DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, August 29, 2001, 4:10 p.m.

        PLACE: 1652 Gilman

        SPEAKER:
        Dean Isaacson, Head and Chair
        Department of Statistics and Statistical Laboratory
        Iowa State University

        TITLE:
        Opening Seminar for 2001-02

        ABSTRACT

        Dr. Isaacson will announce the winners of the Kempthorne Award, the Vera David Fellowship, and the Holly and Beth Fryer Scholarship.  He will then introduce all new faculty and graduate students.  Finally he will discuss the current situation and future plans for the department.

        COFFEE: 3:45 p.m., 104 Snedecor