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M.F.A. student wins Calvino Prize for writing

Geetha Iyer, an M.F.A. student in Iowa State’s Creative Writing and Environment program, was awarded the 2013 Calvino Prize for her story, “The Mongerji Letters.” Entries submitted are fictional pieces in the fabulist experimentalist style of famous Italian writer Italo Calvino. Iyer’s award includes $1,500, publication in the Salt Hill Journal of Syracuse University and a trip in February to the University of Louisville to present her entry at the Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture. The Creative Writing Program at the University of Louisville sponsors the annual competition.

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Romans’ CNN switch

Congratulations to Greenlee alumna Christine Romans, the talented and friendly CNN business reporter and good friend of Iowa State. Romans, chief business correspondent, was named co-anchor of CNN’s morning program, “Early Start,” which airs weekdays 5-6 a.m. She’ll join co-anchor John Berman. Romans will continue as CNN’s chief business reporter and anchor of the network’s … Continue reading Romans’ CNN switch

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Study Abroad Fair a learning opportunity for students, faculty

[feature_image] Iowa State University is known for its out-of-classroom learning experiences, and one of the most significant is study abroad. ISU students can learn about the numerous study abroad opportunities available to them at the Study Abroad Fair, Thursday, Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall. The event is also good … Continue reading Study Abroad Fair a learning opportunity for students, faculty
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Website lists Greenlee as one of ‘most popular’ J-schools

The website Campus Explorer recently listed the award-winning Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication third on its list of the “top six most popular journalism programs.” The website doesn’t give the criteria it used to rank the programs, but the author wrote that Greenlee “offers future journalists the chance to get experience in some unique … Continue reading Website lists Greenlee as one of ‘most popular’ J-schools

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U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill to present Smith lecture

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri will visit Iowa State University on Friday, March 28, to give a public presentation on women, politics and leadership as the spring 2014 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill to present Smith lecture
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Easy as 1, 2, 3

Iowa State University students can now earn a bachelor’s degree and law degree in just six years through a new partnership the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has with Drake University and the University of Iowa. Students seeking dual degrees will save time and money through the accelerated 3+3 Program.