News and Events
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CarShare Membership Increase Leads to Addition of a Third Car
Thursday, December 12, 2013From November 2012 to October 2013, CarShare membership has increased by 40%, allowing Enterprise to add a third vehicle to the ISU fleet.
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Parks Library Tests Recycling Program
Thursday, December 12, 2013Recycling containers accepting plastic, metal, and glass containers find homes on each floor of Parks Library.
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Five Questions for the "Surplus Guy"
Thursday, November 21, 2013Get the inside scoop from Mark Ludwig, who has been supervising the surplus unit for 14 years.
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EPA Underground Storage Tanks Director Discusses Importance of Underground Leakage
Tuesday, November 19, 2013Environmental Sciences students learn about a new service station being built with the newest leak protection and environmental safety precautions.
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ISU Power Plant's Boiler Project Underway
Thursday, October 31, 2013The project calls for replacing three of the university's five coal-powered boilers with natural gas versions, while the two coal boilers will be modified with air-pollution control systems.
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Partial Shutdown Scheduled for Winter Break
Thursday, October 31, 2013Partial shutdown planned after previous year's savings of $63,000.
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Research Sheds Light on Genetic Mechanisms in Plants
Wednesday, October 30, 2013ISU research improves understanding on genetic mechanisms that allow plants to protect themselves from environmental stress, specifically heat stress.
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ISU Partners in Program to Breed Disease-Resistant and Heat-Tolerant Chickens in Africa
Wednesday, October 30, 2013The program, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, is part of Feed the Future, a global hunger and food security initiative.
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Architecture Students Display Chicken Coop Projects
Thursday, October 17, 2013During the project, students considered factors such as environmental concerns, material choices, and chicken care basics.
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ExerCYse program brings TrekDesks to Campus
Thursday, October 17, 2013TrekDesks, located all around campus, allow students and faculty to work while walking on a treadmill.
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Students Engage in Iowa Women's Leadership Conference
Thursday, October 17, 2013Five students from the Catt Center for Women and Politics connected with and were inspired by successful women in various fields.
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Former Horse Pasture Sprouts Cover Crop
Thursday, October 17, 2013The area, east of Haber Road, is sprouting a mixture of oats and rye to help stabilize the newly graded soil.
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ISU Researchers Continue to Unearth Container Solutions
Wednesday, October 16, 2013In its third of five years, the program studying sustainable bioplastic containers for crops and plants continues to test biodegradable, nutrient-rich containers.
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Bourlag Lecture Celebrates Global Agriculture
Tuesday, October 15, 2013"Scientific Discovery and the Fight to End Global Hunger" discusses the interaction between scientific innovation and crop yields.
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President Leath Forms Council to Enhance Student Experience
Monday, October 14, 2013Newly formed council's recommendations focus on necessities of college living, such as housing, classes, and dining.