CHS Announcements Archives

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Community actions follow forums on improving child care - New preschools and better assessments of child care centers are among the advances Iowa communities have made after 300 citizens participated in conversations about how to improve the quality of child care in their cities. Twelve discussions were sponsored in part by ISU Extension to Families, in 2005, More. [FA1839]
This announcement was submitted by CC for JaneAnn Stout, Jeanne Warning in Extension to Families. For more information, call 515 294-6622.

International Conference on Smart homes and health Telematics - ICOST 2008 (6/28/08–7/2/08) invites gerontological, computer science, and engineering researchers and practitioners, as well as domain experts in health sciences and rehabilitation to present the latest studies, findings, and technical solutions in the area of smart homes, health telematics, and other assistive technologies, More. [GS1855]
This announcement was submitted by Ann Guddall in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 4-3041.

Apply for new graduate certicate program designed for future college teachers - A new certificate program designed especially for graduate students bound for teaching careers at four-year institutions is accepting applications. The 12-credit programs aims to enhance teaching knowledge and experience specific to each student's home discipline., More. [GS1837]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Karen Bovenmyer in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. For more information, call 515 294-4065.

Friday, January 25, 2008

Audition to model in the fashion show - The fashion show class is auditioning prospective models on February 4 and 5, 5-8 p.m. in the LeBaron Lounge. The show is April 25. Male and female models over 18 -- and in all shapes and sizes -- are encouraged. Women should wear 2" heels. Contact Christa Sitzmann, chrisitz@iastate.edu, or Ashley Barkema, ash17@iastate.edu, [US1826]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Sara Marcketti in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 515 294-7393.

Farewell event for Carol Thorson is Thursday - A farewell reception for Carol Thorson is set for Jan. 31, from 2-3 p.m. in N166 Lagomarcino. Thorson, who has served as a secretary in College of Human Sciences advancement offices since 1999, has accepted a position in the ISU Alumni Association, effective Feb. 1. The event is open to the public, [FA1830]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of DeeAnna Bechte in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-7002.

You've got a lunch date with the P&S Support Committee on Feb. 28 - Mark you calendar. The College of Human Sciences P&S Support Committee will hold a forum for all college P&S staff during the noon hour on February 28. Lunch will be provided. Watch for a flyer with details., [ST1832]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Marsha Wissink in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 294-2029.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Enter CEAH poster design contest - Students are encouraged to compete in a contest by designing a poster that promotes the 2008-09 "Sustaining the Earth" program planned by the ISU Center for Excellence in Arts and Humanitities. The winning designer will receive $300 and their design will be published in national print media and on the center's web site, More. [US1841]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Sandra Norvell in Other. For more information, call 515 294-2635.

Webcast, petition will promote carbon neutrality by 2030 - A program on achieving a carbon neutral future by the year 2030 will be webcast on Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. in 101 Carver. Learn how to change the way buildings are designed and remodeled. The local portion of the national webcast is sponsored by ISU architecture students who will also petition ISU to adopt the 2030 challenge, More. [US1833]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Kate Poland in Other. For more information, call 515 572-3675.

McLeod talks about knowledge gap among school leaders - Those responsible for advancing schools’ technology use "are typically the least knowledgeable about the digital global economy. It’s scary," said Scott McLeod, an associate professor of educational administration, who offers professional development for school leaders. McLeod was quoted in an Education Week story, More. [US1850]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Scott McLeod in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-4871.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Deadline nearing to apply for money to support study abroad experience - The Institute of International Education's David L. Boren scholarship and fellowship competition will award up to $20,000 to support an undergraduate student's study abroad or up to $30,000 for a graduate student's language study and international research. Some applications are due Jan. 30, while others are due Feb. 12., More. [GS1795]
This announcement was submitted by KS for Nana Osei-Kofi and Kathy Wiederin in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-1010.

Instructional design, business, countries converge in graduate course - Ana-Paula Correia, an assistant professor of curriculum and instructional technology, has created a cross-cultural business and research experience for graduate students. Correia's students will work with students in Turkey to overcome instructional design challenges faced by area businesses, More. [GS1815]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Study on poverty and overweight featured in Associated Press story - An Iowa State University study that discounts a common assumption about why poor children weigh more than their wealthier counterparts is the focus of an Associated Press news story. Brenda Lohman (HDFS), Craig Gundersen (HDFS), and Susan Stewart (Soc) are quoted in the story, More. [US1810]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Hira share tips for spending less than you earn - "Stop spending," advises Tahira Hira, a professor of consumer economics in human development and family studies and ISU executive assistant to the president. Hira's advice is featured in an MSN story that provides practical tips for saving more money, More. [US1805]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Rubin, Fatimah receive $8000 peace scholarships - Anat Rubin and Siti Fatimah have each received $8000 P.E.O. International Peace Scholarships from P.E.O. International in Des moines. Rubin is a masters student in education from Petach-Tikva, Israel. Fatimah is a masters student in foodservice and lodging management from Selayang in Selango, Malaysia, [GS1823]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

NWRC, CDFIN, Botanical Center will combine - The Center for Designing Foods to Improve Nutrition will merge into the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center. The Center for Research on Botanical Dietary Supplements, formerly a division of CDFIN, will also move into place under the NWRC organizational umbrella to raise visibility and better position the centers, More. [GS1819]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Diane Birt in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-9873.

Monday, January 21, 2008

College Server Updates 7am, Jan. 25 - The College file servers will be restarted Friday morning, Jan. 25, between 7:00AM and 8:00AM in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update schedule to apply routine operating system updates. This will cause a brief service interruption to the P & U drives., [GS1802]
This announcement was submitted by Sly Upah in Administration. For more information, call 294-5598.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Teaching teachers to teach science - A project to help kids learn more about science is featured in the cover story of the Winter 2008 issue of Visions magazine. The project, led by Lori Norton-Meier, an assistant professor of literacy education in curriculum and instruction, builds teachers' confidence with research-proven science-literacy strategies, More. [US1798]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Lori Norton-Meier in Curriculum and Instruction. For more information, call 515 294-1224.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Apply for money to support study abroad - Up to $20,000 to support an undergraduate student's study abroad or, up to $30,000 for a graduate student's language study and international research, is available through the Institute of International Education's David L. Boren scholarship and fellowship competition. Some applications are due Jan. 30, others Feb. 12, More. [US1770]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Nana Osei-Kofi, Kathy Wiederin in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-1010.

Author who overcame eating disorder will talk, sing, laugh on Feb. 26 - A young songwriter who overcame an eating disorder will use music and humor to deliver a message about treating the disorder like a dysfunctional relationship, on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union. Jenni Schaefer's presentation is part of a weeklong lineup of campus events designed to recognize eating disorders, More. [US1766]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Warren Franke in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 294-5056.

Visiting autism expert will deliver lecture in February - The author of a book on autism will talk about how professionals can help parents of children with the brain development disorder. Marion O'Brien, author of "Beyond the Autism Diagnosis" and a professor at the University of North Carolina, will deliver a Hansen Lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Sun Room, MU, More. [US1762]
This announcement was submitted by Susan Maude in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515 294-2370.

Learn safe alcohol service strategies at program in March - Fundamentals of responsible alcohol service will be presented in a program designed for students preparing for or working in the beverage industry, on Wednesday, Mar. 5 in 213 MacKay Hall, 5:30-9:30 p.m. The fee for the ServSafe program is $30. Seating is limited. Reserve a spot by emailing Kathy Killorn, kathyk@iastate.e, More. [US1756]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Stewart Burger in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 515 294-1251.

Reserve seat for wine presentation, tasting in February - Paul tabor, owner and winemaker at Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery in Baldwin, Iowa, will deliver a program on premium estate and table winemaking and tasting on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the Tearoom, 23 MacKay Hall. Participants must be 21 or older. Reserve a spot by emailing Kathy Killorn by noon on Friday, Feb 22, More. [US1752]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Stewart Burger in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 515 294-1251.

Reserve seat for beer brewing, tasting presentation in April - Paul DeBries, market manager for Goose Island Beer Company in Chicago, will present a program on beer brewing and tasting on Wednesday, Apr. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Tearoom, 23 MacKay Hall. Participants must be 21 or older. Seating and tasting spots are limited. Reserve a spot by emailing Kathy Killorn by noon on Mon., Apr. 7, More. [US1748]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Stewart Burger in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 515 294-1251.

Reserve space in Human Sciences VEISHEA tent - By popular demand, the College of Human Sciences will again host educational activities under a huge tent at VEISHEA on Saturday, Apr. 12. Groups interested in hosting tables or presentations should respond by Jan. 28 to Dynette Mosher, dmosher@iastate.edu with group, number of tables, type of entertainment, contact's name, More. [FA1760]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Dynette Mosher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-2820.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Study finds overweight among low-income children not caused by food insecurity - An ISU team recently used a new approach to debunk a theory held by some researchers. Food insecurity (where circumstances don't allow an person access to enough food to sustain healthy living) is closely linked to poverty -- but it doesn't lead to children in low-income households becoming overweight, the ISU team found, More. [US1743]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Craig Gundersen, Steve Garasky in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515 294-6319.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Yusop receives $8000 international peace scholarship - Farah Yusop, a doctoral student in curriculum and instructional technology, from Shah Alam, Malaysia, has received an $8000 P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship from P.E.O. International in Des Moines. The scholarship supports international women as they pursue graduate study in the U.S. and Canada, [GS1724]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Ana Correia in Curriculum and Instruction. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

FSHN graduate assistantship awarded by Insitute for Food Safety and Security - More than $6000 to support a graduate assistantship for Stephanie Volk was awarded by the Institute for Food Safety and Security. Volk will work with Aubrey Mendonca, associate professor in food science and human nutrition, to study an antimicrobial wash and its applications for destroying salmonella in pork, More. [GS1711]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Researchers will explore learning model for adult Latinos - Katie Bruna, Ryan Gildersleeve, and Kim Greder will gather data and explore avenues for delivering community square learning programs for adults that crosses international borders. The group will study Spanish-speaking adults and structures that could support delivery of educational services for those seeking GEDs, More. [GS1740]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Tom Andre in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-4144.

Researchers will study, adapt model for teaching very young English language learners - Carla Peterson, Gayle Luze, Katie Bruna, Mary Jane Brotherson, Susan Maude, and Kere Hughes will study an educational approach that integrates language and content for students for whom English is a second language. The researchers will test established protocol and tailor it for very young children, with a CHS seed grant, More. [GS1737]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Tom Andre in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-4898.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Middle-aged adults needed for flaxseed and cholesterol study - Researchers are seeking men ages 40-65 and women ages 50-65 for a study on the effects of flaxseed on cholesterol levels. Qualified subjects have high blood cholesterol but are not taking medication for high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Women must be no more than five years post-menopause. Compensation is available, More. [GS1734]
This announcement was submitted by CTC for Suzanne Hendrich and Sun-Ok Lee in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-1990.

College Server Updates 7am, Jan. 11 - The College file servers will be restarted Friday morning, Jan. 11, between 7 and 8am for routine software updates, in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update policy. This will cause a short service interruption to all College servers (P, U, Outlook, web). Service should be fully restored by 8am., [GS1731]
This announcement was submitted by Sly Upah in Administration. For more information, call 294-5598.

