Business dean finalist interviews to begin soon

On-campus interviews of the finalists for the next dean of the College of Business will begin as early as April 4, the first of several dates set aside for finalists' forums and receptions.  Finalists should be named soon. Search committee co-chairs anticipate a new dean will be named before the end of spring semester.

CyRide fleet sports buses that bend

Grant money helped CyRide add a pair of articulated buses to the state of Iowa's busiest route. The new vehicles, which double rider capacity, went into service this week.

Five questions for the ultimate handyman

Bill Rickard is working with campus shop coordinators to build an undergraduate resource hub that quite literally provides students with the necessary tools to get their projects done.

• CELT Teaching Poster Symposium, April 8 (3:30-5 p.m., MU Gallery)  

Division of student affairs

Three candidates are finalists for the position of associate vice president for student affairs. The university community is invited to these open forums:

• Martino Harmon, executive director of student success and retention, Cincinnati State Community College, April 2 (2-3 p.m., MU Gold Room)

• Lisa Blazer, associate vice president student affairs - financial aid and enrollment services, University of Texas, San Antonio, April 3 (2-3 p.m., 3512 MU)

• Troy Johnson, vice provost and associate vice president, University of North Texas, Denton, April 4 (2-3 p.m., MU Oak Room) 

ISU Theatre stages classic Tennessee Williams play

ISU Theatre will perform A Streetcar Named Desire March 28-31 at Fisher Theater.

The Brunnier will be in bloom this weekend

University Museums is hosting its 5th annual "Brunnier in Bloom" event March 29-31 at the Brunnier Art Museum (Scheman Building second floor). This year's winning floral arrangers will be announced at a March 29 event, "Flowers After Hours" (6-8 p.m., Brunnier). The exhibit also will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 30 and 31. Visitors may vote for a people's choice award. A full list of activities (PDF) is available online.

'Take a chance' on the music of ABBA April 3

Arrival from Sweden, the premier ABBA tribute band, will stage a 7:30 p.m. performance April 3 at Stephens Auditorium. Tickets, $38 and $42 ($28 for youth; $25 for students), are available at the Iowa State Center ticket office or through Ticketmaster. Ticket holders are invited to a free 7 p.m. pre-concert event, hosted by John Busbee of The Culture Buzz, at the Celebrity Café (ground floor, north side of Stephens).

Reserve tickets now for music department's scholarship event

The music department's annual "Scholarship Musicale," a performance for the university community to benefit music student scholarships, will be held April 5 (7 p.m., Tye Hall, Music Hall). Up to 110 guests also may attend a post-concert reception at the Knoll, hosted by President and Mrs. Leath. The concert will feature vocal and instrumental music faculty, the Amara Piano Quartet, ISU Flute Choir and the Fiddler on the Roof cast from next month's "Stars Over Veishea" production. Tickets for both events are $50 and must be reserved (concert-only tickets are $20 and available at the door or in 149 Music).