Sunday, 27 Mar 2016
Brunnier in Bloom
Celebrate spring and the current exhibitions during Brunnier in Bloom, the Museum's annual pairing of beautiful art and fabulous flowers. This event showcases the talents of floral designers as they are challenged to create arrangements inspired by works of art on exhibition in the Brunnier Art Museum.
Monday, 28 Mar 2016
APEX Student Juried Exhibit Submission
The Iowa State Memorial Union is issuing a call for entries for APEX, a student juried art exhibition at the Memorial Union. Students may enter up to three entries in any media. Accepted artwork will be on display March 31-May 1, 2016.
Retirement reception: Marty Spalding
Marty Spalding is retiring from his position as associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and from the faculty of the genetics, development and cell biology department. A short program will begin at 2:15 p.m.
Statistics Seminar
General Glivenko-Cantelli Theorems, Professor Krishna Athreya, Iowa State University, Ames
Lecture: Movement BE - Tell Your Story
Nate Howard founded Movement BE, a non-profit organization that creates curriculum to help young people discover themselves and challenge the status quo through poetry.
Lecture: The Illusion of Free Will and Its Impact on Moral Responsibility
Atheist activist August Berkshire will discuss the ramifications of a natural universe without gods or free will, in which evolution shapes our thoughts and actions.
Paint Your Own Pottery Beyond Basics Class
Learn techniques and tricks that will take your painted bisque from basic to looking like a pro.
Tuesday, 29 Mar 2016
Registration begins for juniors: Summer 2016, Fall 2016
First day of assigned Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 registration dates for students projected as juniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.
NSF CAREER grants workshop
Recent CAREER Grant awardees will talk about their experiences in developing their proposals, including their plans for the broader impacts, evaluation, and other requirements of this program. The speakers will provide some tips and recommendations, and participants will have time to ask questions.
Research in the Capitol
ISU students, along with undergraduates from the University of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa, will display posters and describe their research to legislators, reporters and top university administrators, serving as ambassadors to convey the depth and variety of research being done at Iowa State.
Open forum: Human Sciences dean candidate
Information about the candidate will be shared on Thursday, March 24. There are three finalists interviewing on campus for the dean's post.
Walk-In Craft: Natural Stone Earrings
Combine sterling silver and natural stones to make a beautiful pair of earrings.
Lecture: Exploring Agriculture through Performance Art
"Hands to Earth" - Cherie Sampson is a visual artist and dancer who creates multi-media videos and installations focusing on ecology and agriculture.
Lecture: Designing the Future
"Technology in 2025: Designing the Future." Technological futurist Brian David Johnson talks about what technology, and its intersection with multiple areas of work and society, could mean for the future. National Affairs Series.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 30 Mar 2016
Softball
Iowa State vs. Indiana State.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Indiana State.
Avant-garde in the Cornfields: Modern Architecture, Landscape and Preservation in New Harmony
Architect and historian Michelangelo Sabatino will talk about a new book he co-edited on the community of New Harmony, Indiana, which since its founding in 1814 has been the epicenter of experiments in communal living, education, religion and science.
Enameled Beads Class
Enameling (using heat to fuse powdered glass to metal) creates a fabulous splash of color for jewelry.
Town Hall: What's the Future of the American Dream?
Join futurist Brian David Johnson for a conversation about the future of the American dream, a year-long project timed to overlap with the 2016 presidential campaign. National Affairs Series
Walk-In Belly Dance
A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.