Thursday, 06 Feb 2014
Open forum: Duane Johnson, candidate for Ames Laboratory director
Duane Johnson is chief research officer at Ames Laboratory. All are invited to attend the open forum.
A Celebration of the Legacy of George Washington Carver
Join University Museums as we celebrate the legacy of one of our most storied alumni, George Washington Carver. Several interesting discoveries (or perhaps rediscoveries) of Dr. Carver's time on campus will be revealed as we continue to celebrate his story.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Computer Science Distinguished Lecture
"Relativistic Refactoring," Don Batory, University of Texas, Austin.
Backstage Pass to Stephens Auditorium Art Curtain
One of two chances to see the curtain, Silver Code, up-close! Join University Museums' staff at Stephens Auditorium (also March 2, noon to 2 pm) for an open house and tours of the ongoing work. These open houses are free and open to the public, tickets are not required.
Fine Silver (Metal Clay) Jewelry Class
Although metal clay looks and feels similar to clay, it becomes 99.9% silver after firing in a kiln. Stamp it, carve in it, sculpt it--the possibilities are endless! Learn to use this versatile and beautiful material to make a pendant or earrings.
Cyclone Cinema: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing The Hunger Games: Catching Fire! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Performance: Love and Honor: Iowa in the Civil War
April of 2014 celebrates the 150th anniversary of the ending of the Civil War. Iowa sent a greater proportion of its men between the ages of 15-40 than did any other state. This is the story of four of them and three women who loved them.
The Life Code: Changing Lives, Changing Business
Juan Enriquez is one of the world's leading authorities on the uses and benefits of genomic research and the impact of the life sciences. A co-founder of Synthetic Genomics, he is the author of "As the Future Catches You: How Genomics & Other Forces are Changing Your Life, Work, Health & Wealth."