Tuesday, 11 Feb 2014
4th annual Celebration of Academic Advising
Faculty and P&S academic advisers will be recognized for their efforts. A brief program will begin at 8:15 a.m. Light breakfast will be served at this come-and-go event. Online RSVPs requested by Feb. 6.
Lunchtime Gallery Talk
University Museums Director, Lynette Pohlman, will tour the exhibition of Jay N. Darling's acclaimed waterfowl, duck, and landscape prints with a focus on the extraordinary effort of his grandson Christopher "Kip" Koss who tirelessly promoted the legacy of his grandfather and was the driving force behind the University Museum's wonderful collection of Darling's fine art prints.
P&S Council open forum
"IT Futures," Jim Davis, ISU chief information officer. IT plays a pivotal role at the university, from the classroom technology that extends the reach of the educator, to the largest supercomputer enabling visionary research. Many forward-looking initiatives are under way.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Teleworkshop: How mindfulness can help writing, teaching and peace of mind
Mindfulness is a practice of stress reduction that teaches open awareness without judgment and has been known to help with chronic pain and anxiety. In this workshop, you will be introduced to some simple ways to use mindfulness techniques in your writing, teaching, and life.
How Women Lead and the Difference It Makes
Melissa Harris-Perry hosts a weekend MSNBC program and is a professor of political science at Tulane University, where she directs the Anna Julia Cooper Project on Gender, Race, and Politics in the South.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!