Wednesday, 14 Apr 2010
New Biology Seminar
"New Biology for the 21st Century." Thomas Cech is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
VEISHEA's Campus BBQ
Chicken Sandwiches/Veggie Burgers, Applesauce, Fruit Snacks & Lemonade. Lunch sponsored by College of Engineering. Buttons on sale 7, 8 & 9 from 11am - 2pm at the 1st floor Booth at the Memorial Union or at the BBQ. A $5 button gets you lunch Tuesday through Friday of VEISHEA week on Central Campus, 11am - 2pm.
ArtWalk: New Sites & Old Favorites
This tour will highlight the new etched glass installation by Michaela Mahady at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center. Visual literacy has proven to increase communication and critical thinking skills, so why not spend your lunch learning with University Museums! Meet Nancy outside the south entrance to the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center.
TIAA-CREF seminar
"Your Retirement Income Options." Developing a sound financial strategy for retirement can make a big difference. If you're one year or less away from retirement, we can help you review your options and determine what to do next. Now is the time to get answers to some important questions and begin planning. Please pre-register.
Weather radio programming
The Iowa State American Meteorological Society will be programming weather radios for the Iowa State community. You must bring your own weather radio; radios will not be for sale at this event.
Seminar: Dealing with Plagiarism
"Dealing with Plagiarism: Pedagogy or Punishment," Rebecca Jackson, ISU Library. Seminar options: on-site or online (webinar). Preregistration is required. Register on Access Plus under Employee HRS Course Listings.
VEISHEA's Battle of the Bands "Wildcards"
Preliminary round of 10 Bands competing to perform at the Battle of the Bands Finals on Friday, April 16. Continues at 5pm on Thursday, April 15.
Lecture: Peter Hedges on Writing and Directing
Peter Hedges, who grew up in West Des Moines and attended Valley High School, is a novelist, screenwriter, and film director. He wrote both the novel and the screenplay What's Eating Gilbert Grape and is the writer-director of Pieces of April and Dan in Real Life. His screenplay for About a Boy was nominated for an Academy Award well as a BAFTA and a Writers Guild of America Award.
VEISHEA Tournament: 3 Point Shooting Contest
Each participant will get 60 seconds to shoot 25 basketballs stationed around the 3 point line. Continues Thursday, April 15. Please pre-register.
VEISHEA Tournament: 5 on 5 Men's Basketball
Please pre-register team captain. Other players can sign up on site the day of the event.
VEISHEA Event: Hypnotist Brian Imbus
Imbus blends a show of comedic hypnotism with a splash of mentalist magic for an exciting and entertaining show.