Friday, 07 May 2010
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club each Friday when ISU is in session. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, indoor shoes or socks must be worn.
Graduate College Commencement
Tickets are not required for the university commencement ceremony.
Saturday, 08 May 2010
Story County Master Gardener Plant Sale
A large selection of new plants, house plants, annuals, hanging baskets, container gardens and perennial divisions - many from the gardens of Master Gardeners - will be for sale.
Corsage Workshop
Learn how to create your very own, unique corsages perfect for Mother's Day, prom, weddings and more. Danielle Prevette from Something Chic Floral in Urbandale will walk you through all the steps. Preregistration and prepayment are required by May 5. $24 for CoHorts' members. $30 for general public. $18 for Iowa State students. Call 515-294-2710 to register.
Undergraduate Commencement
Undergraduate Speaker: Jonathan Rich, President and CEO, Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Tickets are not required for the university commencement ceremony.
Sunday, 09 May 2010
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Workshop: Midwest Biopolymers and Biocomposites
The Midwest Biopolymers & Biocomposites Workshop will allow researchers and industrial partners to network with Midwest companies to design, formulate and process biopolymer and biocomposite products.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Conference: Innovative Virtual Reality
WINVR (The World Conference on INnovative Virtual Reality) 2010 will bring together international leaders from academia and industry to discuss current research and practice in the use of virtual reality to solve industrial problems. WinVR is partnering with the VIRMAN (Virtual Manufacturing) Workshop, and the ETC (Emerging Technologies Conference) to provide a venue for discussion and sharing that crosses disciplinary boundaries.
Seminar: RIO3 and Phased Plus Program
Mike Otis, associate director of HR Services, will present a brief overview of the two new retirement programs approved April 29 by the state Board of Regents: the Retirement Incentive Option 3 (RIO3) and the Phased Plus Program. Bring your questions. This session will be repeated at 4:30 p.m.
Final Grades Due
This deadline will not be extended.
Seminar: RIO3 and Phased Plus Program
Mike Otis, associate director of HR Services, will present a brief overview of the two new retirement programs approved April 29 by the state Board of Regents: the Retirement Incentive Option 3 (RIO3) and the Phased Plus Program. Bring your questions. This session also will be offered at noon.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Alumni Days
Alumni Days honors graduates from 1960 or earlier. Attendees can reconnect with old classmates, take tours, and attend special events.
Grade Reports
Grade reports available on AccessPlus.
Conference: Innovative Virtual Reality
WINVR (The World Conference on INnovative Virtual Reality) 2010 will bring together international leaders from academia and industry to discuss current research and practice in the use of virtual reality to solve industrial problems. WinVR is partnering with the VIRMAN (Virtual Manufacturing) Workshop, and the ETC (Emerging Technologies Conference) to provide a venue for discussion and sharing that crosses disciplinary boundaries.
Wellness seminar
Wellness for Women: Simple Steps to Improve Your Health," with Sally Barclay, ISU Nutrition Clinic for Employee Wellness.
Farewell Reception: Kate Schwennsen
Schwennsen will become the new chair of the School of Architecture at Clemson University in August. She has been on the ISU architecture faculty since 1990 and associate dean of the College of Design since 2001. A brief program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Thomas Ingebritsen
Retirement reception for Thomas Ingebritsen, associate professor in genetics, development and cell biology.
Workshop: Ignite Ames
A networking opportunity for technologists, DIYers, entrepreneurs, creative professionals and enthusiastic knowledge seekers. Our mission is to spark imaginations, connect people, create new job opportunities in Iowa and have a lot of fun in the process.
Friday, 14 May 2010
Alumni Days
Alumni Days honors graduates from 1960 or earlier. Attendees can reconnect with old classmates, take tours, and attend special events.
Conference: Innovative Virtual Reality
WINVR (The World Conference on INnovative Virtual Reality) 2010 will bring together international leaders from academia and industry to discuss current research and practice in the use of virtual reality to solve industrial problems. WinVR is partnering with the VIRMAN (Virtual Manufacturing) Workshop, and the ETC (Emerging Technologies Conference) to provide a venue for discussion and sharing that crosses disciplinary boundaries.
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club each Friday when ISU is in session. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, indoor shoes or socks must be worn.
Saturday, 15 May 2010
Alumni Days
Alumni Days honors graduates from 1960 or earlier. Attendees can reconnect with old classmates, take tours, and attend special events.
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Cancel Registration for Summer
Last day to cancel registration for summer to avoid tuition assessment.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.
Monday, 17 May 2010
Summer Session I
Class work begins, Session I courses.
Nutrition and Wellness Research Center symposium
This year's symposium will cut across a variety of disciplines to focus on methodological and statistical challenges we face in conducting health-related research.
Symposium: "Methodological and Statistical Challenges in Obesity and Health Research"
Sponsored by the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center, Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology, and the Institute for Social and Behavioral Research. Continues through 11:30 a.m. May 18. Registration and program details are online.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
IPERS seminar
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Nutrition and Wellness Research Center symposium
This year's symposium will cut across a variety of disciplines to focus on methodological and statistical challenges we face in conducting health-related research.
Symposium: "Methodological and Statistical Challenges in Obesity and Health Research"
Sponsored by the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center, Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology, and the Institute for Social and Behavioral Research. Symposium opens May 17 (8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.). Registration and program details are online.