Friday, January 4, 2008

Now collecting Spring syllabi - Please email your spring syllabi to Karla, embleton@iastate.edu , for inclusion on the ClassWeb portion of the college course portal. Please indicate whether course materials will be in ClassWeb, WebCT, or an alternate URL., More. [FA1729]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

WebCT course management - Reminders: (1) Instructors must use a new WebCT account each semester. Accounts can be ordered through the WebCT-Instructor tab (URL below). (2) Please remove students from your fall '07 courses as soon as possible. For assistance with either item, contact Karla Embleton, 294-9198, embleton@iastate.edu, More. [FA1727]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Age-specific answers to childcare challenges are available 24/7 on the web - How do you calm a crying newborn? What is colic? What should you feed an eight-month old? Where can new parents find answers at three in the morning? On the "Just in Time" web site administered by Extension to Families, parents can find answers to tricky questions according to their child's precise age, More. [US1714]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of JaneAnn Stout in Extension to Families. For more information, call 515 294-0863.

Exhibit illuminates trauma of youth - A traveling show of artwork by young people in the Iowa Juvenile Home is on display in N131 and N137 Lagomarcino through January. The works were created by traumatized teens as part of an art therapy program. The art offers visual perspectives on the lives of students who have been removed from their homes, More. [GS1721]
This announcement was submitted by Carrie Boyd/ctc on behalf of Pat Carlson in Curriculum and Instruction. For more information, call 515 294-8514.

Scope out the new blog on food safety - Catherine Strohbehn, adjunct associate professor of hospitality management, and Sam Beattie, assistant professor in food science and human nutrition, are among the authors of a new blog on food safety. To read or syndicate the blog, visit the ISU Extension web site or the Institute for Food Safety and Security web site, More. [GS1718]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Shutdown of WebCT scheduled for Dec. 31-Jan. 4 - WebCT GOLD will be shutdown Monday, Dec. 31, at 7 pm through 5 pm Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, for maintenance. During this time no users will be able to access the system. Consider how this will affect your teaching, extension, and administrative projects. Check www.celt.iastate.edu/webct/ for additional announcements, More. [FA1436]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9198.

Monday, December 24, 2007

Shutdown of WebCT scheduled for Dec. 31-Jan. 4 - WebCT GOLD will be shutdown Monday, Dec. 31, at 7 pm through 5 pm Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, for maintenance. During this time no users will be able to access the system. Consider how this will affect your teaching, extension, and administrative projects. Check www.celt.iastate.edu/webct/ for additional announcements, More. [GS1439]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9198.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Exhibit illuminates trauma of youth - A traveling show of artwork by young people in the Iowa Juvenile Home is on display in N131 and N137 Lagomarcino through January. The works were created by traumatized teens as part of an art therapy program. The art offers visual perspectives on the lives of students who have been removed from their homes, More. [US1696]
This announcement was submitted by Carrie Boyd/ctc on behalf of Pat Carlson in Curriculum and Instruction. For more information, call 515 294-8514.

Scope out the new blog on food safety - Catherine Strohbehn, adjunct associate professor of hospitality management, and Sam Beattie, assistant professor in food science and human nutrition, are among the authors of a new blog on food safety. To read or syndicate the blog, visit the ISU Extension web site or the Institute for Food Safety and Security web site, More. [GS1708]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

FSHN graduate assistantship awarded by Insitute for Food Safety and Security - More than $6000 to support a graduate assistantship for Stephanie Volk was awarded by the Institute for Food Safety and Security. Volk will work with Aubrey Mendonca, associate professor in food science and human nutrition, to study an antimicrobial wash and its applications for destroying salmonella in pork, More. [GS1705]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Age-specific answers to childcare challenges are available 24/7 on the web - How do you calm a crying newborn? What is colic? What should you feed an eight-month old? Where can new parents find answers at three in the morning? On the "Just in Time" web site administered by Extension to Families, parents can find answers to tricky questions according to their child's precise age, More. [GS1701]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of JaneAnn Stout in Extension to Families. For more information, call 515 294-0863.

Exhibit illuminates trauma of youth - A traveling show of artwork by young people in the Iowa Juvenile Home is on display in N131 and N137 Lagomarcino through January. The works were created by traumatized teens as part of an art therapy program. The art offers visual perspectives on the lives of students who have been removed from their homes, More. [FDA1699]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8514.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Network helps stem shortage of special education teachers - Teachers seeking licensure for special education can tap into the statewide Strategist 1 Network. The system helps stem the shortage of qualified special education teachers by offering courses from a number of colleges and universities. Iowa is the only state with such a network, said Pat Carlson, associate professor, More. [US1691]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Pat Carlson in Curriculum and Instruction. For more information, call 515 294-8514.

Perfect score in quantative portion of Graduate Record Exam - Cynthia Yursun Yoon, a graduating senior in dietetics, earned a perfect score in the GRE quantitative. She has been accepted into the master’s/dietetic internship program at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. An exceptional student scholar, she will study in the international nutrition program while there, More. [US1686]
This announcement was submitted by Kat Strother/Carrie Boyd in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9424.

Outstanding scholar-athlete graduates - Alyssa Ransom graduated Cum Laude in kinesiology and health last week. Ransom was a talented softball pitcher for the ISU softball team who earned high-honors on and off the diamond. She has been an Academic All-American for three years and has also made the Big 12 Conference Academic, first team, for three years, [US1682]
This announcement was submitted by Kat Strother in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9424.

Monday, December 17, 2007

Shutdown of WebCT scheduled for Dec. 31-Jan. 4 - WebCT GOLD will be shutdown Monday, Dec. 31, at 7 pm through 5 pm Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, for maintenance. During this time no users will be able to access the system. Consider how this will affect your teaching, extension, and administrative projects. Check www.celt.iastate.edu/webct/ for additional announcements, More. [FA1433]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9198.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Nissen will tell graduating students what it means to become rich - An alum and successful investor whose career has spanned the fields of education, family and consumer sciences, and economic development, will discuss perspectives on what it means to be rich at the College of Human Sciences Graduation Celebration. A series of events for graduating students begins Friday afternoon, More. [US1673]
This announcement was submitted by C, Curtis for Jackie Blount, Tara Fisher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-7002.

Fall 2007 Graduation Commencement - The CHS Fall 2007 Graduation Commencement will take place this Friday, Dec 14 @ 4:30pm in Stephens Auditorium. Graduating students are asked to check in backstage by 3:45pm and to NOT BRING ITEMS (COATS, ETC) BACKSTAGE AS THERE WILL NOT BE ANY SPACE TO STORE THEM!More info found on the website. Questions--Call 294-7002, More. [US1670]
This announcement was submitted by Tara Fisher in Administration. For more information, call 294-7002.

Outstanding faculty, staff members honored - Jim Bloedel, Katie Bruna, Steve Porter, Carol Fuhler, Yong Chin Pak, Karla Embleton, Carol Cordell, and Carol Knuutson were recognized for outstanding achievement, by Dean Cheryl Achterberg on Thursday. The College of Human Sciences awards for faculty and staff were presented as part of the winter social, More. [US1677]
This announcement was submitted by C. Curtis for Tom Andre, Jennifer Poorma in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Former FCS College Exchange Server to be Retired - On December 31st, Information Technology Services (Durham) in conjunction with the CHS ITS team will begin the final phase of a year long process to decommission the former College of Family and Consumer Sciences Exchange e-mail server, ARES. , More. [GS1666]
This announcement was submitted by Sly Upah in Administration. For more information, call 515-294-5598.

Monday, December 10, 2007

WebCT scheduled shutdown over break - WebCT GOLD will be shutdown Monday, Dec. 31, at 7 pm through 5 pm Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, for maintenance. During this time no users will be able to access the system. Consider how this will affect your teaching, extension, and administrative projects. Check www.celt.iastate.edu/webct/ for additional announcements, More. [GS1427]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9198.

College Server Updates 7am, Dec. 14 - The College file servers will be restarted Friday morning, Dec. 14, between 7 and 8am for routine software updates, in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update policy. This will cause a short service interruption to all College servers (P, U, Outlook, web). Service should be fully restored by 8am., [GS1663]
This announcement was submitted by Sly Upah in Administration. For more information, call 294-5598.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Malaysian university seeks exchange opportunities with ISU - Jariah Masud, a professor from the Universiti Putra in Malaysia, is seeking student and faculty exchange opportunities with her university. Masud's interests focus on family resource management, consumer economics, gender issues in economic development, and gerontology. She will visit HDFS the week of Dec. 10, [GS1659]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Maurice MacDonald in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515 294-1983.

Seminar on gender and aging issues in Malaysia is Wednesday - A visiting professor will discuss her work on gender and aging issues in Malaysia at special seminar on Dec. 12, at noon in 331 Palmer. Jariah Masud is on the faculty at the Universiti Putra. She studies family resource management, economic development, and aging. The first 15 people to arrive get a free sandwich, [FA1662]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Maurice MacDonald in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515 294-1983.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Holiday hoopla in public school halls? - Public school professionals need to consider both legal and ethical issues when approaching religious holidays, says Scott McLeod, associate professor in educational leadership and policy studies. McLeod was quoted in a story dubbed "Ho Ho No" recently e-published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, More. [US1654]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Scott McLeod in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-1241.

Check out the latest issue of the Clipboard - Catch up on the news in the Department of Kinesiology with the fall issue of the Clipboard newsletter, More. [US1649]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Carol\ Cordell, Pat Miz in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 294-7548.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Dance, awards will be highlighted at winter social on Thursday - Applaud your award-winning colleagues, catch a performance by ISU Dance, and enjoy treats and conversation with College of Human Sciences faculty and staff at the winter social on Thursday. The event is in the Campanile Room, Memorial Union from 2-4. The short program begins at 2:30, [FA1644]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Tara Fisher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-7002.

Female professors' productivity may be higher when they're not outnumbered - When resources are tight at research and doctoral universities, there's a link between the productivity of female faculty members and the ratio of females to males within their academic departments, according to a recent study by Steve Porter, associate professor in educational leadership and policy studies, More. [GS1625]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Steve Porter in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-7635.

Helen LeBaron Hilton proposals funded for '07-'08 - Four proposals were awarded $1000 each: Partnering in Communities - Strong Families, Strong Communities (Rhonda Christensen/Eugenia Hanlon), Meals to Go Program for EFNEP (Jill Weber), Family Fun in February - A Winter Celebration (Renee Sweers & team), and Leaving Our Mark on the World - HDFS CLUB (Jackie Benz/Brenda Lohman), [FA1632]
This announcement was submitted by Helen LeBaron Hilton Fund Committee in Other. For more information, call 4-0863.

How would you recruit new students into your major? - Do you have a cool idea for promoting your major to prospective students over the web? If so, the College of Human Sciences communications and recruitment teams would like to work with you to help actuate your idea. Send your ideas to hscomm@iastate.edu, [US1635]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Student Poster Presentation - Sigma Phi Omega presents: Undergraduate and Graduate student poster presentations from the annual meeting of Gerontological Society of America in San Francisco, Nov. 2007. Please join us on Dec. 7, 2007, 0331 Palmer, Noon - 1 PM for these poster presenations. Pizza and pop provided!, More. [US1622]
This announcement was submitted by Ann Guddall on behalf of Neha Deshpande in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 4-3041.

