Nov. 17
Block and
Bridle Club receives national awards
Iowa State's Block and Bridle Club
received four awards at the 90th Block and Bridle National Convention, held
Nov. 12-14 in Louisville, Ky. The club received first place honors for its
yearbook and for its web site, and third place for club activities. Senior Justine
Hosch also received second place in the outstanding junior competition.
Nov. 13
Volunteers sought for science bowls
Volunteers, both scientific
and nonscientific, are sought to serve as moderators, judges, timekeepers
and scorekeepers for the 2010 U.S. Department of Engergy Ames Laboratory/ISU
science bowl competitions. The high school event is Jan. 30, the middle
school event is Feb. 27 (both Saturdays) in Howe, Hoover and Black
Engineering halls. For more info or to volunteer, contact Breehan Gerleman Lucchesi, 4-9750.
Nov. 12
Reminder:
Business Café shuts down Nov. 19
At the close of business Nov. 19, the
Business Café in the Gerdin Building will close for renovations.
The café will reopen Jan. 11.
Nov. 11
Give some warmth starting Nov. 16
The winter wear drive, Give Some Warmth, is Nov. 16 through Dec. 4.
Donate gently used mittens, scarves, hats and coats at drop boxes located in
most academic buildings, residence halls and Greek houses. On Dec. 2,
clothing items will be for sale (second floor near old hotel desk, MU),
which can be donated to the event. Contact Emily Lawler or Joseph Tisinger
with questions.
Nov. 5
Male research participants sought
Researchers in the food
science and human nutrition department are looking for male volunteers, age
18 to 50 years, to participate in a research study to determine the effects
of food viscosity on appetite. Details are
online.
Oct. 20
Save the date: Sustainability symposium Feb. 23-24
The second annual ISU Sustainability Symposium will feature an evening
reception Feb. 23 and a day packed with presentations, panel
discussions and a research poster session on Feb. 24. The symposium
will be open to those inside and outside the Iowa State community. The
president's office will cover the $60 registration fee for ISU
faculty, staff and students who attend the symposium. Registration materials will be posted
soon on the
Live Green! web site.
Oct. 16
For the latest budget information
The
"Budget Updates" web site contains the
latest information on efforts to cut $24.5 million from this year's university budget.