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A summer tree emergency

Part of a mature elm tree that toppled onto the roof of the Hub last week caused only cosmetic damage. The goal is to complete repairs before fall classes begin.

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Welcome

Senior vice president and provost Jason Keith began work in his new post today (Aug. 1).

A winning combo for recycling

Fresh off a nine-month study of signs that inspire effective recycling, Steve Kohtz will assemble the winning combo in all academic buildings: paired recycling and waste bins side by side, labeled with a color-consistent poster that clarifies in word and image what can be deposited.

Long provides 'point' leadership to disaster response

A lead contact person will help ISU Extension and Outreach better serve Iowans before, during and after disasters. Extension can help prepare communities before events take place and share and receive help when it's needed from partners across the Midwest.

Students helping peers: A record-setting collection

Students living in campus housing donated 2,553 pounds of nonperishable food at move-out this spring, nearly doubling last year's collection total. Their donations stayed on campus at The Shop in Beyer Hall.