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What is featured?

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

Kids Story Time

May 18, 2010

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Admission $3-$7; free for CoHorts, ISU students and children 3 and younger

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

"Poems and Gnomes." Hear stories about those delightful garden gnomes.

Preview: 2010-11 Performing Arts Series at Stephens

May 18, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

Free

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Get a glimpse of next season's productions through music and video clips. Door prizes will be awarded. Bring your lunch, and Stephens will provide the dessert. All are invited to attend.

ISU Retirees Picnic at the Plex

May 18, 2010

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

5501 George Washington Carver Avenue

$16

University Special events

Reservation deadline is May 12.

Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Summer Session I

May 19, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process adds or section changes for a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.

Summer Session I

May 19, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to add a Session I course without instructor's signature.

Wellness resource fair

May 19, 2010

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

University Special events

"Got Wellness?" Wellness resources on campus and in the community, held in conjunction with National Employee Health and Fitness Day. All are welcome to come and learn.

ArtWalk: New Sites & Old Favorites

May 19, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Jack Trice Stadium, outside east concourse

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

This tour will focus on the new installation at Jack Trice Stadium by Ed Dwight, which celebrates the legacy of Jack Trice. The tour will also explore other public works of art around the stadium. Visual literacy has proven to increase communication and critical thinking skills, so why not spend your lunch learning with University Museums! Meet Amanda outside the east concourse of Jack Trice Stadium.

Thursday, 20 May 2010

Fee payment deadline

May 20, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First fee payment deadline for summer semester. Minimum due or payment in full.

Special Olympics Iowa summer games

May 20, 2010

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Iowa State campus

free

Community Special events

More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, roller skating, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Village.

Lecture: Brown Bag

May 20, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Admission $3-$7; free for CoHorts, ISU students and children 3 and younger

Reiman Gardens Lectures

"I Never Met a Dahlia I Didn't Want to Grow in my Backyard," James Romer.

Friday, 21 May 2010

Audit a course deadline

May 21, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to elect to audit a course for Summer Session I. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.

Audit to credit deadline

May 21, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a Session I course from audit to credit basis.

Drop course deadline

May 21, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.

Drop course deadline

May 21, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop a Session I course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.

Pass/Not Pass deadline

May 21, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a Session I course from Pass/Not Pass to grade without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.

Schedule change deadline

May 21, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process most schedule changes without a fee; or to drop a Session I course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.public.iastate.edu/~registrar/fees/tuition-adj.shtml

Special Olympics Iowa summer games

May 21, 2010

8:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Iowa State campus

free

Community Special events

More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, roller skating, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Village.

Retirement reception: Bobbie Nordyke

May 21, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lobby/Link, Seed Science Building

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Nordyke is a seed analyst with the ISU Seed Testing Laboratory. A program will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Virtual Reality Experience

May 21, 2010

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Alliant Energy/Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

College of Engineering Lectures

Iowa State University's Virtual Reality Applications Center will be showing off its 3-D technology during its "Virtual Reality Experience." The tour is free and open to the public, but online registration is required.

Dance social

May 21, 2010

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Arts, performances

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, 22 May 2010

Special Olympics Iowa summer games

May 22, 2010

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Iowa State campus

free

Community Special events

More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, roller skating, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Village.

Sunday, 23 May 2010

An Afternoon with the Iowa Questers

May 23, 2010

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg.

Free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

Join area Questers for an afternoon discussion of glass. The Iowa Questers and the University Museums have a partnership which has enhanced one of the best campus glass collections in the nation. Discover rare treasures and receive useful information as Questers take you on a journey through early American pattern glass.

Tuesday, 25 May 2010

Class: Floral Design Series

May 25, 2010

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$19.50-$32.50

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

"Tussie-Mussie." Preregistration and prepayment required.

Glass Etching with Rod Simpson

May 25, 2010

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $28, Public $38 includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn the basics of glass etching while creating a set of 4 Cyclone mugs. Choose from a vintage or new ISU spirit logo, or get creative and make up your own design. Go Clones!

Wednesday, 26 May 2010

Retirement reception: Marilyn Bode

May 26, 2010

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

LeBaron Hall Lounge

free

ISU Extension and Outreach Meetings, receptions

Bode has worked as an ISU Extension to Families specialist since 2001. Currently she is the prevention coordinator for the PROSPER program. She also is providing technical assistance and evaluation to the CYFAR communities projects in Storm Lake and Waterloo.

Discussion: Behind the Scenes

May 26, 2010

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

$10; free for CoHorts, ISU students and children 3 and younger

Reiman Gardens Lectures

"All about the Giant Gnome."

Informational lunch: MBA program

May 26, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

1360 Gerdin Building

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions

Learn more about Iowa State's MBA program. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, jreitano@iastate.edu, or 4-7819.

Retirement reception: Dirk Scholten

May 26, 2010

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Thielen Student Health Center

free

ISU Surplus Meetings, receptions

Dr. Scholten is on staff at the Thielen Student Health Center.

Black and White Photography with Dan Neubauer

May 26, 2010

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $70, Public $ 80 including supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner. Bring your own camera (35 mm SLR) to the first class.

Silver Rings with Robbie Helzer

May 26, 2010

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $42, Public $ 52 including supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn the basics of metalworking including sawing, filing, soldering and polishing metal to create a sterling silver ring sized to fit.