June 29

Stange bike path work to wrap up this week

Wet weather last week delayed work on replacement of the bike path on the west side of Stange Road adjacent to Veenker golf course. Grading of the path begins June 29, with asphalt layers scheduled to go down July 1 and 3. The west lane of Stange Road will remain closed during this work. Bicyclists are asked to continue using the sidewalk on the east side of Stange Road and yield to pedestrians.

June 24

Have you seen this man?

ISU Police are asking for help to identify a man they say stole cash from Reiman Gardens on June 5. If you recognize the man (pictured on video from a surveillance camera) or have any information, call 4-4428. Video footage and additional information are online.

June 24

Union Drive work starts June 29

Repair and repaving of Welch Avenue/Union Drive between Lincoln Way and Bissel Road begins June 29 in the northbound lane. Only southbound traffic will be able to use the road; northbound traffic will be detoured west on Lincoln Way to Sheldon Avenue. During southbound lane work, traffic will be limited to northbound traffic only, with the same detour route. The project is scheduled to last four weeks. During final asphalt work (1-2 days), all vehicular traffic will be detoured.

June 24

New work-study split for 2009-10

Iowa State will use some federal stimulus funds to reduce the cost to campus employers hiring work-study students. For FY10 only, the work-study split will be changed to 75/25, with 75 percent of wages paid through federal funds and the rest paid by the department. The split will return to 60/40 for the 2010-11 academic year.

June 24

Help Cy see the world

Cy is becoming a world traveler and has been spotted in Boston, Hawaii, Italy and at the White House. As you plan your summer travels, take Cy with you, snap a photo and share it online.

June 24

Sustainable Ag Education conference

"Facilitating Sustainable Agriculture Education," will allow exchange of information among students, faculty, staff, farmers, community organizers and others. The national conference will be held July 15-17 (Scheman). Early registration ($75-$350) ends July 1; late registration is $115-$400. More information is online.

June 24

Osteoarthritis study

Individuals over 55 years with knee osteoarthritis as well as healthy individual of all ages are sought for a study on daily tasks such as sitting, standing or climbing stairs. Participants will complete a two-hour session in the kinesiology department's Biomechanics Lab. For more info, contact Katie Stevermer, 450-1939, ktsteve@iastate.edu; or Jason Gillette, 4-8310, gillette@iastate.edu.

June 24

Spousal collaboration

A faculty member in the department of human development and family students seeks married couples for a study aimed at learning how adults work with their spouses on everyday tasks. 90-minute sessions are scheduled at your convenience. Couples receive a $15 honorarium. To learn more, contact Jennifer Margrett, margrett@iastate.edu, 4-4380.

June 18

Participants sought for investment study

Researchers in the accounting department seek volunteers, age 24 or older with investment activity in the last five years, to participate in a one-hour online simulation. "Investment activity" includes: (1) Buying or selling stocks, bonds or mutual funds; or (2) Managing investments in a retirement fund account. No accounting training is necessary. Participants receive $25. For details, contact Bill Dilla, 4-1685, wdilla@iastate.edu; Diane Janvrin 4-9450, djanvrin@iastate.edu; or Cynthia Jeffrey 4-9427, cjeffrey@iastate.edu.

June 15

Stay on campus for lunch

Many of ISU Dining's locales -- including the Gerdin Cafe, Hawthorn Market and Cafe and Clyde's in the Union Drive CC -- are open during adjusted hours this summer. More information.

June 12

Next operating budget inches closer to final approval

The state Board of Regents expressed no objections June 11 to Iowa State's proposed FY10 budget, clearing the way for implementation of key components of it as needed. The board will give final approval to the budget at its Aug. 5 meeting. Story.

June 10

Subjects sought for walking study

Researchers in the kinesiology department's Biomechanics Lab seek volunteers, physically active or sedentary, ages 65-75, for a walking study this summer (approximately June 18-Aug. 15). The study assesses a new technology that measures a person's gait. Participants will receive $25 for each test session. For details, contact Phil Martin, 4-1425, pemartin@iastate.edu; or Danielle Barkema (319) 240-8596, dbarkema@iastate.edu.

June 3

Openings at lab school

The Child Development Laboratory School has preschool-age openings for summer, which guarantee a slot for the 2009-10 school year. Each classroom has two licensed early childhood teachers. For information or an application form, go online or contact Malisa Rader, mrader@iastate.edu, 4-3040.

June 3

Update your RSS news feed

The RSS news feed for general Iowa State University news has changed to www.news.iastate.edu/rss/rss.php.

June 3

Youth matinee series

The Iowa State Center has scheduled its youth matinee series at Stephens for the 2009-10 school year. Tickets are $4 ($5 the day of the performance). The schedule is online.

June 3

Verification form is on AccessPlus

Units that hire students for work-study positions are reminded that Employment Verification Forms (EVFs) are not mailed to students. Employers should complete the EVF on AccessPlus. See online instructions or call the Student Employment Center, 4-JOBS.

June 3

Culinary conference

The "Enhance Your Iowa Plate" culinary conference will be held July 30-31 in MacKay Hall. A July 29 pre-conference event (5-7:30 p.m., location TBA) will feature Iowa wines, spirits and beers. The conference attendance fee is $149 by June 30 ($199 after); tickets to the July 29 event are $40. A schedule and registration are online.

Hilton Coliseum at night.