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5-9-2008 |
President Bush congratulated Iowa's 2008 State Teacher of the Year, Andrew Mogle, in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
Mogle, a culinary arts teacher at Norwalk High School, received a degree in family and consumer sciences education and studies from Iowa State Univer... Read More |
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5-2-2008 |
Kati Anderson's choreography will soon find a much larger audience -- movie goers. Anderson is creating dances for "South Dakota," a movie by Lionheart Movies that is being filmed in Earlham. Anderson, who was involved in ballroom dance and several dance performance groups at Iowa State as... Read More |
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2-12-2008 |
Rick Sharp, a professor of exercise physiology in kinesiology, was part of the research team that developed the new Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit, which is expected to be worn by most U.S. swimmers and by swimmers from more than 50 countries at the Beijing Olympics in August. Sharp took part in a news c... Read More |
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2-5-2008 |
Cynthia Fletcher, a professor and extension specialist in human development and family studies, is helping to develop a consumer course on investing for the Ames Public Library. The project is funded with fines collected from investment brokers who were caught cheating, according to a Des Moines Reg... Read More |
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1-30-2008 |
To keep motivated to work out on cold winter days, "take it one day at a time," said Warren Franke, associate professor in kinesiology. "When beginning an exercise or weight-loss program, think of it as a series of baby steps. Instead of thinking 'I have to lose 20 pounds by spring,' ... Read More |
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11-25-2007 |
Tim Derrick, anassociate professor in kinesiology, wants to study the forces on astronauts' bones while they are in outer space. See more in a Des Moines Register story that ran today.
Related story.... Read More |
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11-9-2007 |
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 study by Steve Porter, associate professor in educational leadership and policy studie... Read More |
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10-16-2007 |
Ruth MacDonald, professor and chair of food science and human nutrition, has been appointed to the Iowa Department of Economic Development Board by Gov. Chet Culver. The term begins immediately and expires in 2010. See news release.... Read More |
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10-13-2007 |
George C. Bradley, who earned a PhD in higher education from Iowa State University, has been named president of Paine College in Augusta, Ga., effective Jan 2. Bradley, who has held positions at five universities, is currently serving as executive vice president at Claflin University in Orangeburg, ... Read More |
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10-10-2007 |
A new course on financial literacy is creating quite a buzz. The Financial Development for Young Adults class (HDFS 493F) is being offered for the first time in the spring of 2008 and someadvocates think all students should be required to take it.
The three-credit course is being offered in part be... Read More |
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9-11-2007 |
Richard Florida, author of two books about the relationship between competitiveness and creativity, will speak at a free public lecture at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center. For details, click"Des Moines Register" link below.... Read More |
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5-21-2007 |
The first-ever State of Iowa Conference on Multicultural Education was hosted on the Iowa State campus on Saturday, with plenty of leadership from College of Human Sciences faculty.
See three ISU Daily stories:
Conference looks at social justice in education
Multicultural education conference to ... Read More |
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5-7-2007 |
A graduate student in family and consumer sciences education at Iowa State University has been named the year's best K-12 teacher in her chosen field by a national association. Kendra Naef has been named National Teacher of the Year for 2007 by the American Association of Family and Consumer Science... Read More |
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3-28-2007 |
An Iowa State University alumnus has been named secretary ofeducation for the State of California. The governor announced today theappointment of David Long, who received a Ph.D. in educationaladministration from Iowa State in 1991, to shape educational policy for the most populous state in the nati... Read More |
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3-19-2007 |
Using technology to help teachers and schools work smarter, Gary Phye, professor of curriculum and instruction, works with officials at the Iowa Department of Education to meet challenges posed by the No Child Left Behind Act. Among the project's outcomes are notable gains in students' math performa... Read More |
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2-8-2007 |
Cheryl Achterberg, dean of the College of Human Sciences, says "expanding human potential" across the lifespan is the vision for the college's strategic plan. News about the college's initiative to develop better teachers to strengthen the nation's lead in science, technology, engineering ... Read More |
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2-1-2007 |
School kids are receiving less instruction in social studies, as educators' shift coursework to meet the No Child Left Behind guidelines, says Jason Follett, social studies education coordinator in curriculum and instruction at Iowa State University and vice chair of the State Historical Society of ... Read More |
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1-9-2007 |
Warren Franke, director of Iowa State�s Exercise Clinic is featured in an article all about New Year�s resolutions. The article outlines specific things people could do in order to make their resolutions feasible. The article mentions that one of the biggest mistakes people make when setting res... Read More |
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12-22-2006 |
Two associate professors from Iowa State University�s Department of Health and Human Performance offer tips to those people serious about starting and maintaining a fitness program in 2007. Associate professor Panteleimon �Paddy� Ekkekakis has published research papers on exercise involving ov... Read More |
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12-14-2006 |
Elementary education major Steve Ebner is an Iowa State scholar-athlete who has been named to the Big 12 commissioner's honor roll six times. "I love it here. It's exactly what I wanted to do," said Ebner, who was featured in a story that ran today in th Sioux City Journal.... Read More |
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12-5-2006 |
Excluding certain groups from membership diminishes us all, according to Warren Blumenfeld, an assistant professor in curriculum and instruction. A guest editorial by Blumenfeld, about excluding people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender from Christian groups, appeared in the Des Moines R... Read More |
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11-28-2006 |
The best math educators focus on basic computation skills as well as higher-level problem solving and critical thinking skills, according to a trio of mathematics education professors from Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa.