Monday, December 3, 2007

WebCT scheduled shutdown over break - WebCT GOLD will be shutdown Monday, Dec. 31, at 7 pm through 5 pm Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, for maintenance. During this time no users will be able to access the system. Consider how this will affect your teaching, extension, and administrative projects. Check www.celt.iastate.edu/webct/ for additional announcements, More. [GS1430]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9198.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Request Spring WebCT Accounts - Please submit your requests for WebCT GOLD Spring class accounts as soon as possible. Requests placed before Dec. 14 will receive priority from CELT. Remember that with WebCT GOLD, courses require a new account each time they are taught. For assistance, contact Karla Embleton, embleton@iastate.edu, More. [GS1549]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Submitting Final Grades from WebCT - Instructors who wish to submit Final Grades from their WebCT GOLDcourse(s) may do so from Monday, Dec. 3, until 2:15 p.m. CST, Tuesday, Dec. 18. WebCT GOLD Grade Book requirements for final grade submission are online at the following link. Contact Karla Embleton, embleton@iastate.edu, if you need assistance., More. [FA1547]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Friday, November 30, 2007

Students to present research on building effective, nurturing campus environments - Graduate students will present their research on the challenges and opportunities for today's college students and how to create a supportive campus climate on Dec. 10. The third annual higher education symposium runs from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Sun Room, More. [US1628]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Jessica Ranero in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-5521.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

ISU will convene more Iowa groups, aim for futuristic Pre-K-16 education - Regularly convening groups of Iowa educators and business partners to provide recommendations for Iowa's future schooling communities is one way ISU education faculty plan to follow up on a statewide summit they hosted last month. They will also promote exisitng futuristic learning communities as models for others to follow, More. [US1639]
This announcement was submitted by Mike Ferlazzo and Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Catch up on recent research, scholarly activities - Recently funded grants and contracts, faculty appointments, publications and presentations are featured in the Nov. 30 edition of the College of Human Sciences Research and Graduate Education News, More. [GS1646]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Tom Andre, Jen Poorman in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8721.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Share your news - If you have news to share with the College of Human Sciences community -- such as an event, a new program offering, or a recent success -- be sure to pass it along. In most cases, a brief can go out on the Tuesday following your submission. Send your announcement to your department's announcements coordinator, More. [FA1620]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Promise of student opportunity, economic development touted at NWRC opening - Legislators and other state leaders shared their aspirations for student learning and business growth at the grand opening of the Nutritional Wellness Research Center, on Nov. 9. "This has been a dream a lot of people for a long time," said Gregory Geoffroy, president of Iowa State University, at the opening event, More. [US1615]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Diane Birt in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Derrick's research team aims for Mars - Tim Derrick's research team has been testing the cushioning effects of athletic shoes and combat boots on their wearers' bodies for years. Now his kinesiology team is using huge baloons to simulate reduced gravity -- and planning to help NASA prepare for trips to Mars, More. [US1610]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Tim Derrick in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 294-8438.

Professor Claude Steele to present lecture - Claude Steele, social sciences professor at Stanford University, will present a lecture entitled "The Effect of Stereotypes on Student Performance", on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. Steele is well-known for his research on how stereotypes influence intellectual performance., More. [US1586]
This announcement was submitted by Kathryn C. Strother for Stephanie Madon in Other. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Native American Heritage Month film examines false idols - Celebrating Native American Heritage Month; Film:"False Traditions, False Idols" Producer, Mary Kate Mendoza. Thursday, November 29; 8-8:45 p.m. Design 416 "American Indian Artist Charlene Teeter's art shines a light on the stereotypical images of American Indians in mainstream America.", [US1578]
This announcement was submitted by Jenny Horness on Yanira Pacheco's behalf in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 515-294-0532.

RSVP for CHS winter celebration by end of today - The RSVP deadline for the 2007 CHS Winter Celebration, "Putting on the Ritz," is today. RSVP to Tara Fisher, tfisher@iastate.edu, for the celebration on Dec. 6, from 2-4 p.m., in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. Faculty and staff awardees will be honored at the event, [FA1590]
This announcement was submitted by Kathryn C. Strother for Tara Fisher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Nominate a student for all-university senior award, deadline is Dec. 1 - Nominations for the 2008 Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award are due Dec. 1. The award annually recognizes 2-5 students who display high character, outstanding achievements in academics and university/community activities, and promise for continuing these qualities. Faculty and self-nominations are encouraged, More. [US1606]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Julie Larson, Tom Andre in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8721.

Just in Time Parenting online resource launched - Finding reliable parenting information on the Internet just got easier! eXtension recently launched its newest online resource, Just in Time Parenting. ISU Extension Specialist, Lesia Oesterreich, is a member of the leadership team supporting this effort. Check out the JITP site at www.extension.org and click on Parenting, More. [US1601]
This announcement was submitted by JaneAnn Stout in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-0863.

Join the ISU Red Cross Club for its second meeting - If you're looking for a great leadership opportunity, consider attending the ISU Red Cross Club's second meeting of the year on November 28, 2007, at 5 p.m. in the Frederiksen Court Community Center meeting room. All are welcome. For more information, visit the web site, and click on the "how you can help tab.", More. [US1597]
This announcement was submitted by Kat Strothers on behalf of Kati Sanftner in Kinesiology. For more information, call 320 679-3188.

Help the HDFS Club help a child - Grab a snowball listing a child's need in the first floor lobby of LeBaron Hall. Purchase and deliver the item and deliver it to 2330 Palmer. Your gift will go to a child with a severe mental or behavior disorder at the Beloit Residential Treatment Center in Ames, as part of the HDFS Club's annual winter giving program, More. [US1592]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Jackie Benz in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515 294-6230.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Give back to the Ames community this holiday season! - The CHS Student Council is celebrating the holidays by helping others. During the week of Nov. 26-30, donations will be collected for ACCESS. Drop off boxes are located in: 131 MacKay, 026 Curtiss, 297 Design, Catt Hall, & 1200 Gerdin. Items can include personal care products, toilet paper, & non-perishable food items., [US1582]
This announcement was submitted by Kat. on behalf of CHS Student Council in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Nominate a student for all-university senior award, deadline is Dec. 1 - Nominations for the 2008 Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award are due Dec. 1. The award annually recognizes 2-5 students who display high character, outstanding achievements in academics and university/community activities, and promise for continuing these qualities. Faculty and self-nominations are encouraged, More. [US1574]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Julie Larson, Tom Andre in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8721.

HDFS Club Winter Giving - Help the children of Beloit have a festive holiday season and a wonderful 2008! Grab a snowball with a donation item off our winter giving scene in the LeBaron lobby or choose an item from the list at our website (below) and drop the item off by Dec. 12 in the HDFS main office, 2330 Palmer., More. [US1569]
This announcement was submitted by Ann Guddall on behalf of Brenda Lohman in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 5152943041.

F. Wendell Miller Lecture - Adolescent Research and Policy Implications Seminar - Please join the HDFS department for a seminar entitled "Adolescent Research and Policy Implications" given by Dr. Anne Petersen, Deputy Director and Professor at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University. Specifics: Nov. 26, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in 0331 Palmer, a reception will follow., [US1543]
This announcement was submitted by Ann Guddall in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 4-3041.

Just in Time Parenting Online Resource Launched - Finding reliable parenting information on the Internet just got easier! eXtension recently launched its newest online resource, Just in Time Parenting. ISU Extension Specialist, Lesia Oesterreich, is a member of the leadership team supporting this effort. Check out the JITP site at www.extension.org and click on Parenting., [ST1567]
This announcement was submitted by JaneAnn Stout in Administration. For more information, call 4-0863.

Friday, November 16, 2007

ISU Red Cross Club to hold Second Meeting of the Year - If you're looking for a great leadership opportunity, then you should consider attending the ISU Red Cross Club's second meeting of the year on November 28, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. in the Frederiksen Court Community Center meeting room! All are welcome. For more info, visit the website, and click on the "how you can help tab.", More. [US1556]
This announcement was submitted by Kat. on behalf of the ISU Red Cross Club in Other. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

F. Wendell Miller Lecture--Dr. Anne Petersen on Adolescent Research and Policy Implications - The department of Human Development and Family Studies is proud to host Dr. Anne Petersen of Stanford University, as part of the F. Wendell Miller Lecture series. Petersen will be presenting on Adolescent Research and Policy Implications on Monday, October 26th in 331 Palmer at 3:00pm with a reception following. , [US1552]
This announcement was submitted by Virginia on behalf of Joyce Hagley in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515-294-6316.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

NWRC Officially Opened on Nov. 9 - The Nutrition and Wellness Research Center was officially opened on November 9, 2007, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. The center will provide research opportunities in relationship to chronic diseases, along with housing facilities that provide exercise testing and data analysis. Photos included., More. [US1538]
This announcement was submitted by Virginia on behalf of Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call (515)294-9424.

Symposium: The Ethical, Philosophical, and Legal Issues of Genomic Research - This symposium is composed of a panel of experts from the fields of law, sociology, genomic medicine, and anthropology. In order to examine the legal, philosophical, and social implications of genomic medicine, these panelists will deliver short talks, followed by discussion and audience questions on Thursday Nov 15th., More. [US1531]
This announcement was submitted by Virginia on behalf of Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call (515)294-9424.

Oral Defense - The oral defense of Hala Bastawros will take place Tuesday, Nov. 20th at 12:15 PM in 236 Forker. Hala F. Bastawros of Interdepartmental Immunobiology will be speaking and everyone is welcome to attend, [US1527]
This announcement was submitted by Virginia on behalf of Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call (515)294-9424.

ISU faculty featured on Modern Marvels, TV program airs Monday - Set your VCR. Warm up the TIVO. The History Channel's Modern Marvels program will feature five ISU faculty members when the show highlights corn. The "Corn-tastic" edition runs Monday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Watch Larry Johnson (FSHN) and four other Iowa Staters share their expertise, More. [US1509]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Graduate Student in HDFS receives national award - Markie Blumer received the 2007 National Council on Family Relations Student Award that was presented at the 2007 NCFR Annual Conference last week in Pittsburgh, PA. The award is given to an NCFR grad student member who has demonstrated excellence as a student with potential for contribution to the field of family studies, [GS1535]
This announcement was submitted by Virginia on behalf of Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call (515)294-9424.

Educational Use of the ISU WebSEM: - The WebSEM is a scanning electron microscope (SEM) on campus connected to the Internet allowing educators from around the world to log-in and use the microscope live in their classroom. On Nov 14th, 4:10 - 5:00 in N047, a look at how educators have made use of this service will take place., [GS1524]
This announcement was submitted by Virginia on behalf of Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call (515)294-9424.

ISU Family Life Extension Specialist Honored for Contributions to Parent Education - Kimberly Greder, associate professor and extension specialist in human development and family studies at Iowa State, received the Early Achievement Award from the National Council on Family Relations. Greeder has also been a key leader in national parenting education programs., [GS1521]
This announcement was submitted by Virginia on behalf of Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call (515)294-9424.

