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Thursday, October 29 2009
News
Regents approve budget reversion plan
Employees, students and university units likely will share the burden of a mid-year reduction of $24.5 million in state funding under a plan approved by the state Board of Regents Oct. 29.
ISU researcher looking for Iowa farmers who want to increase soybean yields
An Iowa State University researcher is putting into practice some ideas that he hopes will show results in the form of bin-busting yields and more income for farmers, and he needs help from farmers to do it.
Journalism graduate Corey Moss to speak about his Hollywood career at ISU Nov. 12
On Thursday, Nov. 12, Iowa State University journalism graduate Corey Moss will discuss his work with the film "Dear Jack," and share his experiences in entertainment journalism. A screening of "Dear Jack" will follow his lecture.
Former CIA spy will speak on al-Qaeda and U.S. intelligence Nov. 9
Tom Twetten, an Iowa State University alumnus and veteran of 34
years in clandestine services for the Central Intelligence
Agency, will speak on Monday, Nov. 9. His presentation,
"American Intelligence and the Continuing Threat from
al-Qaeda: Strategic and Ethical Implications," will be at
8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall.
Twetten was chief of the CIA's Near East and South Asia
Division during the Soviet war in Afghanistan. He worked
closely with leaders in Congress, the White House and other
governments to forge a united front in support of the Afghan
people.
ISU study finds moderate exercise in mice boosts immune system, diminishes flu's severity
Honey Creek Resort State Park to be home for ISU solar house
ISU researcher, one of governor's economic advisors, predicts long economic recovery
Reiman Gardens receives sustainable tourism honor
The Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa presented Reiman Gardens with a green/sustainable tourism award Oct. 22 at the Iowa Tourism Conference in Tama. Reiman Gardens was recognized for best practices in energy efficiency, waste/water minimization, environmental purchasing, air quality, economic impact and cost savings associated with its green practices. Educational efforts and innovation in sustainabilty were other reasons cited for the award.
Former presidential candidate Ron Paul will speak on Nov. 13
Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul will talk about his latest book, "End the Fed," at Iowa State on Friday, Nov. 13. His presentation, "Free Market, Sound Money and Non-Intervention," will be at 7 p.m. in Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building. It is free and open to the public. Paul, who has served 11 terms in the U.S. Congress, was a presidential candidate in the 2008 election.
Iowa State researchers study materials, combustion, cancer with new T-ray instrument
Iowa State University researchers are beginning to work with a new $500,000 terahertz ray instrument that provides a new way to measure and characterize materials. The instrument should produce useful data for the automotive, aviation, food, energy, materials, pharmaceuticals, medical, forensics, defense and homeland security fields.
Rwandan genocide survivor and author to speak Nov. 4
Discharged gay soldier and Iraq war veteran Dan Choi to speak at Iowa State Nov. 3
Less than one month after Lt. Dan Choi -- a West Point graduate, Iraq war veteran and Arabic linguist -- announced that he was gay, the U.S. Army began discharge proceedings against him for violating 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.' Choi, who served honorably under that policy for 10 years, will share his story at Iowa State University on Nov. 3.