Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Book Return
Last day for end of term rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore.
Family Yoga in the Gardens
6 week program on Wednesdays, May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, and 15 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Family yoga classes are light-hearted and focused on the kids age 3+ with an adult.
Unified Butterfly Recorder App Tutorial
Join the entomology staff to learn more about the Unified Butterfly Recorder (UBR) app.
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Aurelia Kollasch, senior research analyst, department of residence, Iowa State, is one of five finalists.
Grade Processing
Final grades due on Bb Learn and AccessPlus.
Thursday, 12 May 2016
Retirement reception: Raj Aggarwal
Raj Aggarwal, director of the Engineering Research Institute and adjunct professor of electrical and computer engineering, is retiring. A short program will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Matthew Pistilli, director of assessment and planning, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is one of five finalists.
Brown Bag
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.
The Dreamer: Fei Xue MFA Thesis Exhibition Reception
Opening reception for master's thesis exhibition by Fei Xue, graduate student in integrated visual arts. A screening of Xue's digital animation will begin at 6:30 p.m. The show will run through May 19. Exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
Friday, 13 May 2016
Opening Reception: Intertwine
Opening reception for installation of Intertwine, a project to yarn-bomb the front facade of the ISU College of Design's Design on Main facility at 203-207 Main St. in downtown Ames. Over the past 9 months, hundreds of people from across Iowa and throughout the US have submitted more than 1,000 1-ft.-sq. knit and crocheted panels that have been stitched together into a "giant quilt" to cover the front of the 130-year-old, two-story building.
Saturday, 14 May 2016
Bag-O-Bulbs Sale
For the first time ever, you can purchase Reiman Gardens' tulip bulbs to replant in your own yard!
Movie Night at Jack Trice Stadium
As voted by Cyclone fans, this spring's family film is "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." North, south and east gates open at 6 p.m.; attendees are welcome to dress in costume.
Sunday, 15 May 2016
Registration Cancellation Deadline: Summer 2016
Last day to cancel registration for summer to avoid tuition assessment.
Wire-Wrapped Stone Jewelry
Explore the colors and textures of natural stones with artist and instructor Natalie Buskohl.
Youth Floral Arranging
Kids, learn the basics of floral arranging from HyVee Center Floral Designer Marical Greenwood.
Monday, 16 May 2016
Midwest Big Data Hub: Digital Agriculture Spoke All-Hands Meeting
Stakeholders will engage in interactive discussions about the partnerships and resources needed to address the challenges in collecting, managing, serving, mining and analyzing rapidly growing and increasingly complex data and information collections to create actionable knowledge and guide decision-making in agriculture. Early career researchers, post-docs, graduate students, and undergraduate students are welcome. Register by May 9.
May Craft of the Month: Succulent Planter
Paint a small wood plant holder made by our staff.
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Midwest Big Data Hub: Digital Agriculture Spoke All-Hands Meeting
Stakeholders will engage in interactive discussions about the partnerships and resources needed to address the challenges in collecting, managing, serving, mining and analyzing rapidly growing and increasingly complex data and information collections to create actionable knowledge and guide decision-making in agriculture. Early career researchers, post-docs, graduate students, and undergraduate students are welcome. Register by May 9.
Retirement reception: Edward Braun
Edward Braun, a professor in plant pathology and microbiology, is retiring. A short program will begin at 10:10 a.m.
Floral Design Series Workshop
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. Topic: "Darling Bud Vases"
Walk-In Craft: Seed Bombs
Guerrilla gardening! A seed bomb enables seeds to be sown in hard to reach places or those that you can't take close care of.
Wednesday, 18 May 2016
Adds/Section changes for Session I: Summer 2016
Last day to process adds or section changes for a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Topic: "Butterfly Wing Plants"
Symposium: Advanced Microscopy Techniques
Learn about the most recent developments in the field of electron microscopy during a series of presentations on advanced focused ion beam (FIB) and scanning/transmission electron (S/TEM) techniques. Registration is free. Sponsored by the USDOE Ames Laboratory's Sensitive Instruments Facility.
Peace Pole Class
Create a meaningful addition to your garden or yard with a peace pole.