Thursday, 24 Mar 2011
Student Success Summit
This comprehensive, university-wide event will focus on retention issues on our campus, our students' academic success and student learning outcomes related to instruction. There is no fee, but registration is required.
Faculty workshop: Fulbright opportunities, application process
Athena Fulay, Council for International Exchange of Scholars, will lead several free workshops about the Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty and professionals. This workshop will be repeated from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Reserve a seat by contacting Julie Tarbox, 4-6410, by March 11. Individual consultations to discuss specific interests can be scheduled.
Fulbright Workshop: Use the Fulbright program to achieve internationalization goals
Athena Fulay, Council for International Exchange of Scholars, will lead several free workshops about the Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty and professionals. This workshop is primarily for administrators and department chairs. Reserve a seat by contacting Julie Tarbox, 4-6410, by March 11. Individual consultations to discuss specific interests also can be scheduled.
Latino Research Seminar
"Somos del Campo: Latino/a gardeners and farmers in two rural communities of Iowa. A Community Capitals Framework approach." Diego Thompson, ISU sociology Ph.D. student.
Faculty workshop: Fulbright opportunities, application process
Athena Fulay, Council for International Exchange of Scholars, will lead several free workshops about the Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty and professionals. This workshop also will be offered from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Reserve a seat by contacting Julie Tarbox, 4-6410, by March 11. Individual consultations to discuss specific interests can be scheduled.
Converting WebCT courses to Blackboard Learn
Take advantage of the tools and resources available in this new and powerful platform when Bb Learn becomes available university-wide, summer semester, 2011. Find out how to convert an existing WebCT course to Blackboard Learn and learn what you need to know to get your course up and running.
ISU Symphony Orchestra
Every year, the ISU Symphony showcases some of the best student musicians on campus during its annual Concert of Soloists. Students participate in a rigorous, multi-staged competition to get the opportunity to solo with the ISU Symphony. Dr. Jacob Harrison, conductor
Agron 600A - Plant Breeding Seminars
"New methods for haploid selection in double haploid production" Yi-Chia Tseng (thesis)
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Charting Your Course: A Financial Guide for Women." Each phase of a woman's life brings unique financial challenges. With smart planning, you can make the most of your money, whether you're just starting out, single, married with a family, starting over, or in your golden years. Please preregister, space limited.
Christchurch earthquake: Lessons learned
"The Christchurch M6.3 Earthquake: Lessons Learned for the Midwest and United States," Sri Sritharan, ISU civil engineering. Immediately following the earthquake in Christchurch, Sritharan was asked to serve on a reconnaissance team to study the damage in Christchurch, as well as come back to the United States and the Midwest with "lessons learned" from this 6.3 earthquake.
The Christchurch Earthquake: Lessons Learned for the Midwest and United States - Sri Sritharan
Sri Sritharan, Wilson Engineering Professor in civil engineering, was asked to serve on a reconnaissance team to study the damage in Christchurch, New Zealand. He was also asked to come back to the United States and the Midwest with 'lessons learned' from this 6.3 earthquake, of even greater significance after the devastation in Japan.
Film and discussion with Susana Munoz and Yahaira Carrillo
"Papers" is the story of undocumented youth in the United States and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status. For these individuals born outside the United States but raised in this country, there is currently no path to citizenship. The film follows five undocumented students and the movement in support of the DREAM Act. A discussion led by Susana Munoz and Yahaira Carrillo will follow the 88-min film.
Fused Glass Tiles
Make a tile of layered glass, learn how the basics of glass fusing.
ISU Theatre production of "Six Characters"
An acting company begins to rehearse a play, but as the rehearsal begins, it is interrupted by six people who say they are unfinished characters in search of an author to finish their story. The Director of the play first thinks the six are mad, but begins to listen to what they have to say, and finally, even though he is not a writer, agrees to stage their story. Others in the acting company are not happy with the Director's decision.
Keynote address: Student Success Summit
Harvest Collier, professor of chemistry and vice provost for undergraduate studies, Missouri Science & Technology University, Rolla. Collier's leadership with pre-freshman and collegiate STEM education programs has been demonstrated to be an effective contributor to student success at Missouri S&T. His talk will be preceded by a poster session and welcome reception (6-7:15 p.m.), also in Gerdin.
2011 Richard Thompson Memorial Lecture
Bunky Echo-Hawk (Pawnee/Yakama), Native American artist, graphic designer, photographer, writer and nonprofit professional, will present "proACTIVE ARTist," the 2011 Richard Thompson Memorial Lecture at ISU.
Lecture: The Case for Working with Your Hands
Matthew Crawford is a philosopher and mechanic. His bestselling book "Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work" is about the once familiar and now uncommon experience of making and fixing things with your hands. Part of the National Affairs Series on Innovation.
proACTIVE ART - Bunky Echo-Hawk
Bunky Echo-Hawk (Pawnee/Yakama) is an artist whose work spans both media and lifestyle. A graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts, he is a fine artist, graphic designer, photographer and writer. He is also a traditional singer and dancer. The 2011 Richard Thompson Memorial Lecture.