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Monday, July 19 2010
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After the storm
Weekend storms destroyed at least 20 large trees on campus and damaged limbs on others, like this tree near Carver Hall. Chris Ahoy, associate vice president for facilities, said Campus Services staff worked Sunday to clear sidewalks and roadways, and that work will continue over the next few weeks. No personal injuries were reported. ISU's Veenker Memorial Golf Course sustained significant tree damage in the July 18 storm; 70 trees were affected and 40 were destroyed, according to Golf Course Superintendent John Newton. Officials plan to reopen Veenker on July 20.
An 'elemental' piece of chemistry
University Museums is installing a new public work of art by Seattle-based artist Norie Sato in Hach Hall, ISU's new chemistry building. Sato's piece is a large-scale environmental sculpture, titled "elemental." It's made from glass, aluminum and LED lights in multiple panels. You can view the sculpture from inside or outside the northwest area of Hach Hall, or get a preview here.
ISU's 'Writing Through Change' online course assists Iowans with disabilities
Iowa State's external funding hits record $388.2 million in FY 2010
Iowa State attracted a record $388.2 million in grants, contracts, gifts and cooperative agreements during fiscal year 2010, an increase of $83 million and 27 percent over last year's record.
Ames ranked one of the best places to live in America
The Ames/ISU community has made MONEY magazine's top 10 list of the best places to live in America. Ames, ranked No. 9, has "jobs galore" and a "welcoming vibe," says the magazine.
Clearing the hurdles
Discover how ISU Vice President for Student Affairs Tom Hill earned a place in history at the 1972 Olympics, and how that experience has brought him success beyond athletics.
In the news
Jane Goodall: Urgent action needed to save chimps
our Amazing planet
These threats aren't unique to Gombe; they also threaten
chimpanzees in other parts of Africa, including those studied
by primatologist Jill Pruetz of Iowa State University.
See story.