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H1N1 vaccination clinic is Saturday at Lied; priority groups have expanded to include most students
Story County Public Health will hold an H1N1 vaccination clinic
on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lied
Recreation Athletic Center on the ISU campus. Persons
between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old are included
among the priority groups for this clinic. There is no
cost for the vaccine. Additional vaccination clinics will be
scheduled in the coming weeks. Visit the Mary Greeley Medical
Center website
for the most current information, including priority groups,
times and locations.
Students can get the seasonal flu vaccine at Thielen Student
Health Center on a walk-in basis every Saturday from 9 to 11:45
a.m., at a cost of $25. Anyone who receives the H1N1 vaccine in
flu mist form must wait 14 days before receiving the seasonal
vaccine in flu mist form.
Regents approve budget reversion plan
Employees, students and university units likely will share the burden of a mid-year reduction of $24.5 million in state funding under a plan approved by the state Board of Regents Oct. 29.
Budget reduction plan to Board of Regents
President Gregory Geoffroy presented Iowa State's plan for
dealing with a mid-year $24.5 million reduction in state
funding during the Oct. 29 meeting of the State Board of
Regents. See Geoffroy's presentation to the Regents, his
letter to faculty and staff, and other budget updates here.
ISU researcher looking for Iowa farmers who want to increase soybean yields
An Iowa State University researcher is putting into practice some ideas that he hopes will show results in the form of bin-busting yields and more income for farmers, and he needs help from farmers to do it.
Journalism graduate Corey Moss to speak about his Hollywood career at ISU Nov. 12
On Thursday, Nov. 12, Iowa State University journalism graduate Corey Moss will discuss his work with the film "Dear Jack," and share his experiences in entertainment journalism. A screening of "Dear Jack" will follow his lecture.
Former CIA spy will speak on al-Qaeda and U.S. intelligence Nov. 9
Tom Twetten, an Iowa State University alumnus and veteran of 34
years in clandestine services for the Central Intelligence
Agency, will speak on Monday, Nov. 9. His presentation,
"American Intelligence and the Continuing Threat from
al-Qaeda: Strategic and Ethical Implications," will be at
8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall.
Twetten was chief of the CIA's Near East and South Asia
Division during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. He worked
closely with leaders in Congress, the White House and other
governments to forge a united front in support of the Afghan
people.
Public H1N1 vaccination clinic scheduled
Story County Public Health will hold a public H1N1 vaccination clinic on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at Gilbert Middle School. Both the shot and the nasal spray will be available. Until additional vaccine shipments are received, these doses will be given only to priority groups, including: pregnant women; persons who live with or provide care for infants under age 6 months; healthcare and emergency medical personnel; children age 6 months to 4 years; and children and adolescents age 5 to 18 who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for flu-related complications.
ISU study finds moderate exercise in mice boosts immune system, diminishes flu's severity
Honey Creek Resort State Park to be home for ISU solar house
ISU researcher, one of governor's economic advisors, predicts long economic recovery
Reiman Gardens receives sustainable tourism honor
The Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa presented Reiman Gardens with a green/sustainable tourism award Oct. 22 at the Iowa Tourism Conference in Tama. Reiman Gardens was recognized for best practices in energy efficiency, waste/water minimization, environmental purchasing, air quality, economic impact and cost savings associated with its green practices. Educational efforts and innovation in sustainabilty were other reasons cited for the award.
Former presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak on Nov. 13
Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul will talk about his latest book, "End the Fed," at Iowa State on Friday, Nov. 13. His presentation, "Free Market, Sound Money and Non-Intervention," will be at 7 p.m. in Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building. It is free and open to the public. Paul, who has served 11 terms in the U.S. Congress, was a presidential candidate in the 2008 election.
Story County flu vaccination clinics cancelled
All flu vaccination clinics offered by Story County Public Health, both for seasonal flu and H1N1, have been cancelled. This includes the clinics that had been scheduled on the ISU campus. The clinics will be rescheduled and announced once new shipments of the vaccines arrive. The priority groups for H1N1 vaccine also have been modified for now, while the vaccine supply is limited. At this time, most Iowa State students would not be included in the priority groups. To learn more about the modifications, see story.
Iowa State researchers study materials, combustion, cancer with new ‘T-ray’ instrument
Iowa State University researchers are beginning to work with a new $500,000 terahertz ray instrument that provides a new way to measure and characterize materials. The instrument should produce useful data for the automotive, aviation, food, energy, materials, pharmaceuticals, medical, forensics, defense and homeland security fields.
ISU Alert survey available in AccessPlus
Iowa State University conducted a regular test of the ISU Alert system the afternoon of Oct. 22. Members of the campus community are encouraged to log in to AccessPlus to complete a brief survey about the ISU Alert test. ISU Alert contact information also may be updated at anytime in AccessPlus.
Rwandan genocide survivor and author to speak Nov. 4
Greenlee School professor participates in Obama broadband access program
Discharged gay soldier and Iraq war veteran Dan Choi to speak at Iowa State Nov. 3
Less than one month after Lt. Dan Choi -- a West Point graduate, Iraq war veteran and Arabic linguist -- announced that he was gay, the U.S. Army began discharge proceedings against him for violating 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.' Choi, who served honorably under that policy for 10 years, will share his story at Iowa State University on Nov. 3.