Corey Drake, Wolfgang Kliemann, and Dianne Thiessen... Read More |
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11-28-2006 |
A two-part series on teachers and ethics in the classroom that aired on KCCI TV featured Iowa State University teacher education students and faculty. Story and Video.... Read More |
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11-19-2006 |
Women are more likely than men to seek out investment advice from friends or colleagues and to find investment decisions stressful, according to a study by Tahira Hira, a of consumer economics at Iowa State University professor, and Cazilia Loibl, an assistant professor of consumer economics at Ohio... Read More |
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11-13-2006 |
Divorce may be hard on women's health, according to a research team that includes K.A.S. Wickrama, a professor of human development and family studies.... Read More |
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11-2-2006 |
"Why isn't the research talking about breaking down the assumptions about these [underserved] students � that some faculty come in assuming essentially that these students can�t learn?" said Laura Rendón, professor and chair of educational leadership and policy studies at Iowa S... Read More |
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10-31-2006 |
K.A.S. Wickrama, a professor of human development and family studies, is a co-author of an Iowa State University study which suggests that divorce leads to more phsyical illness in women. The Associated Press picked up the story so it ran in hundreds of newspapers, including the Washington Post.... Read More |
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10-25-2006 |
Libby Carstensen, a senior in hotel, restaurant and institution management, talks about the surprise of developing a physical disability at age 15, the assistance she gets at Iowa State, and the way she would like others to behave toward her in an Iowa State Daily story that ran today.... Read More |
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10-25-2006 |
A reliable review system is critical to improving early care and education state wide, said Thelma Harms, the lead author of the child care "Environment Rating Scales" and the visiting Barbara E (Mound) Hansen Early Childhood Lecturer at a public lecture on Tuesday. Iowa State Daily story.... Read More |
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10-10-2006 |
Many recent news reports about a teenager who shot and killed his high school principal don't state that Eric Hainstock "...had been teased relentlessly by high school classmates who called him a fag," said Frank Hernandez, an assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studie... Read More |
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10-5-2006 |
While a recent report that criticizes the nation's teacher preparation programs angered some teacher educators, David Whaley welcomes the call to transform university-based teacher education programs.
"We can do better -- both for and by our teachers," said Whaley, associate dean for teac... Read More |
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10-2-2006 |
In an article published by the Des Moines Register, Ann Thye was cited in an article about fall�s hottest fashion trend. Thye is an instructor in Iowa State University�s textile and clothing program. The article mentions many similarities between this season�s style of leggings and skinny jean... Read More |
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9-27-2006 |
The biomechanics laboratory in Forker Hall has become a hotbed for testing how shoes effect the human body.
In the lab, researchers test the support and cushioning provided by various shoes in relation to the impact on human tissue from walking, running, jumping and pivoting.
Researchers also use ... Read More |
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9-27-2006 |
Science teachers from North High School in Des Moines participated in the Space Camp for Educators at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., in July.Melissa Spencer and Steve Benson, who are active in Iowa State's Science Bound program, experienced simulated spacewalks, takeoffs and l... Read More |
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9-24-2006 |
Alum Leah Marangu MS (Fam Env '69, PhD Home Ec Ed '75) became the first woman to lead a university in Kenya when the Trustees of Africa Nazarene University elected her to serve as vice-chancellor of the newly founded university.
A story about Marangu appeared in the digital edition of the The Stand... Read More |
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9-15-2006 |
An alum has been elected to lead the nation's leading organization of chief state health officials. Mary Mincer Hansen (PhD PRST '93), will serve as president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
Mincer Hansen has served as director of the Iowa Department of Public Health s... Read More |
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9-10-2006 |
Jean Logan, (PhD Higher Education 1994), says that students will improve their liklihood for success in college if their parents visit with them early and often about appropriate ways to select a school, challenge them without pushing so hard that they burn out, and take high school courses that dev... Read More |
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9-7-2006 |
In an article published by Bethany News, Bethany College introduces five new faculty members. One of the five faculty members is a woman named Jodi Frisbie. Frisbie has taken the position as assistant professor of vocal and choral music. She comes to Bethany with 13 years teaching experience. Frisbi... Read More |
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9-3-2006 |
Nancy Sebring is featured in an article published by the Des Moines Business Record for her new job as the Des Moines school district�s superintendent. Sebring has had numerous different jobs within education, including; teacher, principal, and deputy superintendent. She received her undergraduate... Read More |
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8-27-2006 |
In an article published by Nashua telegraph, The Nashua school district is featured for the changes centered on how the district is managed. The district added positions like curriculum and instruction, accountability and assessment, and student services. Dr. William K. Poston Jr., the academy�s f... Read More |
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8-25-2006 |
In an article published by The Dunlap Reporter, Boyer Valley School district is featured for welcoming nine new staff members when the school opened last Wednesday. Jennifer Renze is one of the new teachers featured in this article. Renze is teaching middle school science. She graduated from Iowa St... Read More |
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8-24-2006 |
In an article published by the Ocheyedan Press, new teachers at area schools are featured. The article mentions Cindy Taylor who will work as a high school resource instructor. Taylor�s two daughters are also mentioned, Amy Horton, 25, who teaches in Colorado and April, 22, recently graduated from... Read More |
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8-14-2006 |
Greg Welk, associate professor of health and human performance and co-chair of the Story County Healthy Lifestyle Taskforce, says the VERB Summer Scorecard Program is promoting physical activity among youths ages 9 to 13.
