Tuesday, 01 May 2012
Final exams
Channel: Academic Calendar
All day
Kid's Story Time
Channel: Reiman Gardens
10:00 am - 11:30 am @ Reiman Gardens
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.Cost: Free for members. Price of admission for the general public. Pre-registration is highly encouraged.
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Channel: University Museums
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm @ Farm House Museum, central campus north of Ross Hall
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 the first Tuesday of every month (Feb. - May) 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 so stop in any time.Cost: Free and open to the public.
Retirement reception: Ann Thompson
Channel: Curriculum and Instruction
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Campanile Room, Memorial Union
Thompson is a University Professor of curriculum and instruction and affiliated with the Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching. A brief presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m.Cost: free
Candidate open forum: Dean of Students
Channel: Student Affairs
3:00 pm @ Cardinal Room, Memorial Union
Pamela Anthony is assistant dean of students at Georgia State University, Atlanta, and one of four finalists named in the search for Iowa State's next dean of students.Cost: free
Faculty Senate meeting
Channel: Faculty Senate
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm @ Great Hall, Memorial Union
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.Cost: free
The Science of Team Science
Channel: Lectures Program
4:45 pm @ South Ballroom, Memorial Union
Holly Falk-Krzesinski will discuss empirical research findings about team science and help translate those findings into effective practices for the scientific collaborators and funders of team science. She is a research assistant professor and the director of Research Team Support & Development at the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Science (NUCATS) Institute.Cost: free
Concert: Chanticleer
Channel: Iowa State Center
7:30 pm @ Stephens Auditorium
CHANTICLEER They've been called "the world's reigning male chorus" and named Ensemble of the Year by Musical America in 2008.Cost: $20- $37
Wednesday, 02 May 2012
Final exams
Channel: Academic Calendar
All day
Haiku in the Gardens
Channel: Reiman Gardens
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm @ Reiman Gardens
Join local published poet, Dennis Maulsby, for a course in four weekly sessions examining the history, nature, and variations of haiku poetry. Learn to write and appreciate this beautiful poetic art within the endlessly inspiring landscape of the outdoor gardens. No poetry or writing background required-perfect for beginners and those wishing to improve their grasp of the form. Participants will take home a workbook of handouts and reference mateCost: Pre-registration with pre-payment by Monday, April 30, 2012 is required. Cost: $24 for CoHorts members. $30 for the general public. $18 for ISU students.
PhD Defense
Channel: Agronomy Department
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm @ 3140 Agronomy Hall
"Heat, water evaporation and carbon dioxide transfer in the soil." Xinhua Xiao, PhD, Soil ScienceCost: Free
Retirement reception: Pat Horton
Channel: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Room 142 Curtiss Hall
Horton is an account clerk for the ISU Research and Demonstration Farms, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. There will be a short program at 2:45 p.m.Candidate open forum: Dean of Students
Channel: Student Affairs
3:00 pm @ Cardinal Room, Memorial Union
Terry Mena is associate dean of students at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, and one of four finalists named in the search for Iowa State's next dean of students.Cost: free
Thursday, 03 May 2012
Final exams
Channel: Academic Calendar
All day
POSTPONED: Open Forum with Ellen Rasmussen, budget and planning
Channel: Professional and Scientific Council
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm @ Campanile Room, Memorial Union
This open forum has been postponed until June 1 (noon-1 p.m., MU Campanile Room).Cost: free
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
Channel: Professional and Scientific Council
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Pioneer Room, Memorial Union
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.Cost: free
Candidate open forum: University Registrar
Channel: Registrar
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Gold Room, Memorial Union
Marla Herron is Senior Associate Registrar at the University of Kansas and one of five finalists for Iowa State's University Registrar position. Her resume is available on the VP for Student Affairs website.Cost: free
Retirement reception: William David
Channel: Music Department
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm @ Main Lobby, Music Hall
A retirement reception will celebrate David's 40 years of service to the music department and Iowa State University.Cost: Free
15th annual Lavender Graduation
Channel: Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Services
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Sun Room, Memorial Union
This event honors all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally graduates. RSVPs are not required, but are encouraged. All are welcome.Cost: free
Friday, 04 May 2012
Final exams
Channel: Academic Calendar
All day
Graduate College Commencement
Channel: Academic Calendar
All day @ Hilton Coliseum
Commencement ceremony for master's and Ph.D. recipients.Spring Term ends
Channel: Academic Calendar
All day
Retirement reception: Ricardo Rosenbusch
Channel: College of Veterinary Medicine
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Room 2542 (Alumni Room), College of Veterinary Medicine
A retirement celebration for Ricardo Rosenbusch, professor of vet microbiology and preventive medicine.Cost: Free
Dance social
Channel: Student Organizations
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm @ Oak Room, Memorial Union
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn.Cost: free
Saturday, 05 May 2012
Central Iowa Woodcarvers Event
Channel: Reiman Gardens
All day @ Reiman Gardens
See wood carved sculptures, learn to carve yourself, kids crafts and more.Undergraduate Commencement
Channel: Academic Calendar
1:30 pm @ Hilton Coliseum
Commencement ceremony, with featured speaker Craig Lang.Commencement reception
Channel: Alumni Association
3:00 pm @ ISU Alumni Center
Walk across the parking lot to the Alumni Center immediately following commencement for a reception for spring 2012 graduates and their families and friends. The reception will be open for two hours and will include refreshments, photo opportunities, tours of the Alumni Center and merchandise for purchase.Cost: free
Sunday, 06 May 2012
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
Channel: The Workspace
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.Cost: $30 ISU/$40 Public (for punchcard good for 5 uses)
Tuesday, 08 May 2012
Final grades due
Channel: Academic Calendar
All day @ AccessPlus, Bb Learn or WebCT.
No extensions. For more information, see the web site or contact Denise Timberland at 294-0767 or Amita Dayal 294-1843.Candidate open forum: University Registrar
Channel: Registrar
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ Gold Room, Memorial Union
Tammy Aagard is University Registrar at the University of Wyoming and one of five finalists for Iowa State's University Registrar position. Her resume is available on the VP for Student Affairs website.Cost: free