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Sunday, 08 May 2011

Mother's Day at Reiman Gardens

May 08, 2011

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$4-$8 (free for moms, members and ISU students)

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

All moms receive free entry to Reiman Gardens. Take Mom out for a stroll in the gardens, visit the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing and let Mom pick out a treasured keepsake from our Gift Shop.

Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams

May 08, 2011

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $30 for 5 classes, Public - $40 for 5 classes

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 09 May 2011

13th annual Learning Communities Institute

May 09, 2011

8:30 AM - 4:15 PM

Scheman Building

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Conferences

All Learning Community teams, including faculty, staff, graduate assistants and peer mentors, are encouraged to attend. Lunch is included; online registration is requested.

Symposium: Origins of Obesity

May 09, 2011

12:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, 2100 Green Hills Dr.

$50-$180

College of Human Sciences Conferences

"Origins of Obesity: Maternal, Epigenetic and Lifestyle Factors." The symposium is focused on research exploring factors that may play a role in the genesis of obesity including maternal, epigenetic and lifestyle factors, and understanding how they integrate to develop comprehensive and effective, intervention and prevention strategies for obesity and related chronic disease.

Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity

May 09, 2011

7:00 PM

North Central Prairie Room, Gateway Hotel & Conference Center

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"The Role of Physical Activitity in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity," Steven Blair, University of South Carolina. Blair, a professor of exercise science, epidemiology and biostatistics at USC's School of Public Health, is a recognized authority on exercise and its health benefits.

Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Symposium: Origins of Obesity

May 10, 2011

8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, 2100 Green Hills Dr.

$50-$180

College of Human Sciences Conferences

"Origins of Obesity: Maternal, Epigenetic and Lifestyle Factors." The symposium is focused on research exploring factors that may play a role in the genesis of obesity including maternal, epigenetic and lifestyle factors, and understanding how they integrate to develop comprehensive and effective, intervention and prevention strategies for obesity and related chronic disease.

Wednesday, 11 May 2011

Symposium: Origins of Obesity

May 11, 2011

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, 2100 Green Hills Dr.

$50-$180

College of Human Sciences Conferences

"Origins of Obesity: Maternal, Epigenetic and Lifestyle Factors." The symposium is focused on research exploring factors that may play a role in the genesis of obesity including maternal, epigenetic and lifestyle factors, and understanding how they integrate to develop comprehensive and effective, intervention and prevention strategies for obesity and related chronic disease.

Open forum: Merry Rankin

May 11, 2011

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

Free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

"Update to ISU Sustainability and Green Initiatives," Merry Rankin, ISU sustainability director. Bring your questions and your lunch. Sponsored by the P&S Council.

Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council

May 11, 2011

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

P&S Council meetings are open to the public.

Thursday, 12 May 2011

Alumni Days

May 12, 2011

All day

Campus locations

Varies

University Special events

Alumni Days honors graduates of 1961 or earlier. Attendees can connect with former classmates, take tours, and attend special events.

Grade Reports on AccessPlus

May 12, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Reported grades can be viewed on AccessPlus.

Lecture: Brown Bag

May 12, 2011

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$4-$8 (free for members and ISU students)

Reiman Gardens Live Green Meetings, receptions

"Emerald Ash Borer, It's Here!" by Mark Shour, ISU Extension entomologist.

MBA informational lunch

May 12, 2011

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

1360 Gerdin Building

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions

Learn more about ISU's MBA program. Lunch is provided. Email Jenny Reitano if you'd like to attend.

Retirement reception: John Mayfield

May 12, 2011

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

atrium, Molecular Biology Building

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Mayfield is a professor in the department of genetics, development and cell biology.

Softball

May 12, 2011

3:00 PM

Southwest Athletics Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Nebraska.

Object Lessons

May 12, 2011

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg.

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

The University Museums Collection includes objects made of a variety of materials including glass, ceramic, wood, ivory, and paper. Join Allison Juull, collections manager, as she demonstrates proper object handling techniques and invites you to get up close and personal with permanent collection objects. Object Lessons is a monthly hands on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.

Friday, 13 May 2011

Alumni Days

May 13, 2011

All day

Campus locations

Varies

University Special events

Alumni Days honors graduates of 1961 or earlier. Attendees can connect with former classmates, take tours, and attend special events.

Workshop: Blackboard user group

May 13, 2011

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

1230 Communications Building

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Learn how to integrate digital content into Blackboard Learn.

Retirement symposium: Richard Larock

May 13, 2011

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

1352 Gilman Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Conferences Lectures

Larock, a Distinguished Professor in chemistry, is retiring. A series of scientific lectures will honor his contributions to the university and to the field of chemistry. The university community is invited to come and go from the various lectures. The symposium continues May 14.

Michael Sieleman Book Signing

May 13, 2011

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

University Book Store

Operations and Finance Division Special events

Join us for an author signing with Michael Sieleman and his book "Hippie From Iowa."

Keynote: Symposium on the Ethical Challenges of Communicating Science

May 13, 2011

7:30 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Climate Shift: Clear Vision for the Next Decade of Public Debate," Matthew Nisbet, American University, Washington, DC. Matthew Nisbet is a social scientist who studies strategic communication in policymaking and public affairs, focusing on debates over science, the environment and public health.

Saturday, 14 May 2011

Alumni Days

May 14, 2011

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Knoll

Varies

University Special events

Brunch at the Knoll for Alumni Days participants, hosted by President and Mrs. Geoffroy and the ISU Foundation.

Retirement symposium: Richard Larock

May 14, 2011

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

1352 Gilman Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Conferences Lectures

Larock, a Distinguished Professor in chemistry, is retiring. A series of scientific lectures will honor his contributions to the university and to the field of chemistry. The university community is invited to come and go from the various lectures. The symposium opens May 13.

Symposium: The Ethical Challenges of Communicating Science within Political Controversies

May 14, 2011

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Conferences

"The Ethical Challenges of Communicating Science within Political Controversies." Drawing upon research in both humanities and social science disciplines, four local and national experts build upon Iowa State's expertise in science communication by presenting and discussing new research that explores the ethical considerations of science communication within policymaking through an interdisciplinary conversation. Registration required.

Debating Science: Ethics Education and Deliberation - Dane Scott

May 14, 2011

9:45 AM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Dane Scott, University of Montana. Part of the Summer Symposium on the Ethical Challenges of Communicating Science within Political Controversies.

Class: Insect Origami

May 14, 2011

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$12 members, $15 public, $9 students

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

While the paper crane may be the most popular origami sculpture, scorpions, butterflies, and praying mantids are much more fun! Join Nathan Brockman, our Butterfly Wing Curator and Entomologist and learn how to use the art of Japanese paper folding to create several origami insects to take home.

Story Time with Interrupting Chicken

May 14, 2011

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

University Book Store

Operations and Finance Division Special events

Join us for our May Story Time featuring Interrupting Chicken.

Ethics and Risk Communication - Paul Thompson

May 14, 2011

11:00 AM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Professor Thompson is the author of 13 books and editions, such as The Spirit of the Soil: Agriculture and Environmental Ethics; The Ethics of Aid and Trade; Food Biotechnology in Ethical Perspective, and co-editor of The Agrarian Roots of Pragmatism. He has served on many national and international committees on agricultural biotechnology and contributed to the National Research Council report The Environmental Effects of...