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Psychologist will discuss how to identify mental illness Oct. 16 at Iowa State

Psychologist Robert Krueger will discuss the differences between normal and abnormal human behavior and how the two overlap during a lecture at Iowa State University on Oct. 16. Krueger’s talk, "What is (Ab)Normal? How to Identify Mental Illness," will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Memorial Union Great Hall. His presentation is … Continue reading Psychologist will discuss how to identify mental illness Oct. 16 at Iowa State

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Doug Spong, ISU alum and LAS Dean Advisory Board member, recipient of PRSA 2013 Gold Anvil Award

Carmichael Lynch Spong President Doug Spong has been named the recipient of the Public Relations Society of America’s 2013 Gold Anvil Award for lifetime achievement in public relations. The Gold Anvil is the Society’s highest individual award and is given annually to a PR professional whose work has significantly advanced the practice and standards for those in public relations.

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Keynotes Jockers, De Brabanter to highlight LAS’ ‘Exploring Data-Rich Environments’ workshop Oct. 11

The two keynote speakers at the Oct. 11 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Signature Research Themes workshop, "Exploring Data-Rich Environments," bring exciting perspectives and expertise to the conference. • Matt Jockers, from the Department of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, speaks at the 1 p.m. program. His talk is titled “Data Driven Criticism: … Continue reading Keynotes Jockers, De Brabanter to highlight LAS’ ‘Exploring Data-Rich Environments’ workshop Oct. 11

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Slagell is new College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ associate dean for academic programs

AMES, Iowa – Amy Slagell has been named associate dean for academic programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University. Slagell has been the head of ISU’s Speech Communication Program in the Department of English since 2006. She also has been a half-time interim associate dean for academic programs since … Continue reading Slagell is new College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ associate dean for academic programs

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ISU anthropology professor identifies oldest and youngest stag-moose in North America

Matthew Hill,  an associate professor of anthropology, has identified countless bones found by farmers, fishermen, rock hounds and heavy equipment operators. Most of the remains turn out to be deer, bison, horse or cow bones, or simply odd looking rocks. But some discoveries turn out to be highly unusual, as was the case with an … Continue reading ISU anthropology professor identifies oldest and youngest stag-moose in North America

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LAS Signature Research Themes’ workshop examines opportunities of data-rich environments across many fields

The emergence of immense amounts of data presents new opportunities – and challenges – in discovery informatics. The first College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Signature Research Themes workshop, "Exploring Data-Rich Environments," will examine new avenues for data-driven research in the sciences, humanities and business by leveraging strengths in the mathematical sciences. The free workshop … Continue reading LAS Signature Research Themes’ workshop examines opportunities of data-rich environments across many fields

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Author of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ report to speak at Iowa State

Ramesh Thakur, former assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, will discuss the U.S. and international community response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria during a lecture at Iowa State University. James McCormick, political science professor and chair, said Thakur strongly advocates the U.N. taking on a larger role in global affairs. Thakur will talk about … Continue reading Author of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ report to speak at Iowa State