Wednesday, 05 Mar 2014
Soil Science Seminar
A Reevaluation of TDR Reflection Positions Zhuangji Wang, Graduate Student, Iowa State
Soil Science Seminar
Evapotranspiration Measurements in Reconstructed Prairie and Row Crop Systems with a Portable Canopy Chamber Chenyi Luo, Graduate Student, Iowa State
Artful Yoga
Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat.
Photography Class: Intro to Lightroom 5
Wednesdays, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to get the most out of this amazing photo-editing program to adjust your images, remove red eye, and more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, Mark Stoltenberg can help you import, organize, enhance, and share your photos, as well as create unique prints and photo books.
Thursday, 06 Mar 2014
Open house: Hub patio design concepts
A team from Ames-based Bolton and Menk Inc. will hold an open house to gather feedback about design concepts for the Hub's west patio area. The space will get a $125,000 makeover this summer. Two to three design concepts will be on display in the current outdoor patio area during the open house and on the project website (http://www.bolton-menk.com/thehub) March 6-9.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Computer Science Colloquium
Wei Le, Rochester Institute of Technology. A reception precedes the talk.
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Earth's Changing Climate: The Transformation of the Arctic" by Henry Pollack, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents March 12 meeting in Iowa City.
Pop Art Jewelry Class
Create fun, colorful jewelry using aluminum cans.
Stained Glass Class
Create a beautiful piece to capture the light through your windows. Learn how to cut, foil and solder glass using a pattern you choose or design.
Cyclone Cinema: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
This week we will be showing The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Documentary and discussion: Girl Rising
Girl Rising journeys around the globe to witness the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world. Viewers get to know nine unforgettable girls living in the developing world: ordinary girls who confront tremendous challenges and overcome nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams. Prize-winning authors put the girls' remarkable stories into words, and renowned actors give them voice.
Lessons from the Past for a Sustainable Future
"The Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon: Lessons from the Past for a Sustainable Future," Dr. Stanley Temple. Temple's talk marks the centennial of the extinction of the passenger pigeon in 1914. He uses the passenger pigeon to call attention to the world's ongoing extinction crisis and our relationship with other species.
PoPS Studio Open House
Students and faculty in the spring-semester Products of Public Space multidisciplinary option studio will be available with a full display of student projects produced so far this semester. Focus will be on the potential for wind power and food vending in downtown Des Moines. The campus community and public are invited to stop by to view and learn more about the work and the studio.
Friday, 07 Mar 2014
Open forum: Animal science department chair finalist
Mark McGuire, professor of lactation physiology at the University of Idaho, will discuss his leadership style and vision for the department. He is one of three candidates interviewing for the position.
ISCORE Keynote: Harold Martin
Harold Martin Sr. is the chancellor at North Carolina A&T State University.
Micro-Biblioteca Open House
Open house hosted by Studio Andino, a College of Design interdisciplinary option studio that is developing a micro-library for the community organization La Pena de los Lunes in El Carmen, Comas, Peru. Learn about the project and consider donating children's books in Spanish or English to help supply the library.
Economics: Sivesind Memorial Lecture
"Grasp the Large, Let Go of the Small: The Transformation of the State Sector in China," Zheng Michael Song, University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Sci-Fi Characters
From Dr. Who and Darth Vader to Optimus Prime and Bilbo Baggins, use a stencil and transfer your favorite character on your piece.
Tennis
ISU vs. Drake.
Gymnastics
Iowa State vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series).
Cyclone Cinema: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
This week we will be showing The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Now: Integrated Visual Arts Exhibition Opening Reception
Opening reception for exhibition of work by graduate students in the ISU integrated visual arts program. The show will be on display through May 8. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Performance: Amadeus
Amadeus tells a story of both fact and fiction about Mozart, one of the greatest composers who has ever lived. Mozart himself once described a genius by saying, "Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go into the making of a genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius."