Events

Reiman Gardens: Veterans Day
11 Nov 2009 @ Reiman Gardens - In honor of their service, veterans will be admitted without an admission fee. Cost: Free for CoHorts' members and veterans; price of admission for general public.

Veterans Day Open House
11 Nov 2009, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall - The wars of the 20th century, their losses and their toll on humanity are a frequent and important theme in the work of Christian Petersen. Though he is often known as "the gentle sculptor," Petersen gave much attention to the subject of warfare. In honor of Veteran's Day and all military veterans, University Museums will be giving tours of the exhibition "All the Evils: Christian Petersen and the Art of War." Cost: Free.

P&S Council open forum: Employee benefits
11 Nov 2009, 12:00 PM @ Gallery, Memorial Union - Mike Otis, associate director of human resource services, will discuss the university's 2010 employee benefit plans, and take questions at this open forum. Sponsored by the Professional & Scientific Council, the forum is open to the public. Attendees may bring their lunch. Cost: Free.

Colloquia: John Atanasoff and the New Civilization
11 Nov 2009, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ 223 Atanasoff Hall - "John Atanasoff and the New Civilization," Minka Zlateva, Sofia University, Bulgaria. Zlateva will discuss the results of a joint effort between students at Iowa State and Sofia University, and the possibilities for its followup in the frame of the United Nations initiative, "Alliance of Civilizations" (www.unaoc.org). Cost: free.

Gold Star Hall Ceremony
11 Nov 2009, 2:30 PM @ Great Hall, Memorial Union - Commemorate the Iowa State servicemen who gave their lives to serve our country. Seven names will be added. Cost: free.

Panel presentation: "Talk Green: Ask Them!"
11 Nov 2009, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ 192 Parks Library - What do an economics professor, director of custodial services, two librarians and the GSB sustainability director have in common? Come hear what green practices are happening across campus. Cost: free.

Workshop: Smart investing
11 Nov 2009, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Farwell T. Brown Auditorium, Ames Public Library - "Smart Investing @ your library: Considerations in the aftermath of the recession," Jeanne Hogarth, national consumer finance expert and 2009-10 Hilton Chair. Hogarth will lead this free financial education class. She will describe a process for re-evaluating progress toward funding financial goals. Cost: free.

YWCA: A Taste of Chocolate and More
11 Nov 2009, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ The Knoll - "Just Desserts: A Taste of Chocolate and More." ISU President Gregory Geoffroy and Kathy Geoffroy will host this dessert-laden evening. Local restaurants and chocolatiers will provide a wide range of items, including sugar-free options. All proceeds go toward YWCA Ames-ISU scholarships and programming to empower women and girls, and to eliminate racism. Cost: $35 ($50 for two); please purchase by Nov. 6.