Tuesday, 29 Oct 2019
Lecture: How the Prison Boom Transformed Rural America
"In Our Backyards: How the Prison Boom Transformed Rural America," John Major Eason, associate professor in the sociology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and author of "Big House on the Prairie: Rise of the Rural Ghetto and Prison Proliferation." Eason was a church-based community organizer focusing on housing and criminal justice issues.
Wednesday, 30 Oct 2019
Lecture: Can Iowa Agriculture Survive
Seth Watkins and Jeremy Jackson will discuss one of the most popular and critical topics of study at Iowa State University and the rest of the state, which is the environmental, socio-cultural and economic effects of Iowa's current agricultural system within and outside of its borders.
Fourm: City Council Ward 4 Candidates
Come out for an evening where you will be given an opportunity to ask questions to the city council Ward 4 candidates, Joe Van Erdewyk, Rachel Junck, and Chris Nelson. During the forum, moderator, Dr. Kelly Shaw will be asking each candidate questions that relate to problems in the city of Ames. Students and community members will also have a chance to ask the candidates questions throughout the event.
Lecture: Advancing Transparency
Lisa Rammig, a senior associate at the structural design firm Eckersley O'Callaghan, will speak about the firm's work and her own research on transparent glass connections in this ISU Department of Architecture Public Program supported by Shive-Hattery Architecture and Engineering.
Lecture: Science, Technology and Faith
Aaron Dominguez is the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the Catholic University of America, a particle physicist, and a devout Catholic. He will speak about how faith is part of what inspires him to study the origins of the universe in his own research in experimental high-energy physics.
Sunday, 03 Nov 2019
Curator Talk: Iowa and Contemporary Pottery
"Timeless: Iowa and Contemporary Pottery," Adrienne Gennett, associate curator, University Museums. From large scale ceramic sculptures to the smallest of vessels, the "Iowa and Contemporary Pottery" exhibit will highlight a range of artistic expression in pottery. Gennett will discuss the exhibition and recent acquisitions to the ceramics collection.
Monday, 04 Nov 2019
Campus conversation: Students Against Racism
Students will start the conversation with a presentation about the recent events on campus that led to the Students Against Racism protest and demands. Participants will discuss in small groups, while facilitators collect feedback on what is working, what isn't, and what needs to change. An open mic will be available to share stories and input. The event will include resources available for campus community members.
Lecture: Media and the 2020 Election
Alexander Heffner is the host of The Open Mind on PBS. He has covered American politics, civic life, and millennials since the 2008 presidential campaign. His work has been profiled in the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Des Moines Register and numerous other outlets. This lecture will provide students with the opportunity to engage with Heffner about the Iowa Caucuses and the 2020 elections.
Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019
GDCB Seminar
"Cutin biosynthesis," Dylan Kosma, University of Nevada.