Two architecture courses earn national recognition for green building education
The U.S. Green Building Council recently honored two Iowa State architecture courses for advancing green building education. The Bridge Studio, which focuses on the design of affordable, sustainable housing, won a 2009 Excellence in Green Building Education Recognition Award in the higher education category. "SCI-TECH: A Technology Sequence for Generation Green" received an honorable mention. SCI-TECH is a sequence of graduate-level architecture technology courses that incorporates sustainable design principles. Iowa State was the only school to earn recognition for two different programs in any category.
H1N1 vaccination clinics scheduled
Story County Public Health has announced public H1N1 vaccination clinics available beginning Oct. 19. Clinics will be held throughout the county, including the Lied Recreation Center and the Union Drive Community Center on the Iowa State campus. Vaccinations are free, but at this time are limited ONLY to members of the following priority groups:
- pregnant women;
- people who live with or care for children younger than six months of age;
- healthcare and emergency services personnel;
- persons six months to 24 years old; and
- people 25 through 64 who are at higher risk for H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems.
Iowa State study finds high volume video gamers have more difficulty staying attentive
Budget updates available online
As Iowa State leaders work to cut $24.5 million from this year's budget, updates and information will be posted online.
ISU professors produce digitally-designed jacket for Christie Vilsack
News release.
Board of Regents president suggests options for meeting mid-year reversion
Board of Regents President David Miles outlined options Iowa State leaders might consider in developing a plan to cut $24.5 million from this year's budget. The plan is due by Oct. 29.
UPDATES: ISU students' solar house competes in DOE Solar Decathlon in DC
Stefano Paltera/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
Links to blogs, tweets, and images of what's happening with Iowa State's Solar Decathlon team on the National Mall now and during DOE's Solar Decathlon, Oct. 9-18.
Iowa State associate joins AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows
Ryan Atwell, a recent ISU graduate with a doctorate from the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, is among the newest group of AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Atwell works for the U.S. Forest Service, Office of Research and Development, which is a division of the Department of Agriculture.
LearnDS student business grows from advanced instructional design class
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines president, CEO to give Stafford Lecture Oct. 27
University Book Store awarded textbook rental grant
University Book Store will apply a $300,000 award from the U.S. Department of Education toward the launch of a textbook rental program at Iowa State.
Budget update from ISU President Geoffroy to faculty, staff
In an Oct. 9 e-mail to faculty and staff, President Geoffroy updated the university community on Iowa State's budget situation as a result of the Revenue Estimating Conference and Governor Culver's announcement of a 10 percent across-the-board cut to all state budgets. Iowa State's share of that reduction is estimated to be $24.5 million.
Director of Columbia University's Urban Landscape Lab to speak Oct. 21
Columbia University's Kate Orff will present the P.H. Elwood Lecture in Landscape Architecture on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Iowa State University. Her presentation, "Design for the Anthropocene Era," will be at 6 p.m. in Kocimski Auditorium, College of Design. Orff is an assistant professor of architecture and urban design, and founder and director of the Urban Landscape Lab at the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. The Lab is an interdisciplinary applied research group dedicated to affecting social equity and positive change in urban ecosystems. A reception in conjunction with an exhibition of work by landscape architecture students will follow the lecture.
Regents president responds to governor's announced cuts in state spending
State Board of Regents President David Miles issued a statement Oct. 8 in response to Gov. Chet Culver's announcement of a 10 percent across- the-board cut to state government spending.
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at ISU; will discuss what’s ahead for farmers
A top leader of the USDA will visit Iowa State to talk about her vision for the nation's farming and food sectors. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan will speak on "The Future of American Agriculture" at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Memorial Union Sun Room. A longtime advocate of sustainable and organic agriculture, Merrigan was chosen by former Iowa governor and current U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to serve with him.
Former campus minister John Donaghy to speak about Hondurans in crisis Oct. 19
Ambassador of Spain Jorge Dezcallar to give Manatt-Phelps Lecture Oct. 26
Iowa State studies assess factors affecting osteoporosis, children's obesity
Researchers from Iowa State University's College of Human
Sciences have completed recent studies analyzing factors that
may affect the onset of two serious health conditions --
osteoporosis and children's obesity.
News
release.
Iowa State researchers looking for catalyst that allows plants to produce hydrocarbons
Iowa State University researchers are working to understand how a catalyst allows certain plants and algae to create simple hydrocarbons that could be a new source of liquid fuels. The project is supported by a four-year, $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation.
Innovative Lighting founder Handsaker will lead Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Forums
Reuben Peters
Iowa State University researcher uncovers potential key to curing tuberculosis
Researchers at Iowa State University have identified an enzyme that helps make tuberculosis resistant to a human's natural defense system. Researchers have also found a method to possibly neutralize that enzyme, which may someday lead to a cure for tuberculosis, a contagious disease that kills 1.5 to 2 million people worldwide annually.
