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!
Lecture: Greening the Super Bowl
"The Super Bowl: The Field Isn't the Only Thing That's Green," Jack Groh, director of NFL environmental program. The mission of this vast environmental program is to reduce solid waste and increase recycling and landfill diversion, as well as tap renewable energy for game-day usage, and for the two weeks of events leading up to the game.