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ISU Extension leader to retire
Stanley Johnson, vice provost for Extension and renowned agricultural economist, has announced he will retire later this year.
ISU gets StormReady designation
Iowa State has received StormReady designation from the National Weather Service. Iowa State is the ninth university nationally to receive the designation, which goes to communities with the skills and education to manage weather-related disasters.
Researcher will discuss effects of media violence
ISU psychologist Craig Anderson will discuss his research on the effects of media violence, especially on children and young adults, in an April 4 talk on campus.
Rural aging conference April 6
A conference on rural aging issues in Iowa will be held April 6.
Student fashion show is April 16
Textiles and clothing students will show their creations at their annual fashion show April 16.
Fennelly is Region 5 Coach of the Year
Women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly has been named Region 5 Coach of the Year by Russell Athletic and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
Science Coalition highlights ISU research
A tornado simulator, an alternative to the computer mouse, and a device to clean up meat products are among ISU research accomplishments highlighted on The Science Coalition web site this week. The coalition, based in Washington, D.C., is a group of universities, businesses and organizations dedicated to sustaining federal commitment to university research.
Jack Gladstone
American Indian Symposium March 30-April 2
Singer and storyteller Jack Gladstone, Blackfeet Nation, will do several performances during the American Indian Symposium, March 30-April 2. The symposium includes music, stories, lectures, exhibits, a family program and a powwow.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs for central Iowa youth.
Zulu-gospel group performs for youth
Hundreds of students from Des Moines and Pleasant Hill schools attended a matinee performance of Grammy award-winning singers Lady Black Mambazo at Stephens Auditorium Feb. 28.The group, which combines Zulu and gospel music, found fame with an appearance on Paul Simon's Graceland album.
Fennelly is Region 5 Coach of the Year
Women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly has been named Region 5 Coach of the Year by Russell Athletic and the Women's Basketball Coaches Association.
Student bridge-building contest March 5
Student teams from several states will compete in a steel bridge-building competition Saturday, March 5, in Hilton Coliseum. The public is invited to watch builders erect their one-tenth scale bridges. The competition is part of the American Society of Civil Engineers Midwest Regional Student Conference.
Students join forces for marketing campaign
Students from Iowa State and other universities and colleges will design a campaign to help credit unions promote membership and financial literacy among low-income Iowans. It's part of a marketing conference on campus March 3-4.
Sociologist's book on career criminals
In his book, "Career Criminals in Society", ISU sociologist Matt DeLisi advocates devoting more resources to prevention programs for children and adolescents and fewer on career criminals.
Political scientists to discuss foreign policy
Four political science experts will examine the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and other foreign policy issues during a March 31 panel discussion.
Professor to study impact of community colleges
Studies sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education will assess the economic impact of Iowa community colleges for parents, students and taxpayers.
Student earns national research award
An ISU student's award-winning study shows financial grants are key to low-income students earning bachelor degrees.
Veishea will be back in 2006
Iowa State's traditional spring Veishea celebration will resume in 2006, with changes, President Gregory Geoffroy announced March 23. Geoffroy said he seriously considered eliminating the event, but concluded that students should be given another opportunity to make Veishea a success.
Geoffroy to announce future of Veishea
President Gregory Geoffroy has called a news conference for 10:30 a.m. TODAY (Wednesday, March 23) to announce his decision about the future of Veishea, ISU's traditional spring celebration. Geoffroy suspended Veishea 2005 following a Campustown riot in the early morning hours of April 18, 2004. In the months that followed, a task force and commission were formed to analyze Veishea problems and community relations, and various public meetings were held to gather input. Geoffroy will make his announcement in the Campanile Room, Memorial Union.
Entrepreneur forum March 2
Kevin Kinzler, owner of an Ames construction company, will discuss entrepreneurship and the value of employee training at noon, Wednesday, March 2, in the Pioneer Room, Memorial Union. The event is free and open to the public. Participants may bring their lunches.
Speaker will discuss women's world leadership
Laura Liswood, an authority on women's world leadership, will speak on campus March 29.
