Monday, 05 Apr 2010
Recital: ISU and Iowa piano students
ISU piano students of William David will share a recital with students of Ksenia Nosikov, University of Iowa.
Lecture: The Race to Save Earth's Most Endangered Species
Wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin is an Emmy Award-winning producer and host of more than a dozen TV series on such networks as Animal Planet, Discovery, Disney, and the Travel Channel. He has been working for the conservation of endangered species and ecosystems around the world since he was a teenager.
Tuesday, 06 Apr 2010
Feed the Need Food Drive
Student Volunteer Services will be collecting canned and non-perishable food for local people in need. Food will be donated to Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) for distribution through their food pantry.
Registration dates for Summer and Fall 2010
First day of assigned Summer 2010 and Fall 2010 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays.
Conference: IAWIND and IWEA
The 2010 IAWIND Conference will focus on technical, research and development issues including new design trends, forecasting & grid operations, improved materials and manufacturing methods, and turbine health monitoring/reliability. The IAWIND Conference will also address workforce and training issues so relevant and necessary for the wind industry.
TIAA-CREF seminar
"Tax-Smart Ways to Save and Invest." Identifying potential areas for saving money involves three important steps: reducing the taxes you pay on earnings, reducing the amount you spend, and making choices that are 'tax smart,' so you can keep more of what you earn. Please pre-register.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from 12:00 - 1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the Farm House in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, this weeks topic is "Victorian Holidays". Reservations not required.
POSTPONED: Storm spotter training
POSTPONED (new date TBA): Severe Storm Spotter Training, presented by the National Weather Service, Des Moines. The training is especially encouraged for departments that have people working outdoors, but is open to all ISU faculty, staff and students. Training will cover a recap of the 2009 Iowa storm season, elements of storm spotting, storm safety and thunderstorm basics including lightning, cloud types and tornadoes.
CESMEE seminar
"The Creationist Down the Hall: The Extent and Impact of Teaching Evolution and Creationism in Public Schools," Randy Moore, University of Minnesota. This seminar will document the extent of creationism-based beliefs in biology classrooms, as well as recent research documenting the impact of the teaching of evolution and creationism on the views of college students.
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 and adjourn at 5 p.m.
Computer science colloquia: Privacy-preserving Participatory Sensing for Multidimensional Data
Wenbo He, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, will discuss "Privacy-preserving participatory sensing for multidimensional data."
Softball
Iowa State vs. Drake
Dance Class: Your Wedding Dance with Valerie Williams
Learn an easy, stress-free routine to get through the reception's "first dance" whether you are the bride, groom, wedding party, parents or just someone attending the big day.
To Die in Jerusalem: Documentary Film and Discussion
After two 17-year-old girls (one an Israeli, the other a Palestinian suicide bomber) die in a Jerusalem market, their mothers confront each other, revealing a microcosm of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the complexity of reconciliation. The 76-min documentary will be followed by a panel discussion with ISU political science faculty.
ISU Clarinet Choir
Coached by Gregory Oakes
Rhythm & Color: A Live Painting Performance with David Garibaldi
David Garibaldi is a performance artist who creates six-foot portraits of pop icons in minutes, working live, on stage to music.
Wednesday, 07 Apr 2010
Feed the Need Food Drive
Student Volunteer Services will be collecting canned and non-perishable food for local people in need. Food will be donated to Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) for distribution through their food pantry.
Conference: IAWIND and IWEA
The IWEA Conference will focus on a broad array of issues starting with National, then State perspectives including legislative developments, individual sessions on Small & Community Wind, Independent Wind Development and Large Integrated Wind Development. Additional topics relating to Laws, Transmission, Financing, Safety and New Market Realities will round out the day.
Lecture: Reiman Entrepreneurial Series
Guest speaker is Steve King, founder and chairman of Landscape Structures Inc., Delano, Minn., a leading playground equipment manufacturer. Registration is free but required; seating is limited.
Lecture: How to Pass the Flaming Baton
"How to Pass the Flaming Baton: Managing, Mentoring, and Moving On." Regenia Bailey is the founder and principal of the Bailey Leadership Initiative. She has worked for over 12 years in the not-for-profit sector and was the founding director of the Iowa Women's Foundation.
Seminar: Authors' Rights
"Authors' Rights: Your Rights and Copyright Transfer Agreements," Steve McMinn, ISU science and technology librarian. Seminar options: on-site or online (webinar). Preregistration is required. Register on AccessPlus under Employee HRS Course Listings.
Lecture: Finding More Balance in Your Life
"The Time to Relax is When You Don't Have Time For It: Finding More Balance in Your Life." Regenia Bailey is the founder and principal of the Bailey Leadership Initiative. She has worked for over 12 years in the not-for-profit sector and was the founding director of the Iowa Women's Foundation.
Panel: Rights vs. Responsibilities in Civic Dialogue
"The Rules of Engagement: Rights vs. Responsibilities in Civic Dialogue." Panelists include Paul Shirley, professional basketball player, former contributor to ESPN.com and author; Jeff Blevins, ISU journalism; Kathleen Richardson, Drake University; and Andie Dominick, the Des Moines Register. Moderated by Richard Doak, retired editor and columnist for the Des Moines Register. Part of the First Amendment Days...
ISU Flute Studio
Flute students of Dr. Sonja Giles will perform Solo, Trio and Quintet works for flute.
Lecture: Native Identity in Contemporary American Indian Design
"Native Identity in Contemporary American Indian Design." Ken Rhyne, a principal with the Atlanta-based Urban Design Group, has over 30 years of experience in conceptual architectural and interior design projects, including sustainable design and green architecture. The 2010 Richard Thompson Memorial Lecture.
President's Lecture in Chemistry
"At the Water's Edge: Understanding Environmentally Important Processes at Liquid Surfaces," Geraldine Richmond, University of Oregon. Richmond is founder and chair of the Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists, an organization assisting in the advancement of women faculty in the sciences. The 2010 President's Lecture in Chemistry and Part of the Women in STEM Series.
Thursday, 08 Apr 2010
Feed the Need Food Drive
Student Volunteer Services will be collecting canned and non-perishable food for local people in need. Food will be donated to Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) for distribution through their food pantry.
First Amendment Day March
The annual First Amendment Day Freedom March begins at City Hall and ends at steps of Beardshear Hall on the Iowa State campus with a reading of the First Amendment and Frederick Douglass on Human Liberty (1857).
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Personalized Energy for 1 (x 6 Billion)" by Daniel G. Nocera, Massachussetts Institute of Technology
Feast on the First Amendment
Free food, music, drama, soap box debates and exhibits mark this annual First Amendment Day Celebration event. The high school "Champions of Freedom" essay contest awards are also presented.