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May 30, 2013
News for Iowa State faculty and staff
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Inside
newsOrientation sessions
added to accommodate big
numbers Approximately 5,800 would-be freshmen will visit
campus in the next month for a two-day orientation
experience. Lunch ... on the
go A new food option pulls into campus on weekdays and
parks at the intersection of Stange Road and Osborn Drive during
the lunch rush. The mobile food truck is a pilot
project, intended to alleviate increased demand at campus
facilities. Solar-powered recycling units join trash
compactors Five new solar-powered recycling
units on campus will recycle pretty much anything you can
throw at them -- from colored paper to glass, plastic or metal
beverage bottles.
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Around
campus
Global health, development grants to
ISU
Researchers
have received two $100,000 Gates Foundation grants to explore
ideas to improve global health and development. One research team
will study a drug delivery platform that could improve the lives of
millions suffering from parasitic diseases. The other team will
explore the effectiveness of an ISU student-developed seed cleaner
for Ugandan soybean farmers.
Jack Trice Stadium has the best playing
field The natural green grass of Jack Trice Stadium was
named the 2012 College Football Field of the Year by the SportsTurf
Managers Association.
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This
week
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Retirement:
Dr. Lawrence Evans, ISU veterinary clinical sciences, May 30 (3-6
p.m., Cy's Lounge, ISU Alumni Center), send cards to 2540 Vet
Med
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Retirement:
Jerry McGinnis, ISU Dining, May 31 (2-3 p.m., Food Stores, 0145
Friley)
Next
week
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Open house:
Dairy Month Celebration, June 7 (6-11 a.m., ISU Dairy Farm, 52470
260th St.)
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Farewell:
Dick Dorsch, ISU Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology, June
7 (1-3 p.m., 2101 Snedecor)
- Farewell: Mike Kessler, ISU materials science and
engineering, June 7 (2-3:30 p.m., 2220 Hoover)
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Arts and
events
After Hours garden event is May 31
Reiman
Gardens will hold its quarterly "After Hours" event Friday, May 31
(6:30-8:30, near Joey and Jesse's Herb Garden). Each event showcases
a plant (Iowa herbs this time). Olde Main Brewing Co. will sell
herb-infused sangria, domestic beers, wine and a few food items. A
chef will demonstrate recipes that highlight herbs. Live music will
be provided by Des Moines vocalist and guitarist James
Biehn. Advance tickets are $15 ($12 for members), admission at the
door is $20.
Gallery Walk features exclusive look at Petersen
art Visitors will learn more about Christian Petersen
and his works of art during University Museum's June 2 Gallery Walk
(2 p.m., 1017 Morrill). The free event includes tours of the
Christian Petersen Art Museum and Anderson Sculpture Garden, and a
rare look at some Petersen pieces that will be exhibited Sunday
only. More campus
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