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Thursday, 14 Apr 2016

Global Food Security Consortium and Everson Seed and Biosafety Symposium

Apr 14, 2016

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Scheman Building

$50-$140 (free for ISU faculty, staff, students, consortium)

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Conferences

"REAL Sustainability: Real Engagement in Agricultural Livelihoods." International experts will discuss the components necessary for addressing global food and nutrition security. The symposium will offer three sessions: Developing Research Platforms for Sustainable Food Systems; Educating the Workforce for a Dynamic Industry; and Building Capacity through Public-Private Partnerships.

Workshop: Civility in the Workplace

Apr 14, 2016

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

University Training, development

Few would argue that our society has become less civil, and the workplace is no exception. Today we can observe a continuum of behaviors and actions that include rude and discourteous behavior, electronic incivility and even "cybermobbing." Promoting a culture of mutual respect and effectively managing the risks associated with uncivil behavior has become crucial to organizational success. Registration is free on Learn@ISU.

Brown Bag Lecture

Apr 14, 2016

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

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. Topic: Iowa State University Student Fashion Designs Made from Reiman Gardens' Refuse

Webinar : "Mastering Academic Time Management"

Apr 14, 2016

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Webinar

Academic Affairs Training, development

Webinar participants will learn: oThe three biggest mistakes that new faculty make in managing their time oWhy and how to align work time with institutional and personal priorities oHow to create time for academic writing and researchHow to organize a network of support and accountability for writing productivity and balance

Softball

Apr 14, 2016

3:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Nebraska, Omaha.

Public hearing: Regents' agenda

Apr 14, 2016

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents' April 20-21 meeting in Council Bluffs.

Vegetable Gardening Best Practices

Apr 14, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Get a head start on your own summer vegetable garden, with a discussion on best practices by Reiman Gardens' own expert vegetable gardener, Horticulturist Sharon Rink.

Cyclone Voice featuring Jesse McCartney

Apr 14, 2016

8:00 PM

Great Hall, MU

FREE

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Cyclone Voice is a singing competition that highlights the vocal talents of Iowa State students. This year's finale host will be singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney. Jesse is known for his hit songs "Beautiful Soul," "Leavin'," and "Body Language". Jesse will emcee the event and perform a few songs right before the winner is announced.

Friday, 15 Apr 2016

Last day to drop second half-semester courses

Apr 15, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

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

Pass/Not Pass Deadline

Apr 15, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.

Retirement reception: Lana Cornelius

Apr 15, 2016

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

lower level, Knapp-Storms Commissary

free

ISU Surplus Meetings, receptions

Lana Cornelius, a supervisor in ISU Dining, is retiring.

Ceremony: Distinguished Awards Celebration

Apr 15, 2016

2:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

University Meetings, receptions Special events

The university's highest awards are presented at this ceremony, which is open to the public. A reception will be held in the South Ballroom immediately following the ceremony. The event also will be live-streamed.

Friday Night PYOP: Garden Gnomes

Apr 15, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4 Studio Fee + cost of bisque, Public $5 Studio Fee + cost of bisque

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.

Reception: Casey Land Rambles: MFA Thesis Exhibition by Alexis Dwyer

Apr 15, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Reception for Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition by Alexis Dwyer, graduate student in integrated visual arts.

Musical: The Secret Garden

Apr 15, 2016

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults and seniors $24, students $16

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Mary Lennox's her parents die in a cholera epidemic and she is sent to live in Yorkshire with relatives she has never met. She is unhappy with everything about her. Then, shortly after she arrives, she notices a vine covered wall which surrounds a secret garden. A bird helps her find the key to the door and the next day she discovers the door itself hidden behind the overgrowth. She pushes open the door and her life begins to change.

Saturday, 16 Apr 2016

Gardening Basics

Apr 16, 2016

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

This session covers the basics every homeowner should know to ensure success before even starting, with information based on a chapter in Reiman Gardens' Director, Ed Lyon's book Growing the Midwest Garden.

Make Masks & Puppets for the All Species Parade

Apr 16, 2016

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5

The Workspace Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

Ames' second annual All Species One Earth Parade will be held downtown on Saturday, April 23. Animal masks, costumes and puppets are encouraged, and The Workspace can help.

Football: Spring game

Apr 16, 2016

1:00 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

free

Athletics Athletics

Annual intrasquad game played at the conclusion of spring practices.

Musical: The Secret Garden

Apr 16, 2016

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults and seniors $24, students $16

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Mary Lennox's her parents die in a cholera epidemic and she is sent to live in Yorkshire with relatives she has never met. She is unhappy with everything about her. Then, shortly after she arrives, she notices a vine covered wall which surrounds a secret garden. A bird helps her find the key to the door and the next day she discovers the door itself hidden behind the overgrowth. She pushes open the door and her life begins to change.

Dan + Shay

Apr 16, 2016

8:00 PM

Hansen Ag Student Learning Center

$20 Students / $30 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Critically acclaimed duo Dan + Shay (Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney) hit No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart with their 2014 release Where It All Began. They are the only new country duo in Nielsen SoundScan recorded history to debut at No. 1. The pair has also impressively sold over 1.5 million digital tracks and over 372,000 album equivalents to date, which includes 117 million streams of their music.