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Tuesday, 25 Apr 2017

Ask the Experts: National Preservation Week

Apr 25, 2017

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Parks Library lobby

University Library Lectures

Parks Library preservation staff; Pete Sixbey, State Historical Society of Iowa; and Suzanne LeSar, ISU Textiles and Clothing Museum, will provide expert advice for handling and care of heirlooms and collectibles.

Barks@Parks

Apr 25, 2017

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Parks Library rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

The most popular study break on campus is back. Certified therapy dogs will be available in Parks Library daily during dead week. Follow the paw prints and use #BarksAtParks when sharing your photos with the dogs on Twitter.

Wednesday, 26 Apr 2017

CODAC Spring Sale

Apr 26, 2017

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

Biannual sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, jewelry, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150. The sale continues Thursday and Friday, April 27 and 28.

Rossmann Manatt Lecture

Apr 26, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

167-175 Scheman Building

free

College of Human Sciences Lectures

"Securing Health and Education: Hopes and Realities of Iowa Latino Immigrant Families," Kimberly Greder, associate professor of human development and family studies, and the 2016-17 recipient of the Rossmann Manatt faculty development award.

Barks@Parks

Apr 26, 2017

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Parks Library rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

The most popular study break on campus is back. Certified therapy dogs will be available in Parks Library daily during dead week. Follow the paw prints and use #BarksAtParks when sharing your photos with the dogs on Twitter.

Ask the Experts: National Preservation Week

Apr 26, 2017

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Parks Library lobby

University Library Lectures

Parks Library preservation staff will provide expert advice for handling and care of heirlooms and collectibles.

Spring Poster Presentation and Reception

Apr 26, 2017

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Spring and summer 2017 graduating Honors students, as well as other Honors students, will be present to answer questions about their projects.

Thursday, 27 Apr 2017

Textbook buyback

Apr 27, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.

CODAC Spring Sale

Apr 27, 2017

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

Day 2 of the biannual sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, jewelry, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150. The sale continues Friday, April 28.

Youth Program: Caterpillar Club

Apr 27, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ask the Experts: National Preservation Week

Apr 27, 2017

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Parks Library lobby

University Library Lectures

Parks Library preservation staff and Suzanne LeSar, ISU Textiles and Clothing Museum, will provide expert advice for handling and care of heirlooms and collectibles.

Barks@Parks

Apr 27, 2017

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Parks Library rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

The most popular study break on campus is back. Certified therapy dogs will be available in Parks Library daily during dead week. Follow the paw prints and use #BarksAtParks when sharing your photos with the dogs on Twitter.

CHS Entrepreneurship Showcase

Apr 27, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

LeBaron Hall lobby, auditorium

free

College of Human Sciences Academic calendar Special events

College of Human Sciences students compete for $1,575 in cash prizes as people from business, industry, and academia judge them on their ideas to start a new business or spruce up an existing one. This year's showcase is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the LeBaron Hall lobby area. The awards ceremony will follow at 9 p.m. in the LeBaron Auditorium.

Sale: Outdoor recreation equipment

Apr 27, 2017

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

west gymnasium, State Gym

Student Activities Special events

ISU's Outdoor Recreation Program will be selling used bicycles, canoes, water gear, rock climbing gear and camping gear.

Business Idea Pitch Contest

Apr 27, 2017

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

0001 MacKay Hall

Free

College of Human Sciences Academic calendar

A Business Idea Pitch Contest will be held simultaneously with the CHS Entrepreneurship Showcase in 0001 MacKay Hall. All College of Human Sciences undergraduate and graduate students with an innovative business idea are welcome to present a 90-second pitch to industry professionals, get tips and suggestions on their business idea, and enter the contest to win cash prizes ranging from $50 to $100.

Robin and Linda Williams

Apr 27, 2017

9:00 PM

M-Shop

$15 Students / $20 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

For the past 40+ years, Robin & Linda Williams have made it their mission to perform the music that they love, "a robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country that combines wryly observant lyrics with a wide-ranging melodicism." Today some might call it "Americana," but these two revered music masters were living and breathing this elixir 20 years before that label was turned into a radio format.

Friday, 28 Apr 2017

Symposium: Archaeological, Biological and Cultural Approaches to Understanding Humans

Apr 28, 2017

8:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Memorial Union, Gallery and Pioneer Room

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Conferences

The anthropology symposium is an opportunity for students to share and discuss their projects and research in an academic setting among their faculty and peers. All are welcome to attend. Registration not required.

Voorhees Supply Chain Management Conference

Apr 28, 2017

8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sukup End Zone Club, Jack Trice Stadium

$25, free for ISU students

Ivy College of Business Conferences

Learn about the future of supply chain with industry experts speaking on emerging technologies. A reception will follow the conference (2:30-4 p.m.).

Workshop: Communicating with Voters

Apr 28, 2017

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holiday Inn Conference Center, 2609 University Blvd., Ames

$20

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity Training, development

Ready to Run Iowa is a non-partisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become involved in public life as leaders in their respective communities. Fee includes workshop materials, a parking pass and light refreshments. Registration is required.

CODAC Spring Sale

Apr 28, 2017

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

Final day of the biannual sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, jewelry, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150.

The Giver

Apr 28, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:10 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance, $5 door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

In a "utopian" future of sameness, young Jonas inherits an unusual career: to receive and keep the memories of his communities past. Throughout his lessons with his elder predecessor, Jonas learns of love, war, and all of life's unknown joys and pains, and he must decide whether to keep these secrets or upend his community. Based on Lois Lowry's modern classic.

Barks@Parks

Apr 28, 2017

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Parks Library rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

The most popular study break on campus is back. Certified therapy dogs will be available in Parks Library daily during dead week. Follow the paw prints and use #BarksAtParks when sharing your photos with the dogs on Twitter.

Retirement reception: Rob Hubert

Apr 28, 2017

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

221 Science I

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Rob Hubert, teaching laboratory coordinator for the animal science department, is retiring.

Workshop: Winning Internet Strategies

Apr 28, 2017

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Holiday Inn Conference Center, 2609 University Blvd., Ames

$20

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity Training, development

Ready to Run Iowa is a non-partisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become involved in public life as leaders in their respective communities. Fee includes workshop materials, a parking pass and light refreshments. Registration is required.

Retirement reception: Jean Anderson, Eunice Bassler, Marilyn Cox

Apr 28, 2017

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Memorial Union, Great Hall

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Faculty members Jean Anderson and Eunice Bassler and analyst Marilyn Cox, all in the department of food science and human nutrition, are retiring. A program is planned at 4 p.m.

Retirement reception: Russell Mullen

Apr 28, 2017

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Memorial Union, Pioneer Room

Agronomy Department Meetings, receptions

Russell Mullen, agronomy department, is retiring. A program will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Retirement reception: Christine Schultz

Apr 28, 2017

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

305 Carver Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Christine Schultz, a senior lecturer in the mathematics department, is retiring. A program will start at 5:15 p.m.

Saturday, 29 Apr 2017

Opening Weekend: "Washed Ashore" exhibit

Apr 29, 2017

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

"Washed Ashore," featuring giant sea life sculptures made from trash collected from beaches to graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways.

Treasure from Trash Drop-in Workshop

Apr 29, 2017

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Create a mini sculpture from trash to take home in this informal, drop-in program for kids and adults.