President's annual address is set for Sept. 13

President Steven Leath will take a quick look back and share his priorities and goals for the year ahead during his annual address on Sept. 13 (8:15 a.m., MU Great Hall). The university community is invited; a live video stream also will be offered.

Parking project incorporates storm water management

A student-led landscape design will help improve the green space and manage runoff and erosion issues along Squaw Creek as part of a construction project that adds resident parking for the Frederiksen Court expansion.

A scorching start to the school year

An estimated 175 faculty and staff volunteers, armed with sun screen, fresh fruit and ice water, welcomed students to fall semester on Monday and Tuesday.

UBS textbook site offers Half, Amazon price comparisons

Bargain-hunting textbook buyers have it easy on University Book Store's online site. The site automatically provides textbook cost comparisons for UBS, Amazon.com and Half.com.

Search is under way for next Ames Laboratory director

Oct. 9 is the preferred deadline for applications for the director's post at Ames Laboratory. The search committee is looking for both internal and external candidates.

A look back at summer 2013

Here's a look at some of the campus news you may have missed this summer.

Flu shot clinic will be held Oct. 7-18

Flu season is right around the corner, so mark your calendar for this fall's flu shot clinic.

The following announcements were added this week:

• Beat the heat: Dairy science club sells ice cream on Wednesdays

• Reminder: Iowa State has an ethics hotline

• Nominate an ISU woman for 2014 "impact" calendar

• Policy reminders for students who will drive university vehicles

• Biotechnology Council names new members

• Alumni Center spaces may be rented for work or personal events

• Energy use expected to peak in the heat; officials urge reduced electricity use

• Research mentors sought for first-year Honors students

• Sept. 9 is the sign-up deadline for employee leadership series

• The Nutcracker Ballet auditions are Sept. 8

• Cyclone Central indoor tailgates begin this Saturday

• Two finalists named for OSPA director post; receptions planned

• 2013 Fall Volunteer Fair is Sept. 11

Next week

• College of Engineering convocation, Sept. 3 (3:10-4 p.m., auditorium, Howe Hall, reception follows in the atrium)

Upcoming

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences convocation, Sept. 10 (4:10 p.m., Harl Commons, Curtiss Hall)

• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences convocation and reception, Sept. 11 (4-6 p.m., Sun Room, Memorial Union)

• President's Annual Address, President Steven Leath, Sept. 13 (8:15 a.m., Great Hall, Memorial Union, coffee and refreshments available at 8 a.m.)

• College of Veterinary Medicine convocation, Oct. 2 (8-9 a.m., 1226 Vet Med)

• University faculty and staff awards ceremony, Oct. 2 (3:30-4:30 p.m., Sun Room, Memorial Union, reception follows)

Cyclone Cinema fall series starts tonight

Cyclone Cinema, a program of the Student Union Board, will show 14 feature films this fall released in theaters since May. Movies are shown Thursday through Sunday nights (7 and 10 p.m. nightly) in 101 Carver; admission is free and the public is welcome.

Troxel Hall dedication is Friday

Iowa State's newest building, Troxel Hall, will be dedicated during a 3 p.m. ceremony on Friday, Aug. 30, with members of the Troxel family. All are invited to attend.

CyDay Friday kicks off a cardinal and gold weekend