Engineering NewsCollege of Engineering, Iowa State University

Commencement ceremonies and receptions
Next week 375 engineering students will graduate. The College of Engineering will host complimentary receptions to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of graduate and undergraduate students. Last year more than 1,500 students, families, and guests attended the receptions, reports Kristin Littlejohn, engineering alumni officer. Faculty and staff are encouraged to come and congratulate the students and share in the celebration.

College of Engineering graduate reception
5:30-7:00 p.m., Friday, December 17
220-240 Scheman Building
Reception includes an hors d'oeuvres buffet and cash bar as well as a recognition program for all engineering master's and PhD graduates. Associate Dean Ted Okiishi will host the event, and graduates will be recognized and invited to say a few words about their future plans or experiences at ISU. To RSVP, click here.

Iowa State University master's and PhD commencement
8:00 p.m., Friday, December 17
C. Y. Stephens Auditorium

College of Engineering undergraduate receptions
9:00-10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 18
Graduates will be recognized in their respective departments' programs and invited to say a few words about their future plans. Receptions include a continental breakfast buffet and beverages. To RSVP, click here.

Room assignments are subject to change, so please check Web site.

AerE, 250-252 Scheman
ABE, 260-262 Scheman
ChE, Fisher Theater
CE, 220-230 Scheman
ConE, 167-179 Scheman
ECpE, Benton Auditorium, Scheman
IMSE, 240 Scheman
MSE, 275 Scheman
ME, Hoover Hall Auditorium

Iowa State University undergraduate commencement
1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 18
Hilton Coliseum

Check the alumni relations events Web site or call Kristin Littlejohn, 294-5933, or Patti Buzzell, 4-6617, for more information.

Bryden and Heindel named associate editors
Mark BrydenME Associate Professor Mark Bryden has been appointed associate editor of the Journal of Gas Turbines and Power. Published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the journal covers a broad spectrum of practical topics of interest to the gas turbine and power industry. It presents archival quality research in stationary, vehicular, and aircraft power systems applications.

Ted HeindelME Associate Professor Ted Heindel has been appointed associate editor of the ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering, which disseminates technical information in fluid mechanics of interest to researchers and designers in mechanical engineering. The majority of papers present original analytical, numerical, or experimental results and physical interpretation of lasting scientific value.

ASME is a 120,000-member professional organization focused on technical, educational, and research issues of the engineering and technology community.

Engineering holiday office hours
College and departmental offices have announced various hours for December 20-31. A list with specific hours and closings follows and is also on the Intranet. All Iowa State University offices are closed December 23-24 and December 31. Regular hours resume Monday, January 3, 2005.

ABE: Closed December 23-31

AerE: Closed December 20-31; some staff will be working, hours remain flexible

CCEE: Closed December 20-31; some staff will be working, hours remain flexible

ChE: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. December 27-30; minimally staffed

ECM: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. December 20-30; limited staff availability

ECpE: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. December 20-30

ECSS: Open December 22 and December 27-30; limited staff availability

Engineering Career Services: Closed December 23-31

Engineering Dean's Office: Closed December 23-31; some staff may be working, hours remain flexible

Engineering Distance Education: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. December 20-30

Engineering International Programs and Services : 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. December 20-30

Engineering Outreach and Recruitment: Closed December 23-31

Engineering Undergraduate Programs: Closed December 20-31; some staff may be working, hours remain flexible

IMSE: Closed December 23-31

MSE: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. December 20-22; closed December 23-31

ME: 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. December 20-22; closed December 23-31

Join the Safe Zone program
The Iowa State University Dean of Students Office initiated the Safe Zone sticker project in 1997. Since then, more than 5,000 Safe Zone stickers and window clings have been distributed on campus by LGBTSS (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Services).

The purpose of the stickers is to send a message to LGBT students, colleagues, and their allies that the office is committed to providing an atmosphere of unqualified acceptance and assistance to them. To find out more about the Safe Zone project, how it impacts the campus environment, and how your office can participate, please visit the Safe Zone Web site. LGBTSS also requests that if your office has a sticker, please register as a Safe Zone.

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