Friday, 01 Jun 2012
GPSSA Conference
Channel: English Department
All day @ Carver Hall
"Between Scientists & Citizens: Assessing Expertise In Policy Controversies," a conference to embrace work on expertise in policy controversies from across the disciplines focused on argumentation, reasoning, rhetoric, communication and deliberation. Keynotes by Sally Jackson, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana; and Massimo Pigliucci, Lehman College, Bronx, N.Y.Cost: $95
Open Forum: FY13 budget planning update
Channel: Professional and Scientific Council
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm @ Gallery Room, Memorial Union
"Update on FY13 Budget Development." The conversation will be led by Ellen Rasmussen, associate vice president for budgeting and planning; and Dave Biedenbach, director of university budgets. All are welcome; bring your lunch.Cost: free
Nonsense on Stilts about Science: Field Adventures of A Scientist-Philosopher
Channel: Lectures Program
5:10 pm @ 101 Carver Hall
An intrepid debater, blogger and podcaster as well as a professor of philosophy at the City University of New York, Massimo Pigliucci focuses on science, pseudoscience and how ordinary citizens can tell the difference. In this talk, he explores what scientists, philosophers and citizens themselves need to do promote a better understanding of science. GPSSA Conference keynote address.Cost: free
Dance social
Channel: Student Organizations
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm @ Gallery 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, 02 Jun 2012
GPSSA Conference
Channel: English Department
All day @ Carver Hall
"Between Scientists & Citizens: Assessing Expertise In Policy Controversies," a conference to embrace work on expertise in policy controversies from across the disciplines focused on argumentation, reasoning, rhetoric, communication and deliberation. Keynotes by Sally Jackson, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana; and Massimo Pigliucci, Lehman College, Bronx, N.Y.Cost: $95
Willow Trellis Workshop
Channel: Reiman Gardens
9:30 am - 1:30 pm @ Reiman Gardens
Create your own trellis from willow with artists Pam Dennis and Ryk Weiss. Participants will get an opportunity to artfully construct a trellis perfect for vining and climbing plants. All materials will be provided and no previous experience is necessary. Participants need to bring a small bow saw, sharp anvil pruning shears, small hammer and wire cutters. Pre-registration with pre-payment by Thursday, May 31 is required.Cost: Cost is $55 for the general public, and $44 for CoHorts members. 15% off for ISU students.
Black Box Arguments and Accountability of Experts to the Public
Channel: Lectures Program
4:10 pm @ 101 Carver Hall
Sally Jackson is a professor of communication and former CIO at the University of Illinois. Winner of numerous awards in the communication and argumentation fields, she focuses on the design and engineering of processes to promote effective communication in complex situations. GPSSA Conference keynote address.Cost: free
Sunday, 03 Jun 2012
Open House: Remembering the Sculpture of Christian Petersen
Channel: University Museums
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ 1017 Morrill Hall, Christian Petersen Art Museum
Christian Petersen (Danish-American, 1885-1961) was the nation's first, permanent sculptor-in-residence at any college, and began his career at Iowa State in 1934. Selected from the permanent Christian Petersen Art Collection this exhibition and gallery walk will focus on 30 sculptures and drawings including some recent acquisitions to the Christian Petersen Art Collection. Gallery walk begins at 2 p.m.Cost: free
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
Channel: The Workspace
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union
The Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.Cost: $30 for five punches ISU/$40 for five punches Public
Monday, 04 Jun 2012
Garden Drawing and Color
Channel: Reiman Gardens
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ Reiman Gardens
Join local artist Yvonne Brune for a 6-week course exploring the basics of garden and nature drawing, using the indoor and outdoor gardens as inspiration. Learn techniques in pencil, pen and ink, and enrich your drawings with the use of color by working with pastels. Registration with prepayment required by June 2.Basketweaving with Jan Smith
Channel: The Workspace
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union
Make a "Field Basket" - similar to the baskets used to pack a lunch for farmers in the field.Cost: $33 ISU/$43 Public (includes supplies)
Embroidery with Judith Lemish
Channel: The Workspace
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union
Learn the basic stitches of embroidery.Cost: $23 ISU/$33 Public (includes supplies)
Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012
Music and Art
Channel: Reiman Gardens
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ Reiman Gardens
