Wednesday, 13 Oct 2010
ArtWalk: College of Business
Join Nancy Girard, educator of visual literacy and learning, on a tour of Art on Campus around the College of Business including sculptures by Bill Barrett and Manuel Neri. Visual literacy has been proven to increase communication and critical thinking skills, so why not spend your lunch learning with University Museums! Meet Nancy at the west entrance to the Gerdin Business Building.
Information session: Institutional Review Board
The Office for Responsible Research is sponsoring an informational session about the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Kerry Agnitsch, IRB co-chair, will present an overview of the process for obtaining approval to conduct research involving human subjects, especially IRB's approval criteria and the importance of the informed consent process. To register, e-mail Connie Regenold, cregenol@iastate.edu.
Fine dining dinner (Indian)
Students in the fine dining management class are hosting four dinners during fall semester: Oct. 13 (Indian), Oct. 27 (American), Nov. 10 (Tuscan) and Dec. 1 (French). To reserve your spot, call 4-9740 or e-mail lraj@iastate.edu.
Camera Basics with Luke Healey
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures? Learn how in this class as you look at photo basics with the digital camera in mind. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 2 weeks.
Panel Discussion: Flooding in Ames
"Flooding in Ames: The Problems and Prospects." A panel of ISU faculty will discuss factors contributing to flooding in Ames as well as ways to reduce the impact of such events. Panelists include Bill Gutowski, Kristie Franz, Bill Simpkins and Stephen Jones. Their comments will be followed by questions from selected faculty and university and community representatives. The panel will then take take questions from the audience.
Volleyball
ISU vs. Kansas State.
Thursday, 14 Oct 2010
Taking the Road Less Traveled: A Career Conference for Girls
This conference is for girls in grades 9-12.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Heterogeneous Catalysts from Gold and Au-M Nanoparticles: Preparation, Characterization, and Michaelis-Menten Kinetics Studies of Low-Temperature CO Oxidation Catalysis", by Bert Chandler, Trinity University
Lecture: Brown Bag
Indoor Dish Gardens" by Cynthia Shulman, Ceramic Artist and owner of Kil'n Time Studio on Main Street. 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.
Lecture: Undocumented Immigrants in Higher Ed
"Undocumented Immigrant Students in Higher Education Discourse and Policy," Ryan Gildersleeve, ISU educational leadership and policy studies. He will talk about undocumented immigrant students and how they have been politicized in higher education, particularly in terms of their access and participation in public institutions. Part of Latino Heritage Month.
Lipa Festival
This annual festival showcases recent electroacoustic and visual music. Guest composer Elainie Lillios will present music created by placing electronic and natural sounds in Ambisonic sound space, surrounding the audience.
Third annual RISE/ELPS Lecture
"Exceptional Students, Marginal Lives: Achievement and Civic Engagement Among Undocumented Youth," William Perez, Claremont Graduate University, California. The lecture is preceded at 2 p.m. by a poster fair with light refreshments. Posters summarize research projects that RISE staff have worked on in the past year.
Seminar: "Biofuels: Policy and Technology at a Crossroads"
John Caupert, director of the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center, will lead this seminar, which is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
Chain Maille II: Byzantine Bracelet with Gail Ferlazzo
175 jump rings will quickly transform into a lovely silver bracelet. Meets Thursday from 6-8:30pm
Works in Progress Series
"Energy Efficiency and Preservation of Small-Scale Midwestern Main Street Commercial Heritage," Ulrike Passe, assistant professor of architecture and director of the Center for Building Energy Research. Passe will talk about her current work with the Green & Main project, a small-scale "Main Street"-type building found in the Sherman Hill Historic District of Des Moines. All are welcome to attend.
The Story of Music, Stories from Home
The Story of Music, Stories from Home is a unique new work, created by Lauren Pelon & Gary Holthaus, which combines music, stories and poems to explore our sense of place, home and community. The program incorporates stories, music, and musical instruments deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Midwest.
Performance: David Sedaris
David Sedaris, playwright and the well-known commentator for "This American Life" on National Public Radio, will be at Stephens for one night only! Among his national bestselling books are Barrel Fever, Naked, Holidays on Ice, and Me Talk Pretty One Day.
Sustaining Life on a Tough New Planet
"Sustaining Life on a Tough New Planet," author and environmentalist Bill McKibben. The 2010 Pesek Colloquium on Sustainable Agriculture and part of the Live Green Sustainability Series.
Friday, 15 Oct 2010
Fall Festival of New Music
On October 15-17 Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre and the Iowa Composers Forum (ICF) will host a Fall Festival of New Music featuring chamber, electroacoustic, wind ensemble, and choral music by composer members of the ICF from Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Texas.
Mid-term
First half-semester courses end.
Mid-term Grades
Midterm grade reports due from all departments on WebCT and AccessPlus.
Rent-a-Puppy fund-raiser
Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority fund-raiser. If you miss your pets, are looking to adopt a dog or wish you had a dog but can't, come "rent" and play with a shelter dog within a designated area on the South Campanile lawn for a half hour for only $10. All dogs are from a local animal shelter.
Coming Out Rally
The rally provides an opportunity for members of the Iowa State community to share their stories and be visible.
Food Security in an Era of Climate Change
Agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan often is recognized as the father of the Green Revolution in India. He is the first recipient of the World Food Prize, in 1987, for spearheading the introduction of high-yielding wheat and rice varieties among farmers of that nation. Part of the Global Agricultural Program Seminar Series and World Affairs Series.
Retirement reception: Dave Arkovich
Arkovich is retiring from the public safety department's parking division on Oct. 12.
Geology Seminar
"Origin of the Paleoproterozoic rocks in central Colorado: Evidence from zircons and trace-element chemistry" by Barbara Hill, ISU
Soccer
ISU vs. Texas A&M.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium shows will start at 7 pm and 7:45 pm. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:30 pm. The shows are suitable for all ages, and are followed by a star-gazing session (weather permitting).
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.
ISU Concert Band & Symphonic Band
Iowa State Concert Bands to Perform October 15 at Ames City Auditorium