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September 17, 2010 | Volume 206 | Number 18 | 40 cents | iowastatedaily.com | An independent newspaper serving Iowa State since 1890.
Board of Regents
Athletics funds, flood estimates highlight agenda Athletics budget won’t include state funding by 2012
Iowa State expects to pay for one-fourth of flood repairs
By Chris.Cuellar iowastatedaily.com
By Paige.Godden iowastatedaily.com
CEDAR FALLS — The ISU Athletics Department will completely eliminate its general university financial support for the 2012 fiscal year. ISU athletics will not receive any funds from the state of Iowa as a result of the decision, approved by the Iowa Board of Regents on Thursday. “We have been steadily reducing this
amount over the last several years and are prepared to take it down to zero,” said ISU President Gregory Geoffroy. The athletic department has been cutting its dependence annually since being supported by university funds for as much 10.8 percent — $2.4 million — of its budget since 2001. Iowa State aimed for 2011 to be the final year of school support, with $1.6 million of
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CEDAR FALLS — Flood damages on campus have been estimated between $40 and $50 million. Iowa State anticipates paying 25 percent of the total damages, said Warren Madden, vice president of business and finance, at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting Thursday. The city of Ames suffered two major storms
Flood recovery
this summer, a wind storm July 18 and the flood Aug. 11. Madden told the regents most of the damages came from the three-day rainfall starting Aug. 8, and ending in a downpour of more than 3 inches in 40 minutes. The South Skunk River rose to 18.1 feet, which is about 9.1 feet above the flood level. Iowa State had 17 buildings directly impact-
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Greek life
Sigma Chi to host sold-out concert featuring rap artist By Kayla.Schantz iowastatedaily.com
Charlotte Rice, junior in accounting, lifts free weights Thursday at Lied. Rice ran at Ames Raquet and Fitness three times a week for one hour each time while Lied was closed. Photo: Shiyao Liu/Iowa State Daily
Lied reopens Hot water, turf, courts remain out of service By Torey.Robinson and Matt.Wettengel iowastatedaily.com Lied Recreation Athletic Center opened its doors to students and patrons Thursday for the first time in 25 days. “We’re running at a relatively nor-
mal level of program services,” said Mike Giles, director of recreation services. “ROTC was back in this morning, most sports programs are gradually moving it, the equipment is up and running and our fitness classes are going.” The building currently does not have hot water, racquetball courts or first floor turf available for use. “We’re working on the water situation and the courts and turf are in the early stages of development for replace-
ment,” Giles said. “Unfortunately we don’t have a timeline for that.” Lied was sealed Aug. 22 in order to allow the building to properly dehumidify after it flooded Aug. 11. The closure of the building on forced many students to find alternative forms of exercise. “I ran around campus a couple of times, but [Lied’s] inside and it’s get-
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Interested in Skunk River Navy? Contact Jim Colbert, at jtcolber@iastate.edu. All Skunk River Navy days begin at 9 a.m. at 210 Bessey Hall. Transportation may be available. However, ISU undergraduate students will get first priority on transportation in the ISU vans.
Jim Colbert, founder of the Skunk River Navy, shakes the mud out of a tire before he puts it into a canoe Sept. 20, 2008, in the Skunk River. File photo: Iowa State Daily
River cleanup to begin By Frances.Myers iowastatedaily.com Fall Skunk River Navy season begins Saturday. ISU students, faculty and volunteers will
Study Abroad Program
Fair showcases opportunities for students abroad By Frances.Myers iowastatedaily.com
Skunk River Navy
Volunteers comb river and banks, collect trash
Rap artist Sam Adams will perform at a concert at Sigma Chi on Saturday as part of Derby Days, the fraternity’s week-long philanthropic event. Adams, 23, from Boston, grew in popularity on YouTube with his single, “I Hate College.” His debut album, “Boston’s Boy,” which features single “Driving Me Crazy,” topped the hip hop/rap charts on iTunes upon its release in March. All 700 concert tickets were sold during a period of only eight hours, said Jared Trujillo, junior in political science and philanthropic events chairman for Sigma Chi. The proceeds from the concert will go to Make-A-Wish Foundation, and specifically to Sigma Chi’s 5-year-old “wish child,” whose dream is to go to Hawaii with her family. Trujillo said Sigma Chi has been working since March to arrange for Adams to give a
collect trash along and from the Skunk River. Skunk River Navy was created by Jim Colbert, associate professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology. As a frequent user of rivers and streams around central Iowa, he became concerned by increasing problems facing these waters. Colbert started the experience as a com-
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Due to conditions of the work, it is nearly inevitable that participants will get wet and muddy. Shoes and old clothes are strongly advised. Volunteers and participants will be picking up trash along nearly three miles of river. Therefore, insect repellent and sunscreen are also suggested. Lunch will be provided after along with cookies at the Colbert household at 1114 Murray Drive in Ames. Participants can expect to return to campus at 5 p.m.
concert in Ames. He e-mailed Adams’ booking agent, Adams said he liked the cause and agreed to do the concert as part of his Midwest tour. The fraternity’s goal is to raise $10,000 for the foundation during Derby Days. Derby Days is a philanthropy that involves a series of competitions and events which award points and prizes to the participating members. Friday night there is a luau at the Sigma Chi house to go along with the philanthropy theme of Never Ending Summer. The luau will start at 5 p.m. and is open to all students. It includes games, grilled food and a raffle for prizes and the remaining tickets to the Sam Adams concert. Admission is $4. “It’s for a really great cause,” Trujillo said. “[Make-A-Wish] is a really good organization.” The concert is the final event of Derby Days. Adams will be there Saturday to meet fans and sign autographs before or after the concert.
Students gathered in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union for the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday to talk with representatives from more than 60 study and intern abroad programs. Iowa State offers approximately 250 programs in more than 50 countries. The programs range from two weeks to one year. More than 1,200 ISU students study or work abroad annually, and programs are available for majors, minors, elective credits, foreign language credits and internships and other valuable work experiences, according to Study Abroad Office handouts. Study and intern abroad programs are becoming increasingly more important as more employers are looking for international experience when they hire college graduates, according to the Study Abroad Office. Popular places students are studying at this year include Australia, Ireland and London. Asia is a popular destination for students majoring in business and architecture, according to the Study Abroad Office. Traci Chupik, student from
Why study abroad? Have an adventure
Tour a rainforest, trace the Beatles’ steps or ski Alps.
Put a spark in studies
American History takes on a whole new look in Europe!
Get language skills
What better way to learn than by immersing yourself?
Impress an employer
Studying abroad can give you the skills employers want.
Challenge yourself
Make friends and get out of the same old routine. www.studyabroad.iastate.edu
Arcadia University — an affiliate ISU program — said the program typically has around 50 students in the semester programs and 80 students in the summer programs. “London is our most popular destination and students of all majors come to intern or study courses here,” she said. One recommendation students should check up on before leaving the United States is making sure they have their vaccines and health care needs taken care of, according to the Study Abroad Office. Assuming no risk is the biggest risk for travelers, said
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