Tuesday, 01 Apr 2014
Public Forum: Board of Regents Efficiency and Transformation Review
Iowa State will host a public forum as part of a comprehensive efficiency review at Iowa's three public universities. The forum is designed to help stakeholders learn more about the review process. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend. The event will be live-streamed and archived online for later viewing. Watch the efficiency review website for details.
Thursday, 03 Apr 2014
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Products of Public Space Open House
Public open house featuring projects by students in the spring-semester "Products of Public Space" option studio, an interdisciplinary experiment in creative process. Students will post their latest efforts and be available to answer questions. Come see cutting-edge concepts that could make Des Moines a more vibrant place to live and work.
Friday, 04 Apr 2014
Open forum: Animal science department chair finalist
Andre-Denis Wright, professor of animal science at the University of Vermont, will discuss his leadership style and vision for the department. He is one of three candidates interviewing for the position.
VISIONS Across America Exhibition Reception
The ISU Alumni Association and University Museums invite you to celebrate the opening of the exhibition "VISIONS Across America: Portraits of ISU Alumni by Jim Heemstra" which captures portraits of ISU alumni from all 50 states whose portraits show the stunning diversity, strength, and character of Iowa State University alumni.
Tuesday, 08 Apr 2014
It's Your Business: Expanding Opportunities in Iowa's Food System
The 2014 Iowa Local Food Conference features keynote speakers and workshops on the processing and marketing aspects of food-related businesses.
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.
Friday, 11 Apr 2014
Distinguished Awards Ceremony
The university's highest awards will be presented to alumni and friends by President Steven Leath.
Retirement reception: Dennis Romsey
Dennis Romsey, purchasing agent in the purchasing department, is retiring.
Senior BFA Exhibition Reception
Reception celebrating the exhibition of artwork in all media by 31 students who will receive bachelor of fine arts degrees in integrated studio arts from Iowa State in May, August or December 2014. Media represented will include: ceramics, drawing, digital media, metals/jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles and wood/furniture design.
Saturday, 12 Apr 2014
Canceled: Museums open house
This event has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.
Canceled: Products of Public Space open house
This event has been canceled.
Tuesday, 15 Apr 2014
Symposium: Undergraduate research and creative expression
A day-long celebration of undergraduate research that brings students from all academic disciplines together to share their work with the university community, families and guests through oral presentation sessions in a conference-style environment. Participation is open to any ISU undergraduate involved in mentored research.
Wednesday, 16 Apr 2014
Open House: National Student Employment Week
Free 'Breakfast on the Go' for all Iowa State students who have a job, whether on or off-campus. There also will be door prizes.
Remembering Bill Kunerth
Long-time journalist and political activist Bill Kunerth will be remembered by friends and foes alike. Kunerth taught journalism at Iowa State for 31 years (1957-88) and continued to live in Ames until 2004. He was a champion of the First Amendment and fought to ensure that universities and state agencies abided by the Iowa open meetings and records laws.
Friday, 18 Apr 2014
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents April 23-24 meeting at the Iowa School for Deaf in Council Bluffs.
Monday, 21 Apr 2014
Pride Week kickoff and social
Join all of Iowa State's LGBTQA+ student organizations/interest groups, departments and associations at our first annual Pride Week Kickoff and Social. The kickoff will include light refreshments, highlights for each of the upcoming Pride Week events and information about each of the LGBTQA+ organizations at Iowa State.
Tuesday, 22 Apr 2014
Open forum: Director of Admissions finalist
Jeff Fuller, director of student recruitment in the office of admissions at the University of Houston, is one of three finalists interviewing this month for the position.
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, 23 Apr 2014
LGBTA Alliance Pride Week Meeting
Join folks from across campus for the LGBTA Alliance General Assembly Pride Week meeting.
Thursday, 24 Apr 2014
Pride Lunch
All are welcome to join members of the LGBTQA Faculty and Staff Association for food, conversation and community. Bring your lunch!
Open forum: Director of Admissions finalist
Darin Wohlgemuth, ISU interim director of admissions, is one of three finalists interviewing this month for the position.
Friday, 25 Apr 2014
Retirement reception: Donna Oliver
Donna Oliver, who assists the director with the daily functioning of the school, is retiring after 35-plus years of service in Iowa State's Child Development Laboratory School.
Open forum: Veishea Task Force
Members of the public and ISU community are invited to share feedback, moderated by Government of the Student Body president Hillary Kletscher. A live webcast and comment submission form will be available.
Saturday, 26 Apr 2014
Open house and pancake breakfast
Annual fly-in breakfast hosted by the ISU Flying Cyclones Club. Pancake breakfast is $6 for adults; $4 for kids. ISU aviation clubs and organizations will be present as well as other local aviation groups.
Monday, 28 Apr 2014
Opening reception: The Fashion Show 2014 exhibition
Winning designs from The Fashion Show 2014 will be on exhibit April 28-Aug. 29 in the Mary Alice Gallery, Morrill Hall.
Wednesday, 30 Apr 2014
Research Open Forum
Sarah Nusser, vice president for research, is seeking campus input and suggestions for improving research support. Researchers and staff are invited to provide feedback and share ideas. The first set of these open forum meetings for research faculty and staff will focus on pre- and post-award processes.
Open forum: Director of Admissions finalist
Katharine Johnson Suski, director of admissions at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, is one of three finalists interviewing this month for the position.
Honors poster presentation and reception
Spring and summer University Honors Program graduates, as well as other honors students, will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals about their Honors research projects.