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August 18, 2009

ISU in the News

Tom Bierma and Guang Jin, HSC, were interviewed about their grant to study renewable energy from switchgrass – The Pantagraph

Daniel Everett, LAN, was interviewed about his work providing evidence against the idea that all languages arise from a single, Universal Grammar in the human genome – The Psychologist

Doris Houston, SWK, was interviewed about the Houston/Kramer study of support needs for adoptive families – ScienceBlog and EurekaAlert

Carson Varner, FIL, was interviewed about estate tax issues – RFD Radio Network

Ralph Weisheit, CJS, was interviewed about his new book, “Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology, and Treatment” – WGLT

News

Welcome from President Al Bowman

President Bowman thanked all of the volunteers who made move-in a success.

ISU first Illinois public university with service-learning minor

The minor was assisted by a gift from the State Farm Companies Foundation.

A message from the director of Media Relations

Contact Media Relations about Report.

Layzell named vice president of Finance and Planning

He will begin at ISU on Sept. 15.

Broadway at Braden tickets on sale for faculty, staff and annuitants

Get your tickets before they go on sale to the public on Friday, Aug. 21

Board of Trustees approves tuition, fees and room/board rates

The tuition and fee rates will stay the same for the incoming freshman class until summer of 2013.

Board of Trustees approves East Campus exterior repairs

The project will address exterior joint and precast panel repairs to address moisture infiltration.

Women's Mentoring Network seeks volunteers

Help with students transition to ISU.

Wilson named assistant vice president

She will serve as fiscal agent for the Office of the Provost and the Division of Academic Affairs.

ISU Service

See which of your fellow ISU employees leads the way with 40 years of service to the University.

Fisher outstanding thesis competition underway

Deadline for submission is Friday, Sept. 11.

Donate your books, DVDs and videos for the Milner book sale

Drop off items for the Saturday, Nov. 7, Friends of Milner Library sale.

University Club to hold first discussion hour Friday, Aug. 21

The open discussion will celebrate conclusion of the first week of fall classes.


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