Vilsacks to host 'Unmasking the Arts' event Friday
Gov. Tom and First Lady Christie Vilsack will preside over a carnival-inspired celebration and fund-raiser for the arts March 25.
Business conference is April 1
Experts on global entrepreneurship and supply chain management will be part of the April 1 Voorhees Business Conference.
Children's health experts to speak
A March 28 public symposium will feature three experts on improving children's health.
Handling kids' challenging behavior is speech topic
Judith Carta, a nationally recognized expert on early childhood behavior, will offer strategies for dealing with youngsters' challenging behavior in a March 28 talk.
Coatings to boost turbine operation
Researchers at the U. S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and Iowa State have developed a new bond coat for thermal barrier coatings that may improve operation and reliability of gas turbine engines in aircraft and other power-generating technologies.
ISU offers new teacher special education program
A innovative new program will make it easier for special education teachers to take course work.
Veishea town hall meeting March 7
ISU students faculty, staff and Ames officials are taking steps to improve community relations, following the November release of two Veishea reports. Activities include a March 7 "town hall" meeting.
ISU scientist lauds genomics progress
The past decade has yielded new genomic tools for animal geneticists and breeders, thanks to significant developments in genomic mapping of farm animals, an Iowa State animal scientist said recently at the meeting of the American Assn. for the Advancement of Science.
More than one-third of online footnotes disappear, researchers find
Faculty in ISU's Greenlee School of Journalism found that more than 33 percent of links to Web citations in professional journals have disintegrated within four years. The new study, by Greenlee School director Michael Bugeja and assistant professor Daniela Dimitrova, is featured in the current issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education.
4-H Day at legislature
In a March 22 visit to the Iowa legislature, some 450 4-H'ers will meet lawmakers and display their community service projects
400 to campus for vet med preview
Iowa State's Pre-Vet Club will draw 400 students to campus March 18-20 for a national symposium.
Workshop on sharing local government services
ISU faculty will offer options for local Iowa governments to share services during a March 18 workshop.
Three ISU researchers to be honored by governor
Three ISU researchers will be honored by Gov. Tom Vilsack for their work to improve the quality of child care for Iowa children.
Vet med students tackle rural veterinarian shortage
Some veterinary students are working to reverse the shortfall of large-animal veterinarians by encouraging younger students to pursue careers in food animal medicine.
Raffle will help fund memorial scholarships
The ISU Dairy Science Club will raffle off basketballs signed by ISU men's and women's teams to help fund scholarships in memory of a student who was killed in a 2002 car accident. Tickets are $2 or three for $5. The raffle winner will get both basketballs.
ISU among 'fittest colleges'
Iowa State is one of "America's fittest colleges," according to Muscle and Fitness Magazine. The magazine ranks Iowa State No. 3 nationally in providing students with opportunities to stay fit. It gives Iowa State high marks for the number of recreation facilities, sports clubs, intramural opportunities, and unique fitness classes. The magazine ranked public institutions with NCAA Division I-A sports teams.
Geoffroy, LAS dean on 'Talk'
President Gregory Geoffroy and dean of the Liberal Arts and Sciences College Michael Whiteford will be guests on WOI Radio's March 8 edition of "Talk of Iowa (9 a.m.-10 a.m., AM-640). Questions for the call-in show can be mailed in advance to talk@iastate.edu.
ISU ag research among most cited
Over the past decade, Iowa State was the 10th most-cited institution in the world in agricultural sciences research papers.
Study show early exposure to racism among African American youth
A study shows African American youth are exposed to racism early and that strong community and family support can help blunt the negative impact of those experiences.
Exhibit features students' Rome work
An exhibit on campus March 7-11 will showcase the work of design students who studied in Rome last fall.
ISU alumni, friends will receive top awards
Ten individuals and a corporation will receive the top awards for Iowa State University alumni and friends during a public ceremony Friday, April 8.
Panel will discuss women's career development
Rewards and Challenges: Career Development for Women in Academics and Industry," a panel discussion on non-traditional careers, will be April 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in room 236 Memorial Union. It is free and open to the public.
