Monday, 12 Nov 2012
Performance: Chicago
Chicago's members explode the conventions of what rock music could or should be. The result is a groundbreaking new form, played by extraordinarily talented musicians.
Rewiring the Brain
Dr. Michael Merzenich is a leading pioneer in brain plasticity and Emeritus Professor at the University of California at San Francisco. He was on the team that invented the cochlear implant and is cofounder of Posit Science, a company that provides brain training software clinically proven to improve cognitive performance.
Tuesday, 13 Nov 2012
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Story Books
TheatreworksUSA presents a sparkling musical revue based on popular children's books, including: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, Amazing Grace, Master Man, Math Curse and more!
Innovations and Technologies for Responding to Global Climate Change: The Role of the Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Center (RVAC), South Africa
Kingsley Kwabena Ayisi, manager of the Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Center at the University of Limpopo, South Africa, will share the center's work to assist decision makers in identifying risk from climate change to enable planning for better resiliency in the future. He will also offer opportunities for collaboration with RVAC.
Open forum: Employee Wellness
Representatives from ISU human resource services and Sibson Consulting will be collecting input on health and wellness opportunities for employees.
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie & Other Story Books
TheatreworksUSA presents a sparkling musical revue based on popular children's books, including: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, Amazing Grace, Master Man, Math Curse and more!
Summer undergraduate research opportunities
Learn about the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program and other summer research opportunities at ISU and elsewhere. A panel of faculty and students who participated in summer research programs will talk about finding positions, application processes and other topics related to undergraduate research.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Comparison of glaciomarine units and sea-level changes in the Gulf of Maine and around Ireland" by Dan Belknap, University of Maine; Orono, ME
Employee wellness: Yoga
No rec pass is required to attend.
Employee wellness: Yoga
No rec pass is required to attend.
American Job Prospects in a Globalized World
Iowa State graduate Christine Romans is the host of Your Bottom Line, CNN's Saturday morning personal finance and lifestyle program. In addition, she reports on the economy, politics and international business for CNN's morning shows and is also regularly featured on CNN International. Technology, Globalization & Culture Series
Muslim Footprints in Iowa: The Story of Emir Abdelkader
How did a town in northeast Iowa - Elkader - come to be named after Emir Abdelkader in 1846? John Kiser, author of "Commander of the Faithful ... The Life and Times of Emir Abdelkader: A Story of True Jihad," will discuss the relevance of this warrior and scholar for today.
Post-Election Analysis
Candy Crowley, CNN's award-winning chief political correspondent, will discuss the the 2012 election results as the Fall 2012 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. Her talk is part of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women & Politics 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Wednesday, 14 Nov 2012
Registration ends for Spring 2013
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Spring 2013 registration.
Lecture: Behind the Scenes
"Bio Control and Pests" Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month you will learn interesting facts, and see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Open forum: Iowa Energy Center director finalist
Mark Petri is the technology development director with the Argonne National Laboratory's Energy Engineering and Systems Analysis Directorate. Finalists will describe their vision for the Iowa Energy Center and respond to questions.
SusAg Colloquium
Farm Women and farm Sustainability: The Long View , Presenter: Pamela Riney-Kehrberg
Volleyball
ISU vs. Kansas State
Artful Yoga
Release that mid-week stress surrounded by the beauty of the Christian Petersen Art Museum during this free weekly yoga practice. Transform body, mind and spirit through a flowing series of postures and breath work! No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own yoga mat. Meet the Recreation Services yogi in 1017 Morrill Hall.
Evaluating Student Writing and Speaking: Can Linguistics Help?
As a professor in Language Education at the University of British Columbia, Bernard Mohan worked extensively with immigrant learners in Vancouver's schools. He is a functional linguist well known for his pioneering work on language learning and content learning. Quentin Johnson Lecture in Linguistics
A Translation of the Bhagavad Gita
Mani Rao will present her translation of the "Bhagavad Gita," an ancient philosophical text central to modern Hinduism. The author of eight books of poetry, Mani Rao has twice been a visiting fellow at the Iowa International Writing Program and was the 2006 University of Iowa International Program's writer-in-residence.
Osborn Club Lecture
"Measuring the elusive: All you need to know about catching neutrinos in the Midwest," Mayly Sanchez, assistant professor of physics and astronomy. The lecture portion of Osborn Club meetings is open to the public.
Concert: Jazz Ensembles I & II
The ISU Jazz Ensembles are under the direction of Jim Bovinette.
Performance: Vienna Boys Choir
The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs in the world. For nearly five hundred years it has been one of the enduring symbols of Austria
Investing for All or Investing for Some: Should We Try to Develop All of Africa at Once?
Peter Orazem is University Professor of Economics at Iowa State. He recently authored four of the top fifteen strategies to improve education in the developing world cited by a panel of leading economists at the global Copenhagen Consensus 2012. College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Lecture Series.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's award-winning student sketch and improv group. For only $1 on select Wednesday evenings, the Mojo's crew will provide a night of laughter, passion, drama, action and more laughter!
Thursday, 15 Nov 2012
Family Program: Caterpillar Club
"Winter Around the World Part 1." Learn about a variety of cultural winter celebrations.
Open forum: Iowa Energy Center director finalist
Jose Colucci-Rios is a professor in the chemical engineering department at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. Finalists will describe their vision for the Iowa Energy Center and respond to questions.
PhD Dissertation Seminar
Strategies For Recombinant Protein Production In Maize, Presenter: Xing Xu