orthopedics and equine lameness, including work with throroughbred race horses. His talk is the Kramer-Marks Equine Seminar in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Summer hours at Reiman Gardens end Labor Day
Reiman Gardens' extended summer hours (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) will continue through Labor Day, Sept. 3. The butterfly wing closes at 4:30 p.m. The outdoor gardens, conservatory complex and gift shop will return to regular hours (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily) on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Tickets available Aug. 30 for Brantley Gilbert concert
Tickets go on sale Aug. 30 for country singer Brantley Gilbert's Oct. 26 (8 p.m.) concert at Hilton Coliseum. ISU students will be emailed a discount code with ticket prices of $30 (floor) and $23 (100/200 levels). There is a limit of one ticket per ID. Tickets for the public, faculty and staff are $37 (floor) and $30 (100/200 level). Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations, the ISU Athletics ticket office, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. All tickets will be honored as general admission.
Osborn Club lecture is Sept. 10
Douglas Gentile, associate professor in psychology, will present "The Five Dimensions of Video Game Effects on Players" at the Sept. 10 Osborn Club lecture (7 p.m., Gold Room, Hilton Garden Inn, 1325 Dickenson Ave.). The lecture, which follows a club member dinner, is open to the public.
Hold the date: "The Way Up" conference is Nov. 1-2
The 26th annual "Way Up" conference, aimed at developing women leaders for higher education in Iowa, will be held Nov. 1-2 at the Coralville Marriott Hotel. More information, including the schedule and registration, is online.
Deadline to submit HRI pursuit funding proposals is Sept. 21
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development is accepting proposals for pursuit funding to assist faculty teams with preparing large-scale extramural grants in the areas of animal, human, plant and environmental health. The intent is to support the expansion or formation of multidisciplinary research teams. The submission deadline is Sept. 21. More information about Iowa State's Health Research Initiative and pursuit funding options is online.
Honors program seeks spring seminar proposals
The University Honors Program committee invites proposals for Honors seminars for Spring 2013. Proposals are due Sept. 14 in the Honors office. Honors seminars are small, one- or two- credit courses that give Honors students an opportunity to examine topics of current or special interest in an active learning environment. For Spring 2013, the Honors program seeks proposals from experienced instructors at any level on a wide range of topics. Seminars generally are limited to 17 students and offered on a satisfactory/fail basis. The Honors program will allocate $500 to Honors seminar instructors to be used for professional development. More information is available online or by contacting Honors faculty director Susan Yager, 294-4372.
Upcoming employee wellness opportunities
- Iowa State faculty and staff may form teams (2-10 people) with co-workers, family or friends and participate in the 2012 Next Step Challenge, Sept. 10-Oct. 19. The ISU Group ID is LHISTATE. Cost is $10 per team member. Each member will receive a pedometer, weekly motivational email, personal tracking page, access to recipes and workouts, and opportunities to win prizes. Register by Aug. 28 to receive the pedometers before the challenge begins; registrations after Aug. 28 will incur a $5 shipping fee for the pedometers. Register online or call 888-777-8881. Registration closes Sept. 21.
- Iowa Health's HeartReach Mobile Lab will do screenings at ISU on Oct. 17 (7:10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). The lab will be parked in lot 29, north of the Communications Building. Contact Iowa Health, 866-935-5432, for more information or to make an appointment.
Reiman Gardens offers half-price admission during home games
Beginning Sept. 1, Reiman Gardens will offer half-price admission during its regular hours when the Cyclones have a home football game. Regular admission prices are $8 for adults and $4 for kids. Because of the gardens' close proximity to Jack Trice stadium, parking will be limited on game days. Visit Reiman Gardens online for more information.
Obama visit Tuesday will limit access to central campus
As part of President Barack Obama's visit to central campus Tuesday afternoon, the university will limit street and sidewalk access on central campus. The area that is being secured for this event will include nearly all of central campus -- bordered by the campanile on the south, Curtiss Hall on the east, sidewalks south of Catt Hall on the north and the sidewalk across from Beardshear Hall on the west side. Information to help Iowa Staters navigate campus Tuesday -- whether or note you're attending the Obama event -- is online.