Ames Tribune Story.... Read More |
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8-14-2006 |
In an article published by Detroit Free Press, The Harper Woods School District is featured for naming confirming Terri Spencer, 47, as superintendent this week. Spencer earned a Bachelor�s degree in education from Iowa State University in 1981. Spencer was previously the chief academic officer of... Read More |
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8-11-2006 |
In an article published by the Des Moines Register in the Dateline Iowa section, Senate district 23 announces their nominations for Senate candidates. Republican delegates from Story and Boone counties nominated Linda Livingston of Ames for district 23. Livingston, currently completing a degree in e... Read More |
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7-22-2006 |
An Iowa State University College of Human Sciences alum will lead a school in Rogers, Akansas. Melody Morris (El Ed '94) has been named principal of Elza R. Tucker Elementary School in the Rogers Public School District, in northwestern Arkansas.
Benton County (Ark.) Daily Record story.... Read More |
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7-19-2006 |
Janey Thornton, doctoral student in foodservice and lodging management, has been elected president of the School Nutrition Association. Thornton is the child nutrition director for Hardin County School District in Elizabeth County, Kentucky. School Nutrition Association News Release... Read More |
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6-24-2006 |
Katherine Bruna's research on the experiences of recent Mexican immigrants led her to a home in Chuato, Mexico, where a family is building a home with money sent from their son in Marshalltown, IA.
The efforts of 20-year-old "Jesus" to better his education, develop English skills, help hi... Read More |
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6-22-2006 |
Iowa State University's new Nutrition and Wellness Center was approved unanimously by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.... Read More |
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6-8-2006 |
An Iowa State University study suggests that overweight women choose to exercise at a higher exertion level than their normal weight counterparts, and thus find workouts more strenuous and less enjoyable.
The study by Panteleimon Ekkekakis, an associate professor in health and human performance, an... Read More |
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5-30-2006 |
Michelle Jebsen, a junior in nutritional science from Marshalltown, will be working at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center in Mexico this summer to combat world hunger.
As a 2006 Borlaug Intern, Jebsen will help with research that involves corn with vitamin A. News Service News Rel... Read More |
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5-26-2006 |
Iowa State University alumna Nancy Sebring has been named superintendent of Des Moines schools.... Read More |
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5-26-2006 |
Faculty and staff enrolled in lecture series put the food industry on trial in LeBaron Auditorium. The mock trial was part of the "Obesity: Is the food industry to blame?" series sponsored by the Nutritional Sciences Council. Led by Judith Stern, 2005 Hilton Endowed Chair, the series is de... Read More |
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5-24-2006 |
Two of the three finalists for Des Moines Schools superintendent are Iowa State University alumni.
Nancy Sebring earned a bachelor's in English with teacher licensure from Iowa State in 1976.
Lynn "Chris" Richardson, superintendent of Northfield Public Schools in Northfield, Minnesota, e... Read More |
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5-18-2006 |
Carlie Tartakov, assistant professor emerita, will be inducted in the Iowa African American Hall of Fame this fall. Tartakov, who worked in curriculum and instruction prior to her retirement this month, has been cited as an activist for equity and social justice.... Read More |
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5-18-2006 |
Carlie Tartakov, assistant professor emerita, will be inducted in the Iowa African American Hall of Fame this fall. Tartakov, who worked in curriculum and instruction prior to her retirement this month, has been cited as an activist for equity and social justice.... Read More |
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5-15-2006 |
Three Iowa State University alumni have new positions as elementary school principals in the Urbandale school district.
Greg Carenza has been named principal of Jensen Elementary in Urbandale. Jill Karch will serve at Horizon Elementary in Johnston. Patty Fox will move to Karen Acres Elementary in ... Read More |
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5-4-2006 |
In an article published by the Des Moines Register, Ana Montanez is cited for forging letters of aid in gaining admission to ISU Master�s degree program. Iowa State faculty said this is an isolate incident for them; however, reports of cheating and misrepresenting academic credentials have increas... Read More |
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5-1-2006 |
In an article published about summer fashion trends for this season, several ISU students are cited for their opinions on what they believe is stylish for this upcoming summer. Nicholas Cutis, a junior in apparel merchandising, design and production commented on the fact that white is going to be hu... Read More |
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4-27-2006 |
�My door is always open. I�m always willing to listen. That�s my role� said Eileen Ely, the next president of Western Nebraska Community College, in Scottbluff.
Ely received a master's in higher education (educational leadership and policy studies) from Iowa State in 1997. She will be leavi... Read More |
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4-23-2006 |
"Transfer student capital" is a concept Franke Santos Laanan introduces in a New York Times story about students making the move from one school to another.
Laanan, an assistant professor of higher education in educational leadership and policy studies, advises students to learn about the... Read More |
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4-10-2006 |
Alum Mary Sheedy Kurcinka (CD '75), a parent educator and author of several books on parenting, will talk about power struggles bewtween kids and parents on Tuesday at the University of Minnesota. Crookston (MN) Daily Times story.... Read More |
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4-7-2006 |
In an article published by The Humboldt Independent, Cindy Edge is featured for her recent Teacher of the Year in the state of Iowa award. Edge is a sixth grade teacher at St. Mary�s school in Humboldt. She graduated with and elementary education degree in 1985 at Iowa State University. The award ... Read More |
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4-6-2006 |
In an article published about the student run fashion show, Pulse, many students Enrolled apparel merchandising, design and production are featured for their one of a kind design that are scheduled to appear in the show. The show is split up into different segments: urban wear, evening wear, casual ... Read More |
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4-5-2006 |
In an article published by the Iowa State Daily, Janeann Stout, associate dean of human sciences is cited for her comments about students� simulation of poverty to increase awareness. The poverty simulation was hosted by the family and consumer sciences program extensions and was held in MacKay Au... Read More |
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4-1-2006 |
Beth Westbrook, a senior majoring in dietetics, and Ruth MacDonald, professor and chair of food science and human nutrition, joined CNN's senior medical correspondent, Sanjay Gupta, and other members of the Iowa State University community in brainstorming ideas for overcoming obesity on Thursday nig... Read More |
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3-31-2006 |
Iowa State University students and faculty discussed innovative ideas for overcoming the national obesity epidemic with CNN's Sanjay Gupta on Thursday, as part of the Fit Nation College Tour.
