News Archive
Monday, March 7 2005
News
Geoffroy, LAS dean on 'Talk'
President Gregory Geoffroy and dean of the Liberal Arts and Sciences College Michael Whiteford will be guests on WOI Radio's March 8 edition of "Talk of Iowa (9 a.m.-10 a.m., AM-640). Questions for the call-in show can be mailed in advance to talk@iastate.edu.
ISU among 'fittest colleges'
Iowa State is one of "America's fittest colleges," according to Muscle and Fitness Magazine. The magazine ranks Iowa State No. 3 nationally in providing students with opportunities to stay fit. It gives Iowa State high marks for the number of recreation facilities, sports clubs, intramural opportunities, and unique fitness classes. The magazine ranked public institutions with NCAA Division I-A sports teams.
ISU ag research among most cited
Over the past decade, Iowa State was the 10th most-cited institution in the world in agricultural sciences research papers.
Study show early exposure to racism among African American youth
A study shows African American youth are exposed to racism early and that strong community and family support can help blunt the negative impact of those experiences.
Coatings to boost turbine operation
Researchers at the U. S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and Iowa State have developed a new bond coat for thermal barrier coatings that may improve operation and reliability of gas turbine engines in aircraft and other power-generating technologies.
ISU offers new teacher special education program
A innovative new program will make it easier for special education teachers to take course work.
Exhibit features students' Rome work
An exhibit on campus March 7-11 will showcase the work of design students who studied in Rome last fall.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs for central Iowa youth.
Zulu-gospel group performs for youth
Hundreds of students from Des Moines and Pleasant Hill schools attended a matinee performance of Grammy award-winning singers Lady Black Mambazo at Stephens Auditorium Feb. 28.The group, which combines Zulu and gospel music, found fame with an appearance on Paul Simon's Graceland album.
Veishea town hall meeting March 7
ISU students faculty, staff and Ames officials are taking steps to improve community relations, following the November release of two Veishea reports. Activities include a March 7 "town hall" meeting.
A new steam turbine was unloaded March 3 at the Iowa State power plant. Once installed, the turbine generator will increase electrical production by about 35 percent and enable the university to meet all its needs. The turbine generator will pay for itself in about 20 years.
In the news
'Lighten Up Iowa' promotes good health
ABC News
Dr. Marc Shulman of ISU's Thielen Student Health Center has lost more than 90 pounds through "Lighten Up Iowa." The program is helping thousands of Iowans to lose weight by increasing activity and eating more healthfully.
Travolta's Urban Cowboy' is in the lineup
Greatest hits of product placement
The New York Times
Assistant professor Jay Newell's research on product placement has prompted Turner Classic Movies to air a dozen movies in March featuring branding on the big screen.
Athletics
Wrestling championships
Eight Cyclone wrestlers have qualified for the NCAA championships.
Softball takes two
The Cyclone softball team notched two wins Saturday -- over St. John's and Kent State.
Academic All-America
Anne O'Neil is has been named to an Academic All-America first team.