November 16, 2009
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News
Disaster Gawking Has Been Entertaining Pastime for Millennia
Emily Godbey, assistant professor of art and design, comments on the history of gawking and rubbernecking in the context of disaster movies in a Friday, Nov. 13 Des Moines Register article.
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Announcements
Faculty Work/Life Balance
Mary Harris,
an ISU ADVANCE faculty fellow in 2008-09, will present ISU resources and
policies that support family flexibility to help faculty balance work/life
demands. Bring your lunch and join in this campus discussion from 12 to 1 p.m. this Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Memorial Union Gallery.
Celebration of Diversity Medal Projects
An exhibit of 50 proposals for a medal commemorating Iowa State's commitment to diversity is on display on the west wall of the fifth floor of the College of Design. Students in Dsn S 183 were grouped into 50 teams to develop proposals for a commemorative medal celebrating the university's commitment to diversity in all its aspects. The projects show a wide variety of styles and subjects, and reveal the inspiration of famous coins and medals studied in the course, such as the Sacagawea dollar designed by Glenna Goodacre. The medal exhibit will remain on display until Dec. 7.
College of Design United Way Winners
Congratulations to the following United Way of Story County campaign prize winners from the College of Design:
- David Block – football autographed by head coach Paul Rhoads
- Jean Jonas – 2 men’s basketball tickets to the game of her choice
- Mike Miller – 2 men’s basketball tickets to the game of his choice
- Deb Satterfield – 2 one-time passes to Reiman Gardens and a copy of Our Iowa magazine
If you have not yet claimed your prize from Bobbi Kruckenberg in 134 Design, please do so.
In lieu of raffling five pairs of event tickets, the Iowa State Center
will now provide a $5 coupon to each United Way of Story County donor
who responded before the Oct. 23 campaign deadline. The UWSC incentive packets
for donors will be sent out soon.
I-Scream Forum
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend "I-Scream," an open forum with Dean Luis Rico-Gutierrez. The event will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Kocimski foyer. Ice cream will be served! Please plan to attend and voice your opinion on current issues. Faculty are asked to please let students know this event is open to them as well.
Building Hours over Thanksgiving Break
The College of Design, including the King Pavilion, will observe abbreviated hours during Thanksgiving break:
Saturday, Nov. 21 - Wednesday, Nov. 25: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27: Closed
Saturday, Nov. 28: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29: Resume normal building hours
Departmental offices may also hold different hours during break. Check postings on their office doors and websites.
Nominate a STATEment Maker from the College of Design
"STATEment Makers" is an honor that
recognizes the early
personal and professional accomplishments and contributions to society
of Iowa
State University's young alumni (graduates under 32 years of age).
Nominations will be accepted in five categories: scholastics, career
achievement, personal achievement, entrepreneurial spirit, and service.
Nomination deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Partial Shutdown Over Semester Break
In accordance with the university's budget-reduction strategies
approved by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, the College of Design
plans to close from Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, to Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010. Because
Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1 are university holidays, when weekends are
included, there are only four remaining regular work days during this
11-day period.
Closing the college between Dec. 24 and Jan. 3 will accommodate
administrators, faculty, and P&S/S&C staff in taking unpaid
leave (furlough days) during a time when classes do not meet and the
impact on the university's and college's missions is reduced. The
intent is that the College of Design building and King Pavilion will be
locked during this time, and employees will be encouraged to turn off
electronic equipment and lower thermostats before departing on Dec. 23.
Should the AFSCME Iowa Council 61 vote against accepting Gov.
Culver's furlough proposal, the College of Design will make other
arrangements with any of our staff who are AFSCME-covered employees and
who do not wish to use paid leave (vacation) between Dec. 28 and 31.
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Events, Lectures & Exhibitions
GIS Seminar Series
Kevin Kane, director, ISU GIS Support and Research Facility
12:10 - 1 p.m. today, Nov. 16, in 526 Design
Exhibition Reception and Awards
"30th Art and Design Annual Juried Student Exhibition"
5 - 7 p.m. today, Nov. 16, in Gallery 181 and Lightfoot Forum
Brunnier Art Museum
"ReLationShips: From Our Roots"
Featuring work by four integrated studio arts faculty members who are also alumni of the program
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Mondays and university holidays
Octagon Center for the Arts
"Material Matters"
Exhibition of artwork by 18 integrated studio arts faculty members
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
