Wednesday, 23 Mar 2011
Women's Studies Brown Bag Series
"Implications on Policy Studies on Teen Dating Violence," Alysa Mozak, ISU women's studies graduate student. Media, policymakers and researchers are increasingly recognizing teen dating violence (TDV) as a social problem. This study of TDV in Iowa will help inform researchers and policymakers about this important issue.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
"Toward Wholeness: Native Communities and the Changing Climate of Food." Brett Ramey, climate change activist
Agron 600B - Soil Science Seminars
"Corn Suitability Ratings: Are They Accurate Indicators of Crop Yield?" David Keninger
Public Produce - A Lecture by Darrin Nordahl
Darrin Nordahl is an urban designer for the city of Davenport who proposes that innovative urban food concepts can add vitality to city spaces. He will speak about his book "Public Produce: The New Urban Agriculture."
LAS Dean's Lecture Series
Deb Marquart was a touring road musician with rock bands before her career took an academic turn. She is a professor of English in the MFA Program in Creative Writing and the author of two books of poetry, one collection of short stories, and the award-winning memoir, The Horizontal World. LAS Dean's Lecture Series.