Copyright 2009, Iowa State University News for Iowa State University faculty and staff http://www.iastate.edu/Inside/rss/rss.php en-us http://www.iastate.edu/Inside/2009/1119/gifts.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 Campus units, retailers and student organizations have plenty to offer holiday shoppers. Here's a sampling of what you might find. http://www.iastate.edu/Inside/2009/1119/winterfest.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 Wagon rides, hot chocolate, campanile tours and crafts are part of the wintry fun at this year's Winterfest. The illumination ceremony will be leaner (the tree won't be lit in a budget-saving move) and greener (many lights on central campus will be solar powered). http://www.iastate.edu/Inside/2009/1119/fs.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 Six speakers at the Nov. 17 Faculty Senate meeting offered different perspectives on anticipated future budget cuts. Executive vice president and provost Elizabeth Hoffman said the financial challenge could be an opportunity to "reshape" the university. http://www.iastate.edu/Inside/2009/1119/dining.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 ISU Dining has launched WebFood, an online ordering service that gives you the option of choosing your lunch from an online menu and picking it up at the Design Café or the East Side Market. Or, delivery is available to the College of Design or Maple, Willow, Larch halls and commons. http://www.iastate.edu/Inside/2009/1119/butterfly.php Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 Register now to participate in a butterfly release at Reiman Gardens Dec. 5. More than twice the usual number of butterflies will fly in the butterfly wing as part of a "blizzard" Nov. 27-Jan. 3.