Monday, 04 Oct 2021
Keynote: Divided We Stand
"Divided We Stand," Marjorie Spruill, author and distinguished professor emerita of history from the University of South Carolina, will be the keynote speaker. This is the closing event of the Hard Won, Not Done 19th Amendment statewide centennial commemoration.
Tuesday, 05 Oct 2021
Conversations about Carbon
Dr. Bernardo del Campo, president, Advanced Renewable Technology International (ARTi), is the featured guest in the ISU Bioeconomy Institute series. Registration (free) is encouraged.
Wednesday, 06 Oct 2021
Lecture: Nobel Laureate Dan Shechtman
"Development of New Magnesium Alloys by Innovative Technologies," Dan Shechtman, Nobel Laureate and Iowa State University Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, 07 Oct 2021
Which Side Are You On? The Question Every Police Officer Must Answer
Dr. Cedric Alexander has over forty years in law enforcement, serving as former Chief of Police in DeKalb County, GA, previous President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and member of President Obama's Task Force on 21st Century Policing. His talk will focus on the shifting awareness of police scrutiny and accountability as well as share first-hand his experiences with being a police officer of color.
Friday, 08 Oct 2021
Webinar: Defining New Pathways for Culturally Relevant Leadership
"Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Defining New Pathways for Culturally Relevant Leadership" facilitated by Dr. Fred Bonner, professor and endowed chair in educational leadership and counseling, Prairie View A&M University. Register to receive Zoom live link.
Innovators Forum: Aaryaman Anerao
"David and Goliath." ISU aerospace engineering and ISU Startup Factory alumnus Aaryaman Anerao will speak on his meteoric success co-founding PeachPay, a website plug-in designed to allow one-click purchases for consumers no matter what merchant website they visit. Attend in person or register for a Zoom live link.