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Tuesday, April 5 2011
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Iowa Board of Regents seeks feedback for ISU presidential search
What qualities should the Board of Regents look for in the next Iowa State University president? The Regents are seeking feedback. You can post your thoughts on this question. All comments will be public. In addition, the board will host an open forum from 5 to 6:30 p.m., April 27, in room 275, Scheman Building. Anyone who wants to discuss the leadership priorities and desired qualities of ISU's next president is invited.
Poet and human rights activist Nikki Giovanni will speak April 18
Nikki Giovanni, one of America's most distinguished and widely read African-American poets and essayists and a product of the 1960s' Black Arts Movement, will present a lecture, "Truth is on the Way," at 7 p.m. Monday, April 18, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Well known the past 25 years for her outspokenness, Giovanni remains committed to fighting for civil rights and equality in education. She is the author of 30 books, including, "Black Feeling, Black Talk," and "Black Judgment." Her autobiography, "Gemini," was a finalist for the National Book Award. Giovanni's talk is free and open to the public.
Veishea is April 11-17
Iowa State University's annual student-run Veishea celebration is ready to kick off 89 years of tradition with Cyclone family favorites and an extensive entertainment lineup.
Comic Amy Sedaris to speak April 11
Actress, author and comedienne Amy Sedaris will discuss her new book, "Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People," in a talk at 8 p.m. Monday, April 11, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Sedaris got her start in Chicago's Second City comedy troupe, and co-wrote and starred in Comedy Central's "Strangers with Candy." She appeared in the movies "Elf," and "School of Rock," and voiced Cinderella in "Shrek the Third" and "Shrek Forever After." In her new book, Sedaris returns to the theme of domestic skills, following up her satirical guide to entertaining, "I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence." Her appearance is free and open to the public.
Gauging your future job prospects? Iowa State experts weigh in with sage advice
Kepler spacecraft gives Iowa States Kawaler, astronomers a look inside red giant stars
Iowa State University's Steve Kawaler is part of research
collaborations that have used data from NASA's Kepler
spacecraft to see into the core of red giant stars. The
teams' findings have been published in Science and Nature.
Kawaler said the discovery will help astronomers learn more
about red giants. Our sun will evolve into a red giant in about
5 billion years.
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ISU alumnus, bridal couture designer Matthew Christopher to give campus talk April 7
Animal Planet's "Whale Wars" star Paul Watson to speak April 7
Photo by
Barbara Veiga.
Paul Watson, who founded the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society -- the leading direct action ocean conservation organization -- will speak on "Whale Wars," at 7 p.m Thursday, April 7, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Since 2002, Watson and his crew have attempted to stop Japanese ships from hunting whales in Antarctica. Their efforts are documented in the Animal Planet's series, "Whale Wars." Watson also is a co-founder of Greenpeace and the Greenpeace Foundation. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Food price experts available for media interviews at Iowa State University
Uncertainty in the oil market, commodities market and stock market can mean broad fluctuations in the food market. Iowa is the commodity provider for the world's breadbasket, and Iowa State University has several experts who offer clear insights when you're cooking up your story on fluctuating food prices.
NWRC May symposium to address origins of obesity
MBA program is third in U.S. News ranking on job placement success
First Amendment celebration is this week
Welcome to the real world
In the latest issue, VISIONS magazine peeks in on the fascinating lives of nine young alumni as they launch careers, find love, start families, and figure out who they are and what they're doing.
ISU students focus on sustainability for April 9 fashion show
In the news
Iowa, I hear you calling
Gwen Ifill, the moderator and managing editor of "Washington Week" and senior correspondent for "The PBS NewsHour," writes about her March 31 visit to Iowa State University as the spring 2011 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics.
More college 'hookups,' but more virgins, too
Recent studies indicate that traditional dating on campuses has taken a back seat to no-strings relationships in which bonds between young men and women are increasingly brief and sexual. Many young people are eschewing relationships as too much hassle, especially when they plan to study abroad, leave town for internships or go to graduate school, says sociologist Teresa Downing-Matibag of Iowa State University.
Greg Geoffroy will be tough to duplicate
Des Moines Register editorial
A Des Moines Register editorial calls Iowa State University President Gregory Geoffroy "a great leader of a great institution for more than a decade." Now, the Iowa Board of Regents must focus on finding his successor.