May 2

Planning moves ahead for rec services facilities, phase 2 improvements to stadium

The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, gave ISU officials permission May 1 to proceed with planning for more than $100 million of facility improvements -- another estimated $65 million in phase 2 improvements to Jack Trice Stadium, and an estimated $50 million in renovations and new construction of recreation facilities. More.

May 1

Students to work on German research projects

Ten Iowa State students will spend this summer working with a German doctoral student on a research project. They are participating in the German Academic Exchange Service's RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) program. It's a program for students in biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering, and physics. ISU has more students students in this summer's program than any other U.S. institution. All participants receive stipends to help cover living expenses, and housing assistance is provided. More about the RISE program.

April 21

Agri-marketing group is top in nation

Iowa State's National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) student chapter won the inaugural John Deere Signature Award last week at the association's annual agri-marketing conference. The award is given to a student NAMA chapter, based on such criteria as overall management, activities throughout the year and performance in the marketing competition. Iowa State also was named the Outstanding Student Chapter.

April 15

New legislation will extend ISU's smoking ban

The current ban on smoking in Iowa State University buildings will be extended to outdoor areas of the campus under new state legislation prohibiting smoking in most public places. Iowa Gov. Chet Culver signed the Statewide Smoking Ban bill today (April 15). The bill goes into effect July 1. Q&A on how the law will affect ISU.