Ruth MacDonald, professor and chair of food science and human nutrition, served as a panelist and several H... Read More |
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3-31-2006 |
Iowa State University students in dietetics, nutrition, health and human performance, were among those weighing in on obesity prevention when CNN's 'Fit Nation' tour came to the ISU campus.
ISU Daily story.
Related Des Moines Register story.... Read More |
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3-31-2006 |
"Pulse, The Rhythm of Fashion," the annual student-run fashion show begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. Tickets are available through TicketMaster and from the C.Y.Stephens Ticket Office.
Ticket sales are running well ahead of previous years. The Iowa State University students who c... Read More |
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3-29-2006 |
In an article published by Iowa State Daily, Professor Olive Mwihaki Mugenda is featured for becoming the first woman vice chancellor at Kenyatta University in Kenya. Mugenda is an ISU alum who also worked at Iowa State as a grad assistant, a professor and chairwoman of the school of applied human s... Read More |
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3-21-2006 |
In an article published by the Des Moines Register, Dr. Carlie Tartakov is featured in the article section for women�s history month. Tartakov was in the department of curriculum and instruction at Iowa State until 2002 when she joined the college of Human Sciences as an emeritus professor. The fo... Read More |
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3-20-2006 |
In an article published by Inside Iowa State, Mark and Deb Power are featured in an article about the Special Olympics National Games. Both Mark and Deb are faculty members at Iowa State University. Mark is a professor in the finance department and Deb is a senior lecturer in health and human perfor... Read More |
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3-10-2006 |
NBA Bucks general manager Larry Harris named Scott Howard to the team�s scouting staff. Howard joins the Bucks after serving as the Director of International Player Personnel with the Toronto Raptors since 2004. Howard is a native of Iowa Falls, Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University in 198... Read More |
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3-8-2006 |
Wearable fiber art by two Iowa State University professors is on display at Los Angeles International Airport after earning first place at the International Juried Wearable Expressions Exhibition.
Story with photo.... Read More |
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3-2-2006 |
Alum Carl Heilman (PhD PRST '92) is one of five finalists for the presidency of Clovis Community College in Clovis, New Mexico. Story.... Read More |
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2-25-2006 |
In an article published by the Des Moines Register, a former Iowa State University graduate, Robby Pedersen is featured for making furniture the old-fashioned way. Pedersen was a student in elementary education and history at Iowa State when he interned at Living History Farms� cabinet shop in Urb... Read More |
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2-24-2006 |
A model approach to reducing childhood obesity is being used by Chesapeake Public Schools in Virginia.
The program, highlighted in Food Service newsletter, is led by Peggy Lee, an Iowa State University doctoral student in hotel, restaurant, and institution management.
Story.... Read More |
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2-24-2006 |
Students in the health and human performance major who are preparing to become physical education teachers practice their teaching skills with a variety of children, including kids from the Child Development Laboratory School in the College of Human Sciences.
Inside Iowa State brief with photos
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2-23-2006 |
In an article published by the Iowa State Daily, students that were candidates for the Government of Student Body are featured. The two candidates for the college of human sciences were Kim Kiraly, a sophomore in family consumer sciences and Amanda Halfacre, a sophomore in child, adult & family ... Read More |
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2-22-2006 |
In an article published by the Iowa State Daily, a senior in of Health and Human Performance is cited for how she decided on what to major in. Kathryn Sorem said she changed her major four times since freshman year and the career fair is what made her finally decide on Health and Human Performance. ... Read More |
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2-16-2006 |
In an article recognizing high school and college elite students, Iowa state student Francesca Skwark was cited. Francesca was named to the dean�s list at Iowa State University for fall 2005. She is pursuing a double degree and was named to the dean�s list in both the college of Human Sciences a... Read More |
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2-14-2006 |
Pamela White, a professor of food science and human nutrition who specializes in edible oils and complex carbohydrates, was quoted today in a New York Times story about the challenges of translating biotechnology research into healthier, tastier foods.
New York Times story.... Read More |
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2-8-2006 |
Third-, fourth- and fifth-graders at Ankeny's Southeast Elementary School will soon learn from units taught by Iowa State University student physical education teacher Mark Jungmann.
Jungmann, an Iowa State University senior in the physical education licensure option of health and human performance... Read More |
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2-4-2006 |
Kendra Weggen, a senior at Iowa State University will graduate with a degree in child, adult and family services with an emphasis in adolescent development. She was featured in article in February of 2006 in The Boone News Republican, about the work she has done with a teen pregnancy group.
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2-1-2006 |
Iowa State University President Gregory Geoffroy praised U.S. President George W. Bush' proposals to increase investments in basic research and prepare 70,000 science and mathematics teachers to teach college-level advanced-placement courses in the nation's high schools.
