Student Announcements
December 2012
Weather-related updates
Check the "weather updates" page for information on closings, postponements and delays due to the winter storm.
University holidays: Dec. 24 and 25, Jan. 1
University offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1, 2013, to observe the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Information on extended partial shutdown.
Applications for senior scholarship due Jan. 18
The David J. Henry All-University Leadership and Academic Excellence Award is available to an ISU student who will be a senior during the 2013-2014 academic year. The recipient must demonstrate potential for an outstanding professional career and typify the leadership and academic qualities of alumnus David Henry, who graduated in 1971 and was an assistant to former president W. Robert Parks. The award amount is $2,000; financial need is not a criterion. Applications are due Jan. 18, 2013. More information, including the application form, is online or in 0640 Beardshear.
Ash tree removal resumes next week
Beginning Monday, Dec. 17, crews will remove Ash trees along University Boulevard, Osborn Drive, WOI Road, Center Drive (Iowa State Center) and Stange Road and adjacent to parking lots north of Pammel Drive and the General Services Building. This work represents the third year in facilities planning and management's multi-phased project to remove Ash trees prior to the arrival in central Iowa of the Emerald Ash Borer. Crews also will be removing Ash trees and dead or dying trees in campus residential communities. Replacement trees will be planted in the spring.
Former faculty member Patrick Gouran has died
Patrick Gouran, professor emeritus of theater, died Dec. 2. He was 72. No funeral service is planned, but a celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Animal Rescue League. Obituary.
Enjoy a carillon holiday concert over lunch Dec. 7
Tune in online (or step outside) to enjoy a holiday carillon webcast tomorrow (Dec. 7) at 11:50 a.m. Carillon students will perform a holiday concert, including a special rendition of "12 Days of Christmas" performed by three players.
Pronunciation class offered for nonnative speakers of English
The English department will offer an 8-week class (Jan. 22-March 15) for nonnative speakers of English who would like to improve their English pronunciation. This is a free, non-credit class open to faculty, staff and students, particularly those with significant difficulties in pronouncing English. It is offered as part of a research study on pronunciation improvement in adult learners. Trained pronunciation teachers will use published pronunciation materials. The class will meet for 75 minutes twice a week. For more information, contact associate professor of English John Levis.
Nominations sought for MU awards
The staff of the Memorial Union is seeking nominations for three annual awards:
- M.J. Riggs Award -- recognizes individuals or organizations whose contributions have impacted a specific area, department, unit or goal of the MU
- Four Seasons Award -- recognizes students, faculty, staff or community members who have gone out of their way to help the MU achieve its goals
- Harold Pride Service Medallion Award -- recognizes a person who has given extensively of him or herself on behalf of the MU
Nomintations for these awards are being accepted through Jan. 31, 2013. Nominations forms are available online.
Microsoft techs calling -- NOT
The caller says he's from the "Windows Technical Department" and has discovered your computer is corrupted by a trojan virus. He can help "rectify the problem" if you'll provide access to your computer or, perhaps, your credit card. Best to hang up there, says information technology security expert Wayne Hauber. It's just another scammer who's found your name and office phone. This particular scam has been tried on campus several times over the past few months and showed up again this week. If you receive such a call, send a brief email to ITS Security and Polices (abuse@iastate.edu). That gives ITS Security an idea of the extent of the scam on campus.
New master's program coming soon to Vet Med
Beginning fall semester 2013, the department of biomedical sciences, College of Vet Med, will offer a one-year, non-thesis master's program geared toward pre-professional and industry-bound students. This program will make students more competitive for advanced-level positions, professional medical training and Ph.D. funding. Preferred applicants will have a strong background in biological sciences and a desire to work in a health profession. Information regarding the program can be found online.