Thursday, 03 Nov 2011
Chemical and Biological Engineering Graduate Seminar Series
"The Theory of Hydrophobicity: Some Recent Developments on a Venerable Subject" Pablo Debenedetti, Princeton
Literacy Week: Literacy Grams
Lambda Theta Nu sorority's Literacy Week: Support literacy through a monetary donation or used books. For every donation you make you will be able to sign your name on one of our Literacy Grams; these will be displayed at events throughout the week.
Open house: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Previously housed at the Lied recreation center, Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine moved to the student health center this fall. All faculty and staff are welcome. Receive a free 5-minute injury screening. Refreshments will be served. The open house continues today from 4 to 6 p.m.
Open Forum: Mike Otis, HRS
"Overview of 2012 Benefits," Mike Otis, associate director of human resource services. P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Policy - Presidential Candidate Michele Bachmann
Michele Bachmann is the first Republican woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota. She is an advocate for tax reform, an opponent of wasteful government spending, and a strong proponent of adherence to the Constitution. Prior to serving in the U.S. Congress, she was elected to the Minnesota State Senate in 2000. Part of the Iowa State University Presidential Caucus Series.
Open forum: Associate VP for human resource services candidate
Rod Kelly, director of the office of compensation management at University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Open forum: LAS dean candidate
Beate Schmittmann, professor and chair of the physics department at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg. A reception follows the forum.
Open house: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Previously housed at the Lied recreation center, Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine moved to the student health center this fall. All faculty and staff are welcome. Receive a free 5-minute injury screening. Refreshments will be served. The open house began earlier today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Agronomy Seminar
Agronomy Graduate Club Research Symposium
The End Becomes the Beginning: Astronaut Clayton Anderson
Astronaut and Iowa State alum Clayton Anderson will share his experiences with NASA's Space Shuttle Program. A veteran of two space flights, Anderson has logged 167 days in space and completed 5 months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in 2007. He performed three spacewalks during his time onboard the ISS and recently completed three additional spacewalks as an STS-131 crew member aboard Discovery in 2010. He has logged more...
Intermediate Knitting Class: Socks with Sara Cady
Learn to work with small needles and sock yarns, how to correctly size for your foot, good sock construction, different heel and toe techniques, and toe up and top down cast-ons.
Object Lessons: Conserving John Bloom's Post Office Murals
John Bloom (1906-2002), an artist whose best-known works were produced during the Depression, notably his New Deal post office murals in the towns of DeWitt and Tipton, Iowa. When the preparatory studies for the murals came to ISU in 2003, they were full of holes made during the transfer process. Join University Museums staff for a discussion on how these murals were restored and what an object goes through during the conservation process.
Science Cafe
ISU economics professor and CARD director Bruce Babcock will present an informal talk, "Black Gold: Why Iowa Land Prices have Doubled in Value," followed by questions, answers and discussion. The evening begins with a social gathering at 6:30 p.m.; all are welcome.
SUB Film: Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Cyclone Cinema presents Crazy, Stupid, Love!
EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want
Frances Moore Lapp is the author of seventeen books including the three-million copy Diet for a Small Planet. Her new book, EcoMind, argues that the way we look at today's environmental challenges robs us of power and prevents us from positive action. From global hunger to the environmental crisis, we have the resources we need to make a difference, but what Lapp calls our "thought traps" hold us back. She is the cofounder...
SUB Film: Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Cyclone Cinema presents Crazy, Stupid, Love!
Friday, 04 Nov 2011
Literacy Week: Bring it Back to Childhood
Lambda Theta Nu sorority's Literacy Week: Bring your favorite children's book and share it with us, while we enjoy some refreshments and cupcakes for only $1. After sharing books, we will have the chance to create our own children book, sharing our experiences as college students.
Open forum: Effectiveness of the Resource Management Model
Members of the campus committee coordinating a review of the 3-year-old budget model will take comments and respond to questions or concerns about how the model has worked, including effects on the university culture. All faculty and staff are invited.
Open forum: Associate VP for human resource services candidate
Warren Hills, associate vice president of human resources at Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich.
Making Your Career in Feature Film Visual Effects
Garman Herigstad has worked in the feature film and broadcast advertising industry for the past 25 years, most recently as the senior technical director on "The Green Lantern" for Sony Pictures Imageworks. He will talk about making feature film effects and how students can prepare themselves for this kind of career.
Friday Night Music with Edgardo Rivera and Son de Trova
Edgardo Rivera, accompanied by Son de Trova, will perform and discuss the history and cultural significance of one of Puerto Rico's most traditional musical genres. Son de Trova is certified by the Puerto Rican Culture Institute as one of the official groups that disseminates Puerto Rican autochthonous music. They will also be performing Saturday, November 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Collegiate United Methodist Church Lower Level and at...
SUB Film: Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Cyclone Cinema presents Crazy, Stupid, Love!
Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith
Multi-platinum recording artists Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith have announced plans for a multi-city U.S. tour that will reunite these two iconic singer/songwriters for the first time on the road together (for a non-holiday tour) in more than two decades for the "2 Friends" tour.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual.
ISU Theatre production of "Love's Labor's Lost"
The King of Navarre and three of his companions take a vow to devote themselves to study for three years and during that time they will have nothing to do with women. However, when the four men meet the Princess of France and her ladies, the original vow turns to one of eternal love, but is the second vow any more enduring than the first? One of Shakespeare's earliest comedies.
SUB Film: Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Cyclone Cinema presents Crazy, Stupid, Love!
Saturday, 05 Nov 2011
Cyclone Central tailgate
Tailgate begins 3 hrs. before kickoff and ends 30 min. prior to kickoff. Buffet meal provided by Hickory Park is available for $12 for members and $17 for non-members. Must preregister for meal.
Football
ISU vs. Kansas.
Volleyball
ISU vs. Texas Tech.