Painter Jean-August-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) gave this advice: "If I could make musicians out of you all, it would be to your advantage as painters. All harmony is in nature ... one has to learn to sing true with the pencil or brush ..." In this 6-week course, we'll discuss the co-relationship of music and art and then practice that harmony by producing music.Workspace Book Club
Channel: The Workspace
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union
Do you describe yourself as an "uncreative" type? Or, do you identify as creative but are looking for a new spark? Read and discuss Jonah Lehrer's latest book, Imagine: How Creativity Works, in a fun, conversational atmosphere.Cost: $5 tuition
Wednesday, 06 Jun 2012
Informational lunch: MBA program
Channel: MBA Program
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm @ 1360 Gerdin Business Building
Learn more about the Master of Business Administration (full-time or part-time) offered by the College of Business. Lunch is provided. Register online.Cost: free
Better Flower Photography
Channel: Reiman Gardens
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm @ Reiman Gardens
Better Flower Photography three-part series, with photographer Mark Stoltenberg. Registration and prepayment is required by Monday, June 4.Cost: $42 (members), $52.50 (public)
Earrings with Terrie Hoefer
Channel: The Workspace
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union
Bring a selection of your favorite beads to make 1-2 pairs of earrings.Cost: $32 ISU/$42 Public (includes supplies)
Thursday, 07 Jun 2012
Conference: Precalculus and calculus instruction
Channel: Mathematics Department
8:00 am - 5:00 pm @ Carver Hall
A conference for high school and community college teachers of precalculus and calculus. Keynotes by Marilyn Carlson, Arizona State University; and David Bressoud, Macalester College.Cost: free
Watercolor and Beyond!
Channel: Reiman Gardens
9:30 am @ Reiman Gardens
Watercolor and Beyond! Instructor: Jo Myers-Walker Thursday, June 7 at 9:30 a.m.Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
Channel: Professional and Scientific Council
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm @ Alumni Center
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.Cost: free
Camera Basics with Aubrey Orisek
Channel: The Workspace
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures?Cost: $15 ISU/$25 Public (includes supplies)
Food in the Gardens
Channel: Reiman Gardens
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm @ Reiman Gardens
Join chefs and cooks from across central Iowa as they show you how to make the best dishes from the foods found in your own garden. Sign up for one session or come to all six and get a deal. These cooking demonstrations will spark your imagination and your appetite!Cost: $12 for CoHorts members. $15 for the general public. $9 for ISU students.
Tai Chi with Jon Lloyd
Channel: The Workspace
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm @ Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union
Learn the Yang Style Short Form as developed by Cheng Man Ching.Cost: $50 ISU/$60 Public (includes supplies)
Friday, 08 Jun 2012
Open house: Dairy Month Celebration
Channel: Animal Science Department
6:00 am - 11:00 am @ ISU Dairy Farm, 52470 260 St., south of Ames
The event is open to the public and will include tours of the barns (6:30-10:30 a.m.). The discovery center for children will open at 7 a.m. Free samples of milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream will be served, courtesy of Iowa's dairy processors.Cost: free
Conference: Precalculus and calculus instruction
Channel: Mathematics Department
8:30 am - 5:00 pm @ Carver Hall
A conference for high school and community college teachers of precalculus and calculus. Keynotes by Marilyn Carlson, Arizona State University; and David Bressoud, Macalester College.Cost: free
Retirement reception: Lanny Lincoln
Channel: U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ 205 TASF
Retirement reception for Lanny Lincoln, senior research technician in the materials science and engineering division at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory. A program will begin at 3 p.m.Retirement reception: Lynnette Hauser
Channel: ISU Extension and Outreach
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ WOW Center, Extension 4-H/Youth Building
Hauser is a program assistant in ISU Extension and Outreach's central administrative office. There is no program planned during the reception.Cost: free
Dance social
Channel: Student Organizations
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm @ Gallery 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, 09 Jun 2012
Conference: Precalculus and calculus instruction
Channel: Mathematics Department
8:30 am - 3:00 pm @ Carver Hall
A conference for high school and community college teachers of precalculus and calculus. Keynotes by Marilyn Carlson, Arizona State University; and David Bressoud, Macalester College.Cost: free
Discovery Station: South Field Scavenger Hunt
Channel: Reiman Gardens
10:00 am @ 1407 University Blvd. Ames, Iowa 50011
"Nature Connects: Putting it All Together," South field scavenger hunt.Cost: $4-$8 (public)