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First endowed professorship established in College of Human Sciences

6-30-2008

The College of Human Sciences has established its first endowed professorship, the Virginia M. Gladney Professorship in Food Science and Human Nutrition, made possible by a bequest from the estate of ISU alumna Virginia Gladney. "We are deeply grateful to Virginia Gladney for creating the ... Read More

 

Endowed professorship will enhance apparel program

6-30-2008

The College of Human Sciences has established the Donna R. Danielson Professorship in Textiles and Clothing, the first endowed professorship in the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management (AESHM). The professorship was made possible through a generous bequest by... Read More

 

White named interim dean

6-24-2008

Pamela White, University Professor of food science and human nutrition, has been named interim dean of the College of Human Sciences, effective July 1. The job is a familiar one for White. She served as interim dean of the former College of Family and Consumer Sciences from July 1,... Read More

 

CFCS Exchange server will be decommisioned this week

6-20-2008

During the week of June 23, Iowa State University's Information Technology Services (ITS) is working with the College of Human Sciences Information Technology Services (CHS ITS) to take final steps to fully decommission the former CFCS Exchange Server (Ares). This action, which culminates several ... Read More

 

Peterson named associate dean for research and graduate education

6-3-2008

Carla Peterson, a professor of early childhood education, has been named associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Human Sciences. The three-year, half-time appointment begins July 1. "Dr. Peterson is a perfect fit for this position as the College of Human Scienc... Read More

 

Smart home technology improves life for older adults

6-2-2008

Improving the quality of life for older people is the focus of an international conference that will highlight smart home technology at Iowa State University. The sixth annual International Conference on Smart homes and health Telematics (ICOST) is coming to the Scheman Building in Ames. The confe... Read More

 

Bratton lives, promotes Trim Kids program

5-27-2008

"I was one of the first Trim Kids," said Patsy Bratton, freshman in child, adult and family services and unofficial spokesperson for the child weight loss program, Trim Kids, in Iowa. "[My pediatrician] heard about the program, and I had been struggling with my weight since the a... Read More

 

Marcketti co-writes prize-winning paper

5-27-2008

An article written by Sara Marcketti has been cited as a “Highly Commended Award Winner” by the editorial team of Emerald Group Publishing and will be recognized at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2008. The recognition places the paperamongthe bestworks published in more tha... Read More

 

Pammel, Osborn, parking lots to close

5-20-2008

Pammel Drive, Osborn Drive, and several parking lots will soon be closed to accommodate utility workfor the chemistry building. Facilities, Planning, and Management recently provided the College of Human Scienceswith a preliminary schedule for closings planned for the immediate area. ROAD, LOT CL... Read More

 

VanderPlas travels Ecuador, Uganda to advance food, health

5-19-2008

“I think it’s important to get an international perspective,” said Darrin VanderPlas, a junior in kinesiology. “You start to understand the world a little better and start to feel a little bit more connected.” VanderPlas has had the opportunity to spread his Hum... Read More

 

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