Wednesday, 03 Nov 2010
Informational lunch: ISU MBA program
Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, 4-7819.
Informational meeting: ISU Lions Club
"Lions Roar Around the World," ISU Lions Club informational meeting. Find out more about the ISU Lions, part of the world's largest service organization. Help us make a difference in our community and the world.
Thursday, 04 Nov 2010
Open forum: Overview of 2011 ISU Plan benefits
Open forum with Mike Otis, associate director of human resource services. His presentation will include an update on national health care reform provisions that impact ISU health plans.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Tuesday, 09 Nov 2010
Graduate Education Study Circle: Strengthening the Professoriate @ ISU
"Broadening Participation Through Partnerships." Discussion will provide examples and ideas for partnerships with faculty from minority-serving institutions, as well as with these institutions. To register, e-mail spisu@iastate.edu.
Faculty Senate meeting
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 and adjourn at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 Nov 2010
Informational session: "How the Attending Veterinarian Can Help with Your Research"
Discussion led by Dr. Mary Sauer, since January ISU's attending veterinarian. Those interested in attending should register by sending an e-mail to Connie Regenold in the Office for Responsible Research.
Sunday, 14 Nov 2010
Initiation ceremony: Phi Kappa Phi, ISU chapter
For fall semester 2010 inductees, this event is open to the public. ISU alumna Sylvia Louise (Lou) Blanchfield will give a short talk, " The Relationship Between Fathers and their Gifted Daughters that Supports Giftedness." A reception follows the ceremony.
Tuesday, 16 Nov 2010
Graduate Education Study Circle: Strengthening the Professoriate @ ISU
"Broadening Participation Through Summer REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) Programs." Discussion will provide background research and examples of best practices to connect REU students to entry into graduate school. To register, e-mail spisu@iastate.edu.
Reception: To welcome three new MSA staff members
Joining the staff in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs are: Ebony Williams, coordinator for multicultural programming; and Mathilda Tuuli and Adele Lozano, coordinators for retention. All are welcome; light refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, 17 Nov 2010
Discussion: Behind the Scenes
Attend a new presentation each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Farewell reception: Rich Bundy
Bundy is a vice president for development at the ISU Foundation. A brief program will begin at 4 p.m.
Retirement reception: Diane J. Love
Love has worked at ISU for 30 years, in the textiles and clothing, architecture and economics departments, and for the past 20 years as an account specialist with the Institute for Transportation.
Tuesday, 30 Nov 2010
STEM Education Collaboration Coffee
Hosted by the Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education, this month's gathering will feature a discussion about "What does it mean to 'do' STEM?" All faculty, students and staff are welcome.