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Oct. 10, 2013
News for Iowa State faculty and staff
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Inside
newsLeath outlines FY15
budget planning priorities Four broad priorities
identified last fall will continue to drive budget plans, as
will recommendations emerging from two ongoing study
groups. Senate hears update on hiring
initiative Senators learned that college deans submitted 39
position proposals as part of the high-impact faculty hiring
initiative. Reports on non-tenure eligible instruction
percentages and the faculty conduct policy also were presented
at the Oct. 8 Faculty Senate
meeting. Teachers in
training Students learn how to teach science, technology
concepts to grade schoolers in "Toying with
Technology" class. Tweak your phone
screen Not enough speed dial slots on your phone? Too
many? You've got
options. Personnel policy updates get council
approval Members of the Professional and Scientific
Council endorsed four draft policies dealing with P&S personnel
issues at their Oct. 3 meeting,
and passed a resolution to acknowledge the contributions of
long-time council member Dan Woodin, who died
Sept. 24.
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Announcements
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following announcements were added this
week: -
Funeral for
former faculty member Jack Horowitz is Oct. 10
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Catt honored
on the Riverwalk bridge
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Submit
proposals by Nov. 22 for 2014 ISCORE
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Scam alert
from IT Services
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National
Food Day local observance is planned
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Online
auction will benefit United Way
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ISU Surplus
bike auction is Oct. 19
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After-school
science/engineering camp for girls starts Oct. 18
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Iowa State
earns gold for being green
- Oct. 18 public hearing on campus precedes regents'
Iowa City meeting
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Announcements
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Teaching
CELT
programs
Register via
AccessPlus (click on Employee > HRS Training > Courses). Classes are
in 2030 Morrill.
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Award-winning Faculty series: "Why I Love Teaching
Introductory Large-lecture Courses," Ken Holscher, entomology,
Oct. 23 (12:10-1 p.m.)
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CIRTL Coffee
Hour: Creating an Inclusive Classroom Series -- What Our Men of
Color Have to Say, Oct. 24 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Start a learning community
Doug
Gruenewald, co-director of learning communities, will discuss how to
start a new learning community, including how to apply for funding,
during an information session on Oct. 16 (9:30-10:30 a.m., 2030
Morrill). To register, contact Jen Leptien. More information about
learning communities is online.
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Seminars and
conferences
The
following conferences were added this week:
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ISU Research
Foundation, as part of its 75th anniversary celebration this month,
will hold a seminar on Friday, Oct. 18 (2:10-4:30 p.m., 2019
Morrill) on current issues in
innovation. Topics include a presentation on developing,
protecting and commercializing digital apps and three presentations
on the future of U.S. dominance in innovation.
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Opportunities and
challenges in international agriculture, featuring speakers
from Indonesia and Tanzania, Oct. 14 (noon, 106 Seed Science
Building, pizza lunch provided), hosted by the Seed Science Center
and the Program for Biosafety Systems
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Appointment
- Dan Sloan, AIA, The Design Group architecture firm, Des
Moines, to university architect, effective Nov. 1
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Around
campusIowa State joins engagement
consortium Iowa State has joined the Engagement Scholarship
Consortium, an international organization of public and
private higher education institutions that work collaboratively to
promote university-community partnerships that are anchored in
scholarship and designed to help build community capacity. An ISU
delegation participated in the consortium's annual meeting at
Texas Tech University this week. Iowa State connection
creates priceless NFL
experiences Iowa State has developed a reputation for sending
well-qualified athletic training students to intern with the National Football
League. Four ISU juniors interned this past summer for the
Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings and
Denver Broncos. Reminder: Flu shot clinic runs through
Oct. 18 Occupational medicine nurses are staffing a
flu shot clinic for employees
through Friday, Oct. 18 (weekdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 205 Technical
Administrative Service Facility). You don't need an appointment,
but you will need to know your university ID number to sign in
when you arrive.
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University
newsletters
Library In this edition of Your Library
Newsletter: An archival
look back at the life and death of Jack Trice; how the misuse
of electronic resources could jeopardize access for the ISU
research community; and a new database for market research
reports covers science and technology
areas.
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This
week
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Retirement:
Zora Zimmerman, LAS college administration, Oct. 11 (3:30-5:30 p.m.,
MU Campanile Room)
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Retirement:
John Verkade, ISU chemistry, Oct. 11 (4:30-5:15 p.m., Hach Hall
atrium)
Next
week
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Open house
and reception: Collection of Edward Mezvinsky's Congressional and
public service papers, Oct. 17 (program begins at 3:30 p.m., Special
Collections, 403 Parks Library)
Upcoming
- Reception: "Illuminating Perception" exhibit,
Oct. 24 (7-8 p.m., Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017
Morrill)
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Arts and
events
Star
light, star bright
Enjoy a
night of stargazing during the ISU Planetarium shows on Oct. 11 in
Physics Hall. The first show, which begins at 6:30 p.m., is 20
minutes long and meant for kids. Two additional shows, at 7 p.m. and
7:30 p.m., are suitable for all ages. Free tickets are available at
the door starting at 6:15 p.m.
Straight No Chaser, Bill Cosby open the Stephens
season The 2013-14 Stephens Auditorium season
debuts next week with two performances. Straight No Chaser brings
its "Under the Influence" tour to Stephens on Oct. 17. Then on
Oct. 18, comedian Bill Cosby takes the Stephens stage. Both shows
start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Straight No Chaser are $29.50 to
$49.50; Cosby show tickets are $39 to $67 ($25 for
students). Tickets may be purchased at the Iowa State Center ticket
office or through Ticketmaster. October ArtWalk looks at
Harl Commons University Museums' Oct. 16 artwalk will be
a tour of the public art in the newly opened Harl Commons on the
east side, ground floor of Curtiss Hall. Participants should meet at
noon in Harl Commons. More campus
events
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