Tuesday, 06 Oct 2009
College of Engineering Diversity Fair
Hosted by the College of Engineering to collaborate, network and share efforts to broaden the participation of undergraduate women and underrepresented engineering students at Iowa State.
Keynote: Engineering Diversity Fair
Freeman Hrabowski has served as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, since 1992. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance.
Open forum: The Role of the Ombuds Office
Elaine Newell, ISU ombuds officer, will talk about the function of the ombuds office and respond to questions. Hosted by the P&S Council; all are welcome.
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm each Tuesday this month (Oct. 6th, 13th, 20, 27th) and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian music and entertainment, women's work through the years, Victorian dining, and more.
Meeting: Start a learning community
Doug Gruenewald and Steve Mickelson, learning community co-directors, are holding an informational meeting to discuss how to start a new learning community, including the funding application process. Contact Jen Leptien, jenl@iastate.edu, to register.
Class: Woodshop Orientation, Section II
6-8:30pm Learn the Fundamentals of Woodshop.
Class: Sock Monkeys
7-9pm on October 6 & 8 Make sock monkeys with personality.
Lecture: Sustainable Energy Innovation at ISU
"Sustainable Energy Innovation at Iowa State," Larry Johnson, ISU BioCentury Research Farm and the Center for Crops Utilization Research; Jim McCalley, ISU electrical engineering; and Victor Lin, ISU chemistry.