University Museums celebrates 25th anniversary
University Museums 25th anniversary gala will include the unveiling of two new works of art and a reception for the exhibition Christian Petersen, Sculptor. Petersen's youngest daughter and his grandchildren will be at the reception, which also will feature students posing as some of Petersen's campus sculptures. The celebration will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Brunnier Art Museum on the second floor of the Scheman Building. A brief program will begin at 7 p.m. More

Making computers more secure
ISU experts in computer security offer tips on making computers more secure. More.

Petersen statue reward announced
Iowa State's department of public safety has announced a reward of up $2,500 for information leading to the return of the piece of the Christian Petersen statue "Ring of Life" taken last week. More.

Designing foods center joins Plant Sciences Institute
The Center for Designing Foods to Improve Nutrition is joining the Plant Sciences Institute at Iowa State. More.

Harry Potter, readings highlight Banned Book Week
Public readings and a discussion of the merits of Harry Potter will highlight Banned Book Week at Iowa State University, Sept. 23-30. More.

Nominations sought
The presidential search committee is seeking nominations for the next Iowa State president. Nominations should be sent to Korn/Ferry International, the firm that is assisting the committee in identifying presidential prospects. Nominations should be sent to Bill Funk, krisha.creal@kornferry.com Korn/Ferry International, 500 N. Akard, Suite 3232, Dallas, Texas 75201. More news on the presidential search.

Magnetoelectronics lab coming to ISU
Imagine a personal computer that stores 10 to 50 times more information than today's top models, doesn't lose data during power interruptions and starts up immediately without needing the traditional "boot-up" process. Such breakthroughs are being explored in the growing field of magnetoelectronics, which combines microelectronics and magnetics. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and ISU will become part of those research efforts, thanks to a $530,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to establish a magnetoelectronics laboratory. More.

Lt. governor to speak at engineering career fair
Iowa Lt. Gov. Sally Pederson will discuss opportunities in engineering and technical fields in Iowa at the College of Engineering Career Fair Tuesday, Sept. 19. Pederson will speak at the career fair opening ceremony (12:45 p.m., Hilton Coliseum) and at a luncheon with Iowa company representatives. At the Engineering Career Fair (1 to 8 p.m., Hilton Coliseum), students will discuss education and employment opportunities with 265 companies from across the nation. Last year, approximately 90 percent of Iowa State's engineering students attended the career fair.

Series looks at extraterrestrial life
The ISU Lectures Series this month delves into questions about intelligent life in space. Jill Tarter starts things off with a discussion on "SETI: Science Fact, Not Fiction, Nor Religion," at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the Memorial Union Sun Room. Tarter is project director at the SETI (Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) Institute. More

Corn growing, free-range chicken and more
An unusual corn growing year, a taste test to determine if consumers can tell free-range from commercial chicken, and advice for apple cider sippers are among news briefs on ag, vet med and natural resources topics.

Production systems and water quality is topic
Fred Kirschenmann, director of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, will discuss "Sustainable Production Systems and Water Quality" in a seminar at 4:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in 1131 National Swine Research and Information Center.

USDA funding to ISU for six multi-state projects
Six projects involving Iowa State University have been awarded nearly $10 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. More.

EARLIER NEWS

In the news: Harl on meat packing industry
"Now communities are not as eager. There is a trend by communities to take a very close look at installations of this nature. Resistance is growing.''
-- Economics professor Neil Harl, in a Reuters story on communities' reluctance to accept new meat-packing plants

Regents wrap-up
Proposed tuition increases, a design for the Honors Program Building and future appropriation and capital improvement requests were among topics taken up by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, at its Sept. 13-14 meeting. More.

Hispanic Heritage Month activities planned
Iowa State University will observe Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, with a series of lectures, films and special events. More.

Diana Pounds, University Relations, online@iastate.edu
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