Monday, 11 Oct 2010
Presentation: Coming Out 101
To raise awareness and celebrate National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11), the office of LGBT student services will host a presentation on the coming out process and the support resources available at Iowa State.
Reception: Celebrating the legacy of Barbara Forker
This wine and cheese event is hosted by the College of Human Sciences and the kinesiology department. A short program will begin at 5:30 p.m. RSVPs are requested by Oct. 1; call 4-5954 or e-mail: chsalum@iastate.edu.
Tuesday, 12 Oct 2010
Brown Bag Lunch: OUT for lunch
Bring a lunch or dine in. Faculty, staff and students will gather to meet and find community in celebration of National Coming Out Week. Select stories and discussion will take place relating to the coming out process.
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.
Open house: Special Collections
The open house will showcase a collection of rare and unique volumes donated by Robert Harvey, professor emeritus of landscape architecture. Most of the volumes, which cover ag, gardening and landscape design topics, date back to the 19th century; the oldest is from 1724. Harvey and library conservator Melissa Tedone will be available for questions. A selection of books also will be on display.
Wednesday, 13 Oct 2010
Information session: Institutional Review Board
The Office for Responsible Research is sponsoring an informational session about the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Kerry Agnitsch, IRB co-chair, will present an overview of the process for obtaining approval to conduct research involving human subjects, especially IRB's approval criteria and the importance of the informed consent process. To register, e-mail Connie Regenold, cregenol@iastate.edu.
Friday, 15 Oct 2010
Coming Out Rally
The rally provides an opportunity for members of the Iowa State community to share their stories and be visible.
Retirement reception: Dave Arkovich
Arkovich is retiring from the public safety department's parking division on Oct. 12.