Tuesday, 05 Apr 2011
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Tax-Smart Ways to Save and Invest." Identifying potential areas for saving money involves three important steps: reducing the taxes you pay on earnings, reducing the amount you spend and making choices that are 'tax smart,' so you can keep more of what you earn. Please preregister, space limited.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2011
IPERS financial help
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments at the Memorial Union. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Workshop: NSF Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM (TUES) Project
The goal of this workshop is to prepare STEM faculty members to work with an evaluator to plan and implement an effective evaluation of an education research or development project. This workshop is sponsored by Strengthening the Professoriate @ISU.
IPERS seminar
Find out how IPERS law changes (House file 2518) will affect your benefit. Find out when the changes take effect, what will change in the benefit calculation, what won't change, and see examples of how the law changes may or may not affect your IPERS benefit. Q&A to follow presentation. Please preregister, space is limited.
IPERS seminar
Find out how IPERS law changes (House file 2518) will affect your benefit. Find out when the changes take effect, what will change in the benefit calculation, what won't change, and see examples of how the law changes may or may not affect your IPERS benefit. Q&A to follow presentation. Please preregister, space is limited.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2011
Symposium on Rare Earth Materials
Invited speakers will cover economics, research and applications of rare earth metals. Mark Smith from Molycorp will be giving the keynote address. Speakers from Arnold Magnetic Technologies, Etrema Products and GM will also give invited talks. Registration is free, deadline is April 1. Sponsored by the local chapter of the Materials Research Society.
Symposium on Rare Earth Materials Keynote Address - Mark Smith
Molycorp President and CEO Mark Smith will discuss the global outlook for rare earth markets; the groundbreaking technologies being built into Molycorp's manufacturing supply chain; the economics supporting Molycorp's business plan; and how Molycorp will help the U.S. successfully compete in global rare earth markets. Part of the Local Chapter of Materials Research Society Annual Symposium.
Undergraduate research symposium
The 6th annual Stupka undergraduate research symposium, featuring keynote speakers Robert Lamb, Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Northwestern University; and Anna Marie Pyle, Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Yale University. Presented by the ISU Undergraduate Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Club.
Friday, 08 Apr 2011
Undergraduate research symposium
The 6th annual Stupka undergraduate research symposium, featuring keynote speakers Robert Lamb, Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Northwestern University; and Anna Marie Pyle, Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Yale University. Presented by the ISU Undergraduate Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Club.
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2011
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Save for Tomorrow, Start Today." Getting you to and through retirement. Are you interested in finding out how you can take advantage of your employer's retirement plan? It's easier than you think. Please preregister, space limited.
Wednesday, 13 Apr 2011
NSF Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM Mock Panel Review
This workshop will engage participants in a mock panel review of an actual proposal submitted to the Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) or Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM (TUES) programs. Participants will be required to read the proposal in advance and prepare an individual review identifying its strengths and weaknesses according to the NSF review criteria.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Your Retirement Income Options." Developing a sound financial strategy for retirement can make a big difference. If you're one year or less away from retirement, we can help you review your options and determine what to do next. Now is the time to get answers to some important questions and begin planning. Please preregister, space limited.
Tuesday, 19 Apr 2011
BIGMAP Symposium
"Co-existence, Choice, and Sustainability for Crop Production." Three sessions over one and a half days, discussing policy, public/private leadership (including funding needs and opportunities), and technology options with examples relevant to Iowa, the Midwest, the nation and the world.
Fifth annual symposium: Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression
A celebration of undergraduate inquiry, this symposium brings students from all academic disciplines together to share their work with the university community, families and other guests through oral presentation sessions in a professional conference style environment. The event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, 20 Apr 2011
BIGMAP Symposium
"Co-existence, Choice, and Sustainability for Crop Production." Three sessions over one and a half days, discussing policy, public/private leadership (including funding needs and opportunities), and technology options with examples relevant to Iowa, the Midwest, the nation and the world.
Senior Week: Grad Fair
Seniors, are you ready for graduation? Find out at the Grad Fair!
Thursday, 21 Apr 2011
Symposium on Affordable Housing and Disaster Resilience
Experts in affordable housing, disaster resilience and sustainable design will join local housing and planning officials and housing developers in the Symposium on Affordable Housing and Disaster Resilience. Discussion will center on strategies for continued development of sustainable neighborhoods and affordable housing in areas of Cedar Rapids affected by the 2008 flood, and how similar strategies may benefit other communities.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Your Retirement Income Options." Developing a sound financial strategy for retirement can make a big difference. If you're one year or less away from retirement, we can help you review your options and determine what to do next. Now is the time to get answers to some important questions and begin planning. Please preregister, space limited.
Monday, 25 Apr 2011
Emerging Technologies Conference
The eighth annual Emerging Technologies Conference will showcase students and research in the human computer interaction graduate program. All events are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, 26 Apr 2011
Risky Business Conference
The Risky Business Conference brings adults and high school youth together to increase knowledge of the critical issues confronting youth and to expand skills that effectively advance youth development.
Wednesday, 27 Apr 2011
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Are We There Yet? Investing for Retirement in the 'New Normal' Economy," Brett Hammond, TIAA-CREF managing director and chief investment strategist. Reserve a seat online (AccessPlus > HRS Training > Courses).
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Investing for Income and Outcomes: A Better Plan for Retirement Security in the 21st Century," Brett Hammond, TIAA-CREF managing director and chief investment strategist. Reserve a seat online (AccessPlus > HRS Training > Courses).