Friday, 06 May 2016
Plant Sale Extravaganza
Many local organizations have come together to offer a huge selection of plants.
National Public Gardens Day
An event to raise awareness of America's public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship and awareness, plant and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide.
Art Mart
Pottery, blown glass, jewelry, prints, photos and accessories created by Ames and ISU artists will be for sale.
Retirement reception: Denny Goodrich
Denny Goodrich will be retiring after 42 years of service to the university. Denny began his career in 1973 at WOI-TV, became a video producer for the Instructional Technology Center and has been working for the last several years with Information Technology Services.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Texas.
Saturday, 07 May 2016
Mid Iowa Woodworkers Woodworking Show
The Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers return for their one-day show on Saturday, May 7! Guests will have the opportunity to view carving contest entries, watch carving demonstrations and participate in a hands-on lesson in whittling.
Plant sale
Plants for sale include perennials for sun and shade, herbs and vegetables, Iowa natives, woody plants including trees, shrubs and Buck roses, container annuals and hanging baskets. Sale continues Sunday.
Art Mart
Pottery, blown glass, jewelry, prints, photos and accessories created by Ames and ISU artists will be for sale.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Texas.
Commencement reception
Walk across the parking lot to the Alumni Center immediately following commencement to enjoy a reception for graduates and their families and friends. The reception will include refreshments, photo opportunities with Cy, tours of the Alumni Center and gift merchandise for purchase.
Sunday, 08 May 2016
Mother's Day
All mothers are admitted free of charge to Reiman Gardens on Mother's Day.
Plant sale
Plants for sale include perennials for sun and shade, herbs and vegetables, Iowa natives, woody plants including trees, shrubs and Buck roses, container annuals and hanging baskets. Sale begins Saturday.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Texas.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 09 May 2016
Building Envelope Commissioning Train the Trainer Workshop
The Train the Trainer program is a five-day (May 9-13) professional workshop of peer learning, including site visits in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on May 13. Professionals from Architecture and Construction Engineering, as well as Contractors, Project Managers and community college Construction Management educators will prepare for an increased demand for building envelope commissioning protocols.
Osborn Club Lecture
John Nason, professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology, will present "A Pollination System on the Edge: Unraveling the Mysteries of Reproduction in the Fig-Fig Wasp Mutualism."
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Kids Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Becki Elkins, registrar and director of institutional research and assessment, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, is one of five finalists.
P&S Council Seminar: "Money for Life"
Professional and scientific staff are invited to attend (or view live online) the P&S Council's monthly seminar, presented in May by Barb Wollan, College of Human Sciences Extension and Outreach.
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.