Friday, 22 Apr 2011
Cultural Night continues CANCELLED! Andrew Garcia
Andrew Garcia was a Top 10 finalist on season nine of American Idol. He is also an advocate for people of color pursuing careers in the arts. arcia was recently featured in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2010. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week. The Cultural Night program begins at 7:00 p.m. and features a varieties show, followed by Andrew Garcia's presentation. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 23 Apr 2011
Softball
Iowa State vs. Kansas.
Sunday, 24 Apr 2011
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda!
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 25 Apr 2011
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda!
Emerging Technologies Conference
The eighth annual Emerging Technologies Conference will showcase students and research in the human computer interaction graduate program. All events are free and open to the public.
Web Accessibility: Recent Research and Policy Activity
Jonathan Lazar is the founder and director of the Universal Usability Laboratory at Towson University, where he is a professor of computer and information sciences and director of the undergraduate program in information systems. His research interests are web usability, web accessibility for people with disabilities, and public policy in Human Computer Interaction. Part of the Emerging Technologies Conference.
Horticulture seminar
Undergraduate first-year student research project presentations.
Networking event: Ignite Ames
Technologists, DIYers, entrepreneurs, creative professionals and enthusiastic knowledge seekers will gather to connect with others, create new job opportunities in Iowa and have fun in the process. The event is free and open to the public, but you must register, whether you're attending or presenting.
Tuesday, 26 Apr 2011
Textbook Buyback
End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.
Risky Business Conference
The Risky Business Conference brings adults and high school youth together to increase knowledge of the critical issues confronting youth and to expand skills that effectively advance youth development.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Cherry Blossom Project for Japan
Students, faculty and staff are invited to help fill an image of a bare Japanese flowering cherry tree with cherry blossom stickers and write messages of hope and caring to the people of Japan. Cost is $1 for 5 stickers. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Sponsored by the Graphic Design Student Association.
Class: Floral Design Series
"Spring Wreaths." Create beautiful, spring-welcoming wreaths from fresh flowers that will dry into an everlasting arrangement for your home.
University Marketing: Spring Semester Summit
The summit is open to all faculty and staff, especially those who have responsibilities for recruiting students and retaining students. The topic is teenager attitudes, trends and buying habits and how these relate to choosing a college. RSVPs requested by email.
Agron 600C - Crop Production and Physiology Seminar
Bill Beavis or Kendra Meade
Genetics workshop
"Future Genomics Technologies for Crop Improvement," David Fischhoff, vice president, technology strategy and development, Monsanto Co., St. Louis, Mo.
Class: Floral Design Series
"Spring Wreaths." Create beautiful, spring-welcoming wreaths from fresh flowers that will dry into an everlasting arrangement for your home.
Wednesday, 27 Apr 2011
Cherry Blossom Project for Japan
Students, faculty and staff are invited to help fill an image of a bare Japanese flowering cherry tree with cherry blossom stickers and write messages of hope and caring to the people of Japan. Cost is $1 for 5 stickers. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Sponsored by the Graphic Design Student Association.
CODAC Spring Art Sale
Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Most items priced in the range of $10 - $100. Some proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities.
Exercise is Medicine Campus Kick-off and Activity Day
Join other ISU employees and play frisbee golf, kick ball, golf or join a basketball tournament. Hula hooping is an option, too. Get some fresh air and be active.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Are We There Yet? Investing for Retirement in the 'New Normal' Economy," Brett Hammond, TIAA-CREF managing director and chief investment strategist. Reserve a seat online (AccessPlus > HRS Training > Courses).
Women's Studies Brown Bag Series
"Writing Like a Woman: Representations of Lessons Learned," Christiana Langenberg, ISU English.
University Honors Program: Spring poster presentation and reception
Spring 2011 Honors graduates as well as other Honors students will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects.
Poster presentations: Science With Practice students
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students (mostly juniors and seniors) enrolled this spring in the course Science With Practice (Ag Educ 312) will present research projects they have worked on with a mentor this semester.
Agron 600A - Plant Breeding Seminars
"Genomewide selection for maize grain yield and stover quality for cellulosic ethanol" Rex Bernardo, University of Minnesota
Agron 600B - Soil Science Seminars
"Crop Residue Management Effect on Soil Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions" Jose Guzman
Open forum: ISU presidential search
Members of the State Board of Regents will host this event to gather input on leadership priorities and desired qualities in Iowa State's next president. This is a public forum.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Investing for Income and Outcomes: A Better Plan for Retirement Security in the 21st Century," Brett Hammond, TIAA-CREF managing director and chief investment strategist. Reserve a seat online (AccessPlus > HRS Training > Courses).