ISU Professional Earns Award for Contributions Made in Improving Child Care - Lesia Oesterreich, extension program specialist in family life, was awarded the Career Achievement Award for her assistance in improving child care in Iowa from the National Council on Family Relations. Oesterreich is also well known for her publications and training programs that have improved the quality of childcare., [GS1517]
This announcement was submitted by Virginia on behalf of Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call (515)294-9424.

NFLRC Joins CAL in Chinese Curriculum Development: - The National K-12 Foreign Language Resource Center at Iowa State has joined the Center for Applied Linguistics in a project to advance and expand the teaching of Chinese in grades K-5. The team has established a long-sequence language instruction model and is currently conducting research on the outcomes of that model., More. [GS1514]
This announcement was submitted by Virginia in Other. For more information, call (515)294-9424.

Greder receives Early Achievement Award - Kimberly Greder, Associate Professor and Family Life Extension Specialist in HDFS was awarded the Early Achievement Award for her contributions to the field of parent education at the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations in Pittsburgh., [FA1476]
This announcement was submitted by JaneAnn Stout in Administration. For more information, call 4-0863.

Extension Specialist awarded Family Life Career Award - At the annual meeting of the National Council on Family Relations in Pittsburgh, Lesia Oesterreich, Extension Program Specialist in Family Life, was awarded the Career Achievement Award for her contributions to improving child care in Iowa. , [FA1473]
This announcement was submitted by JaneAnn Stout in Administration. For more information, call 4-0863.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Alum named to head student affairs at Ivy League school Dartmouth - Thomas Crady, vice president of student services at Grinnell College, has been named Dean of the College at Dartmouth. Crady, who received his Ph.D. in education from Iowa State, will oversee undergraduate student affairs for the Ivy League school in Hanover, N.H., More. [GS1506]
This announcement was submitted by Kat. on behalf of Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9424.

Reception for Shirley Gilmore - Shirley Gilmore will retire at the end of Spring Semester after 20 years at ISU. Please join us on Thursday, Nov. 29 in the Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom from 3:00–4:30 pm to celebrate Shirley’s career at Iowa State, as well as wishing her well in her new adventures. An informal event, please feel free to stop by any time., [US1497]
This announcement was submitted by Victoria Van Voorhis in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 4-7474.

Friday, November 9, 2007

November issue of FSHN News is up - Updates on the new academic program in culinology, the Iowa center for Research on Botanical Dietary Supplements, the Iowa Hunger Summit and more can be found in November issue of the Food Science and Human Nutrition newsletter on the web, More. [US1484]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Allison Schmidt in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-4432.

Blog attracts notice from national association - A blog by Scott McLeod, associate professor in educational leadership and policy studies, is turning heads among education professionals. News briefs and web pages of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ask "Are today's schools becoming 'Dangerously Irrelevant?'" and point readers to McLeod's blog, More. [US1479]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Tom Andre in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Design piracy is focus of study funded by CEAH - Sara Marketti, an assistant professor in textiles and clothing, is one of five ISU scholars to receive a Fellowship for Scholarly and Creative Activitiy from the fall competition sponsored by the Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. The award will fund Marketti's study on design piracy, More. [GS1494]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Tom Andre in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8721.

Faculty News is back - Publication of Faculty News periodical of has resumed with a release of the Oct. 31 issue. Send updates on faculty research, awards, and recognition to Tom Andre and Jennifer Poorman, in the College of Human Sciences Research and Graduate Education Office, for possible inclusion in a monthly issue of Faculty News, More. [FA1491]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Tom Andre, Jen Poorman in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8721.

FYI about Scholarships - CHS scholarship applications are now available online at: http://www.hs.iastate.edu/scholarships/CHS scholarship applications are now available online at: http://www.hs.iastate.edu/scholarships/The application form must be completed and submitted by February 12, 2008 by 5pm for currently enrolled undergraduate students, incoming freshman, and transfer students. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.If a student would like to be considered for University or Departmental Scholarships, they need to apply for those scholarships separately. Information about how to do this and links are available on the website., More. [FA1492]
This announcement was submitted by Tara Fisher in Administration. For more information, call 294-7002.

Students learn about student affairs careers - The Student Affairs office hosted Careers in Student Affairs Day on October 26. Participants heard experiences that could be gained through a job with student affairs. Pictures from the event can be found at http://www.hs.iastate.edu/news/gallery/2007studentcareerday, More. [US1502]
This announcement was submitted by Kat. on behalf of Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9424.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Reminder: Hilton Chair nominations - As a reminder: It is time to nominate our next Hilton Endowed Chair. Please find a brief description of the program as well as a nomination form at http://www.hs.iastate.edu/hiltonchair/hiltonchair.php. Nominations for the 2008-09 academic year are due to Jackie Blount, jblount@iastate.edu, by the end of the day on November 14th. We encourage you to nominate someone in your field or otherwise who is connected with the work of our college, someone who can inspire and assist us in these still-early days in the history of the CHS., More. [FA1471]
This announcement was submitted by Tara Fisher in Administration. For more information, call 294-7002.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Education Summit calls participants to action - "I found the summit stimulating and intriguing, largely because we were asked out-of-the-box questions that conveyed the sense of urgency surrounding the state of U.S. education today," said Jan Westerman-Beatty about the Education Summit hosted at Iowa State University on Friday. Video from the presentations are on the web, More. [US1466]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of David Whaley in the University Teacher Education Program. For more information, call 515 294-7800.

Art work dedication, tours on Nov. 7 - An open house to celebrate "Spectral Interaction 1,2,3," a work of art inspired by the vision of the College of Human Sciences will be dedicated on Wednesday, Nov. 7 in Dean's Office, E262 Lagomarcino Hall. The open house runs from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. A brief art work tour begins at 3:30, followed by informal remarks at 4, More. [US1461]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Dynette Mosher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9198.

Ribbon cutting, open house for Nutrition and Wellness Research Center are Nov. 9 - Lt. Gov. Patty Judge and Michael Tramontina, director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development, are in the lineup of speakers for the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center's ribbon cutting and open house on Nov. 9. Guests will be treated to tours and demonstrations on consumer information and clinical research, More. [US1456]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Diane Birt in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-0570.

Visiting professor will discuss program for children living in poverty on Wednesday - A visiting professor will discuss her work with at-risk children in Argentina on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in N127 Lagomarcino Hall. Maria Delia Vivante, a professor at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Mendoza, directs an after-school program that provides food and a "Learn to Think" program for children and mothers, [US1445]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Alex Andreotti in Curriculum and Instruction. For more information, call 515 294-7357.

United Way prize winners drawn - Several Human Sciences people who contributed to the United Way campaign won prizes in a drawing: Pamela White and Katherine Thomas won t-shirts; Frank Schabel, Roy Reiman Autobiography; Peter Martin, Reiman Gardens passes; Kyle Kostelecky and Jason Gillette, basketball game tickets; Cathy Curtis, autographed basketball, [FA1454]
This announcement was submitted by Roger Smith in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-7001.

United Way contributers are up, still climbing - The number of Human Sciences faculty and staff members who donated to United Way increased by nearly 58% in 2007 over the previous year. So far, almost 30% of CHS people have contributed a total of $12,700. If you want to give but lost your pledge card, click the more link, More. [FA1452]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Roger Smith in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-7001.

Smile! - The College needs a high-resolution photo of every tenured or tenure-track professor for print publications and the College's web directory. Send a formal head shot to hscomm@iastate.edu or email that address to arrange a portrait sitting in E102-104 Lagomarcino on a Monday (12:50-6 p.m.) or Thursday (12:10-4:30 p.m., More. [FA1450]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9424.

Monday, November 5, 2007

College Server Updates 7am, Nov. 9 - The College file servers will be restarted Friday morning, Nov. 9, between 7 and 8am for routine software updates, in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update policy. This will cause a short service interruption to all College servers (P, U, Outlook, web). Service should be fully restored by 8am., [GS1442]
This announcement was submitted by Sly Upah in Administration. For more information, call 294-5598.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

WebCT scheduled shutdown over break - WebCT GOLD will be shutdown Monday, Dec. 31, at 7 pm through 5 pm Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, for maintenance. During this time no users will be able to access the system. Please consider how this will affect your teaching, extension, and administrative projects. Check www.celt.iastate.edu/webct/ for additional announcements, More. [GS1424]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9198.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Event to celebrate 'Spectral Interpretation 1, 2, 3' is Nov. 7 - An open house to celebrate a work of art inspired by the vision of the College of Human Sciences will be dedicated on Wednesday, Nov. 7 in Dean's Office, E262 Lagomarcino Hall. An open house runs from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. A brief art work tour begins at 3:30, followed by a short program at 4, More. [US1414]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Dynette Mosher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-2820.

Ribbon cutting, open house for Nutrition and Wellness Research Center is Nov. 9 - Lt. Gov. Patty Judge and Michael Tramontina, director of the Iowa Department of Economic Development, are in the lineup of speakers for the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center's ribbon cutting and open house on Nov. 9. Guests will be treated to tours and demonstrations in the center for consumer and clinical research, More. [US1404]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Dianne Birt in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-0570.

Search committee is seeking nominations for chair of kinesiology - Send names and contact information for nominees to Tara Fisher. Jerry Thomas, who has led the department since 1998, will retire in June. Committee members include Jackie Blount (chair), Tim Derrick, Cindy Frederickson, Doug King, Ann Smiley-Oyen, and Amy Welch, More. [US1399]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Jackie Blount in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-7002.

Learn more about working with parents, offspring - Gain knowledge and skills for working with parents and their children through the Partnering with Parents course. Classes start Jan. 8-23. Students can apply for three graduate or undergraduate credits, along with social worker hours and teacher renewal credits. Online and face-to-face versions are available, More. [US1409]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Kim Greder in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515 294-5906.

YWCA honors Green, Siddiqui for promoting social justice - Two College of Human Sciences graduate students will receive YWCA Ames-ISU Scholarships. The awards recognize students for outstanding efforts to eliminate racism and/or empower women. Mary Sue Green in human development and family studies and Noreen Siddiqui in educational leadership and policy studies are the honorees, More. [US1419]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-1663.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Donors honored at dedication of Sally Rapp Beisser Student Services Center - The College of Human Sciences saluted three major donors, whose contributions helped make recent renovations possible, at the Sally Rapp Beisser Student Services Center dedication on Thursday. Beisser, Barbara Palmer, and Bev Madden -- all alums -- shared memories and cut a ceremonial ribbon at the celebration, More. [GS1394]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Alums share perspectives with students - Award-winning alumni stopped in classrooms to visit with students as part of Iowa State University's Homecoming weekend. Successful alums from the College of Human Sciences discussed careers, networking, and insights into higher education, public health, and multicultural education with students on Friday morning, More. [AL1393]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Dynette Mosher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Monday, October 22, 2007

ISU profs organize innaugural national conference on community college leadership - "We know that half of community college presidents are going to retire within the next three years," said Larry Ebbers, University Professor of higher education who, along with colleagues in ISU's Community College Leadership Program, has organized a national conference set for Oct. 28-30 in Kansas City, Mo., More. [US1384]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Larry Ebbers in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-8067.

