Wednesday, 24 Apr 2013
Retirement: Cornelia and Jan Flora
Cornelia is a Distinguished Professor in sociology and Jan is a professor in sociology.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
Suzanne Millman,"Animal Welfare."
Plant Breeding Seminar
Jessica Barb, Sunflower as a lignocellulosic biofuel
Soil Seminar
Kimberly Brown, "Effects of long term nitrogen application on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi colonization, soil aggregation, and soil organic matter storage in a continuous maize, tilled system"
SUB General Meeting
Get your friends together and drop by our meeting this week. Learn about all the upcoming events and how you can get involved. Chow on some free pizza while you're here too!
Artful yoga
Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. This free yoga practice is sponsored by the University Museums and Recreation Services.
Intermediate Photography
Take your photography to the next level with this four part class. Building on concepts form Beginner Photography with practical application and further exploration of the tools, mechanics, and process, take creative control of your photographs.
ISU Percussion Ensemble with guest Arthur Lipner, vibraphone
Matthew Coley director of percussion
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester as well as performing the Monday of VEISHEA week. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!
Thursday, 25 Apr 2013
Graduate College students: Electronic thesis/dissertation
Graduate College: last day to upload final electronic thesis/dissertation for Thesis Office review.
A Hearing on Agricultural Trade with China: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission has a legislative mandate to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China, and to provide recommendations to Congress for legislative and administrative action.
Conference: Taking the Road Less Traveled
Sponsored by the Program for Women in Science and Engineering , the purpose of this conference is to expose young women to careers in science, technology, engineering and math-related areas.
Emerging Technologies Conference
The ISU Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program will host its 10th annual Emerging Technologies Conference. It will showcase the HCI program, students and research. Speakers are Melinda Knight, Senior UX Research Lead, Windows Research Team, Microsoft Corporation; and John Lee, Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Romeo and Juliet
The modern adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play you will not want to miss.
Biomedical Science Seminar
"Physiology and pharmacology of prokineticins: A pair of versatile regulatory peptides" qun-Yong Zhou, University of California, Irvine; Pharmacology
Employee wellness: "Mediterranean Diet: From Shopping Cart to Kitchen"
Faculty and staff are invited to attend this employee wellness presentation. No registration is required.
Arbor Day tree planting
Students in the landscape architecture progam will plant eight trees east of the College of Design to mark Arbor Day. The annual event, organized by Rhonda Martin, landscape architect in facilities planning and managment, includes a public proclamation and refreshments. Five burr oaks and three chinkapin oaks will be planted in recognition of this year's theme, "Drought Tolerant and Native Grown."
Bioeconomy seminar
"Cellulosic Ethanol: Are We Finished with Forty Years of Being Five Years away from Commercialization?" Kathy Halvorsen, Michigan Technological University.
Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Seminar
"Complexity compounded: The evolution of phototransduction in stomatopods" Megan Porter, University of South Dakota
Biochemisty, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Seminar
"Broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV-1: In search of the Holy Grail" Michael Cho
Curator’s Choice
Meet Adrienne Gennett, assistant curator and the newest addition to the University Museums staff, for a discussion of the latest exhibition in the Brunnier Art Museum. This semester's exhibition, Curatorial Review, will feature new objects every month with a variety of themes from ceramics, glass, and jade to enamels, furniture and dolls.
Cyclone Cinema: Django Unchained
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Django Unchained! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Presentation: Writers, Take Risks or You're Dead Meat
Editor-in-chief Lars Pearson of the sci-fi book publisher Mad Norwegian Press will reveal why some submissions to his Hugo-award-winning press make the cut and others don't. Sponsored by The Writers' Guild of ISU; all are welcome.
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, director
Cyclone Cinema: Django Unchained
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Django Unchained! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Friday, 26 Apr 2013
Retirement reception: Tom Beell
Tom Beell, professor of journalism and mass communication, is retiring after 38 years of service to Iowa State. A short program will begin at 2:15 p.m.
Workshop: Ready to Run Iowa 2013
"Fundraising for Success." This workshop covers the key components of campaign fundraising, with special emphasis on understanding why people give and making the in-person "ask." This session also addresses developing a strategy for your campaign, building a donor list, recruiting and motivating a finance committee, and special events.
Chemistry Seminar
"Advanced NMR studies of nano structured materials and signal enhancement" Hans Spiess, Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research
Cyclone Cinema: Django Unchained
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Django Unchained! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Conference: Hosanna
"Hosanna: Standing in the Presence of the King," a cry of praise to God, a cry for salvation and deliverance. We look forward to a night of Worship, Word and Revitalization, as we see our Savior Jesus Christ through the Gospel. Hosanna is open to all women.