Sunday, 14 Feb 2010
ISU Honor Choir
An annual tradition at Iowa State University, the Honor Choir Festival provides an opportunity for some of Iowa's finest high school singers to join in a highly select ensemble.
Orchid Fest
Orchid show with vendors, speakers and activities.
Film: Bill Barrett, Sculptor
"Bill Barrett's works of art are celebrated as lyrical abstractions - their delicacy of expression and mastery of technique combine to produce a poetic kind of sculpture and painting." - M. Jessica Rowe This film will provide you with new insights in to the process of creating sculpture and the vision that drives the artist, Bill Barrett.
Performance: Barjche 2010
ISU annual contemporary dance concert featuring faculty, students and guest artists dance works.
Wrestling
ISU vs. Missouri.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.
Monday, 15 Feb 2010
IPERS seminar
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Horticulture Seminar
Biogeography and Drought Resistance of Woody Plants from California's Mediterranean Region: Comparisons with Congeners from the Eastern United States - by Bryan Peterson, Graduate Student, Department of Horticulture, ISU
Open forum with Engineering dean Jonathan Wickert
Hosted by the Engineering Student Council, this event will give students an opportunity to ask questions, offer suggestions and receive more information about the goals and budget priorities of the college.
Tuesday, 16 Feb 2010
Degree audit deadline
Last day to change degree audit information for spring.
Reiman Gardens: Mardi Gras events
Reiman Gardens' gift shop is offering special discounts on select merchandise during a Fat Tuesday event (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Mardi Gras Magic (5-7 p.m.) includes wine-tasting and carnival snacks. Customers will receive a beaded necklace for every $5 spent; $50 purchase yields a feather face mask.
Performance: "Chasing George Washington"
The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour presents Chasing George Washington as part of the Iowa State Center's Youth Matinee Series.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from 12:00 -1:00 pm Tuesdays this month (February 16th, and 23rd) and enjoy the Farm House in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, this week's topic is "The Value of Historic Home Museums". Reservations not required.
Performance: "Chasing George Washington"
The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour presents Chasing George Washington as part of the Iowa State Center's Youth Matinee Series.
Lecture: How Iowa students fare nationally in science and math
Dianne Chadwick, State of Iowa Department of Education, will discuss the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and how Iowa students fare in math and science compared to the national average.
Photo Field Trip: Portraits in the MU
Join photographer Luke Healey on a field trip to hone your picture taking abilities and take your photography to a new level.
Wednesday, 17 Feb 2010
Wellness screening
Students from the worksite health promotion class (HS 380) are offering free screenings for blood pressure, posture and body composition. No reservation is required.
Informational lunch: ISU MBA program
For those interested in learning more about Iowa State's MBA program. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs requested to Jenny Reitano, jreitano@iastate.edu.
Art Class: Picture Frames
Starting with a few boards, you can create professional grade wooden frames.
Art Class: Stenciled Street Art with Asa Wentzel Fisher
Meets Wednesdays from 7-9pm for 2 weeks.
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Oklahoma State.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
Dr. James Bovinette directs Jazz I; Michael Giles directs Jazz II. Tickets available at the door.
Lecture: Sustainable Engineering and Energy
"Innovation in Sustainable Engineering and Energy: A Whole Foods Perspective," Kathy Loftus, Whole Foods Market. Loftus is global leader for sustainable engineering, maintenance and energy management for the world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods. She coordinates strategic energy procurement, efficiency upgrades, engineering and maintenance best practices, and green building efforts for the chain.
Thursday, 18 Feb 2010
Lecture: Technology and Learning for the 21st Century
"Charting our Course: Technology and Learning for the 21st Century," Malcolm Brown, director of the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative. EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology. The 2010 ComETS Symposium Keynote Lecture.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Graduate Seminar Series
Nutrient Cyclinig in the Bioeconomy: Improving efficiency through catalyst recovery and recycling by Robert Anex from Iowa State University
Forum: Christian Petersen Faculty
Part of the "Iowa in the Global Comm[unity]: Inside/Out" programming series.
Computer science distinguished lecture
"Defining Computer 'Speed': An Unsolved Challenge," John Gustafson, Intel Labs Santa Clara. Gustafson previously was a computational scientist at Ames Laboratory, where he led the team that built the Atanasoff-Berry Computer replica. He is an expert on high performance computing and computer benchmarking.
Works in Progress Lecture Series
"Saving Grace: Re-engaging Modern Design with the Matrix of History," presentation by Lee Cagley, professor and program director, interior design. The Works in Progress Lecture Series brings together faculty from the Colleges of Design and Liberal Arts and Sciences to speak informally about their work. All are welcome to attend.
Art Class: Camera Basics
Meets Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 2 weeks.
Art Class: Vintage Aprons
They're not made for gravy stains anymore, sister!