Bush announced the proposal... Read More |
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2-1-2006 |
Susan Hegland, an ISU associate professor in human development and family studies, was cited in an article about a study done concerning high turnovers in child care. Hegland is an author who studies the trends among the child care field. The article was published in February 2006 by the Des Moines ... Read More |
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2-1-2006 |
Jeannie Sneed, was featured in an article in The Food Management newsletter for a FAME Silver Friend of Child Nutrition Award she received. She received the award for supporting child nutrition beyond her normal professional duties. Sneed is a professor and director of graduate education at Iowa Sta... Read More |
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2-1-2006 |
In an article recently published by the Des Moines Register, law officials are debating whether a move by Polk County government employees to a shuttered shopping center near north Des Moines is a good idea or not. Most say it isn�t likely to make great waves in the community, but it could keep th... Read More |
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1-27-2006 |
Virginia Molgaard, associate professor emeritus at Iowa State University is cited in an article about parent-teen communication. The article suggests ways in which parent�s can put themselves at ease with their teenagers by just asking the right questions before they leave the house. Molgaard is t... Read More |
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1-27-2006 |
In an article published by the Iowa State Daily, Diane Birt, distinguished professor of food science and human nutrition was appointed interim director of the nutrition center. This is following the death of Paul Flakoll who was a professor of food science and human nutrition and director of the cen... Read More |
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1-26-2006 |
In an article published by Iowa State University�s UHURU Magazine, Amber Herman is featured about a trip to Africa that she will be taking in order to pursue her passion for food security. Amber is a senior in public service & administration in agriculture. This is her second trip to Africa an... Read More |
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1-26-2006 |
In an article by the Des Moines Register, Iowa State students were featured for their work on the student run fashion show �Pulse.� Senior Amanda Cox and Erica MacCrea both apparel merchandising majors and were two of the judges for the student model tryouts. About 180 students tried out for abo... Read More |
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1-23-2006 |
In an article about teen drinking and what parents� should do to protect their children, Virginia Molgaard�s research was applauded. She is an associate professor here at ISU and is the founder of the strengthening Families Program. This is a program that encourages families to begin communicati... Read More |
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1-23-2006 |
The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Services will celebrate victories within the LGBT community through Small Victories, an event that will focus on emerging transgender issues on campus, said John Faughn, LGBTSS coordinator and grad student in educational leadership and policy studies. One... Read More |
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1-17-2006 |
In an article published in January 2006 by Forest City Summit, an Iowa State nutritionist was featured. Ruth Litchfield was cited for information about obesity in the state of Iowa. She currently works very closely with the Lighten up Iowa program in order to curve the trends of obesity.
Betty Mall... Read More |
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1-17-2006 |
Iowa State University is conducting a research project with the Minnesota-South Dakota-Iowa Dairy Foods Research Center. The study is designed to determine if the type of cell envelope proteinase used in the manufacturing of cheddar cheese influences the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor activ... Read More |
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1-16-2006 |
Tracy Johnson (C&FS 2001) has been promoted to serve as assistant director of Eagle's Loft Child Care Center in Ames. Johnson has worked at the center for four years.... Read More |
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1-15-2006 |
Carlie Tartakov will be honored for demonstrating outstanding, lasting commitment to Martin Luther King Junior's goals through peaceful activities that reduce injustice and inequity at Iowa State University. She will receive Iowa State's first Martin Luther King Jr. Advancing One Community Award.
T... Read More |
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1-11-2006 |
Lt. Governor Sally Pederson stopped in the Palmer Building today to promote Governor Tom Vilsack's budget recommendations.
The governor's proposal includes increased spending to support early childhood education and higher PreK-12 teacher salaries.
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1-11-2006 |
Tim Borich, an associate professor of community regional planning at Iowa State University was featured in an article about Sioux Falls�s growing population. He comments on the way Sioux Falls has become a regional growth center in the Upper Midwest.
Sioux Falls population has swelled to 144,600 ... Read More |
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1-9-2006 |
A 2003 Iowa State University study on early childhood care and education is helping to inform a spirited statewide debate.
Note: This is an opinion column. The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of Iowa State University or that of ISU faculty or staff.... Read More |
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1-9-2006 |
Patricia Farland (B.S. El Ed '78, M.S. CI '94) started writing a children's book back 1976, when she was a student at Iowa State.
"Lopolites" is a fantasy about a young girl and creatures that live in an abandoned coal mine near Des Moines. The story is more than 25 years in the making.... Read More |
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1-5-2006 |
Melissa Sanow (ECE '98) has been promoted to director of Eagle's Loft Child Care Center, a nationally accredited child care and early education center that serves infants through 12-year-old children.... Read More |
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12-31-2005 |
Norm Riggs, a retiree from Iowa State University is featured in an article written by his daughter, Katrina Riggs in the Des Moines Register in January 2006. The article is a tribute to Norm�s 30-year career with Iowa State as a community development specialist.
My dad, Norm Riggs, retires today... Read More |
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12-25-2005 |
A program that prepares working adults to become teachers has received national recognition. The George Washington Carver Teacher Education program received the Distinguished Credit Program Award from the Association for Continuing Higher Education Inc. The Des Moines-based program is sponsored by I... Read More |
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12-23-2005 |
The Facilities planning and management department, at Iowa State University was recently named a recipient of the Iowa Recognition for performance Excellence award. There were three awards given to Iowa organizations. Award winners were chosen by Gov. Tom Vilsack.
