Friday, 01 Apr 2016
Retirement reception: Rob Louden
Rob Louden, printing and copy services, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Linda Johnson
Linda Johnson is retiring from IT services.
Sunday, 03 Apr 2016
Opening reception
For the two-week exhibition, "Unrestrained Exploration of Creative Design Scholarship: A Retrospective of Doctoral Work by Ling Zhang."
Tuesday, 05 Apr 2016
Open forum: Strategic plan
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to offer comments on the draft of Iowa State's next strategic plan. The new plan will guide university planning and activities from fiscal years 2017 through 2022.
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.
Open forum: Human Sciences dean candidate
Stephan Wilson currently serves as a Regents Professor of human development and family studies and dean of the College of Human Sciences at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2016
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Friday, 08 Apr 2016
Retirement reception: Sue Kepley
Sue Kepley, a clerk in Central Stores, is retiring. A program is planned at 2 p.m.
Celebration of Life: Charles Handy
Charles Handy, founding dean of the College of Business (1984-89), died on Jan. 4. A program will begin at 3:15 p.m.
Saturday, 09 Apr 2016
Exhibition Reception: Of More Than Ordinary Significance
Reception celebrating the exhibition of artwork by 23 students who will receive BFA degrees in integrated studio arts this year.
Wednesday, 13 Apr 2016
Open house: National Student Employment Week
ISU students who are employed -- whether on or off campus -- are invited to enjoy a free "breakfast to go" and register for door prizes.
Thursday, 14 Apr 2016
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 20-21 meeting in Council Bluffs.
Friday, 15 Apr 2016
Retirement reception: Lana Cornelius
Lana Cornelius, a supervisor in ISU Dining, is retiring.
Ceremony: Distinguished Awards Celebration
The university's highest awards are presented at this ceremony, which is open to the public. A reception will be held in the South Ballroom immediately following the ceremony. The event also will be live-streamed.
Reception: Casey Land Rambles: MFA Thesis Exhibition by Alexis Dwyer
Reception for Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition by Alexis Dwyer, graduate student in integrated visual arts.
Tuesday, 19 Apr 2016
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, 20 Apr 2016
Open House
Celebrating 50 years of Iowa State's Intensive English and Orientation Program. A short program will begin at 3:15 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and displays.
Thursday, 21 Apr 2016
Open house: Power Plant's 125th
Nine years after Thomas Edison pioneered cogeneration -- a very efficient process of generating both power and heat -- Iowa State incorporated it into its first power plant (1891). The university has been cogenerating ever since. Stop by the open house to celebrate this 125-year milestone. Refreshments, tours and a 2 p.m. presentation are planned.
Friday, 22 Apr 2016
Reception: Biorenewables Art Competition
This 7th annual competition is a collaboration between the Bioeconomy Institute and the College of Design's integrated studio arts program. Award winners will be announced during a 4:15 p.m. program.
Saturday, 23 Apr 2016
Design Thinking in Action: New Ways to Reuse Recyclable Materials
Students in the spring 2016 DES 230: Design Thinking class, taught by architecture senior lecturer Patience Lueth, will share projects in an exhibition celebrating Earth Day at Wheatsfield Cooperative in Ames. The project helped students learn about the process of design thinking by giving them the opportunity to tackle an everyday problem and create an everyday reusable product while relating to tangible clients and stakeholders.
Tuesday, 26 Apr 2016
Design Expo: Mechanical engineering
The expo highlights the work of mechanical engineering students in sophomore and senior design courses. Sophomores projects focus on societal needs in developing economies; senior teams are matched with industry sponsors or outreach partners to develop solutions for real-world design problems.
Wednesday, 27 Apr 2016
Poster session and reception: University Honors Program students
Spring and summer Honors graduates, as well as other Honors students, will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects.
Retirement reception: Pam White
College of Human Sciences dean Pam White is retiring this summer after more than 40 years of service to Iowa State. A short program will begin at 4 p.m.
Opening reception: Fashion Show Exhibit 2016
Summer exhibit will feature the first and second place student designs from the spring fashion show.
Friday, 29 Apr 2016
Retirement reception: Jay-Lin Jane
Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences Jay-Lin Jane is retiring from the food science and human nutrition department. A program will begin at 3 p.m.
Saturday, 30 Apr 2016
Exhibition: Rural Route 3
An exhibition of work by architecture and interior design students related to the space of the family farm; the way it is framed, expressed and understood; and possible future land uses for a farm site. Architecture senior lecturer Pete Goche and graphic design assistant professor Alex Braidwood also will share work.