Volunteer and get free football tickets, parking
Keep Iowa State Beautiful and ISU Parking are teaming up to keep the tailgate parking lots clean during home football games this season. Volunteers who hand out trash bags in the parking lots for two hours on gameday will receive free admission and parking for the game. For the Sept. 1 Tulsa game, shifts are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Shifts for the Sept. 15 Western Illinois match-up are 1 to 7 p.m. For more information and to sign up, contact Mark Miller at 4-1987.
Open forums set for MU associate director finalists
The Memorial Union has selected three finalists for its associate director position. The campus community is invited to attend open forums this week and next with each of the candidates.
- Aug. 29 (2:30-3:30 p.m., MU Gallery): Mark Rozanski, assistant director of the University Center, University of Tennessee
- Aug. 30 (2:30-3:30 p.m., MU Pioneer Room): Brian Stillman, assistant director, Division of Recreational Sports, University of Texas, Austin
- Sept. 4 (2:30-3:30 p.m., MU Gallery): Corey Williamson, associate director, Joe Crowley Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno
Funeral service for retired textiles and clothing professor Agatha Burnet is Aug. 28
Former textiles and clothing department chair Agatha Huepenbecker Burnet died Aug. 23 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames following a battle with colon cancer. She was 81. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, at Memorial Lutheran Church, 2228 Lincoln Way. Visitation will be held, with family receiving friends, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 27, also at
Burnet joined Iowa State's textiles and clothing faculty in 1956 and retired as an emeritus professor in 1993. She served as department head from 1973 to 1993. She served as national president of the American Home Economics Association, regional vice president of the academic honorary Phi Kappa Phi, on the governing boards of the Iowa State University Foundation and the ISU Alumni Association, and president of the Mary Greeley Medical Center Foundation Board. Her numerous awards included the The Iowa State University Faculty Citation, Alumni Medal and Order of the Knoll Faculty and Staff Award, and induction to the Iowa Home Economics Association Hall of Fame.
She is survived by her husband, professor emeritus of chemical engineering George Burnet, whom she married in 1995.
U.S. Highway 69 is open
After being closed for reconstruction most of the summer, U.S. Highway 69 from Ames to Story City has reopened. The project originally was slated for completion in September.
Registration is open for fall Swim & Gym
Registration is open for Swim & Gym, an after-school program that promotes physical activity for children ages 5-12 years. Staffed by physical education majors in the kinesiology department, the program includes swim lessons (5-5 :30 p.m.) and a variety of activities, such as team sports, gymnastics, fitness and dance (4-5 p.m.). The program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 11- Nov. 15, in the Forker Building. Cost is $85. More information, including the registration form, is online. Questions may be directed to Jenny Smith, 294-1762.
Services pending for Greenlee School prof Barbara Mack
Barbara Mack, associate professor and assistant director of ISU's Greenlee School of Journalism, passed away unexpectedly at her home early Thursday morning. She was 59. A 26-year veteran of the ISU faculty, Mack also served as general counsel for the Des Moines Register and Tribune Co. Information about memorial services will be announced as it becomes available. Those wishing to share messages with Mack's family and collegues can send them to webteam@jlmc.iastate.edu.
Make your pet a Cyclone star
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa Veterinary Specialists and Blank Park Zoo again are sponsoring Cy's Pets of the Week this football season. Submit a photo of your pet sporting its Cyclone pride for a chance to be one of five pets recognized on the high-definition screen during a home football game. To enter, click on the "Cy's Pet" button on Cyclones.com. One of the five chosen pets also will win a gift package from the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center and Blank Park Zoo.
Reception planned for new faculty and staff
A reception for new faculty and staff will be held Sept. 5 at Reiman Gardens (3:30-5 p.m., Garden Room). A resource fair with Ames and campus-wide groups will be featured. Refreshments will be served, with a short program at 4:10 p.m.
Honors program seeks research mentors for spring
Faculty and other researchers with active projects are invited to participate as mentors in the University Honors Program's spring 2013 research program. First-year Honors students are initiated into the world of scholarship as they conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Students can be mentored directly by the faculty member or a post-doc or graduate student member of the team, with the faculty member serving as the supervisor of record. Students and mentors are matched based on mutual research interests and needed skills. Students work either three or six hours per week; the mentoring relationship may continue beyond the semester at the mentor's discretion. Interested individuals should log in to the mentors website and complete the Mentor Information Form by Sept. 14. Questions may be directed to Dana Schumacher, 294-0172.