Three Iowa orgs. were recently nam... Read More |
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12-7-2005 |
Susan Grady was presented with Iowa State University�s College of Human Sciences 2006 Professional Achievement Award. The award recognizes her outstanding accomplishments in family and consumer sciences. She graduated from Iowa State with a bachelor�s degree in home economics and now owns multip... Read More |
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12-4-2005 |
According to an article recently published in the Des Moines Register, educators are finding that every year the gap grows wider for the percent of minority graduates versus white graduates. Some of this gap has to do with different family principles. Many times, minority students are forced to drop... Read More |
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12-2-2005 |
Gary Steinke has been named executive director of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, pending an expected vote next week.
He will succeed Gregory Nichols, who left the regents for a one-year appointment as special assistant to Iowa State University President Gregory Geoffroy and to serve as a lect... Read More |
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11-29-2005 |
According to an article recently published in the Des Moines Register, only about half of all children in Iowa are getting their daily servings of fruits and vegetables. This was a big concern for the parents� that send their children to school everyday assured that they are eating adequate, nutri... Read More |
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11-20-2005 |
Mark and Cindy Grabe receive alumni honors for their meritorious service and distinguished achievements in education, from Iowa State University�s college of Human Sciences. The Grabes were pioneers during the instructional technology revolution. They co-authored several books that are now being u... Read More |
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11-9-2005 |
In an article recently published by the Des Moines Register, this ever so popular issue of cohabitation is analyzed. Dr. Megan Murphy who is a faculty member in Iowa State University�s marriage and family therapy program, gives her sounds advice as to why couples choose to cohabitate and what it d... Read More |
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11-4-2005 |
The "Marriage Ring" fountain will ripple again this spring--and this time the water will flow from the spigot instead of a leaky basin. Workers reconstructed the fountain basin to make it water tight and installed a new circulation pump and filters, restoring the popular landmark to its or... Read More |
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11-2-2005 |
Travis Benner was recently honored in an article in the Quad-City Times, for his outstanding work with his fourth and fifth grade science students at Blue Grass Elementary. Benner has received numerous awards for his incredible teaching skills, promotion of lifelong learning habits and creative and ... Read More |
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11-1-2005 |
A study on exercise and mood completed by Paddy Ekkekakis, assistant professor of health and human performance, was mentioned in a story about in a story about successfull retirement that ran in "Health, Wealthy nWise" magazine.
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10-28-2005 |
FCS education graduate student Kendra Naef has been honored as an outstanding teachter by the Milken Foundation.
At a school assembly where she teaches, at Kimberly High in Kimberly, Wisconsin, officials announced that Naef will receive a Milken National Educator Award.
The award is accompanied by... Read More |
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10-24-2005 |
Juan Guardia, a student in educational leadership and policy studies, is working to develop the first Latino fraternity at Iowa State University.
Guardia hopes the fraternity will help students further their personal development and develop a network of colleagues that promote each others' academic... Read More |
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10-24-2005 |
Alum Todd Snyder (Apparel Design '92) vice president of men's design for J. Crew, is featured in Time Magazine's Fall 2005 Style and Design bonus section. Story.... Read More |
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10-22-2005 |
Woodbury county extension will host one-day training on Nov.16 for individuals interested in becoming facilitators of the �Strengthening Families� program. The goal of training is to get people to go out into the community and share this beneficial program. Rhonda Rosenboom, Iowa State Universit... Read More |
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10-20-2005 |
In an article published by the Iowa State Daily, professors� give opinions about a new course called introduction to queer studies. The course will be in the women�s studies department and will focus on issues facing the queer community. There are many mixed views about the course and the two pr... Read More |
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10-20-2005 |
In an article published by the Iowa State Daily, the committee for the Faculty Senate has been reviewing the representation of women faculty members on this campus. Women comprise 10 percent of full professors and only six of 56 department chairs. The committee believes Iowa State needs to start put... Read More |
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10-19-2005 |
Julia Hagen Minnihan, child care coordinator at Iowa State University is referenced in an article about on-campus child care at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The article is centered on whether or not the University should outsource their childcare program or keep it within the college of educa... Read More |
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10-15-2005 |
In a recent article published by The Associate Press, Iowa State media violence specialist, Craig Anderson is featured for his research in the Child and Family Studies department. The article highlights some key examples of how parents� behavior is often mimicked by children when they are playing ... Read More |
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10-14-2005 |
Some wishes really do come true.
Iowa State University alum Stephanie Kobes, who graduated with a minor in dance this spring, was featured on NBC TV's "Three Wishes" tonight.
