Thursday, 23 Apr 2015
Lecture: The Global Fight to Stop Human Trafficking
Father Shay Cullen is a priest from Ireland who has worked protecting women and children and their human rights in the Philippines since 1969. World Affairs Series
Friday, 24 Apr 2015
Used Magazine Sale
All magazines are just 25 cents! Stop in to help us reduce, reuse, and recycle during Earth Week.
Voorhees Supply Chain Management Conference
Make the most of your supply chain! The Voorhees Supply Chain Conference is once again hosting top speakers in the field of logistics, operations, and supply chain management. Join us for this incredible event!
Workshop: Delivering Your Message
"Ready to Run Iowa" is nonpartisan, campaign training for women considering running for elective office in Iowa, preparing for appointive office, or seeking to be leaders in their communities. Registration is required.
Retirement reception: Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson, professor of food science and human nutrition and director of the Center for Crops Utilization Research and of the BioCentury Research Farm, is retiring after 30 years of service to the university. A program will begin at 2 p.m.
Workshop: Internet Strategies for Candidates, Campaigns and Advocates
"Ready to Run Iowa" is nonpartisan, campaign training for women considering running for elective office in Iowa, preparing for appointive office, or seeking to be leaders in their communities. Registration is required.
Ribbon Cutting and Reception
The School of Education will celebrate its new leadership and the completion of a $5.4 million building renovation. A program begins at 3:30 p.m.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Cyclone Grad Gifts
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Cardinal and gold paint will be flowing as you send off your favorite grads with personalized gifts
Planetarium Show
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium to learn more. The first show, starting at 6:30 p.m. will be 20 minutes and for kids. Shows at 7 and 7:30 p.m. and are suitable for all ages. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 6:15 p.m. Seating is limited. Weather permitting there will be an outdoor observing session after the last show.
Tony Lucca w/ Anna Rose & Castle Creek
Tony Lucca was born on the outskirts of Detroit on the heels of Motown's heyday, raised within the loving confines of an enormous family of musicians; his mom was the 10th of 12 kids who all sang and played.
Saturday, 25 Apr 2015
Opening Weekend: Treehouse Exhibit
Visit Reiman Gardens during the opening weekend of the treehouse exhibit. The treehouses were all inspired by celebrations to honor Reiman Gardens' 20th anniversary this year.
Butterfly Survey Network Training
Take an active role in conservation as a citizen scientist through the Iowa Butterfly Survey Network (IBSN), with this free training from our entomology staff. Learn survey techniques specifically developed for butterflies so you can help monitor butterfly populations, & provide valuable data to identify potential threats, show effectiveness of habitat restoration efforts, & give an snapshot of the health of all butterfly populations in Iowa.
CHON w/ Pierre
CHON are progressive rock band from San Diego, CA. With influences ranging from rock and metal, CHON creates a unique atmosphere that can be best compared to Animals As Leaders, Protest the Hero, and Between the Buried and Me.
Sunday, 26 Apr 2015
Cyclone Battalion 5K and Food Drive
Fun but challenging (also optional if not able) obstacles will be placed throughout the course. A Food drive will be located at the start point along with food and drinks. All proceeds will go to ISU's Army ROTC program. Register on AccessPlus or by email (cyclonebattalion5k@gmail.com); T-shirt included in cost.
COHERENCE Extended Hours
COHERENCE: An Immersive Laser Installation by Dan Corson will be open for extended hours. You have never seen anything like this on campus. Bring your friends to experience and enjoy Corson's light and laser filled environment.
CEAH Fellowship: Imagining the Prairie, Then and Now
CEAH fellow Matthew Sivils will discuss how the prairie landscape functioned as a challenge to European-American conceptions of the land, while becoming a defining emblem of the American experience. Following the presentation, University Museums assistant curator Adrienne Gennett will provide a tour of Iowa artist Ellen Wagener's landscapes exhibit.
Argentine Tango Class
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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s
Monday, 27 Apr 2015
P&S Council Seminar
"Supervisory Survey Assessment Results," Don Broshar, University Human Resources.
Statistics Seminar
"Small Area Quantile Estimation*", Jiahua Chen, Canada Research Chair, Tier 1, Department of Statistics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Class: Great Plants for Iowa
Topic: Spring and Summer Bulbs Develop knowledge of the wide variety of garden plants that grow well in Central Iowa.
Tuesday, 28 Apr 2015
Bag It Documentary Screening
Join the Office of Sustainability and the Ames High School Environmental Science Class for a screening of the documentary Bag It, highlighting the effects of plastics on us and the environment.