Monday, 12 Apr 2010
ISU Percussion Ensemble
Matthew Coley, director
Art Class: Basketweaving with Jan Smith
"Smoky Pleasures"
Art Class: Mat Cutting with Amy Dreyer
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork.
Osborn Club lecture
"E. coli O157:H7: A Sticky Situation," Chris Minion, ISU veterinary microbiology and preventative medicine. Open to the public.
The Business of Geek: Film, Comic Books, and Gaming
Studio executive, producer and comic book author Jeff Katz will speak about the changing face of the entertainment industry and emerging opportunities for "geek" creators in the film industry, comic book business, internet, gaming and online self-promotion. Katz, who has overseen production for box office hits like Freddy vs. Jason and Wolverine and cult classics like Snakes on a Plane will take the audience through...
VEISHEA Tournament: Flag Football
The tournament will take place on Monday April 12 and Tuesday April 13 from 8pm-Midnight and the Championship will be held on Wednesday April 14 from 10:00-midnight at Bergstrom.
Tuesday, 13 Apr 2010
Registration dates for Summer and Fall 2010
First day of assigned Summer 2010 and Fall 2010 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays.
VEISHEA's Campus BBQ
Hamburgers/Veggie Burgers, Apples, Cookies and Lemonade. Lunch sponsored by College of LAS, Graduate, Human Sciences. Buttons on sale 7, 8 & 9 from 11am - 2pm at the 1st floor Booth at the Memorial Union or at the BBQ. A $5 button gets you lunch Tuesday through Friday of VEISHEA week on Central Campus, 11am - 2pm.
TIAA-CREF seminar
"Save for Tomorrow, Start Today." Are you interested in finding out how you can take advantage of your employer's retirement plan? It's easier than you think. Please pre-register.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from 12:00 - 1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the Farm House in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, this weeks topic is "Women of the Late Victorian Era". Reservations not required.
Art Class: Intermediate Mat Cutting with Amy Dreyer
Learn two new matting varieties and look like a pro.
VEISHEA Tournament: 4 on 4 Co-ed Basketball
Guaranteed 2 games, after the 1st you will be seeded according to your skill level and then play in a single elimination tournament. Pre-register team captain online and other team members can sign up on site the day of the event. Check in at 6pm.
Leadership, Faculty and Organization Recognition Program
Awards ceremony with featured speakers. Co-Sponsored by VEISHEA and Student Activities Center.
VEISHEA Tournament: Slam Dunk Contest
Each participant will get 2 dunks to impress 5 judges who will score the participants on originality, difficulty, and style. Then the top 4 dunkers will move on to the championship round and dunk 2 more times to determine a winner. Pre-register online.
VEISHEA Says I'm Funny
Stand up comedy competition. Overflow seating in the Great Hall with Live U-Stream.
Wednesday, 14 Apr 2010
New Biology Seminar
"New Biology for the 21st Century." Thomas Cech is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
VEISHEA's Campus BBQ
Chicken Sandwiches/Veggie Burgers, Applesauce, Fruit Snacks & Lemonade. Lunch sponsored by College of Engineering. Buttons on sale 7, 8 & 9 from 11am - 2pm at the 1st floor Booth at the Memorial Union or at the BBQ. A $5 button gets you lunch Tuesday through Friday of VEISHEA week on Central Campus, 11am - 2pm.
ArtWalk: New Sites & Old Favorites
This tour will highlight the new etched glass installation by Michaela Mahady at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center. Visual literacy has proven to increase communication and critical thinking skills, so why not spend your lunch learning with University Museums! Meet Nancy outside the south entrance to the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center.
TIAA-CREF seminar
"Your Retirement Income Options." Developing a sound financial strategy for retirement can make a big difference. If you're one year or less away from retirement, we can help you review your options and determine what to do next. Now is the time to get answers to some important questions and begin planning. Please pre-register.
Weather radio programming
The Iowa State American Meteorological Society will be programming weather radios for the Iowa State community. You must bring your own weather radio; radios will not be for sale at this event.
Seminar: Dealing with Plagiarism
"Dealing with Plagiarism: Pedagogy or Punishment," Rebecca Jackson, ISU Library. Seminar options: on-site or online (webinar). Preregistration is required. Register on Access Plus under Employee HRS Course Listings.
VEISHEA's Battle of the Bands "Wildcards"
Preliminary round of 10 Bands competing to perform at the Battle of the Bands Finals on Friday, April 16. Continues at 5pm on Thursday, April 15.
Lecture: Peter Hedges on Writing and Directing
Peter Hedges, who grew up in West Des Moines and attended Valley High School, is a novelist, screenwriter, and film director. He wrote both the novel and the screenplay What's Eating Gilbert Grape and is the writer-director of Pieces of April and Dan in Real Life. His screenplay for About a Boy was nominated for an Academy Award well as a BAFTA and a Writers Guild of America Award.
VEISHEA Tournament: 3 Point Shooting Contest
Each participant will get 60 seconds to shoot 25 basketballs stationed around the 3 point line. Continues Thursday, April 15. Please pre-register.
VEISHEA Tournament: 5 on 5 Men's Basketball
Please pre-register team captain. Other players can sign up on site the day of the event.
VEISHEA Event: Hypnotist Brian Imbus
Imbus blends a show of comedic hypnotism with a splash of mentalist magic for an exciting and entertaining show.
Thursday, 15 Apr 2010
VEISHEA's Campus BBQ
Pulled Pork Sandwiches/Veggie Burgers, Chips, ice Cream and Lemonade. Lunch sponsored by College of Design and College of Business. Buttons on sale 7, 8 & 9 from 11am - 2pm at the 1st floor Booth at the Memorial Union or at the BBQ. A $5 button gets you lunch Tuesday through Friday of VEISHEA week on Central Campus, 11am - 2pm.
VEISHEA Extreme Challenge
Five teams of five will compete in a relay race of brawn and brains. Prizes will be awarded to the top scoring teams.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Nebraska
VEISHEA's Battle of the Bands "Wildcards"
Preliminary round of 10 Bands competing to perform at the Battle of the Bands Finals on Friday, April 16.