Education summit will probe schooling's 'uncertain future' - An upcoming statewide education summit will bring legislators, school officials, researchers and business leaders to Iowa State University to challenge conventional thinking about Iowa's 'digital' students, accountability, achievement gap, teaching workforce, economy and global competitiveness, More. [US1379]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of David Whaley in the University Teacher Education Program. For more information, call 515 294-7800.

Television crews film at ISU for documentaries on food - Food science and human nutrition professors Ken Prusa and Larry Johnson have each been featured in shoots for two different television production companies. Both were filmed on Friday for a documentary tentatively called "The Food Project." Another crew interviewed Prusa and Johnson earlier for Modern Marvels programs, More. [US1364]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Get leadership experience with ISU Red Cross Club - Get in on the ground floor as the ISU Red Cross Club makes a campus comeback. The group is seeking outgoing students who want to make a difference, meet others and have fun. Join now to help plan spring semester events and build your resume. The first meeting is Monday, Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m., Frederiksen Court Community Center, More. [US1360]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Kati Sanftner in Kinesiology. For more information, call (320) 679-3188.

College Server Updates 7am, Oct. 26 - The College file servers will be restarted Friday morning, Oct. 26, between 7 and 8am for routine software updates, in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update policy. This will cause a short service interruption to all College servers (P, U, Outlook, web). Service should be fully restored by 8am., [GS1357]
This announcement was submitted by Sly Upah in Administration. For more information, call 294-5598.

Friday, October 19, 2007

Tenured/tenure-track faculty, we want your photo - so we can add it to the CHS web directory and also make it available to the news media. If you already have a formal head shot you like, please send it our way; otherwise, email us at hscomm@iastate.edu to arrange a sitting on a Monday (12:50-6 p.m.) or Thursday (12:10-4:30 p.m.) while classes are in session this fall, [FA1355]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis/student photographers in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9424.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

HRIM Club 2007 Etiquette Dinner - The HRIM Club will begin selling tickets October 17, 2007 for its annual Etiquette Dinner. This year's event is "Falling into 150 Years," celebrating the season and ISU's 150th Birthday. Tickets are $20 and can be obtained from any HRIM Club member, or by e-mailing dgoderis@iastate.edu., [US1346]
This announcement was submitted by Victoria Van Voorhis in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 294-7474.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Human Sciences alumni honored at homecoming awards ceremony - Six College of Human Sciences alumni will be honored for outstanding achievement in the fields of education, nutrition or health as part of Homecoming activities this weekend. These individuals and more will be honored at the all-university Honors and Awards Ceremony on Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Scheman Building, More. [US1338]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Dynette Mosher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-2820.

Expert on teachers as problem-solvers, technology-users headlines CTLT 10th anniversary celebration - An expert on teachers' problem-solving with technology is the headliner for a three-day celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching. David Jonassen will deliver a public lecture on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in 1140 Howe Hall. There is also a technology showcase and more, More. [US1333]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Niki Davis, Tera Lawson in Curriculum and Instruction. For more information, call 515 294-7280.

Study finds some immigrant families in Iowa 'food insecure' - A study by Kim Greder of 31 recent Latino immigrant mothers of young children in two Iowa counties found that nearly half did not have safe and ready access to sufficient, nutritious food for normal growth, development and health. Food insecure families were less aware of community resources than food secure families, More. [US1328]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Kim Greder in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515 294-5906.

Human Sciences students are among winners of a research competition on world food issues - Rebecca Lukac, a student in nutrition, earned first place in the graduate student category for a poster on detecting the quality of iron storage proteins in staple crops. Greta Kallevang, a senior in dietetics, took third place in the undergraduate category for her work on the iron bioavailability of maize, More. [US1323]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Pat Murphy in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-1970.

Iowa State University honors state K-12 educators of the year - Dean Achterberg recognized the state K-12 educators of the year on Saturday. Honorees included Tom Wieseler and Jeff Schwiebert, Mount Vernon Schools; Glenn Pelecky, Mississippi Bend AEA; Kathleen Reyner, Cedar Rapids; Steve Haberman, Clarion-Goldfield; Nancy Ferdig, Sioux City; Kathryn Schladweiler, Mason City, More. [US1319]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Dynette Mosher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-2820.

McLeod earns two more national awards, challenges schools to boost technology use - Scott McLeod, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies, and winner of several recent national awards, says that teachers and administrators need to embrace the technology that their students are using. "I believe that schools are approaching the point of dangerous irrelevance...," said McLeod, More. [US1314]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Scott McLeod in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-4871.

Larson, Hegland inform state legislators about issues, 'misperceptions' about child care regulations - "I think there are some misperceptions. First of all, that increasing registration (with the state) increases regulation," said Susan Hegland. "And because only 20 percent of registered providers are visited very year -- and in our data, we've seen where some providers have never been visited -- there is a real concern.", More. [US1309]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Kathlene Larson, Susan Hegland in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515 294-4616.

New course on financial life skills offered this spring - A new course on financial literacy got the nod from Iowa State University students. More than 1000 of 1500 students surveyed said they would be interested in taking a course that would help them learn how to handle money better now and throughout adulthood. The course will be offered for the first time this spring, More. [US1304]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Doug Borkowski in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515 294-8644.

Moods, behaviors of teacher education program candidates debated - The dispositions of teacher education candidates -- and how professors should nurture and evaluate the temperments and tendencies of teacher education students -- was the key topic of discussion among Iowa State University faculty and the External Advisory Committee of the University Teacher Education Program on Sep. 20, More. [US1299]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Hina Patel in the University Teacher Education Program. For more information, call 515 204-7886.

Dedication of Beisser Student Services Center is Thursday - Named for an alum and a lead donor, the Sally Rapp Beisser Student Services Center will be officially dedicated on Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. in 131 MacKay. All members of the College of Human Sciences faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and check out the services offered to students. Refreshments will be served, More. [FA1343]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Learn about career opportunities in student affairs - Learn about careers in college student affairs during an event hosted by the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. The event is Friday, Oct. 26, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. in 2121 Martin Hall. If you are interested in participating, respond to Tricia England, englantl@iastate.edu, by Oct. 22, More. [US1295]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Nancy Evans in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-7113.

Follett elected to lead historical society board - Jason Follett has been elected to a two-year term as chair of the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees, a group that collects and preserves Iowa's historical resources. Follett serves as a practicum coordinator for the University Teacher Education Program and an advisor in history and social studies education, [US1290]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Can CHS faculty and staff take the lead in the pedometer challenge? - Walkers in the student-led "Every Step for I-S-U" walking program have collectively recorded nearly 29,000 miles since Oct. 3. That's more than a trip around the world. Faculty and staff in Vet Med have the highest average number of steps per day, followed by Ag and Human Sciences. Check back to see if we take the lead., [US1286]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Greg Welk and Sally Barclay in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9625.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Paintings illuminate Human Sciences fields - Paintings that celebrate the interconnected disciplines of the College of Human Sciences were hung in MacKay Hall on Monday. "Expanding Human Potential" and "Enhancing Learning" were created to compliment an earlier work, "Transforming Lives." All three works by Sue Cornelison are part of the Art on Campus Collection, More. [US1282]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Human Sciences alum elected to Alumni Association Board of Directors - Barbara Correll, a 1996 graduate in exercise science, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the ISU Alumni Association for a five-year term that expires in 2012. Other CHS people on the 2007-08 board include Faye Weber ('83), Carol Anderson ('76), Barbara Correll ('96), and Dan Determan, Student Alumni Leadership Council representative, [US1277]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Teleconference on climate change marks World Food Day - A World Food Day teleconference on climate changes, challenges and consequences will run on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. A teleconference site will be set up in Room 1020 of the Extension 4-H Youth Building. To register, contact Joyce Greving, email jagrevin@iastate.edu, phone 515 294-3079, More. [US1273]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Joyce Greving in Other. For more information, call 515 294-3079.

World Food Prize Laureate to present, celebrate student researchers - Philip Nelson, the 2007 World Food Prize Laureate, will deliver a short presentation and lead an open forum on Tuesday at 2:40 p.m. in 1951 Food Sciences Building. The Borlaug student poster competition winners will also be recognized at the forum. A reception and student poster session follows, More. [US1269]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Patricia Murphy in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-1970.

Former World Food Prize Laureate will lecture on Monday evening - A man who developed a new rice that can increase African farmers' harvests by up to 250 percent will deliver the Borlaug Lecture on Monday evening. Monty Jones, the 2004 World Food Prize Laureate, will talk on Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Sun Room. A reception and a student poster contest precede the lecture, More. [US1264]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Invite your kin to the CHS Family Weekend Reception - Remember to invite your family to join you for the College of Human Sciences Family Weekend Reception on Saturday, from 9:30-11 a.m., in 171 Scheman, More. [US1262]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Darlene Fratzke in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 515 294-0865.

Pool in Forker now open for lap swimming at appointed times - The pool in 123 Forker is now open for lap swimming Monday through Friday from noon until 1 p.m., and Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 5-7 p.m., [US1256]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Lesley Hawkins in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 294-6459.

Turn in that United Way envelope this week - There's still time to turn in that United Way envelope before the Oct. 12 deadline. If you choose not to contribute, the committee still needs your envelope. If your envelope or donation card has been misplaced, click the "more" link, More. [FA1260]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Roger Smith in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-4942.

Monday, October 8, 2007

College Server Updates 7am, Oct. 12 - The College file servers will be restarted Friday morning, Oct. 12, between 7 and 8am for routine software updates, in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update policy. This will cause a short service interruption to all College servers (P, U, Outlook, web). Service should be fully restored by 8am., [GS1253]
This announcement was submitted by Sly Upah in Administration. For more information, call 294-5598.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Wine lab, Culinology, more in FSHN News - A new lab for analyzing and diagnosing wine quality for Iowa grape growers and wine makers has opened in the Food Sciences Building. Erica Beirman is coordinating the Culinology academic program that blends food science and culinary arts. Learn more about food science and human nutrition the latest edition of FSHN News, More. [US1248]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Allison Schmidt in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-3011.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

We need your mug - Tenured/tenure-track faculty, we want a photo of you so we can add it to the CHS web directory and also make it available to the news media. If you already have a formal head shot you like, please send it our way; otherwise, email hscomm@iastate.edu to arrange a sitting on a Monday (12:50-6 p.m.) or Thursday (12:10-4:30 p.m.), More. [FA1247]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-9424.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Submitting Midterm Grades through WebCT - Instructors who wish to submit Fall 2007 Midterm Grades from their WebCT GOLD courses may do so until 11:00 a.m., Friday, Oct. 12. For assistance contact Karla Embleton, 294-9198, embleton@iastate.edu, More. [GS1242]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

2006 WebCT Course Archive - On Tuesday, October 9, 2007, the ISU WebCT GOLD support team will archive WebCT courses used for the Summer 2006 and Fall 2006 semesters. This process will remove the link to these courses from your My WebCT GOLD Course List area., [FA1245]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

World Food Prize Laureate to present, celebrate student researchers - Philip Nelson, the 2007 World Food Prize Laureate, will deliver a short presentation and lead an open forum on Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 2:40 p.m. in 1951 Food Sciences Building. The Borlaug student poster competition winners will also be recognized at the forum. A reception and student poster session follows, More. [US1211]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Patricia Murph7 in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-1970.

