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SUNDAY, SEPT. 20, 1998 | 11:40 P.M.
ISU hits $300 million early,
extends campaign goal to $425 million
With a $300 million goal reached 21 months ahead of schedule,
Iowa State University is extending the largest fund-raising campaign in its
history to $425 million. Included in the extended campaign goal is a major
fund-raising initiative
aimed at transforming the ISU College of Business. Other fund-raising
initiatives involve a Global Center for Agricultural and Rural Development,
Reiman Gardens, the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, a
4-H/Extension Building and an ISU Honors Program Building.
More.
Bring a buck, build a home
KCCQ radio personality Matt McNeil will live in Iowa State's campanile Sept.
23-24 for the "Bring a buck, build a home" fund-raising campaign. Funds are
sought for a Habitat for Humanity house, which will be built by students and
community members during homecoming week, Oct. 5-9. McDonald's restaurants
will match funds raised during the two-day event.
More.
Video highlight of ISU-Iowa game
Fans can purchase a highlight tape of Iowa State's recent football win over
Iowa. The 45-min. tape features big plays, post-game celebrations and a
musical tribute. A portion of the proceeds will go to the ISU athletic
department. The total cost for Iowa residents (includes sales tax) is
$23.65. Out-of-state orders cost $22.45. Contact B&G Productions, 312 1/2
Main Street, Ames, IA 50010 or call (515) 232-5358.
Big recyclers
Iowa State faculty, staff and students recycled 150 tons of white paper
in FY98. The largest amounts of recycled paper came from the following
buildings:
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Beardshear | 16,765 lbs. (est.) |
| East/Heady | 13,244 |
| Carver | 12,872 |
| General Services | 12,400 |
| Durham | 12,351 |
Famed metal sculptor visits
Albert Paley, nationally known sculptor, will speak
at
2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, in Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building. His
talk is titled, "Albert Paley: The Pursuit of Form -- A 30-Year Evolution in
Decorative Arts and Sculpture." The Rochester, N.Y-based sculptor
integrates art and architecture in his monumental metalwork, which is show
in major museums. A reception will be held
in the Brunnier Art Museum following the talk.
YESTERDAY'S NEWS
Online directory now includes departments, offices
Administrative, service and departmental office listings are now available
on the
online phone directory. To access the new feature from the
phone directory page, click the blue bar labeled
"search directory for departments and offices." The listings
are the same as those in the
front section of the Iowa State Directory. Cheryl Langston, supervisor of
telecommunications services, said the online listings will be updated as
needed. The online phone directory draws about 150,000 hits monthly.
Stop-Smoking group begins Sept. 22
A stop-smoking group for students, faculty, staff, and community members
will begin Tuesday, Sept. 22. The group will meet weekly for eight weeks
and will include stress and weight management, relaxation, and fitness
components. The cost is $20 ($10 refund for perfect attendance).
The first meeting will be at 7 p.m., Sept. 22, at the Student Health Center.
Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required.
Call Randy Mayer, (515) 294-2722, for information or to register.
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