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Friday, 15 Apr 2011

Drop Deadline

Apr 15, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Arts, performances

Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.

Drop Deadline

Apr 15, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after March 11 count toward total allowable P/NPcredits used for graduation.

Graduate College Final Oral Examinations

Apr 15, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day for final oral examinations.

Paula Cowgill Gmelch Memorial Sculpture Dedication

Apr 15, 2011

9:00 AM

Lagomarcino Courtyard

free

College of Design Special events

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

Apr 15, 2011

9:00 AM

Lagomarcino courtyard

free

University Museums Special events

Dedication ceremony for the Paula Cowgill Gmelch Memorial Sculpture in the Lagomarcino courtyard. The sculpture was designed by Ingrid Lilligren, ISU art and design.

Team-Based Learning

Apr 15, 2011

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Memorial Union

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

A two-day workshop, led by team-based learning specialist Larry Michaelsen. The focus is on how to effectively engage large groups of students and how to improve teaching outcomes through team-based learning with a focus on the disciplines of social science, arts and humanities. Lunch is provided both days.

Veishea: Opening Ceremony

Apr 15, 2011

12:00 PM

Central Campus

free

Lecture Series Special events Student activities

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

Apr 15, 2011

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

Free

University Special events

Join us as the ISU Alumni Association and ISU Foundation present the highest honors to alumni and friends.

Reception: Anastasia Whited MFA Thesis Exhibition

Apr 15, 2011

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Somerset Gallery, Greater Iowa Credit Union, 2623 Northridge Pkwy., Ames

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

"Memory: Beauty, fragmentation and image," an exhibition of work by Anastasia Whited, candidate for an MFA in Integrated Visual Arts, is on display April 1-30 at Somerset Gallery. An informal reception will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 15 at the gallery. The public is invited to attend.

Dance social

Apr 15, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.