Alum named Iowa Teacher of the Year - An Iowa State University alum has been named 2008 Iowa Teacher of the Year. Andrew Lee Mogel, a family and consumer sciences teacher at Norwalk High School, won the title announced by Governor Chet Culver last week. Mogel and five finalists will be honored on Oct. 26 at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines, More. [US1238]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Invite your kin to CHS Family Weekend event - Invite your family to join you for the College of Human Sciences reception on Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:30-11 a.m., 171 Scheman. Optional departmental tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and originate in 171 Scheman. No advance reservations are required. For more information, contact Darlene Fratzke, phone 515 294-0865, More. [US1234]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Darlene Fratzke in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 515 294-0865.

MacDonald named to Iowa Economic Development Board - Ruth MacDonald, professor and chair of food science and human nutrition, will serve on the Iowa Economic Development Board, which will take over functions formerly performed by the Values Fund Board. The IEDB will work closely with industry and "play a pivotal role in transforming Iowa's economy," according to its web site, [US1226]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Enroll your child in Lab School - The Child Development Laboratory School has an immediate opening for a 2-3 year-old child and another for a 3-5 year-old. Each classroom of this nationally accredited program is staffed by two licensed early childhood teachers and serves as a model care and education program for college students and the community, More. [US1220]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Malisa Rader in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 515 294-3040.

Learn ins and outs of safe wine service - Sign up now to learn the fundamentals of responsible alcohol service. Stewart Burger will teach alcohol law, servers’ responsibilities, recognizing and preventing intoxication, and tips for handling difficult situations. The class runs Thursday, Nov. 29, in Room 1, MacKay Hall, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Advance registration is $25, More. [US1216]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Stewart Burger and Kathy Killorn in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 515 294-2494.

Learn about Iowa wines - A special program and wine tasting presented by Jean and Mason Groben, owners and winemakers of the Jasper Winery in Newton, will be held on Oct. 11, at 7-8:30 p.m., in the Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom, 23 MacKay Hall. The program is open to students who are 21 years of age or older. Reservations are required, More. [US1202]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Stewart Burger and Kathy Killorn in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 515 294-2494.

Cashin + 6 at Mary Alice Gallery, Morrill Hall - An exhibition of 20th century fashion by Bonnie Cashin and selected American designers is on display through November 16 at the Mary Alice Gallery, Morrill Hall. A public lecture, "Toward an American Style, 1916-1975," is scheduled on October 7 at 2:00 pm, presented by Drs. Jean Parsons, Susan Torntore, and Barbara Trout., More. [US1197]
This announcement was submitted by Victoria Van Voorhis in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 294-7474.

Catch up on information technology services - A new edition of the College of Human Sciences Information Technology newsletter is on the web. The issue provides information on new staff, computer migrations, computer lab changes, ClassWeb, WebCT, and more, More. [FA1224]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Sly Upah in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-5598.

Encourage participation in CHS Family Weekend event - Remind your students to invite their families to the College of Human Sciences reception on Saturday, Oct. 13, 9:30-11 a.m., 171 Scheman. Optional departmental tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and originate in 171 Scheman. No advance reservations are required, More. [FA1236]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Darlene Fratzk in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 515 294-0865.

Friday, September 28, 2007

CHS IT Newsletter vol 1 num 3 - CHS IT is pleased to provide our third newsletter for faculty and staff. It includes announcements about new staff and equipment, a migration progress update, reminder of upcoming decommission of the Ares Exchange (mail) server, web changes, course support news and training links. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome., More. [FA1195]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 2949198.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Degree programs now kinesiology and health, kinesiology - It's official. Last week, the Board of Regents, State of Iowa approved the request to change the names of the degree programs in the Department of Kinesiology to make them consistent with the new department name -- to a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology and health, Master of Science in kinesiology, and Ph.D. in kinesiology, More. [US1166]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Cindy Frederickson in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 294-7092.

Welcome Reception for Multicultural Students - Friday, September 28, 2007; 4-6 pm, Lagomarcino Courtyard; Come for FREE food, door prizes, and to learn of more upcoming events. For more information, contact Yanira Pacheco by email or phone: ypacheco@iastate.edu or 515-294-0532, [US1187]
This announcement was submitted by Jenny Horness on Yanira Pacheco's behalf in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 294-0532.

Students challenge faculty, staff to improve their fitness - Kinesiology students in a worksite health promotion class are challenging faculty and staff to increase their physical activity. Students like Jesse Truax, senior in health and human performance, are coordinating the "Every Step for I-S-You" program which encourages employees to measure their steps and improve their fitness, More. [US1177]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Greg Welk and Sally Barclay in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-9625.

Step up to employee walking wellness program - A student-run health promotional effort to boost the physical activity of Iowa State University employees is finding its second wind. What began as a pilot project in the College of Human Sciences last year is on track to go university-wide. The first 500 employees who register for the walking program get free pedometers, More. [FA1175]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Greg Welk and Sally Barclay in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-9625.

Discuss Mexican communities in Iowa, brown bag series starts Thursday - A brown bag series on Mexican immigrant and migrant communities in Iowa will kick off on Thursday at noon in N221 Lagomarcino Hall. The series is designed to provide an open, cross-disciplinary forum for ideas that will foster critical discussion. Participants are invited to bring and eat their lunch during the discussion, More. [US1162]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for R. Evely Gildersleeve in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-6216.

Campus Community Partnerships through Extension Connection - Please join us for an HDFS seminar on Thursday, September 27 12:00-1:00 in 331 Palmer which will discuss campus partnerships through Extension. Associate Professor Kim Greder, HDFS Extension, and other HDFS Extension faculty will present. Lunch is available to the first 20 attendees!, [US1147]
This announcement was submitted by Ann Guddall on behalf of Peter Martin in Human Development and Family Studies. For more information, call 4-3041.

Visiting troupe shares Chinese dance with Iowa Staters - A dance group from the Tianjin Conservatory of Music in Tianjin, China, shared the dance from their region with Iowa State University students in the Forker Building on Wednesday, More. [US1194]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Janice Baker in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 294-3047.

Remember to give to United Way, register for fundraiser socials this week - Remember to drop off your spare change in the United Way tubes this week, sign up for a Conversation Dinner by Thursday and enjoy the Wine Tasting Party that night. It’s all part of the CHS United Way committee’s efforts to encourage more participation in the annual charity fundraiser. And turn in that United Way envelope too, More. [FA1171]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Roger Smith in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-7001.

Latino Heritage Month has arrived! - This year's theme is "Nuestra Familia, Our Family: 15 years of History" Please join in on several events planned for the next few weeks. See the Latino Heritage Month Planning Committees web site for more information., More. [US1183]
This announcement was submitted by Jenny Horness on Yanira Pacheco's behalf in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 294-0532.

Advancing One Community Award - One individual, one group, and one student award, each with $500 stipend, to be given in conjunction with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 24, 2008. Nominations due November 14. For details, please see the Provost web site at, More. [US1179]
This announcement was submitted by Jenny Horness on Yanira Pacheco's behalf in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 294-0532.

Drop your change for a great cause - Drop off your spare change this week in a United Way tube located near the interior entrance to the Courtyard Cafe in Lagomarcino, outside the Student Services offices in 0131 MacKay, or in the main lobby of the Forker Building. Your contribution will help support people in need right here is the Ames area, More. [US1173]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Roger Smith in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-7001.

Monday, September 24, 2007

College Server Updates 7am, Sep. 28 - The College file servers will be restarted Friday morning, Sep. 28, between 7 and 8am for routine software updates, in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update policy. This will cause a short service interruption to all College servers (P, U, Outlook, web). Service should be fully restored by 8am., [GS1151]
This announcement was submitted by Sly Upah in Administration. For more information, call 294-5598.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Richard Florida lecture on Rise of the Creative Class is Wednesday night - Internationally acclaimed economist Richard Florida will discuss the affects of technology, talent and tolerance on prosperity, community and innovation on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Stephen's Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Florida is the 2007-08 Hilton Chair in the College of Human Sciences, More. [US1137]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175 or 294-7800.

Get some face time with Richard Florida - A group discussion with Richard Florida, exclusively for CHS students, is scheduled for Thursday, September 20, from 9-10 a.m. in Catt Hall, Room 15. Florida is the author of "Rise of the Creative Class." Admittance will be limited to the first 50 students who sign up in person in the HS Student Services Office, 0131 MacKa, More. [US1133]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis/Traci Stewart in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 515 294-6466.

Get face time with Richard Florida - A group discussion with Dr. Florida, exclusively for CHS faculty and staff members, is scheduled for Thursday, September 20, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Catt Hall, Room 15. Seating is limited. Pre-register by Tuesday, September 11, by emailing Cathy Curtis, ccurtis@iastate.edu., More. [FA1135]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Discuss Florida's ideas and implications for teaching on Friday - Faculty and staff are invited to discuss Richard Florida's campus lecture at a follow-up brown bag forum on Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in 2030 Morrill. Talk about his ideas and implications for teaching. Hosted by the Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching. Register via Access Plus or email celt@iastate.edu, More. [FA1131]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Susan Yager in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. For more information, call 515 294-5357.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Rosenfeld interns conduct research with faculty - Dean Achterberg honored undergraduate students who have been selected for research internships, at a luncheon on Sept. 7. Selected through a competitive application process, Rosenfeld interns work for pay with faculty on research projects in food science, human nutrition, human development, textiles and clothing, and more, More. [US1126]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Tom Andre in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8721.

Talk about social justice and the higher education connection on Monday - A scholar and advocate for improving lives through higher education will talk on Monday, Sept. 24, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., in 2019 Morrill Hall. Vivyan Adair, associate professor of women's studies at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY and director of the Access project, will talk about poverty and the promise of higher education, More. [US1142]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Penny Rice in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-4154.

Faculty, staff honored by President Geoffroy - Six members of the Human Sciences faculty and staff were honored for excellence by President Geoffroy at the Iowa State University Convocation and Awards Ceremony on Sept. 10. Honorees included Suzanne Hendrich, FSHN; Sharon Worth, AESHM; Janet Melby, HDFS; Ann Thye, AESHM; Anne Oldham, FSHN; Holle Smith, Families Extension, More. [US1121]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Tom Andre in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-7804.

Gmelch: 'Roots are here' - "The [Lagomarcino] courtyard has a special meaning to Paula and I. It's not just the plants--but our roots--that are here," said Walt Gmelch, who served as dean of the College of Education from 1998 until 2004. Gmelch spoke at the dedication of the Paula Cowgill Gmelch Memorial Garden, named for his wife, who died in March, More. [US1116]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Make a Change this week - Lift those seat cushions. Dig down to the bottom of your backpack. Crack open that jar. Donate your spare change to United Way, which evaluates and supports human needs right here in our own back yard. Change jars are scattered in all College of Human Sciences-related buildings this week. Unload your pockets to help others, More. [US1110]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Ron Leibold in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 294-8718.

