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News for Iowa State faculty and staff
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| Inside newsWelcome ISU alumna Marlene Strathe assumed leadership of the School of Education on Jan. 1. Interior demo work in Marston turns up a few treasures Renovation projects in century-old buildings tend to uncover old items. Excavation work at Marston Hall this month is turning up more than a few historical pieces. Senators learn latest about TIER process Senior vice president and provost Jonathan Wickert provided an update on the Transparent Inclusive Efficiency Review (TIER) during his remarks at the Jan. 20 Faculty Senate meeting. Consultants have been hired to assist with implementation of the administrative business cases, and the search for a consultant to lead the academic review should be complete next month. New vehicle reservation system launches on Feb. 1 Transportation Services has purchased a new web-based system for reserving university fleet vehicles that's instantaneous and accessible 24/7. More news
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Announcements The following announcements were added this week: - Register for 90-minute stress management session
- MU poster sale is Jan. 26-30
- Spring textiles exhibition opens Jan. 26
- You're invited: MLK legacy convocation is Jan. 22
- Walk safe: Reprieve, refreeze
- Sick kids? Consider the Comfort Zone on campus
- W-2s are available in AccessPlus
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Around campusCollege of Business receives accreditation extension The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International has approved the re-accreditation of the College of Business' academic programs. The five-year extension includes the college's separately accredited accounting program. ISU professor says Facebook not to blame for negative impact on grades It may not come as a surprise that the more time college students, particularly freshmen, spend on Facebook, the more their grades suffer. In his latest study, Reynol Junco, associate professor of education, found that while freshman struggle to balance their use, social media is less of a problem for upperclassmen.
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Next week- Welcome reception: Edward Lyon, director of Reiman Gardens, Jan. 30 (2-4 p.m., Speer Room, Reiman Gardens)
Upcoming - Reception: Ellen Wagener exhibit, Feb. 6 (5:30-7:30 p.m., Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman)
- Reception: "Bits, Pixels and Practice" exhibit, Feb. 6 (6-8 p.m., Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames)
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Seminars and conferences
- Seminar, "Nanofabrications for Infectious and Degenerative Disorders," Dr. Howard Gendelman, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Jan. 26 (2:10-3 p.m., 0020 Howe), part of the Nanovaccine Initiative series
- Seminar, "Costs and Benefits of Unconventional Natural Gas Extractions and Exports," Constantine Samaras, Carnegie Mellon University, Feb. 2 (noon-1:20 p.m., 1306 Elings), part of the Iowa EPSCoR Energy Policy series
- Conference, Design Corps Public Interest Design Institute, March 6-7 (9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Design on Main, 203 Main St., Ames)
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Arts and events
Stargazing opportunity Curious about space? Visit the ISU Planetarium on Jan. 23 for one of three shows. The first show begins at 6:30 p.m. and is geared toward children. The 7 and 7:30 p.m. shows are suitable for all ages. Free tickets are available at the door beginning at 6:15 p.m.; seating is limited. Outdoor stargazing will follow the last show, weather permitting. Cyclone teams face intrastate, conference foes this weekend - Swimming and diving, vs. Northern Iowa, Jan. 23 (6 p.m., Beyer pool), free
- Hockey, vs. Iowa Hockey Club, Jan. 23 (7:30 p.m., Ames/ISU Ice Arena), $10 (youth $5)
- Indoor track and field (men and women), vs. Drake, Iowa and Northern Iowa, Jan. 24 (noon-5 p.m., Lied Center), free
- Swimming and diving, vs. West Virginia, Jan. 24 (11 a.m., Beyer pool), free
- Wrestling, vs. Oklahoma State, Jan. 25 (2 p.m., Hilton Coliseum), $10 (youth $5)
Spring lectures lineup offers something for everyone The university's spring lecture series will explore such diverse topics as gaming careers, toxic water, dinosaurs and more. All lectures are free and open to the public. More campus events
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Faculty professional development
Provost office programming These webinars are hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. Register online with your ISU-sponsored membership (PDF). All spring webinars at the center. - "Disability and Living/Working in the Academy," facilitator Stephanie Kerschbaum, University of Delaware, Jan. 22 (2-3:30 p.m.)
- "Align Your Time with Your Priorities," facilitator Kerry Ann Rockquemore, center president and CEO, Feb. 3 (1-2:30 p.m.)
CELT programming - CIRTL webinar, Team-Based Learning: Active Learning and Differences in Learners, Feb. 3 (11 a.m.- noon), join online session
- Roundtable, Planning, Creating and Recording Effective Mini-Lectures, Feb. 3 (12:10-1 p.m., 192 Parks Library)
- Seminar, Overview of Peer Review, Jodi Sterle, animal science, Feb. 4 (12:10-1 p.m., 2030 Morrill)
- Award-winning Faculty series: Create, Fund and Institutionalize Unique Opportunities for Global Learning, Gail Nonnecke, horticulture and global resource systems, and David Acker, CALS administration, Feb. 5 (12:10-1 p.m. 2030 Morrill)
- Faculty Learning Community meeting, Service Learning, Feb. 9 (12:10-1 p.m., 2030 Morrill)
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