Start time adjusted for football opener
At the request of Fox Sports and the Big 12 Conference, Iowa State will move the start time for its season opening football game on Sept. 1 (vs. the University of Tulsa) to 2:30 p.m. The game previously was announced for an 11 a.m. kickoff. The change will provide broader exposure for the game on Fox Sports Net.
New Biotechnology Council members named
Aaron Gassmann, assistant professor of entomology; Kristen Johansen, professor of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology; and Jeanne Serb, associate professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology, have been selected to serve three-year terms on Iowa State University's Biotechnology Council. The council makes recommendations to the Office of Biotechnology on program activities supporting biotechnology research, education and outreach. News release.
October dates set for girls' career conference
The Program for Women in Science and Engineering has announced October dates for its "Taking the Road Less Traveled" career conference for girls in grades 6-12. The conference exposes participants to career paths within science, technology, engineering and math, and includes presentations by professional women, hands-on activities and tours. The dates are: Oct. 11 (grades 9-12), Oct. 18 and 25 (grades 6-8). New this year is a workshop for educators and parents. The cost per participant is $8. More information, including the registration form and pre-conference activities, is online.
You still may apply to 2012-13 undergraduate research program
The Office of Student Financial Aid still is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA) Program, which matches outstanding juniors and seniors with faculty members for a hands-on experience in a formal research environment. The intent is to encourage the students to pursue graduate study. The work study split this year is: faculty sponsor (40 percent of the wages), college work-study program (60 percent). Guidelines and the application form for faculty and students are online. For more information, contact Julie Arnold, 294-0103.
Employee wellness event is Aug. 29
All faculty and staff are invited to attend an employee wellness presention, "Eating to Reduce Inflammation," on Aug. 29 (12:10-12:55 p.m., 192 Parks Library). No reservations are required. Feel free to bring your lunch.
VPRED office launches redesigned website
On Aug. 15, the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development flipped the switch on a redesigned website. The site was reorganized to prominently feature the tools and resources that researchers need most. It also provides space for important stories, news, initiatives and announcements for ISU's research and economic development community and partners.
Use the feedback button at the bottom of the website to comment on the redesign or share any other questions or suggestions.
Reminder: ISU has an ethics hotline
Iowa State contracts with a third-party hotline vendor, EthicsPoint, to allow anonymous reporting of activities that may involve criminal, noncompliant or unsafe behavior impacting ISU. You may submit a report online or by calling (toll-free) 866-384-4277.
Engineering dean search committee to host open forums
Members of the search committee charged with finding the next College of Engineering dean will seek input for the position description during two open forums: Aug. 28 (4:10-5 p.m., MU Oak Room) and Aug. 29 (4:10-5 p.m., 207 Marston). Search committee co-chairs David Holger, associate provost for academic programs and dean of the Graduate College, and Luis Rico-Gutierrez, dean of the College of Design, and senior vice president and provost Jonathan Wickert will lead the forums. Questions and nominations may be directed to Penni Bryant.
Auditions for "The Nutcracker Ballet" are Sept. 9
Dancers from local dance studios are invited to audition for Stephens Auditorium's The Nutcracker Ballet on Sept. 9 (noon-7 p.m., Stephens). Audition registration begins at 11:15 a.m. Arrive early to complete forms prior to the audition times. To complete the audition card and forms in advance, visit the Iowa State Center or Robert Thomas Dancenter websites. For more information about the auditions, contact the Robert Thomas Dancenter at 233-0826.
Three performances of The Nutcracker Ballet will be held Dec. 8-9.
Use caution driving through campus
As students return to campus, remember to exercise caution while driving. Increased foot traffic will make driving difficult, especially on Osborn Drive. Try to refrain from using Osborn during class exchanges, opting for other perimeter campus routes.
Graduate students: Get to know the Library
Iowa State Library is offering a workshop for graduate students to learn about the Library, including how to find dissertations, influential research articles, and important journals in your subject area. The workshop will be offered twice: Sept. 13 (3-4:30 p.m.) and Sept. 14 (1-2:30 p.m.). Register now to reserve your seat by clicking on one of these links: Sept. 13 or Sept. 14. Contact Jody Kalvik, 4-6117, with questions.
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