Friday, 24 Apr 2015
Workshop: Internet Strategies for Candidates, Campaigns and Advocates
"Ready to Run Iowa" is nonpartisan, campaign training for women considering running for elective office in Iowa, preparing for appointive office, or seeking to be leaders in their communities. Registration is required.
Astronomy Seminar
Shining Light through a Cosmic Wall - The Gamma Ray Opacity of the Universe (Frank Krennrich, Iowa State University)
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. The first show, starting at 6:30 p.m. will be 20 minutes and for kids. Shows at 7 and 7:30 p.m. and are suitable for all ages. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 6:15 p.m. Seating is limited. Weather permitting there will be an outdoor observing session after the last show.
Monday, 27 Apr 2015
Retirement reception: Mathematics faculty
Five retiring faculty will be honored: Rajbir Dahiya, Jean Krusi, Gary Lieberman, Michael Smiley and Stephen Willson. A program begins at 5 p.m.
Statistics Seminar
"Small Area Quantile Estimation*", Jiahua Chen, Canada Research Chair, Tier 1, Department of Statistics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
What's Happening Inside the Beltway and Why You Should Care
Joel Parriott American Astronomical Society
Thursday, 30 Apr 2015
Performance: On the Verge
Subtitled "The Geography of Yearning," this play tells of three lady explorers who travel through time and meet very diverse beings on their journey. Tickets available through the Memorial Union Maintenance Shop Ticket Office, MidwesTix, or at the door before performances. Advance purchase suggested.