Tuesday, 16 Nov 2010
Graduate Education Study Circle: Strengthening the Professoriate @ ISU
"Broadening Participation Through Summer REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) Programs." Discussion will provide background research and examples of best practices to connect REU students to entry into graduate school. To register, e-mail spisu@iastate.edu.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from Noon to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session A: "Monochromatic Arrangements." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.
Atmospheric Science Seminar
"Development of Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale for Intensity of Tornadoes" Kishor Mehta, Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
Reception: To welcome three new MSA staff members
Joining the staff in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs are: Ebony Williams, coordinator for multicultural programming; and Mathilda Tuuli and Adele Lozano, coordinators for retention. All are welcome; light refreshments will be served.
Atmospheric Science Seminar
"Comparison of the Characteristics and Dynamics of Summer and Winter Stationary Waves" T.C. (Mike) Chen, Atmospheric Science, Iowa State University
Valley Forge: A Story of Endurance and Transformation - Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich is the coauthor of Valley Forge, a tour-de-force novel about the unique crucible of time and place where Washington and his Continental Army were forged into a fighting force that would win a revolution and found a nation. Newt Gingrich served in Congress for twenty years and as Speaker of the House. He is a member of the Defense Policy Board and cochair of the UN Task Force. A book signing will follow.
Volleyball
ISU vs. Colorado.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session B: "Monochromatic Arrangements." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.
College of LIberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Lecture Series - Alicia Carriquiry
Alicia Carriquiry is a distinguished professor of statistics at Iowa State and a researcher whose experience covers a wide range of contemporary issues, from nutrition to ballistics, genomics to traffic safety, and forensics to women in science and engineering. She will speak about her work on the design and analysis of national dietary intake surveys.
Wednesday, 17 Nov 2010
Discussion: Behind the Scenes
Attend a new presentation each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Panel: Summer undergraduate research opportunities
Students and faculty will present information on the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates program and other summer research opportunities at ISU and elsewhere.
Farewell reception: Rich Bundy
Bundy is a vice president for development at the ISU Foundation. A brief program will begin at 4 p.m.
Retirement reception: Diane J. Love
Love has worked at ISU for 30 years, in the textiles and clothing, architecture and economics departments, and for the past 20 years as an account specialist with the Institute for Transportation.
Panel: Summer undergraduate research opportunities
Students and faculty will present information on the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates program and other summer research opportunities at ISU and elsewhere.
Climate Change: Culture Change
Sculptor and artist Frances Whitehead is a professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her collaborative research projects aim to engage the public on issues of sustainability. She recently founded SAIC4 - The Chicago Center for Climate and Culture, a research center focused on the cultural dimension of sustainable urbanism.
Lecture: Game development
Mike Upah of the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship will share with students how to commercialize their games, start up their own game development businesses, and stay "in the black." All are invited to attend.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Drake.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, directs Jazz Ensemble I Michael Giles, directs Jazz Ensemble II
Leadership: The Art of Developing Followership
"Leadership: The Art of Developing Followership," Anne Mulcahy, former CEO of Xerox. She will discuss what she learned about leadership and share how those lessons are even more important in the nonprofit and political environments. Her talk will focus specifically on how leaders develop followers and that successful leaders are authentic. Fall 2010 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics and part of the World Affairs Series.
Thursday, 18 Nov 2010
Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Materials, Science and Engineering Seminar
"Putting Chemistry to Work for Nano and Biomedical Research," Younan Xia, Washington University, St. Louis.
Computer Science Distinguished Lecture
"Silence of the Labs: Why are We Still Commuting the Way We Did 40 years Ago?" Ouri Wolfson, University of Illinois, Chicago.
Photographic Interpretations
The photography of King Au currently on display in the Christian Petersen Art Museum represents interpretations of interpretations. His photographs reflect upon some of the historical and contemporary public art on campus, presenting a fresh examination while also staying true to the meaning of the original works of art. Emily Morgan, lecturer in Art & Design, will help analyze these and other photographs.
ISU Opera Studio
Opera Studio will be performing great scenes from Opera-Operetta and Musical Theatre. Mary Creswell is the musical director and Jodi Goble is vocal accompanist.
Algorithmic Thinking in Biology
Iowa State professor of computer science Vasant Honavar directs the university's Center for Computational Intelligence, Learning and Discovery. Much of his work is aimed at helping scientific researchers access, use and share massive amounts of data. Sigma Xi Local Honor Lecture.
Friday, 19 Nov 2010
Add/drop deadline: second half semester courses
Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Pass/Not Pass: second half semester courses
Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Second half-semester courses changed to graded basis after Oct 22 count toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.
Saturday, 20 Nov 2010
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Pre-game tailgate. Open from 3 hrs. before kickoff to 1/2 hr. before kickoff. Buffet meal available for purchase - reserve by Nov. 17.
Football
ISU vs. Missouri.