Friday, 22 Feb 2013
Postponed: Big 12 Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
This event has been postponed until Saturday, Feb. 23, and Sunday, Feb. 24, due to weather. Iowa State's Lied Center plays host to the conference championships for the fifth time. Saturday events begin at 10 a.m.; Sunday events start at 11 a.m.
Open forum: Associate Director for Residence Life finalist
Jacque Bollinger, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, is one of four finalists interviewing this month for the position. All members of the university community are welcome.
Computationally Engineered Plant Seminar Series
Crop Growth and Development Modeling: Framework and Applications to Breeding for Drought Tolerance, Dr. Charlie Messina
Employee wellness: "Tools for Weight Management"
All faculty and staff are invited. No registration required. Feel free to bring your lunch.
The Other California: An Anatomy of Consensus and Consent
Erica Kohl-Arenas, an assistant professor in the Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy at The New School, New York City, will address the shortcomings of consensus-based "creative capitalism" for resolving inequality and poverty, using a large-scale philanthropic initiative in farmworker communities in California's Central Valley as a case study.
Rossmann Manatt Lecture
"Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Public Safety Personnel: Is It the Job or the Doughnuts?" Warren Franke, professor of kinesiology and director of The Exercise Clinic at ISU.
Varieties: Sweepstakes Performances
Varieties has been showcasing the talent of Iowa State students for more than 80 years. Performances consist of "mini-musicals" that are performed with original lyrics and choreography.
Planetarium Show
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium to learn more. Shows are at 7 pm and 7:30 pm and are suitable for all ages. Weather permitting a star-gazing session will be held after dark. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:45 pm. Seating is limited.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. North Dakota State University Hockey Club