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Leath: Build a campus community that is respectful and inclusive
In his annual address Wednesday evening, President Steven Leath said a safer, more welcoming campus will take a "team effort." He also introduced new tuition possibilities, private fundraising, economic development plans and strategies to help researchers compete successfully for grants.
Bus stop surveys are part of CyRide study Rider surveys and bus stop counts are underway along CyRide routes this week. It's all part of a yearlong CyRide survey to determine if the bus system's route structure is the most efficient and effective.
Senate opens with look at initiatives
Senators heard about upcoming work, issues and initiatives during the Faculty Senate's Sept. 13 meeting.
Sept. 25 network upgrade may slow connections
A Sunday morning installation of internet routers may slow ISU network connections on Sept. 25, particularly around dawn. The new routers should add speed and reliability to the ISU network.
Regents approve ISU's FY18 state funding requests
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The following announcements were added this week:
- Info meeting on NSF graduate research fellowships is Sept. 21
- Presenters sought for Nov. 5 women's leadership retreat
- Pathogen added to federal select agent list
- Six-part series targets caregivers for adults
- Stephens ticket office adds service hours
- Center to launch energy education competitive grant program
- MU Maintenance Shop releases fall performance schedule
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Open houses and receptions
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Next week
- Open house: Transportation services customer appreciation, Sept. 23 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., remarks at noon, Transportation Services Building), tours, grilled lunch
- Reception: "Memories from the Fields" exhibition, artist Gary Ernest Smith, Sept. 23 (7-8:30 p.m., Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building)
Upcoming
- Retirement: Todd Zdorkowski, Ames Laboratory, Sept. 29 (2-4 p.m., 301 Spedding)
Details about these events are on the university calendar.
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Upcoming seminars and conferences
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- Conference, American Association of Corpus Linguistics, Sept. 16-18 (Memorial Union)
- Symposium on Research Safety and Compliance, Oct. 12 (9:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Gateway Hotel and Conference Center), no cost to attend, intended for ISU research faculty, graduate students and postdocs
- Women and Philanthropy Workshop, ISU Foundation, Oct. 19 (8:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Gateway Hotel and Conference Center), $30 registration fee (guests of registrant are $25 each), register online by Oct. 7
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Campus events raise funds for United Way
WiSE STEM Fest is Sept. 17
The Program for Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) is hosting the WiSE STEM Fest on Sept. 17 (1-4 p.m., Howe Hall) to celebrate its 30th anniversary. People of all ages, especially kids, may participate in a variety of hands-on science and engineering activities. High school students will have a chance to tour campus and speak with representatives from college departments. The event is free and open to the public.
Boston Brass performs in Music Hall Sept. 19
The Boston Brass quintet will join the ISU Wind Ensemble for a concert on Sept. 19 (7:30 p.m., Tye Hall, Music). Tickets are $10.
More campus events
Talks, performances, athletic contests and other campus events are listed on the university calendar.
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Provost office programming
- Four-part webinar, Re-thinking Mentoring: How to Build Communities of Inclusion, Support and Accountability, Wednesdays, Sept. 21-Oct. 12 (1-2:30 p.m.), National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, register online with your ISU-sponsored membership
- ISU ADVANCE workshop, Pathways to Promotion (meeting the requirements for advancement to full professor), for associate professors, Sept. 23 (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., MU South Ballroom), light refreshments provided, RSVP online by Sept. 21
CELT programming
University human resources programming
- Class, Assertiveness Training, Oct. 18 (1-3 p.m.)
- Class, Harnessing the Power of Your Retirement Plan, Nov. 8 (noon-1 p.m.)
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