Monday, 08 Oct 2012
Osborn Club Lecture
"The Dynamic Construction of Candidate Image," David Peterson, ISU political science. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, follows a dinner of Osborn Club members.
Shift: Redefining North Korea- Documentary & Discussion
For decades North Korea has been defined by its politics, which has isolated it from our global community. The People's Crisis, a 50-minute documentary, focuses on the harsh reality of life inside North Korea, including footage from a refugee rescue mission by the nonprofit awareness and advocacy organization LiNK. A discussion will follow the film.
Take It Higher Than Just Higher Education
Michael Reyes is a Chicano/Mexicano poet, actor, playwright, artist and community organizer specializing in youth development. His interactive presentations combine history, current events and performance into a fusion of education and entertainment. Latino Heritage Month Celebration
Tuesday, 09 Oct 2012
Corporate Rights in Global Trade and Their Dangerous Consequences
Lori Wallach, Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, is an internationally recognized expert on globalization and trade. Technology, Globalization and Culture Series & World Affairs Series.
2012 Campaign Debate: ISU College Republicans v. ISU Democrats
The ISU College Republicans will debate the ISU College Democrats on 2012 campaign issues before a panel of judges. The groups will also make available voter registration and candidate information. First Amendment Series.
Response Ability: Being an Everyday Hero
Mike Dilbeck is founder and president of the RESPONSE ABILITY Project, working to empower people to be everyday heroes in their own lives by standing up, saying something and taking action when they witness unhealthy or negative behavior.
Mexican/Chicano Identity and History Through Spoken Word
Michael Reyes is a Chicano/Mexicano poet, actor, playwright, artist and community organizer specializing in youth development. His interactive presentations combine history, current events and performance into a fusion of education and entertainment. Latino Heritage Month Celebration
Wednesday, 10 Oct 2012
SusAg Colloquium
"A Short History of GM Crops," Shiuzing Fei
P.H. Elwood Lecture
"Landscape Chronicles," William E. Roberts and Laura Santin, principals and directors of Nomad Studio, a landscape planning and design firm presently in Brooklyn, N.Y. A reception will follow.
Documentary & Discussion: A Killer in the Dark
"A Killer in the Dark" is a documentary about the fight against malaria and highlights the work of Imagine No Malaria, a ministry affiliated with the United Methodist Church in Africa. Katie Dawson, coordinator for Imagine No Malaria in the Iowa Annual Conference, and Lyric Bartholomay, Iowa State associate professor of medical entomology, will lead a post-film discussion and Q&A.
The Keystone XL Pipeline and the Protection of American Lands
Randy Thompson, a farmer and rancher from Nebraska, became a leading opponent out of conerns that his land would be condemned for the proposed TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline. National Affairs Series
Thursday, 11 Oct 2012
Brown Bag Lecture
"Building a Healthy Plate with MyPlate" presented by Laura Kimm RD LD and Katie Ruff, Chef Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Agronomy Seminars
Nitrate-nitrogen Loss from Drainage Systems as Affected by Land Management and Drainage Management, Matt Helmers
Friday, 12 Oct 2012
Friday Talks: Jelena Bogdanovich, Architecture
Friday Talks are presentations of research and creative work by new faculty in the College of Design. Jelena Bogdanovich, assistant professor of architecture, will present "Byzantine-Modernist Concepts of Space in Central and East European Avant-Garde Architecture: Goetheanum and Zeniteum."
Planetarium Show
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium to learn more. Shows are at 7 pm and 7:30 pm and are suitable for all ages. Weather permitting a star-gazing session will be held after dark. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:45 pm. Seating is limited.