Tuesday, 01 Sep 2009
Reiman Gardens: Kids Story Time
Bring the kids to Reiman Gardens to enjoy a creative morning. With story time and crafts inspired by the featured children's books, kids are sure to have a good time.
Thursday, 03 Sep 2009
2010-2015 Strategic Plan: Open forum
Provide input to members of the writing and steering committee for the university's next strategic plan as they begin their work.
Open forum: Update on State Gym addition and renovation
Provided by dean of students Dione Somerville and interim director of recreation services Scott White. Hosted by the P&S Council; all are welcome.
Open house
The Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE) and the Psychology in Education Research Laboratory (PERL) have remodeled facilities in the east garden level of Lagomarcino. Refreshments will be served.
Friday, 04 Sep 2009
Information session: University Honors seminars
Learn about teaching an Honors program seminar during spring semester. Seminar proposals are due Sept. 15. This session will be repeated at 3:10 p.m.
Tuesday, 08 Sep 2009
Engineering fair: Study and work abroad
"Tour The World," information booths for over 30 international programs will be represented by faculty coordinators and students to promote international opportunities for engineering students.
Thursday, 10 Sep 2009
Open forum: 2010-15 Strategic Plan
Provide input to members of the writing and steering committee for the university's next strategic plan as they begin their work.
Exhibition reception
"ReLationShips: From Our Roots." Executive vice president and provost Elizabeth Hoffman and the Integrated Studio Arts faculty invite you to join them in celebrating the exhibition. Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and a brief program at 5 p.m. with remarks from Hoffman, College of Design dean Luis Rico-Gutierrez, art and design Chair Roger Baer, and guest curator Ingrid Lilligren.
Tuesday, 15 Sep 2009
Reiman Gardens: Kids Story Time
"Digging up Worms."
Wednesday, 16 Sep 2009
Informational lunch: MBA program
For anyone interested in learning more about ISU's MBA program. Lunch is provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, jreitano@iastate.edu, 4-7819.
Exhibit opening: Ethnic Textile Traditions of Iowa Immigrant and Native Populations
Part of the "Iowa in the Global Comm[unity]: Inside/Out" programming series, sponsored by Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities.
Thursday, 17 Sep 2009
Meeting: FIRES faculty working group
FIRES (Faculty Initiatives to Recruit and Retain Excellence in STEM) is a faculty working group that seeks to lead and collaborate on externally funded initiatives to increase the number of under-represented minorities and women in all areas, but with a special focus on STEM disciplines. Bring a cup of coffee and join the conversation.
Fall Study Abroad Fair
Students will have access to program directors of more than 70 study abroad options offered by the ISU Study Abroad Center, colleges and other providers. The fair is an opportunity for students to get answers to their questions and make comparisons between programs.
Academic Advising Fall Summit
The event will feature a DVD presentation of 10 short student/adviser scenarios intended to help advisers improve their advising techniques. A directed discussion will follow each vignette. The summit also will include discussion of student/parent issues and other real-life situations. To attend, register on AccessPlus (once logged in, click on "employee" tab, then "HRS training," and "courses." Select "Ten Advising Techniques.")
Presentation: CEAH Fellows
Part of the "Iowa in the Global Comm[unity]: Inside/Out" programming series.
Tuesday, 22 Sep 2009
Meeting: How to work with VRAC
The Virtual Reality Applications Center (VRAC) and Human Computer Interaction graduate program seek a wider range of faculty collaboration on grants and projects. This meeting is an informational session, and will include: · A discussion on how to collaborate with VRAC and HCI (30 min.) · A tour of the C6 and other facilities (45 min.) · Brief follow-up and networking on future grant solicitations (15 min.)
Wednesday, 23 Sep 2009
Meeting: Community of Educational Technology Support (ComETS)
Anyone from ISU interested in educational technology or the topics on the agenda (online) is welcome to attend and participate. Feel free to bring your lunch; cookies will be provided.
Wellness workshop: "Healthy Eating 101"
"Healthy Eating 101: The basics of good nutrition" is the topic of this employee wellness workshop. Contact Sally Barclay, 4-9625, to reserve a seat.
Lecture: Consumer Finance Research at the Federal Reserve Board
"Why Do They Do That? Lessons Learned from Consumer Finance Research at the Federal Reserve Board," Jeanne Hogarth, 2009-10 Hilton Chair visiting scholar. She will discuss her research on electronic banking, patterns of financial behavior, connections between knowledge and behavior in household financial management, and consumer information disclosure. A short reception in the Christian Peterson Art Museum will follow the presentation.
Friday, 25 Sep 2009
Retirement reception: John Newton
Newton is the farm manager of ISU's Bilsland Farm south of Luther in Boone County.
Retirement reception: Walter Hyde
Hyde, professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine, retires Sept. 25, after 38 years with the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.