Thursday, 04 Oct 2012
National Student Day
The goal of National Student Day is to celebrate social responsibility by college students across North America! The Iowa State University Book Store wants to celebrate your good deeds! Be sure to watch our website for updated events and specials.
Open forum: David Trainor
David Trainor, associate vice president for human resource services, will talk about the annual P&S salary report and give a brief update on other HR initiatives.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Tuesday, 09 Oct 2012
Open meeting: Iowa State Center courtyard
Landscape architects from the Sasaki Associates design team will present the finalized concept plan for the Iowa State Center courtyard area.
Friday, 12 Oct 2012
Listening session
Vice president for research and economic development Sharron Quisenberry and associate vice president for business and finance Pam Cain would like to hear from research faculty and staff on: how effective are the services offered by Quisenberry's office, what shortfalls exist and what is needed to build an infrastructure that can manage Iowa State's growing research enterprise.
Roma Estate MMXII Exhibition Reception
Free public reception for Roma Estate MMXII, an exhibition of work by community and regional planning and landscape architecture students who studied in Italy with the College of Design Rome Program. Enjoy Italian food and the show in the gallery!
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2012
Author Event
Join Mike Draper, founder of Raygun, as he presents and signs Raygun's first book, "The Midwest: God's Gift to Planet Earth ... an illustrated guide to the history and culture of the galaxy's most important region."
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, 17 Oct 2012
Open forum: Iowa Energy Center director finalist
Babu Ram is the chief power engineer at the African Development Bank in Tunisia. He currently is pursuing an MBA with an emphasis in finance at Drake University. Finalists will describe their vision for the Iowa Energy Center and respond to questions.
Thursday, 18 Oct 2012
Information forum: Presidential Initiative for Interdisciplinary Research
ISU officials will provide details and answer questions from teams interested in seeking pursuit funds from this new initiative.
Friday, 19 Oct 2012
Workshop: Core Fulbright Scholar Program
A workshop for faculty and professionals. Learn about teaching and research opportunities; get advice on selection countries and maining contacts; explore how to host visiting scholars; and get tips on how to prepare the application. Space is limited, RSVP to rbirch@iastate.edu.
Workshop: Core Fulbright Scholar Program
A workshop for faculty and professionals. Learn about teaching and research opportunities; get advice on selection countries and maining contacts; explore how to host visiting scholars; and get tips on how to prepare the application. Space is limited, RSVP to rbirch@iastate.edu.
Saturday, 20 Oct 2012
Mossy Story Time
Mossy is the story of a turtle beautifully written and illustrated by Jan Brett. Join us as we read this unique story of love, loyalty and home.
Monday, 22 Oct 2012
Fall reception: National Arts and Humanities Month
Hosted by ISU's Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and features brief faculty presentations on current research. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, 26 Oct 2012
Information forum: Presidential Initiative for Interdisciplinary Research
ISU officials will provide details and answer questions from teams interested in seeking pursuit funds from this new initiative.
Homecoming: Honors and Awards Ceremony
As part of the Homecoming celebration, each college as well as the ISU Alumni Association will recognize their alumni and friends. The ceremony is open to the public. A dessert reception will follow.
Saturday, 27 Oct 2012
Award presentation and reception
Barbara Iverson, president of Weber Shandwick's financial services industry practice group, will receive the James W. Schwartz Award for Distinguished Service, the university's highest recognition of achievement in journalism and mass communication. A reception follows the award presentation.