Thursday, 04 Mar 2010
Public forum: Mechanical engineering department chair finalist
Thomas Burton, professor and head of mechanical and aerospace engineering at New Mexico State University, will present his vision for the department. All who are interested are welcome to attend.
Latino Research Seminar
In "Once upon a time in Queretaro," Luis F. Rico-Gutierrez, dean of the ISU College of Design, will explore the link between the physical form and history in his hometown of Queretaro in central Mexico. He will also present his ideas for celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence at Iowa State. Sponsored by Latinoamericanos and Sociology.
P&S Council open forum
Mike Otis, Associate Director in Human Resource Services, will discuss the background on the 2007 Towers Perrin compensation study and recent progress in implementing a new compensation structure for P&S employees. Mike will provide a review of findings, a comparison of the present compensation structure to the new structure, and the next steps in implementing the new structure on July 1, 2010.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Midterm grade reports
Midterm grade reports due from all departments on WebCT and AccessPlus.
Banquet: 25 Year Club
The 25 Year Club recognizes long-term employees for their service to Iowa State University. Social at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. A program and awards presentation follow the meal.
Works in Progress Lecture Series
"Political Stability, Justice and Civic Friendship in Aristotle," presentation by Cullen Padgett-Walsh, lecturer in philosophy and religious studies. The Works in Progress Lecture Series brings together faculty from the Colleges of Design and Liberal Arts and Sciences to talk informally about their work. All are welcome to attend.
Art Class: Wheel Pottery with Greg Lamont
Meets Thursdays from 6:30-9pm for 7 weeks.
Kyle Mullins, trombone
Guest Recitals
Promoting Religious Pluralism - David Fraccaro
David Fraccaro has worked in the United States and abroad on issues related to human rights, conflict resolution and interfaith collaboration. He currently works with the Stranger to Neighbor initiative sponsored by the Interfaith Youth Core of Chicago. It seeks to strengthen relationships between diverse communities of faith and their immigrant and refugee neighbors. He has also worked with detained immigrants and asylum seekers as a...