As part of the show featuring her hometown of LeMars, Stephanie's wishes to pay off her college loans and danc... Read More |
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10-10-2005 |
Several ISU students and faculty members are referenced in an article about men in fashion design. The article highlights some of the recent trends for men in this field of apparel merchandising, design and production at ISU. Currently there are over twenty men majoring in fashion. Mary Gregoire, ch... Read More |
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10-7-2005 |
In an article published by the Iowa State Daily, the ISU community is voicing concerns about the self-study designed for Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission is the agency given the task to reaccredit Iowa State. The ultimate goal for this document is to give a faithful descrip... Read More |
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10-1-2005 |
Photographer Andrew Rullestad captured Janice Baker, assistant professor of dance, leading children through dance movements following a performance of "The Art of the Sculptor in Music and Dance," an interpretation of Christian Petersen sculptures performed by members of the Ames Children'... Read More |
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9-30-2005 |
A recent article published by the Des Moines Register asks the same question many Americans are trying to answer. How can Americans lose weight? The answer is not so easy. Judith Stern is the Fall Helen LeBaron Hilton Chair at Iowa State University and will be speaking at Iowa State frequently about... Read More |
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9-29-2005 |
Yvonne Gentzler, associate professor of family and consumer science education and studies, taped a segment for her weekly "Let's Talk About Life" feature that runs weekly on the KCCI TV noon newscast, with anchor Mollie Cooney. Genzler talked about the importance of safety deposit boxes, e... Read More |
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9-29-2005 |
In an article published by the Iowa State Daily, female leaders on campus are speaking out about the under representation of women in leadership positions on this campus. Out of the eight college deans, Iowa State currently employs only two females- Catherine Woteki in the College of Agriculture and... Read More |
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9-28-2005 |
In an article published by the Iowa State Daily, students give their opinions about the fifth annual College of Liberal Arts and Sciences� Social Service Volunteer and Career day. This career fair is focused mainly on those students who would like a more service-oriented job. The student attendanc... Read More |
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9-23-2005 |
Des Moines Register reporter Lisa Livermore participated in an Iowa State University tour for prospective students, led by Rachel Erickson, a junior in elementary education from West Des Moines.... Read More |
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9-22-2005 |
Larry Ebbers, University Professor of higher education, is once again serving as the consultant for a community college president search. Ebbers is assisting the Southeastern Community College presidential search committee identify qualified candidates and select finalists. Southeastern has campuses... Read More |
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9-22-2005 |
Iowa State University's Fit Kids program helps children make healthier choices now so they will become healthier adults. Parents play an important role, too, helping their children get off to a great start to a lifetime of healthy .
The Ames program is coordinated by the Iowa State University Depar... Read More |
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9-22-2005 |
The presidential search committee for Southeastern Community College selected only two finalists, both women. Larry Ebbers, University Professor of higher education is serving as SCC search consultant.... Read More |
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9-22-2005 |
Iowa State�s health and human performance department created a program called Fit Kids. The program is designed to promote physical activity, sound nutritional choices and some basic decision-making skills. Classes are at the Forker Building on campus. Katherine Thomas, an associate professor in h... Read More |
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9-22-2005 |
Mary Hughes, Iowa State University�s extension family life field specialist is featured in an article published in the Daily Nonpareil about a child abuse prevention benefit. The benefit is designed in order to bring awareness to the prevalent issue of child abuse. Hughes says that the program is ... Read More |
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9-21-2005 |
The late Mildred Day (Home Ec 1928), Iowa State University alumnus and creator of the Rice Krispies Treat, was mentioned in a Sioux City Journal story about the latest twist on the ever-popular gooey indulgence.... Read More |
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9-19-2005 |
Iowa State University's ballroom dance program is gaining new attention this year, as are television shows like "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance."... Read More |
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9-13-2005 |
Iowa State University�s nutrition and health field specialist, Jill Weber is featured in the Mason City Globe Gazette in an article about rice being healthy enough to eat everyday. Nutritionists often recommend brown rice because it�s important for all of us to eat more whole grain. Weber says r... Read More |
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9-8-2005 |
Laura Bush recognized a Des Moines teacher Thursday for her work in helping her students improve. The first lady was at Lovejoy Elementary school, where she recognized Judy Kinley for helping them achieve national education standards. She presented Kinley with the American Star of Teaching award, gi... Read More |
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9-1-2005 |
The ISU Exercise Clinic is not for jocks. It's for people who need to get healthy.
Inside Iowa State story: www.iastate.edu/Inside/2005/0826/exclinic.shtml... Read More |
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9-1-2005 |
Lori Norton-Meier, a teacher-educator at Iowa State University is cited in an article all about utilizing movies in the classroom to improve kids� reading and writing skills. She helped one seventh-grade teacher develop a physics lesson with scenes from 2001�s �The Fast and the Furious.� The... Read More |
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9-1-2005 |
Dean Cheryl Achterberg is featured in an article in �Visions� for asserting her dreams for the college of Human Sciences. It was the birthday of the College of Human Sciences and the founding dean expressed the purpose behind the college. She expressed how much emphasis is put into making a diff... Read More |
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8-28-2005 |
Warren Blumenfeld, an assistant education professor at Iowa State University is cited in an article in the Seattle Times for his research on why people find humor in others� pain. Blumenfeld says �pranks should be viewed on a continuum from harmless on one end�to harassment and abuse on the ot... Read More |
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8-23-2005 |
In an article published by the Iowa State Daily, administrators in the College of Human Sciences are cited for their opinion on the recent transition for the college. Cheryl Achterberg is scheduled to take up the dean position Sept. 1 and there will be different leadership goals with the new dean; h... Read More |
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8-22-2005 |
Katherine Thomas is cited in an article about kids needing more exercise outside of gym class. The article encourages parents� to take an active role in their child�s physical activity throughout the day. Thomas is an associate professor in health and human performance at Iowa State University a... Read More |
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8-5-2005 |
In an article published by the Des Moines Register about the Des Moines school board race, Ronald Werner-Wilson is the second Ames candidate. Wilson is an associate professor at Iowa State University who is also the director of the Marriage and Family Therapy Program and Clinic at Iowa State. There ... Read More |
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8-3-2005 |
A College of Human Sciences alumnus was featured in a New York Times article about teachers who teach their colleagues to embrace technology and improve student learning.