Chinese dance demonstration is Wednesday afternoon - A 24-person dance group from the Tianjin Conservatory of Music in Tianjin, China, will give a 45-minute demonstration and lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 1:10 p.m., in 106 Forker Building. The dancers represent 56 minority groups and provide an overview of dance in their region. The event is free, open to the public, [US1105]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Janice Baker in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 924-3047.

Buy the right to don your jeans at work - ISU employees are a major source of funds for United Way, but only about 17% contribute anything. The CHS United Way Committee wants to increase participation, so they're enticing you with comfort. Drop off a $5 suggested contribution at 131 MacKay by Thursday and receive a permit that allows you to dress down on Friday, More. [FA1114]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Michele Lee in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 515 294-0866.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Open house for HSSS, UTEP is Thursday - Stop by the open house to see the new facilities that support student services in the College of Human Sciences and teacher education throughout the university. To showcase the Sally Rapp Beisser Student Services Center, the open house is Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m. in 0131-0133 MacKay Hall, More. [US1099]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Michele Lee and David Whaley in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-0866.

Courtyard garden dedication is Friday afternoon - Plantings are underway in the garden that will be dedicated in memory of friend and colleague, Paula Gmelch, who died in March. The greenery will spruce up the courtyard of Lagomarcino Hall, a cherished retreat for Iowa Staters. The garden will be dedicated on Friday, Sept. 14 from 3-5 p.m. Remarks begin at 3:2, More. [US1095]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Cashin exhibit opens Sunday in Textiles and Clothing Museum at Morrill Hall - Fashions by Bonnie Cashin and six other mid-20th-century American designers will be display at the Textiles and Clothing Museum at Morrill Hall beginning Saturday. The exhibit will open in the Mary Alice Gallery on Sunday, Sept. 16, and will run through Sunday, Nov. 18. The gallery is open daily between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., More. [US1091]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis/Jean Parsons in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 515 294-4022.

Florida will lecture on rise of the creative class is Sept. 19 - Richard Florida's ideas are "fresh, original, controversial and exciting," said Cheryl Achterberg, dean. "Moreover, they align with ... the vision of the College of Human Sciences ... expanding human potential and improving people's lives," she said. Excitement is building for the public lecture on Sept. 19, More. [US1087]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Save up, mark your calendar for United Way giving, events - The annual ISU fundraising campaign for United Way kick offs on Thursday. United Way supports a core group of programs that meet basic human needs in the Story County area. College of Human Sciences employees contributed more than $13,500 last year. Several CHS events are planned, beginning with a quest for loose change, More. [GS1084]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Roger Smith in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-7001.

Open forum with university leaders is Wednesday - An open forum with ISU President Gregory Geoffroy and Provost Elizabeth Hoffman is Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2:10-3 p.m. in MacKay Auditorium, 117 MacKay Hall. Specifically for members of the College of Human Sciences faculty and staff, the forum is part of the leaders' annual visit to the college, [FA1103]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Tara Fisher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-7002.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Faculty forum on Student innovation and inventing to learn - Creativity in education expert Ed Sobey will discuss how faculty can engage students in learning, the psychology of innovation and how to manage open-ended classroom projects. Bring your lunch; beverages and desserts provided. Hosted by CELT. Sept. 18, 12:10-1:30 p.m., Gallery, Memorial Union. Register online or by email, More. [GS1081]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Cheryl Achterberg and Susan Yager in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. For more information, call 515 294-1948.

College Server Updates 7am, Sep. 14 - The College file servers will be restarted Friday morning, Sep. 14, between 7 and 8am for routine software updates, in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update policy. This will cause a short service interruption to all College servers (P, U, Outlook, web). Service should be fully restored by 8am., [GS1080]
This announcement was submitted by Sly Upah in Administration. For more information, call 294-5598.

Friday, September 7, 2007

Removing students from WebCT courses - If you need assistance removing students from previous semesters' WebCT GOLD accounts, send your request via email to Karla Embleton, embleton@iastate.edu Indicate both the course id (e.g., FSHN 167 section 1) and the semester (e.g., Spring 2007)., [GS1075]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Reminder - Welcome Day Picnic Tommorow - All CHS students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend! Wednesday, August 29,MacKay South Lawn, 5:00-6:30 pmHosted by the CHS Dean's Office & Student CouncilFREE FOOD catered by Hickory Park!FREE ICE CREAM by Coldstone Creamery & Student Services!Find out about CHS clubs and student organizations. FREEBIES!, [US1051]
This announcement was submitted by Jenny Horness in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 294-4020.

Mark you calendar for HSSS, UTEP open house on Sep. 13 - All students, faculty and staff are invited to an open house to highlight renovated space in 0131 and 0133 MacKay. Designed to showcase the college, the space helps support even better programs for students. Hosted by Human Sciences Student Services and the University Teacher Education Program, the open house is 3-4:30 p.m, [US1061]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Michele Lee in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 515 294-0866.

Consider CHS Announcements before you click 'send' - Who wouldn't want a clean in-box and concise information? Get your message across college-wide without contributing to information overload by submitting to the CHS Announcements. Each department has a coordinator (see link at lower left) who submits announcements directly. Plan ahead. Announcements go out every Tuesday at noon, More. [US1056]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Syllabi for College Course Portal - Reminder: Please send your Fall course syllabi to embleton@iastate.edu for inclusion on the College Course Portal (ClassWeb). Indicate whether materials will be kept in WebCT or the Portal. Course design, programming, and posting assistance is available for both. Contact Karla, 294-9198, for more information/assistance., More. [GS1065]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 2949198.

Get some face time with the president and provost - Members of the College of Human Sciences faculty and staff are invited to participate in an open forum with President Gregory Geoffroy and Provost Elizabeth Hoffman on Wednesday, Sep. 12, 2:10-3 p.m. (note that times have changed), in MacKay Auditorium, 117 MacKay Hall. The forum is part of the leaders' annual college visit, [FA1059]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Check out the new digs - College of Human Sciences Student Services offices and University Teacher Education Program offices have relocated to freshly renovated suites in 0131 and 0133 MacKay. All students, faculty and staff are invited to an open house on (note that date has changed) Wednesday, Sep. 13 from 3-4:30 p.m., [US1022]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Michele Lee in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 515 294-0866.

CHS WELCOME DAY PICNIC - All CHS students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend Wednesday, August 29,MacKay South Lawn, 5:00-6:30 pmHosted by the CHS Dean's Office & Student CouncilFREE FOOD catered by Hickory Park!FREE ICE CREAM by Coldstone Creamery & Student Services!Find out about CHS clubs and student organizations. FREEBIES!, [US1042]
This announcement was submitted by Jenny Horness in Human Sciences Student Services. For more information, call 294-4020.

Students: Win cash prizes for your research on world food issues - Money awards are available to students who submit outstanding poster abstracts about world food issues, as part of the annual Norman Borlaug Lectureship Poster Competition. For consideration, submit your poster title and abstract to Dr. Patricia Murphy, pmurphy@iastate.edu, by Sep. 21., More. [US1038]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Patricia Murphy in Food Science and Human Nutrition. For more information, call 515 294-1970.

Discuss "Flight of the Creative Class" - a book by Richard Florida, whose ideas about global competition for creative talent are being embraced by organizations and nations. Florida is the visiting Hilton Chair in the College of Human Sciences. The book discussion is Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 3505 Memorial Union. Feel free to bring your lunch to eat there, More. [US1033]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Gmelch Garden - A garden will be planted in the Lagomarcino courtyard in memory of Paula Gmelch, who died tragically in March. The wife of Walt Gmelch, who served as dean of the College of Education (1998-2004), Paula also served as a coordinator in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The garden dedication is Sep. 14, 3-5 p.m., More. [US1028]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Laanan works on NSF-funded project to increase engineering graduates - Frankie Laanan, associate professor in educational leadership and policy studies, is working with Des Moines Area Community College to ensure that students can enroll in a pre-engineering program at DMACC and then transfer to the engineering program at Iowa State. Laanan is co-PI on a National Science Foundation grant, More. [US1350]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Frankie Laanan in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. For more information, call 515 294-7292.

New staff welcomed - Please welcome four new Human Sciences staff members: Jennifer Poorman, Tara Fisher, Kurt Niggemeyer, and Dave Wallace., More. [FA1046]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

College Server Updates 7am, 8/24 - The College file servers will be restarted FRIDAY morning (8/24) between 7 and 8am for routine software updates, in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update policy. This will cause a short service interruption to all College servers (P, U, Outlook, web). Service should be fully restored by 8am., [GS1048]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Monday, August 20, 2007

While supplies last - There are still Richard Florida books available in the Dean's office. Please stop up and get one. If you did not get posters at convocation those are available in the Dean's Office too. First come first served, [FA1026]
This announcement was submitted by Tara Fisher in Administration. For more information, call 515-294-7002.

Monday, August 13, 2007

Course websites for Fall - Reminder: Please send your Fall course syllabi to embleton@iastate.edu for inclusion on the College Course Portal (ClassWeb). Indicate whether materials will be kept in WebCT or the Portal. Course design, programming, and posting assistance is available for both. Contact Karla, 294-9198, for more information/assistance., More. [GS1019]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Reminder - The CHS convocation for faculty and staff is Friday, Aug. 17 in 167-179 Scheman. A scrambled egg breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:30 a.m. (note time change), followed by announcements and a meeting that runs until about 11. The first 100 people in the door will win a free CHS tote bag, [FA1017]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis/Tara Fisher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-7002.

Serve on a university committee - Your representatives in the ISU Faculty Senate are seeking CHS faculty members to serve as representatives on five university committees: Academic Standards and Admissions, Awarding Honorary Degrees, Facilities and Educational Resources, Business and Finance, and Information Technology. If interested, email dander@iastate.edu, More. [FA1016]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Dean Anderson in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 294-3427.

Friday, August 3, 2007

Sharp helps put the 'speed' in Speedos - Rick Sharp, a professor of kinesiology, helped design a swimsuit that is helping world class athletes break new records. The suit weighs half as much as other swimsuits, but compresses muscles like a heavy body wrap. At the world championships, 76 percent of the swimmers who wore the suit swam their personal best, More. [US1011]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Be the first to hear big announcements - at the CHS convocation for faculty and staff on Friday, Aug. 17 in 167-179 Scheman. A scrambled egg breakfast will be served from 7:45-8:30 a.m. (note time change), followed by a meeting that runs until about 11. The first 100 people in the door will win a free CHS tote bag, so start off the new semester by arriving early, [FA1009]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis/Tara Fisher in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-7002.

