Tuesday, February 9 2010
Philosopher and author Peter Kreeft to speak Feb. 19 on evil and suffering
A philosophy professor and author of more than 50 books, many dealing with the existence of God, will speak at Iowa State. Peter Kreeft, Boston College, will present "The Problem of Evil and Suffering" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in Stephens Auditorium. Kreeft's books include "Making Sense Out of Suffering," "Handbook of Christian Apologetics," " "Back to Virtue," and "The Philosophy of Tolkien: The Worldview Behind The Lord of the Rings." His talk is free and open to the public. News Release
Iowa State University economist testifies before Congress on cap-and-trade bill
With its enormous capacity to absorb carbon, U.S. agriculture will be an important part of any climate change bill, which could potentially increase corn and soybean prices more than 20 percent, according to an Iowa State University expert.
Veterinary medicine dean making career change in 2011
Dr. John Thomson, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State, has announced that he is retiring as dean effective Jan. 1, 2011. Thomson has served as dean at Iowa State since August 2004. He intends to serve on the ISU faculty, focusing on outcomes-based medicine and best production animal practices.
Leading eating disorder author Jenni Schaefer will speak at Iowa State Feb. 22
A recovered bulimic and bestselling author who has transformed eating disorder awareness and recovery will speak at Iowa State University on Monday, Feb. 22. Jenni Schaefer, coauthor of "Life Without Ed," will present "Recovering from An Eating Disorder and Falling in Love with Life" at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall Memorial Union. Her talk, part of Iowa State's National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, is free and open to the public.
Director of the National Football League's Environmental Program to speak at ISU Feb. 18
Jack Groh, director of the NFL Environmental Program, will present a lecture entitled, "The Super Bowl: The Field isn't the Only Thing That's Green," at Iowa State University on Thursday, Feb. 18. The lecture will start at 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall and will be free and open to the public.
Whole Foods leader talks about sustainable engineering and energy on Feb. 17
A leader of Whole Foods Market, the world's top retailer of natural and organic foods, will speak at Iowa State University about the chain's sustainable engineering and energy management practices. Kathy Loftus, global leader for sustainable engineering, maintenance and energy management for Whole Foods Market, will speak on "Innovation in Sustainable Engineering and Energy: A Whole Foods Perspective," at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. The talk is free and open to the public. It is part of the university's National Affairs Series, "Innovation and Ethics," and the Women in STEM Series.
Mother honors late daughter's life by supporting eating disorder awareness week at ISU
Marcia Fischer wants people to understand just how devastating an eating disorder can be. And she should know. Her daughter Emily -- an Iowa State University alumnus -- died last summer after battling anorexia for 20 years. Fischer, who is from Ankeny, is honoring her daughter's life with a gift to the Iowa State University Student Counseling Services' National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 21-27. "It's Time To Talk About It" is a weeklong series of events held on campus and elsewhere in Ames.
Lacinas offer thanks and encouragement
Tom Lacina, father of missing ISU student Jon Lacina, has shared the following letter with the Iowa State Daily in the hopes it will bring some comfort to the Iowa State community.
Regents approve tuition increase, rescind spring surcharge
The Iowa Board of Regents have approved a 6 percent tuition increase for in-state students at Iowa State next year, and unanimously voted to rescind a $100-per-student surcharge already billed this spring. Tuition for out-of-state students will be 4.1 percent higher next year.
Inside Iowa State story.
Nightly vigils planned for Jon Lacina
Some Iowa State students have begun meeting at the Campanile nightly at 9:15 to light candles and pray for Jon Lacina. They invite other community members to join them.
Ames Tribune story.
Show your support for the Lacina family
As the investigation and search efforts to find missing ISU student Jon Lacina continue, members of the university community have asked how they can reach out to his family during this uncertain time. Messages of support for Lacina's parents, Tom and Alesia, and their elder son, Joe, may be sent to the following address:
Jon Lacina Family
c/o CO&L
Please note that any leads or information about Jon Lacina's whereabouts should continue to go to ISU Police at (515) 294-4428.
Jon Lacina
How you can help in the search for Lacina
Officials say students can help in the search for ISU student Jonathan Lacina by distributing flyers and spreading awareness through online communities. They also offer reminders to students on staying safe and tips for coping in difficult situations.
News release | More news and updates.
BodyViz co-founder to speak at ISU Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Forum on Feb. 12
Eliot Winer, co-founder of Ames startup company BodyViz and Iowa State University associate professor of mechanical engineering, will speak at an ISU Pappajohn Center Entrepreneurship Forum on Friday, Feb 12.
Black History Month events scheduled
For more than 30 years, the United States has recognized February as Black History Month. To help celebrate the month this year, Iowa State University offers a variety of events-- a journalist, a spoken word artist, a standup comic and a hip hop theater artist. All are free and open to the public.
ISU multi-center study finds little effect of soy isoflavones on bone loss in postmenopausal women
Results from a new multi-center clinical trial of 224 postmenopausal women -- conducted, in part, by researchers from Iowa State's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center -- questions the value of consuming soy isoflavone tablets to help lessen bone loss and minimize the effect of osteoporosis.
Loneliness in an age of tech connectedness
Radio Health Journal
Michael Bugeja, a professor and director of Iowa State's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, is featured in a segment on loneliness in an age of technological connectedness on this nationally syndicated show, which airs on 450 stations.
Hear segment.
ANALYSIS-Obama looking to reconnect with voters
The White House rejects the notion that President Obama has not focused on jobs, saying this has been his top priority throughout and that a healthcare revamp is a key part of restoring the health of the economy. University Professor Steffen Schmidt says it was "probably a strategic mistake for him to take on so many things."
Time constraints boost popularity of online dating
In a study of 175 newlywed couples, scientists at Iowa State said those who met through online dating agencies, or social networking sites, tended to be older than other couples who met through traditional ways offline.
ISU professor studies use of Indian nicknames, mascots
Around 20 colleges have been urged by the NCAA to drop their school nicknames or mascots because they're considered disrespectful to Native Americans. Anthropologist Christina Gish Berndt, who teaches American Indian Studies at Iowa State University, says the mascots are often a "stereotyped representation" of Indian people.