Thursday, 28 Apr 2011
Inventorship seminar series
"The License Agreement and Its Role in IP Commercialization," Nita Lovejoy, ISU Research Foundation and Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer. Researchers, postdocs, graduate students and staff members are encouraged to attend. Seminar provided by the Ames Laboratory Office of Sponsored Research Administration.
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.
Arbor Day tree planting
Students from the Forestry and Landscape Architecture clubs will plant several uncommon species of evergreen and deciduous trees (Lodgepole Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Grand Fir, Rocky Mountain Juniper and Water Birch).
Agron 600A - Plant Breeding Seminars
"Identification of loci involved in the variation of quality of silage corn: Comparison of methods for QTL meta-analysis and association mapping" Marion Truntzler, Pioneer, Hi-bred International, Inc., Dupont.
John Mellencamp: No Better Than This Tour
Known for big hit "Jack & Diane," the artist, John Mellencamp will be at Stephens for a one night only event!
Object Lessons
Art is a response to the world and environment of the artist but is also used as inspiration for other types of creative expression. Materials will be provided for you to draw or write in creative response to the current exhibitions at the Brunnier Art Museum. Object Lessons is a monthly hands on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.
ISU Symphony Orchestra
Tchaikovsky- Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64
Friday, 29 Apr 2011
ISU ADVANCE: Looking back and looking forward
"On the Path to Transformation: Looking Back and Looking Forward with ISU ADVANCE." Faculty, staff and administrators are invited to an interactive workshop featuring highlights from the 5-year NSF-funded ISU ADVANCE Institutional Transformation project. Ideas for continuing important initiatives also will be proposed. Lunch will be provided, RSVP to advance@iastate.edu by April 20.
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.
Retirement reception: Michael Whiteford
Public reception for retiring LAS dean Michael Whiteford. A program will begin at 4 p.m.
Seminar: Geology and Meteorology
"How can we mitigate global change?" by Margaret Leinen, CEO Climate Response Fund, Alexandria, Va., and Distinguished Lecturer, Associated for Women Geoscientists (co-sponsored by ISU's ADVANCE program).
Senior Send-off
Free food, two free drinks, and live music for all graduating seniors - bring your friends!
Gala Benefit Concert: Simon Estes
Gala Benefit Concert featuring the ISU Wind Ensemble, Ames Piano Quartet, Ames Children's Choir and the Simon Estes Music High School Choir from Cape Town, South Africa.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.
Nearly Naked Mile
Free entry with donation of one or more items of used clothing to be given to charities. Registration at 8 p.m.; race begins at 9 p.m. Food and drinks provided after the race; T-shirts to participants. Event held, rain or shine.
Saturday, 30 Apr 2011
CANCELED: Drawing the Spirit of Nature
This class has been cnaceled. Call Reiman Gardens with questions.
Memorial Service: Jim Hopson
Hopson, who served as executive director of the ISU alumni association from 1979 to 1999, died of congestive heart failure Jan. 24 in Sun City, Ariz. He was 71. The ceremony will include a program with remembrances of Hopson and his many years of service to Iowa State. The public is welcome.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Baylor.
ISU Concert Band & Symphonic Band
Natalie Steele, conductor. Tickets available at the door or the Stephens Box Office.