Paul Reinhart (M.S. CI 1997), a fifth grade teacher in Bowling Greene, Ohio, was named Ohio Technology Teacher of the Year in 20... Read More |
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8-1-2005 |
Clay Calvert, associate professor of communications and law at Penn State was cited in an article by the Penn State Live for replacing Dean Cheryl Achterberg. Achterberg was the dean of the Schreyer Honors College since 1998 and will now become the dean of the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State... Read More |
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7-24-2005 |
Consumers have shown that they are willing to pay a premium for organic products. Clearly, given Iowa�s agrarian foundation, the organic and natural foods industry offers great opportunities for the small to mid-size farmer. Iowa State University offers the only graduate-level program in the count... Read More |
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7-21-2005 |
James Roth, director of the center for food security and public health at Iowa State University was cited in an article by the Wisconsin Ag Connection. The article is about America�s food supply still being vulnerable to attack from animal diseases such as Rift Valley fever in Africa, and Nipah vi... Read More |
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7-20-2005 |
James Roth, director of the center for food security and public health at Iowa State University was cited in an article by Red Nova for his research on America�s food supply being contaminated with disease. The article suggests that in order to help companies safeguard U.S. food, the USDA has issu... Read More |
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7-14-2005 |
Cathy Holtkamp, a 4-H Youth Coordinator for the Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Office is featured in an article about a day camp 4-H is hosting. The purpose of the camp is to reinforce the importance of children taking responsibility for their own safety. The even is for youths 8 to 13 ... Read More |
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7-14-2005 |
Ruth Litchfield, a nutrition professor at Iowa State University is cited in an article about wanting the FDA to label cans and bottles of soda, to caution consumers that high-calorie drinks can make them fat or rot their teeth. �It�s the single biggest source of calories in the American diet, an... Read More |
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7-10-2005 |
In an article by the Charlotte Observer, Iowa State University Cooperative Extension specialists are asked what type of hat is best for summer rays. They say a sun-safe hat will shade the neck, ears and face. By selecting an appropriate hat and wearing it regularly, you can dramatically cut your ris... Read More |
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7-10-2005 |
Iowa State University researcher Jerry Stubben is featured in an article about drug-prevention programs that are being funded by the Iowa Department of Public Health. He says they have no evidence the money they�re giving to many of these agencies is really effective. He said the goal of his proje... Read More |
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7-8-2005 |
In an article published by the Des Moines Register, lawmakers are once again questioning the effectiveness of the drug prevention program, Rock in Prevention Inc. During the past 14 months, lawmakers have agreed to give the private, tax-exempt charity $600,000 in taxpayers� money. In doing so, the... Read More |
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7-7-2005 |
The McLean-based maker of Snickers and M&Ms named Catherine E. Woteki, a former undersecretary of food safety in the U.S. Department of Ag, as its global director of scientific affairs as part of an effort to get �more serious� about health and nutrition. Woteki is the dean of the College of... Read More |
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7-6-2005 |
New studies have shown that salsa dancing has benefits that stretch far beyond just dance. It has emerged as another option for cardio exercise. Depending on how long, salsa dancing can be an effective cardio workout and burn some serious calories. Janice Baker, a dance instructor at Iowa State Univ... Read More |
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7-5-2005 |
The reception held by the new College of Human Sciences was one that will go down in history. The reception inaugurated the new college and was attended by a crowd stretching from the Palmer Human Development Family Studies Building to Lagomarcino Hall. The ribbon signified the combination and reach... Read More |
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7-5-2005 |
In an article about the College of Human Sciences becoming official, administrators reviewed the reasons for the merge and the remodeling processes. There were more than 150 people working on a committee leading up to the preparation of the proposal and the voting to make this happen and the transit... Read More |
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7-1-2005 |
In an article about the indoor germ warfare, Christopher Ahoy is cited for his research on �college outbreaks.� Ahoy is the associate vice president for Facilities at Iowa State and president-elect of APPA: The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers. When it comes to infectious dise... Read More |
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6-25-2005 |
Aubrey Mendonca of the Iowa State University Food science faculty is cited in an article by the Food Consumer about bacteria that won�t die even after meat has been cooked. Mendonca says, �Starved Listeria monocytogenes cells show increasing resistance to stresses such as irradiation.� The lon... Read More |
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6-24-2005 |
In an article published by Farm News, Sam Beattie is cited about keeping Iowa schools protected from bioterrorism. Beattie is an Iowa State University Extension food safety specialist, and said most parents can feel fairly confident in the security of the food supply. Federal agriculture officials h... Read More |
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6-23-2005 |
Kenneth E. Stone, professor of economics at Iowa State University is cited in an article about mass merchandisers sucking up community dollars from small retailers. Stone wrote a book on the issue called, �Competing with the Retail Giants.� The article says small business owners are turning to r... Read More |
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6-19-2005 |
Security of food being served in schools is being examined to ensure the safety of the children eating school lunch. Sam Beattie, Iowa State University Extension food safety specialist says, �We�ve not identified ever a specific risk to the school lunch program. We�re just being sure to take p... Read More |
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6-14-2005 |
On July 1st, the positions for three associate deans for the new College of Human Sciences will become effective. The three new associate deans are JaneAnn Stout, Roger Smith and Daniel Russell. All three have significant experience at Iowa State. Stout was previously the associate dean for the Coll... Read More |
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6-9-2005 |
As founding dean of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State-College Park, Cheryl Achterberg expanded honors education from just recruiting high-achieving scholars and challenging them with rigorous coursework, to a wholistic program that prepares leaders to greatly impact the world.
Achterberg wi... Read More |
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6-9-2005 |
In an article published be the Iowa State Daily, Cheryl Achterberg is featured about what set her apart from the other candidates for the position of dean for the new College of Human Sciences. Achterberg was the founding dean of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State and the chairman of the dean... Read More |
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6-2-2005 |
The new College of Human Sciences is expected to have a dean by July 1. ...ISU President Gregory Geoffroy has the final say on the decision.... Read More |
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