Friday, 01 Apr 2011
Edible Book Festival
ISU Library will host the Edible Book Festival, a design competition celebrating the "ingestion of culture." Register to compete for prizes, or stop by the event just to view the entries and vote for your favorites. The event is free and open to the public; details are online.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2011
First Amendment Day: Freedom march
The freedom march will begin at Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave., and end at the steps of Beardshear Hall. There will be a recitation of the First Amendment and the TAO of journalism, then ISU and high school student media will sign the pledge.
Feast on the First Amendment
Free food, soap box debates, music, chalk the sidewalks and exhibits from student organizations. High school essay contest winners will receive their awards. Planting of the "Liberty Tree" by Elizabeth Hoffman, executive vice president and provost; Michael Bugeja, Greenlee director; and Gene Policinski, First Amendment Center executive director.
P&S Staff Appreciation Event
All P&S staff are invited to this come-and-go event. Enjoy Coldstone Creamery ice cream and register for door prizes. P&S Council members will be on hand to answer questions about the council. RSVPs requested.
Saturday, 09 Apr 2011
OTS Easter egg hunt
Omega Tau Sigma, the professional veterinary fraternity, is hosting an Easter egg hunt for kids of students, faculty and staff. Other activities include Easter movies and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Thursday, 14 Apr 2011
Lecture: Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Friday, 15 Apr 2011
Paula Cowgill Gmelch Memorial Sculpture Dedication
Short program dedicating a memorial sculpture in honor of Paula Cowgill Gmelch, late wife of Walter Gmelch, who was dean of the ISU College of Education (now part of Human Sciences) from 1998 to 2004. The sculpture was designed, produced and installed by Ingrid Lilligren, ISU professor of integrated studio arts.
Sculpture dedication
Dedication ceremony for the Paula Cowgill Gmelch Memorial Sculpture in the Lagomarcino courtyard. The sculpture was designed by Ingrid Lilligren, ISU art and design.
Veishea: Opening Ceremony
Sarah Brown Wessling is the 2010 National Teacher of the Year and a Johnston High School language arts teacher. She holds both a bachelor's degree (1998) and master's degree (2003) in English from Iowa State, where she also completed the teacher licensure program.
Distinguished Awards Celebration
Join us as the ISU Alumni Association and ISU Foundation present the highest honors to alumni and friends.
Saturday, 16 Apr 2011
Veishea: University Museums open house
Continue the VEISHEA celebration after the parade ends by visiting your favorite University Museums! The Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum and Farm House Museum will open at the conclusion of the parade and welcome all ISU friends, family and alumni to view the current exhibitions.
Veishea: ISU Game Development Competition
Get a sneak peek at the entries in the ISU Game Development Competition and vote for your faves! Student teams will present their game designs in a dry run for the big exhibition and judging the following week (April 20). In addition to the judged awards, the top two teams with the most popular votes will receive $2000 and $1000, so get out and support the ones you like best!
Wall of Alumni and Friends Memorial Ceremony
Memorial service honoring those having a plaque on the Wall of Alumni and Friends at the Alumni Center
Sunday, 17 Apr 2011
Spring Fling and Bunny Breakfast
On Sunday, April 17th, Reiman Gardens will be bursting with color as we host our popular annual event, Spring Fling. This family celebration will include our yearly Easter egg hunt, where every child can search for a colorful egg to trade in for a Spring Fling goodie bag.
Monday, 18 Apr 2011
Opening ceremony: Asian Pacific American Heritage Week
Kick-off event and opening ceremony for Asian Pacific American Heritage Week, featuring Dr. Tom Hill, vice president for student affairs; and a live cultural performance.
Wednesday, 20 Apr 2011
Spring Grad Fair
Spring Grad Fair helps graduates get ready for graduation and beyond!
Senior Week - Renewal BBQ
Lunch for seniors
Friday, 22 Apr 2011
Memorial Service: Margaret "Marty" Baker Graham
Graham, a professor of English, died Jan. 6 after a long illness. She taught English and women's studies courses from 1983 to 2010, and served as director of first-year composition from 1994 to 2003. This is a public event.
Wednesday, 27 Apr 2011
CODAC Spring Art Sale
Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Most items priced in the range of $10 - $100. Some proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities.
Exercise is Medicine Campus Kick-off and Activity Day
Join other ISU employees and play frisbee golf, kick ball, golf or join a basketball tournament. Hula hooping is an option, too. Get some fresh air and be active.
Open forum: ISU presidential search
Members of the State Board of Regents will host this event to gather input on leadership priorities and desired qualities in Iowa State's next president. This is a public forum.
Thursday, 28 Apr 2011
CODAC Spring Art Sale
Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Most items priced in the range of $10 - $100. Some proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities.
Arbor Day tree planting
Students from the Forestry and Landscape Architecture clubs will plant several uncommon species of evergreen and deciduous trees (Lodgepole Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Grand Fir, Rocky Mountain Juniper and Water Birch).
Friday, 29 Apr 2011
CODAC Spring Art Sale
Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Most items priced in the range of $10 - $100. Some proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities.
Nearly Naked Mile
Free entry with donation of one or more items of used clothing to be given to charities. Registration at 8 p.m.; race begins at 9 p.m. Food and drinks provided after the race; T-shirts to participants. Event held, rain or shine.
Saturday, 30 Apr 2011
Memorial Service: Jim Hopson
Hopson, who served as executive director of the ISU alumni association from 1979 to 1999, died of congestive heart failure Jan. 24 in Sun City, Ariz. He was 71. The ceremony will include a program with remembrances of Hopson and his many years of service to Iowa State. The public is welcome.