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Pick up "Flight of the Creative Class" while you can - A copy of the book by Richard Florida will go to each of the first 50 faculty members who stop in the dean's office, pledge to read it, and commit to sparking campus discussion on the affects of technology, talent and tolerance on prosperity, development and innovation. Florida's lecture is Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at Stephen's, More. [FA1007]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Order Clickers for Fall - Faculty who will use clickers (student response system) in class this fallshould contact the University Book Store now so an adequate number can bestocked. Faculty who want to check out a receiver forthe semester, get help with the software or learn more about how clickerswork may contact Yaoling Wang, CELT, 4-5357, More. [GS1004]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Studies chart Iowa community college graduates' earnings, paths to 4-year degrees - Iowans who receive a community college degree earn nearly $3000 more annually than those without -- and more than half go on to enroll at an Iowa Regent university, according to studies led by Frankie Laanan, an associate professor in educational leadership and policy studies, More. [GS1000]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

CHS Fall Course Website Reposi - Please send your Fall course syllabi to embleton@iastate.edu for inclusion on the College Course Portal (ClassWeb). Indicate whether materials will be kept in WebCT or the Portal. Course design, programming, and posting assistance is available for both. Contact Karla, 294-9198, for information, More. [GS997]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Switch to WebCT GOLD before Fall - WebCT Cardinal will no longer be available to use for instruction this fall. Instructors must switch to WebCT GOLD and should plan to do so before the beginning of the Fall semester. Request a GOLD account from the URL below. For assistance, contact Karla Embleton, embleton@iastate.edu, 294-9198, More. [GS994]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Monday, July 23, 2007

CHS Server Updates Friday July 27 - The College file servers will be restarted FRIDAY morning (7/27) between 7 and 8am for routine software updates, in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update policy. This will cause a short service interruption to all College servers (P, U, Outlook, web). Service should be fully restored by 8am., [GS991]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Switch to WebCT GOLD before Fall - WebCT Cardinal will no longer be available to use for instruction this fall. Instructors must switch to WebCT GOLD and should plan to do so before the beginning of the Fall semester. Request a GOLD account from the URL below. For assistance, contact Karla Embleton, embleton@iastate.edu , 294-9198, More. [GS988]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

CHS Fall Course Website Repository - Please send your Fall course syllabi to embleton@iastate.edu for inclusion on the College Course Portal (ClassWeb). Indicate whether materials will be kept in WebCT or the Portal. Course design, programming, and posting assistance is available for both. Contact Karla, 294-9198, for information., More. [GS985]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Research on situational power in marriage makes worldwide headlines - Research on power in marriage relationships by College of Human Sciences scholars made international headlines this week. A study led by Megan Murphy, an assistant professor in human development and family studies, and David Vogel, a professor of psychology, ran in media like CBS TV News, CNN Radio, WebMD and Yahoo India, More. [US980]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Osei-Kofi named to lead fusion of college's international efforts - Nana Osei-Kofi has been named to coordinate the expansion of international experiences and integration of international scholarship for the College of Human Sciences. Osei-Kofi, an assistant professor in educational leadership and policy studies, has been named academic director for international experiences for the college, More. [US976]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Friday, July 6, 2007

Funded initiatives announced - A tool to help communities thrive, a study of what leads to longer life, and a reliable means for measuring a person’s stride are new entrepreneurial initiatives funded by the CHS. Innovations to improve student learning about health, personal finance, and textiles were also funded. See who got funded and what they're doing, More. [GS972]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Cheryl Achterberg and Tom Andre in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-7804.

CHS Personal Drive Server Updates - On the evening of July 10th 2007, CHS IT Staff will be upgrading the file server which houses the P drives for users who have been migrated to the H SCI IASTATE domain (non-migrated users will not be effected). Users will not have access to their P drives while files are being transferred. The transfers will be done during non-peak hours.  Access will be restored on the morning of July 11th., [GS969]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 2949198.

Web-based attack poses as greeting card - A new round of spam has hit e-mail users. The e-mail looks like a greeting card notification but contains links to websites that will install viruses on your computers.  Please delete these messages immediately, do not read them, do not click on the links in the email., [GS966]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 2949198.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Karas receives $5000 scholarship from Coca-Cola - Alexandros Karas received a $5000 Salute to Excellence Scholarships from Coca-Cola. Karas was honored with one of the two national awards, at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago this weekend. Karas and Dan Bardin, both seniors in hotel, restaurant, and institution management, were selected to attend the show, [US961]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Bob Bosselman in Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

College Server Updates 5/25 - The College file servers will be restarted FRIDAY morning (5/25) between 7 and 8am for routine software updates, in accordance with our 2nd & 4th Friday of the month update policy. This will cause a short service interruption to all College servers (P, U, Outlook, web). Service should be fully restored by 8am., [GS946]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Monday, May 21, 2007

Critical multicultural education issues examined at statewide conference - Human Sciences faculty were instrumental in hosting the first State of Iowa Conference on Multicultural Education in Ames on Saturday. With a theme of "moving beyond fun, food, and festivals" the conference focused on topics like social justice, oppression theory, the Jewish student experience, and bridging the equity gap, More. [US956]
This announcement was submitted by CC for James McShay and Pat Leigh in Curriculum and Instruction. For more information, call 515 294-9453.

McLeod tapped to lead educational administration program - An expert in educational technology, data-driven decision-making, and education law will lead the educational administration programs at Iowa State University. Scott McLeod, from the University of Minnesota faculty,has been named an associate professor in educational leadership and policy studies, effective August 16, More. [GS952]
This announcement was submitted by CC for Cheryl Achterberg, Laura Rendon in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-4143.

Friday, May 18, 2007

Help build general education curriculum at Hong Kong universities, with Fulbright - Apply now for a Fulbright award for U.S. scholars who can lend expertise to Hong Kong universities as they prepare to replace three-year undergraduate degree programs with four-year courses of study. Applicants from all disciplines are encouraged to apply for 10-month stints in Hong Kong, starting in 2008 and ending in 2012, More. [GS949]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis on behalf of Jackie Blount in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-6937.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Problems, promise of resistant starch probed at symposium - Principles, production, possibilities and pros of resistant/slowly digestible starch were studied by experts of the leading food companies, researchers and government officials at the 2007 Advanced Food for Health Symposium hosted by the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center, last week, More. [US941]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Mark your calendar for fall convocation - The College of Human Sciences convocation for faculty and staff is scheduled for the morning of August 17 in 167-179 Scheman. Breakfast will be served from 7:15 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. The meeting will run from 8 a.m. until about 11 a.m., [FA939]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Incoming freshman twirls, aims to help kids at risk - Iowa State University's newest featured baton twirler is also a human sciences student. Emily Bright, who graduates from Norwalk High School on May 26, has been successful in national twirling competitions. She plans to earn a degree in child, adult, and family services, and work with kids with disabilities or drug abusers, More. [US934]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Summer Syllabi for Course Portal - Please send your summer course syllabi to Karla Embleton, embleton@iastate.edu , for inclusion on the College Course Portal. Very few have been received so far. Also indicate where your course materials will be located (portal, WebCT, other URL). Part time course support is available throughout the summer., More. [GS927]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

ISU student named National Teacher of the Year by AAFCS - Kendra Naef, an ISU doctoral student in family and consumer sciences, has been named National Teacher of the Year for 2007 by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Naef created a program that pairs special education students with other high school students to increase learning and quash stereotypes, More. [US912]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Students enjoyed root beer floats served up by faculty, staff - Human Sciences students "Floated into Finals" by taking a study break as members of the faculty and staff served up free root beer floats on a beautiful, warm Friday afternoon, south of MacKay. Photos from the event are on the web, More. [US899]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Denise Wright in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Send a Human Sciences e-card - It's easy. Find the "Send an E-card" link on the College of Human Sciences homepage. Click on the image you want to send. Fill out the short form and click "send". Go to your email to verify your intentions. The e-card will be sent out immediately., More. [US894]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

MS Office 2007 available by request - CHS IT Staff is pleased to announce the availability of MS Office 2007 to all College users whose computers meet the minimum system requirements as described in the URL provided. Questions and upgrade requests should go through 4-4000 or www.it.iastate.edu/question. Upgrades can be scheduled beginning May 10., More. [GS909]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Smiley-Oyen decorated for outstanding mentoring of Honors students - Ann Smiley-Oyen, assistant professor in health and human performance, has received the Award for Excellence in Honors Mentoring and Advising from the Iowa State University Honors program. Smiley-Oyen was recognized during the Honors program poster presentation and reception on April 25, [US917]
This announcement was submitted by C.Curtis for Cheryl Achterberg in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Rendon, Rice, Hamrick receive tributes from national organizations for higher education - Three individuals in educational leadership and policy studies were recognized with honors at the joint conference of the American College Personnel Association and the National Association of student Personnel Administrators. Honorees included Laura Rendon, Penny Rice, and Flo Hamrick, More. [US922]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

WebCT Gold down Friday May 11 - The ISU WebCT GOLD server will be unavailable Friday, May 11, 2007, starting at 7:30 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m. for hardware reconfiguration and database maintenance., [US930]
This announcement was submitted by Karla Embleton in Administration. For more information, call 294-9198.

Friday, May 4, 2007

Regents approve promotions for five Human Sciences faculty members, for 2007-08 - Promotion to professor: Mary Lynn Damhorst, apparel, educational studies and hospitality management (AESHM). Promotion to associate professor: Kimberly Greder, human development and family studies; Miyoung Jeong, AESHM; Dale Niederhauser, curriculum and instruction; Ann Smiley-Oyen, health and human performance, More. [US904]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Human Sciences celebrates student, faculty achievement at graduation events - Tahira Hira will deliver the keynote address at the College of Human Sciences Graduation Celebration on Friday afternoon. April Hoffmeyer will give the student remarks. Carolyn Siskoff will lead the procession. Diane Birt will deliver the main address at the graduate college ceremony on Friday evening, More. [US884]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Jackie Blount in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Inaugural class of Student Sensations named - The first-ever class of Human Sciences Student Sensations includes wellness specialists, educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and more. Kudos to Ashley Aamodt, Ted Brimeyer, Dan Determan, Lydia Greene, Christie Hutchings, Kim Kiraly, Jessica Kluver, Ashley Hunter, Lisa Olson, Katie Paulson, and Rudy Papakee, More. [US869]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Human Sciences faculty, staff receive four Miller Faculty Fellowships to improve student learning - Members of the Human Sciences faculty and staff are involved in four teams that have received Miller Faculty Fellowships to improve undergraduate student learning. Fellows will improve science learning, strengthen problem-solving skills, develop student outcomes, and promote healthful lifestyles, More. [US854]
This announcement was submitted by C. Curtis on behalf of Cheryl Achterberg in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

ELPS programs ranked among top 20 by U.S. News - Two Iowa State education graduate programs have been ranked among the top 20 public programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report magazine. Iowa State's educational leadership and policy studies program is ranked 13th in the higher education category and 17th in counseling/personnel services, More. [US889]
This announcement was submitted by Cathy Curtis for Cheryl Achterberg in Administration. For more information, call 515 294-8175.

Walkers tap 10,000 mile mark - The "Every Step for I-S-You" walking program ends Wednesday. Participating walkers received loads of encouragement and free pedometers for tracking their daily steps. Collectively, they've tracked 10,000 miles worth of footprints. Winning teams will be announced soon. Organizers aim to expand the pilot program campus-wide, [FA874]
This announcement was submitted by C. Curtis for Sally Barcly and Greg Welk in Kinesiology. For more information, call 515 294-9625.