Thursday, 01 Nov 2012
Open forum: Professional and Scientific Council
Mike Otis, associate director for human resource services, will provide an overview of the 2013 university benefits. Also, Lindsey Wanderscheid and Don Chrusciel from the P&S Awards Committee, will discuss nominating P&S staff for awards.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Monday, 05 Nov 2012
Exhibition reception
"Adaptive Interface: Light, Space and Comfort" features the work of eight ISU architecture students who studied in Germany. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, 10 Nov 2012
Derek Anderson Story Time
ISU alum, Derek Anderson, joins us for a special story time. Don't miss out on Derek's wonderful stories, laughter and fun. Afterward, Derek will be on hand to sign books.
Monday, 12 Nov 2012
Summer undergraduate research opportunities
Learn about the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program and other summer research opportunities at ISU and elsewhere. A panel of faculty and students who participated in summer research programs will talk about finding positions, application processes and other topics related to undergraduate research.
Tuesday, 13 Nov 2012
Open forum: Employee Wellness
Representatives from ISU human resource services and Sibson Consulting will be collecting input on health and wellness opportunities for employees.
Summer undergraduate research opportunities
Learn about the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program and other summer research opportunities at ISU and elsewhere. A panel of faculty and students who participated in summer research programs will talk about finding positions, application processes and other topics related to undergraduate research.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
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.
Wednesday, 14 Nov 2012
Open forum: Iowa Energy Center director finalist
Mark Petri is the technology development director with the Argonne National Laboratory's Energy Engineering and Systems Analysis Directorate. Finalists will describe their vision for the Iowa Energy Center and respond to questions.
Thursday, 15 Nov 2012
Open forum: Iowa Energy Center director finalist
Jose Colucci-Rios is a professor in the chemical engineering department at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. Finalists will describe their vision for the Iowa Energy Center and respond to questions.
Reception: Recognizing ISU student veterans
This reception concludes the third annual Iowa Statewide Veterans Conference, being held at the Memorial Union. A brief program will begin at 5 p.m. Hosted by senior VP for student affairs Tom Hill, Lt. Col. Michael Novy, Cmdr. Harry Statia, and Maj. Kevin White.
Friday, 16 Nov 2012
Community Conversation: STEM
Hosted by the North Central STEM Hub at Iowa State, this event is intended to foster STEM relationships among local businesses, area schools, the regional STEM network and the university; and to get feedback from Iowans about priorities for the Governor's STEM Advisory Council.
Monday, 26 Nov 2012
Candidate open forum: Engineering dean
Robert Bishop is dean of the College of Engineering at Marquette University, Milwaukee. He is one of three finalists for the position.
Wednesday, 28 Nov 2012
Retirement reception: Kathy Hickok
Kathy Hickok, professor of English and former director of the women's studies program, is retiring. A program will begin at 4 p.m.
Candidate open forum: Engineering dean
Mark Law is associate dean of engineering for academic affairs at the University of Florida, Gainesville. He is one of three finalists for the position.
Thursday, 29 Nov 2012
Retirement reception: Lou Ann Keigley
Lou Ann Keigley is a secretary in facilities planning and management.
Farewell reception: Jessica Stolee
Stop by and thank Jessica Stolee for her years of service at ISU, and wish her well on her future endeavors.
Friday, 30 Nov 2012
Retirement reception: LaDonna Osborn
LaDonna Osborn, secretary in the sociology department, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Ann Coppernoll
Ann Coppernoll, special projects coordinator and former director of undergraduate programs in the College of Business, is retiring. A special program is planned at 3:45 p.m.