Thursday, 24 Mar 2011
Latino Research Seminar
"Somos del Campo: Latino/a gardeners and farmers in two rural communities of Iowa. A Community Capitals Framework approach." Diego Thompson, ISU sociology Ph.D. student.
Film and discussion with Susana Munoz and Yahaira Carrillo
"Papers" is the story of undocumented youth in the United States and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status. For these individuals born outside the United States but raised in this country, there is currently no path to citizenship. The film follows five undocumented students and the movement in support of the DREAM Act. A discussion led by Susana Munoz and Yahaira Carrillo will follow the 88-min film.
2011 Richard Thompson Memorial Lecture
Bunky Echo-Hawk (Pawnee/Yakama), Native American artist, graphic designer, photographer, writer and nonprofit professional, will present "proACTIVE ARTist," the 2011 Richard Thompson Memorial Lecture at ISU.
proACTIVE ART - Bunky Echo-Hawk
Bunky Echo-Hawk (Pawnee/Yakama) is an artist whose work spans both media and lifestyle. A graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts, he is a fine artist, graphic designer, photographer and writer. He is also a traditional singer and dancer. The 2011 Richard Thompson Memorial Lecture.
Friday, 25 Mar 2011
Geology Seminar
"Iowa state-wide LiDAR data processing using high-performance computing environments" by Ramanathan Sugumaran, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
Saturday, 26 Mar 2011
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa.
Sunday, 27 Mar 2011
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Tuesday, 29 Mar 2011
Documentary and Discussion: The Power of Our Convictions
A faculty forum with Freedom Rider Rip Patton will follow the 60-minute preview of Freedom Riders, a documentary premiering on PBS in May. The film chronicles the 1961 Freedom Rides, in which more than 400 black and white Americans risked their lives to travel together on buses and trains through the Deep South in protest of racial segregation. Students and staff are welcome to attend. Registration is required. Lunch provided.
Faculty forum: The Power of Our Convictions
"The Power of Our Convictions: Freedom Riders Film and Facing History," a forum on the PBS film, "Freedom Riders." A discussion of the film and its implications for our lives as educators today, exploring concepts such as "universe of obligation" and experience flexible teaching strategies such as Big Paper and Town Hall Meeting.
Making Poverty History: Lessons from Farming Families in Mali
Scott Lacy moved to Mali in 1994 as a Peace Corps volunteer, returned in 2002 as a Fulbright scholar, and continues to work extensively in the West African country. His nonprofit, African Sky, has service programs in education, community health, food security and community arts in Mali, with a focus on sustainability living. Part of Poverty Awareness Week and the Live Green! Sustainability Series.
On Leadership
Gloria J. Gibson is executive vice president and provost at the University of Northern Iowa. Gibson was dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and a professor in the Department of English, Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Arkansas State University.
Thursday, 31 Mar 2011
Lecture: Politics, Policy and the Reality of Leadership
Gwen Ifill is the Spring 2011 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. She serves as moderator and managing editor of PBS' Washington Week and co-anchor for PBS Newshour.