Sunday, 08 May 2016
Mother's Day
All mothers are admitted free of charge to Reiman Gardens on Mother's Day.
Plant sale
Plants for sale include perennials for sun and shade, herbs and vegetables, Iowa natives, woody plants including trees, shrubs and Buck roses, container annuals and hanging baskets. Sale begins Saturday.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Texas.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 09 May 2016
Building Envelope Commissioning Train the Trainer Workshop
The Train the Trainer program is a five-day (May 9-13) professional workshop of peer learning, including site visits in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on May 13. Professionals from Architecture and Construction Engineering, as well as Contractors, Project Managers and community college Construction Management educators will prepare for an increased demand for building envelope commissioning protocols.
Osborn Club Lecture
John Nason, professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology, will present "A Pollination System on the Edge: Unraveling the Mysteries of Reproduction in the Fig-Fig Wasp Mutualism."
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Kids Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Becki Elkins, registrar and director of institutional research and assessment, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, is one of five finalists.
P&S Council Seminar: "Money for Life"
Professional and scientific staff are invited to attend (or view live online) the P&S Council's monthly seminar, presented in May by Barb Wollan, College of Human Sciences Extension and Outreach.
Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Book Return
Last day for end of term rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore.
Family Yoga in the Gardens
6 week program on Wednesdays, May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, and 15 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Family yoga classes are light-hearted and focused on the kids age 3+ with an adult.
Unified Butterfly Recorder App Tutorial
Join the entomology staff to learn more about the Unified Butterfly Recorder (UBR) app.
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Aurelia Kollasch, senior research analyst, department of residence, Iowa State, is one of five finalists.
Grade Processing
Final grades due on Bb Learn and AccessPlus.
Thursday, 12 May 2016
Retirement reception: Raj Aggarwal
Raj Aggarwal, director of the Engineering Research Institute and adjunct professor of electrical and computer engineering, is retiring. A short program will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Matthew Pistilli, director of assessment and planning, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is one of five finalists.
Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
The Dreamer: Fei Xue MFA Thesis Exhibition Reception
Opening reception for master's thesis exhibition by Fei Xue, graduate student in integrated visual arts. A screening of Xue's digital animation will begin at 6:30 p.m. The show will run through May 19. Exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
Friday, 13 May 2016
Opening Reception: Intertwine
Opening reception for installation of Intertwine, a project to yarn-bomb the front facade of the ISU College of Design's Design on Main facility at 203-207 Main St. in downtown Ames. Over the past 9 months, hundreds of people from across Iowa and throughout the US have submitted more than 1,000 1-ft.-sq. knit and crocheted panels that have been stitched together into a "giant quilt" to cover the front of the 130-year-old, two-story building.
Saturday, 14 May 2016
Bag-O-Bulbs Sale
For the first time ever, you can purchase Reiman Gardens' tulip bulbs to replant in your own yard!
Movie Night at Jack Trice Stadium
As voted by Cyclone fans, this spring's family film is "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." North, south and east gates open at 6 p.m.; attendees are welcome to dress in costume.