Friday, 28 Apr 2017
Workshop: Winning Internet Strategies
Ready to Run Iowa is a non-partisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become involved in public life as leaders in their respective communities. Fee includes workshop materials, a parking pass and light refreshments. Registration is required.
Retirement reception: Jean Anderson, Eunice Bassler, Marilyn Cox
Faculty members Jean Anderson and Eunice Bassler and analyst Marilyn Cox, all in the department of food science and human nutrition, are retiring. A program is planned at 4 p.m.
Retirement reception: Russell Mullen
Russell Mullen, agronomy department, is retiring. A program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Christine Schultz
Christine Schultz, a senior lecturer in the mathematics department, is retiring. A program will start at 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, 29 Apr 2017
Opening Weekend: "Washed Ashore" exhibit
"Washed Ashore," featuring giant sea life sculptures made from trash collected from beaches to graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways.
Treasure from Trash Drop-in Workshop
Create a mini sculpture from trash to take home in this informal, drop-in program for kids and adults.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Western Illinois. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Western Illinois. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
The Grapes of Wrath
The National Players bring a powerful production of Steinbeck's Great American Novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Presented in the intimate Fisher Theater at Iowa State Center, this story of the Joad Family's trek west. Leaving the Dust Bowl behind and persevering against all odds, they strive for their own piece of the American dream.
Sunday, 30 Apr 2017
Workshop: Needle Felting
Learn to make a small fiber "painting" from wool roving, with fiber artist and instructor, Betty Chamness Trost.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm, the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Monday, 01 May 2017
Final Exams
Continue through May 5
University Bills
University bills with Summer 2017 tuition and fees charges available on AccessPlus.
Dyscovry Foods New Product Showcase
The public is invited to sample innovative new foods at the annual Dyscovry Foods New Product Showcase. The event will feature 12 new and exciting food products produced by students in FSHN 412, the capstone course for seniors in food science and culinary food science.
Retirement reception: Curt Purdum
Curt Purdum, a buyer in facilities planning and management, is retiring. A program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Barb Licklider
Barb Licklider, University Professor in the School of Education, is retiring after 27 years of service at Iowa State. A program will be held at 2:30 p.m.
Class: Black & White Digital Photography
A four-week program taught by photographer Mark Stoltenberg.
Water Lily Repotting Workshop
Join Jamie Beyer - Master Gardener and Water Plant Expert - for a hands on demonstration of the proper way to pot water lilies and other water plants.