LAS News Archive • Iowa State University

Dobbs’ JFK foreign policy lecture now on C-SPAN’s American History TV

Iowa State University professor of history Charles Dobbs’ lecture that was videotaped on campus last month by C-SPAN’s American History TV is now online. Dobbs lectured on several factors that influenced John F. Kennedy’s approach to foreign policy. The lecture covered the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, East Germany’s raising of the Berlin … Continue reading Dobbs’ JFK foreign policy lecture now on C-SPAN’s American History TV

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Iowa’s top high school musicians to perform at ISU

The Iowa State University music program will host about 400 talented Iowa high school musicians in early February at the annual honor band and honor choir festivals. The 38th Annual Cyclone Honor Band Festival features more than 300 musicians from 60 Iowa high schools on Feb. 7-8. The musicians will come to campus for instruction, … Continue reading Iowa’s top high school musicians to perform at ISU

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Career Fair Prep Night

If you are planning to attend one (or both) of the career fairs in February, stop by the Career Fair Prep Night first, for "things to know before you go." Date: Tuesday, Feb. 4 OR Wednesday, Feb. 5 Time: 4:10-5 p.m. Location: 1001 Troxel Hall Sample topics: Why you should attend the career fair What … Continue reading Career Fair Prep Night

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2014 LAS Research Workshops

Four brown-bag research workshops sponsored by the College of Design this spring are open to everyone on campus, including faculty who might seek only a refresher or have a specific question.

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CEAH opens FY15 funding opportunities for tenured or tenure-track faculty

The Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities has opened FY15 funding opportunties. Deadline for applications is Monday, March 3, by 5 p.m. Requests for Proposals can be found here.

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LAS to sponsor Veishea lunch Tuesday, April 8

Veishea will be here before we know it. Don’t forget to swing by Central Campus on Tuesday, April 8 for a lunch sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. More details to come!

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Seeking instructors of large lecture classes to offer LAS Connections for Fall 2014

Faculty who are teaching a general education course in a large lecture format should consider offering a section of LAS Connections – a great way to connect with a small group of students outside the formality of the lecture hall and traditional grading.

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Performing arts, Greenlee students earn honors

Liberal Arts and Sciences students keep racking up the honors. Performing arts seniors Kiah Kayser and Christina Holaday will represent Iowa State at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in April in Washington, D.C., after taking top honors at the festival’s regional competition in Lincoln, Neb. Earlier in January, Kayser won the stage management … Continue reading Performing arts, Greenlee students earn honors

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Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series – through Feb. 3

Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Series events continue through Monday, Feb. 3.

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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 2014-15 Academic Scholarships

Application deadline: February 11, 2014 Applications for Fall 2014/Spring 2015 academic scholarships awarded by the college are available here: Liberal Arts and Sciences scholarships. The application deadline is February 11, 2014. Students must complete a FAFSA form by March 1, 2014 to be considered for need-based scholarships.