Sunday, 01 Apr 2018
Open House: In Focus and Manuel Neri exhibits
Don't miss this opportunity to see the current exhibitions In Focus: Daguerreotypes, Tintypes and Photographs from the Farm House Museum Collection and Manuel Neri: Ambiguity, Mystery, and Allure on the weekend!
Monday, 02 Apr 2018
Portrait Unveiling: Perry Holden
Kick off National Agronomy Week by honoring the United States' first agronomy professor - Perry Holden. Holden was department chair and vice-dean of agriculture in 1902. A coffee and cookie reception will be held following the unveiling of the Holden portrait.
Tuesday, 03 Apr 2018
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, 04 Apr 2018
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.
Thursday, 05 Apr 2018
Campus conversation: Communication in Relationships
"About Aziz Ansari: It's Not Just Bad Sex," a discussion about breaking down barriers of communication in relationships. Facilitated by Jazzmine Brooks, violence prevention and Green Dot coordinator; Amy Popillion, senior lecturer in human development and family studies; and Sydney Swanson, senior in child, adult and family services. Planned as part of Green Dot Action Week.
Friday, 06 Apr 2018
Retirement reception: Peggy Deaton
Peggy Deaton, a custodian with facilities planning and management, is retiring April 6. A program will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Reception: "Traces: A Farm in Eastern Iowa" exhibit
Public reception for Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition of photographs by ISU integrated visual arts graduate student Rachel Deutmeyer.
Tuesday, 10 Apr 2018
Carillon Bell Casting
Watch (via live simulcast) as the first bell for the small-scale campanile/carillon model is cast. Bell founders from Meeks, Watson and Co., Georgetown, Ohio, will be on campus to work with students in the metalcasting lab.
Wednesday, 11 Apr 2018
Retirement reception: Danette Greenfield
Danette Greenfield, a customer services specialist with printing and copy services, is retiring. A short program will begin at 2 p.m.
Thursday, 12 Apr 2018
First Amendment Days: Democalypse March
Experience a society without the First Amendment in this interactive march around Central Campus. After the march, Iowa State Daily staffers will work with visiting high school students on a hands-on assignment. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Feast on the First
Food, fun, freebies and free expression on central campus. Enjoy Jimmy John's sandwiches; free T-shirts and souvenir photos for those who participate in the #isufirst Hashtag Mosaic; photo booth with props; and soapbox speeches. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
First Amendment Days: #Mosaic reveal
Enjoy free Insomnia cookies as we reveal the Hashtag Mosaic, which displays the five freedoms of the First Amendment! After the mosaic is revealed, stick around until 4 p.m. to take more photos and get souvenir prints. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Friday, 13 Apr 2018
First Amendment Days: Awards presentation
Greenlee School and Kappa Tau Alpha Diversity and Inclusion Awards Presentation: Ally Karsyn, Siouxland Public Media; and Emily Blobaum, Iowa State Daily, will be honored for excellence in journalism and promotion of a just and inclusive society through ethical storytelling that broadens people's understanding of diverse lives and communities. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration. Registration (free) required.
Ribbon cutting: Forker Building
Celebrate the completion of $7.4 million in renovations to the Forker Building, including new labs, offices and student spaces. Remarks will be given at 3 p.m. inside the building's west entrance by Department of Kinesiology Chair Philip Martin, College of Human Sciences Dean Laura Dunn Jolly, and President Wendy Wintersteen.
Retirement reception: Clark Ford
Clark Ford, associate professor of food science and human nutrition, is retiring. A program will begin at 4 p.m.
Saturday, 14 Apr 2018
Computational Thinking Competition
Science Fair-like format for students in grades K-12 to present projects that involve computational thinking. Participants should register by April 7.
Tuesday, 17 Apr 2018
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.
The Dose Makes The Poison: David Carius
David Carius, a candidate for a Master of Arts in environmental graphic design, will present his projection-based installation exploring issues related to Iowa's drinking water quality.
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2018
Retirement reception: Tom Johnson
Dr. Tom Johnson, director of hospital operations at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, is retiring. A short program will begin a 4:15 p.m. RSVP by April 11.
Reception: Public Art Unveiling
Join University Museums for the Curators Associates Reception at Morrill Hall where we will celebrate the installation of one of the newest additions to the permanent collection, Karen LaMonte's Nocturne 5. The large scale cast glass human form draped in a meticulously arranged textile was created through a painstaking process that exemplifies the translucent beauty of sculptural glass.
Friday, 20 Apr 2018
Reception: Biorenewables Art Competition
This 9th annual competition is a collaboration between the Bioeconomy Institute and the College of Design's integrated studio arts program. Award winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 21 Apr 2018
Open house and pancake breakfast
Annual fly-in breakfast hosted by the ISU Flying Cyclones Club. Pancake breakfast is $10 for adults; $6 for kids (12 and younger). Enjoy displays and visit with members of ISU aviation clubs and organizations and other local aviation groups. Airplane rides are available at additional cost. Check the club website for updates and more information.
Tuesday, 24 Apr 2018
Open forum: CELT director finalist
Sara Marcketti, professor in the apparel, events and hospitality management department, and interim director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, is a finalist for the director's post.
Retirement reception: Harvey Lapan
Harvey Lapan, University Professor of economics, is retiring after 46 years of service. A short program will begin at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, 25 Apr 2018
Candidate forum: Director, Catt Center
Tracy Osborn, associate professor and program director at the University of Iowa, is one of four finalists in the search for the next director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.
Poster presentation: University honors program
A poster presentation and reception featuring honors projects and graduates. Spring and summer honors graduates and honors students will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects.
Winners from The Fashion Show 2018
Join the student designers and The Fashion Show committee members in viewing the top award winners from this years show. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, 26 Apr 2018
World Intellectual Property Day celebration
The Iowa State University Research Foundation and the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer will celebrate World Intellectual Property Day on central campus April 26. The event will highlight important innovations developed by Iowa State researchers and include a sampling of products developed with ISU inventions. Those stopping by can meet faculty who are an important part of ISU's intellectual property engine.
Friday, 27 Apr 2018
Retirement reception: Tsing-Chang Chen
Tsing-Chang (Mike) Chen, professor of geological and atmospheric sciences, is retiring after 40 years on the ISU faculty. Remarks will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Retirement reception: Jaci Severson
Jaci Severson, program assistant for graduate education in the agronomy department, is retiring.