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Friday, 28 Apr 2017

Symposium: Archaeological, Biological and Cultural Approaches to Understanding Humans

Apr 28, 2017

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Memorial Union, Gallery and Pioneer Room

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Conferences

The anthropology symposium is an opportunity for students to share and discuss their projects and research in an academic setting among their faculty and peers. All are welcome to attend. Registration not required.

Voorhees Supply Chain Management Conference

Apr 28, 2017

8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sukup End Zone Club, Jack Trice Stadium

$25, free for ISU students

Ivy College of Business Conferences

Learn about the future of supply chain with industry experts speaking on emerging technologies. A reception will follow the conference (2:30-4 p.m.).

Workshop: Communicating with Voters

Apr 28, 2017

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holiday Inn Conference Center, 2609 University Blvd., Ames

$20

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity Training, development

Ready to Run Iowa is a non-partisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become involved in public life as leaders in their respective communities. Fee includes workshop materials, a parking pass and light refreshments. Registration is required.

CODAC Spring Sale

Apr 28, 2017

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

Final day of the biannual sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, jewelry, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150.

The Giver

Apr 28, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:10 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance, $5 door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

In a "utopian" future of sameness, young Jonas inherits an unusual career: to receive and keep the memories of his communities past. Throughout his lessons with his elder predecessor, Jonas learns of love, war, and all of life's unknown joys and pains, and he must decide whether to keep these secrets or upend his community. Based on Lois Lowry's modern classic.

Barks@Parks

Apr 28, 2017

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Parks Library rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

The most popular study break on campus is back. Certified therapy dogs will be available in Parks Library daily during dead week. Follow the paw prints and use #BarksAtParks when sharing your photos with the dogs on Twitter.

Retirement reception: Rob Hubert

Apr 28, 2017

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

221 Science I

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Rob Hubert, teaching laboratory coordinator for the animal science department, is retiring.

Workshop: Winning Internet Strategies

Apr 28, 2017

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Holiday Inn Conference Center, 2609 University Blvd., Ames

$20

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity Training, development

Ready to Run Iowa is a non-partisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become involved in public life as leaders in their respective communities. Fee includes workshop materials, a parking pass and light refreshments. Registration is required.

Retirement reception: Jean Anderson, Eunice Bassler, Marilyn Cox

Apr 28, 2017

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Memorial Union, Great Hall

College of Health and Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Faculty members Jean Anderson and Eunice Bassler and analyst Marilyn Cox, all in the department of food science and human nutrition, are retiring. A program is planned at 4 p.m.

Retirement reception: Russell Mullen

Apr 28, 2017

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Memorial Union, Pioneer Room

Agronomy Department Meetings, receptions

Russell Mullen, agronomy department, is retiring. A program will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Retirement reception: Christine Schultz

Apr 28, 2017

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

305 Carver Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Christine Schultz, a senior lecturer in the mathematics department, is retiring. A program will start at 5:15 p.m.

Saturday, 29 Apr 2017

Opening Weekend: "Washed Ashore" exhibit

Apr 29, 2017

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

"Washed Ashore," featuring giant sea life sculptures made from trash collected from beaches to graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways.

Treasure from Trash Drop-in Workshop

Apr 29, 2017

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Create a mini sculpture from trash to take home in this informal, drop-in program for kids and adults.

Softball

Apr 29, 2017

12:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Western Illinois. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.

Softball

Apr 29, 2017

2:30 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Western Illinois. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.

The Grapes of Wrath

Apr 29, 2017

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The National Players bring a powerful production of Steinbeck's Great American Novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Presented in the intimate Fisher Theater at Iowa State Center, this story of the Joad Family's trek west. Leaving the Dust Bowl behind and persevering against all odds, they strive for their own piece of the American dream.

Sunday, 30 Apr 2017

Workshop: Needle Felting

Apr 30, 2017

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$45 (discounts for members, ISU students)

Reiman Gardens

Learn to make a small fiber "painting" from wool roving, with fiber artist and instructor, Betty Chamness Trost.

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Apr 30, 2017

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU 5 classes for $35, Public 5 classes for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm, the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Monday, 01 May 2017

Final Exams

May 01, 2017

All day

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University Bills

May 01, 2017

All day

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University bills with Summer 2017 tuition and fees charges available on AccessPlus.

Dyscovry Foods New Product Showcase

May 01, 2017

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

1009 LeBaron Hall Conference Room

free

College of Health and Human Sciences Academic calendar Special events

The public is invited to sample innovative new foods at the annual Dyscovry Foods New Product Showcase. The event will feature 12 new and exciting food products produced by students in FSHN 412, the capstone course for seniors in food science and culinary food science.

Retirement reception: Curt Purdum

May 01, 2017

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

0162 General Services Building

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Curt Purdum, a buyer in facilities planning and management, is retiring. A program will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Retirement reception: Barb Licklider

May 01, 2017

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Health and Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Barb Licklider, University Professor in the School of Education, is retiring after 27 years of service at Iowa State. A program will be held at 2:30 p.m.

Class: Black & White Digital Photography

May 01, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$95 (discounts for members, ISU students)

Reiman Gardens

A four-week program taught by photographer Mark Stoltenberg.

Water Lily Repotting Workshop

May 01, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join Jamie Beyer - Master Gardener and Water Plant Expert - for a hands on demonstration of the proper way to pot water lilies and other water plants.

Tuesday, 02 May 2017

Final Exams

May 02, 2017

All day

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Retirement reception: Laura Carabillo

May 02, 2017

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Economic Development Core Facility atrium, ISU Research Park, 1805 Collaboration Pl.

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

Laura Carabillo, senior negotiator, industry contracts, in the office of intellectual property and technology transfer, is retiring.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

May 02, 2017

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

Macro Photography 3: Water

May 02, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four-week program on Tuesdays beginning May 2, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Take your close-up photography to the next level by incorporating water in compositions into your shots with this four-week course with expert photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg.

Wednesday, 03 May 2017

Final Exams

May 03, 2017

All day

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