Leath appoints Michael Crum to economic development post

Crum, whose appointment as interim dean of the College of Business ends July 31, will become senior policy adviser for economic development to President Steven Leath on Aug. 1.

Leath shares plans for bioeconomy state funds

The one-time $7.5 million appropriation will be used to remodel existing research facilities, expand specific research projects, provide one-year graduate fellowships and help build external economic development partnerships.   

Federal sequester impacts external funding

Much of the 9 percent decrease in Iowa State's total external support in FY13 can be attributed to the federal sequester.

On the phone

Find out how to temporarily redirect that ringing phone, pick up a second call and set a special ring for certain callers.

The following announcements were added this week:

• University Boulevard expected to reopen by July 27

• Memorial reception for former faculty member Ken Frey is July 21

• Training session for youth program staff is July 25

• DNA Facility installs new genetic analysis equipment

• Kelly Thompson, to cataloging and metadata management librarian, effective July 8

• Emma Molls, to social sciences and scholarly communications librarian, effective July 15

Gardens to host Flower Caucus July 21

Two panel discussions are part of Reiman Gardens' Flower Caucus events on Sunday, July 21. A discussion on Iowa political caucuses begins at 1:30 p.m., and a talk about the gardens' All-American Selections Trial Ground starts at 3:30 p.m. Other activities -- such as a political button making station and voting machine demonstration -- also are planned. Admission is free for members and ISU students and $8 for the public ($7 for seniors, $4 for youth).