Thursday, 20 Jan 2011
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar, Stanley Lecture
"Microtuble Assembly Dynamics at the Nanoscale," David Odde, University of Minnesota.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration
Musical performances and speakers celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. Members of the group Shy of a Dozen will perform, along with the violin duo of Claire Wandro and Jordan Trachtenberg. Speakers include Religious Studies professor Mary Sawyer, Government of the Student Body president, and Black Student Alliance ppresident. Birthday cake graciously donated by Campus Dining Services.
Evolution and Creation: Conflicting or Compatible?
Patricia Kelley, a Distinguished Lecturer for the Paleontological Society, seeks to bridge the divide between evolutionary science and the beliefs of the great religious traditions. Kelley is faculty in the Department of Geography and Geology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Part of the Department of Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Distinguished Lecture Series and the Women in STEM Series.
Monday, 24 Jan 2011
Horticulture seminar
"Using Blogs to Disseminate Information in the Turfgrass Industry," Marcus Jones, ISU horticulture.
Tuesday, 25 Jan 2011
Crop Production and Physiology Seminar
"Potential Impact of a Changing Climate on Iowa Agriculture." Dr. Richard Cruse, Professor of Agronomy
Wednesday, 26 Jan 2011
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
"Soil and Water Conservation and Climate Change" Presenter: Dr. Rick Cruse, Iowa Water Center
Plant Breeding Seminar
"Soybean aphid development and agronomic performance of soybean lines with the Rag1 and Rag2 genes for insect resistance" Shaylyn Wiarda, Department of Agronomy
Soil Science Seminar
"The Pyrolysis_Biochar Platform for Sustainable Bioenergy" Dr. David Laird, Professor of Agronomy
Thursday, 27 Jan 2011
Coach Talk: Fred Hoiberg
Cyclone head men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will meet with fans and answer questions about the season. Bring your lunch and your questions! Door Prizes will be distributed!
ISU Dining: Where Our Food Comes From and Where it is Going
ISU Dining has gone green in so many ways. Come and learn what they are doing to reduce, reuse and recycle on 21 levels of sustainability, and about their "Farm to ISU" program. Your feedback will help guide future plans. There will be a green gift given to attendees. Sponsored by LAS Green Team Student Club.
Comics: An Art Form in Transition
Illustrator Scott McCloud is known for his print and web comics, including Google Chrome. His other creations include the 24-Hour Comic, The Morning Improv, and the 1980s series ZOT. He is equally recognized for his theoretical work on how comics function as form of visual communication, including his book Understanding Comics. The Annual Goldtrap Lecture.