Sunday, 13 Sep 2009
Gallery Walk: All the Evils
Take this opportunity to join guest curator Lea Rosson Delong, for an in-depth look at the exhibition "All the Evils: Christian Petersen and the Art of War," and enhance your experience by hearing new information about the works of art you see.
Monday, 14 Sep 2009
Word 2007 In-Depth
First of two sessions that takes an in-depth look into the basic concepts of Word 2007. (Second session is on September 16.) This course is limited to 8 attendees. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
CESMEE seminar
Mark Windschitl, University of Washington, will discuss developing outstanding science teachers at the first seminar this academic year for the Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering.
Horticulture seminar
"Ethidium-bromide induced mutations from inflorescence cultures of Indiangrass," Loren Stephens, ISU horticulture.
Symposium with artist Bill Barnes
All are invited to join in a symposium hosted by the Department of Statistics with special guest Bill Barnes co-artist of the new Snedecor mural installation "Inferences Drawn".
Class: Cornucopia Basket, Section II
6-9pm Learn to weave a cornucopia basket.
Class: Venetian Glass Beads, Section I
6-8pm for 5 weeks Learn to create beads.
Class: Curtiss Hall Field Trip
6:30-8:30pm for 2 weeks Field Trip for Photographers.
Class: Wheel Refresher
6:30-8pm for 2 weeks Review the basics.
Seminar: credit card debt
This free financial literacy seminar will feature Tom Coates, Consumer Credit of Des Moines, and is free and open to the entire Ames and ISU community. Register for the seminar by sending an email to shobha@iastate.edu.
Seminar: Financial literacy
"Credit Card Debt," Tom Coates, Consumer Credit of Des Moines. Space is limited; please register in advance to shobha@iastate.edu.
Osborn Club seminar
Pat Schnable, Professor, department of agronomy, will be the guest speaker at the next Osborn Club seminar. His presentation is titled, "Analysis of the Maize Genome Reveals New Opportunities for Crop Improvement."
Lecture: "The Difficulty of Dating in a Hook-up Culture"
"The Difficulty of Dating in a Hook-up Culture." Christine Whelan is a professor, journalist and author of Why Smart Men Marry Smart Women and Marry Smart: The Intelligent Woman's Guide to True Love. She also writes a bi-weekly relationship advice column for BustedHalo.
Tuesday, 15 Sep 2009
Reiman Gardens: Kids Story Time
"Digging up Worms."
Telephone Features & Voicemail
This course for faculty and staff covers the features of the IT Services-supported single- and multi-line telephones and voicemail. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Orientation for New Voice/Data Coordinators
This course is an orientation for new voice/data coordinators. Topics include problem reporting, voicemail security, and work order forms. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Tuesday Tea: Farm House Museum
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. After tea, all are welcome to join a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian crafts, the first 50 years at the Farm House, 1800s entertainment, and more.
Performance: Norman Spivey
Baritone Norman Spivey performs Écoute: pieces of Reynaldo Hahn. This original one-man show on the life and music of French composer Reynaldo Hahn.
Panel: "Making a Living while Making a Difference"
Think you might want to work for a non-profit? A panel of five agency representatives will answer your questions and tell you what it's really like. No sign-up necessary.
Class: Stenciled Street Art
6:30-8:30pm for 2 weeks Create images with spray paint.
Class: Middle Eastern Belly Dance Level I
7-8:15pm for 8 weeks Belly Dancing for Beginners.
Documentary and panel: "The Battle for Whiteclay"
This documentary is an inside look at an important contemporary conflict pitting American Indian rights against state and local governments in the United States. A panel discussion will follow the showing of this documentary with the director-producer Mark Vasina and Frank LaMere, one of the orchestrators of the movement and a member of the Winnebago tribe of Nebraska.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
"Vase Arrangements," Betsy Eness, indoor horticulturalist, Reiman Gardens.
Class: Middle Eastern Belly Dance Level II
8:30-9:30 for 8 weeks Multi-level belly dancing class.
Wednesday, 16 Sep 2009
Word 2007 In-Depth
Second of two sessions taking an in-depth look into the basic concepts of Word 2007. This course is limited to 8 attendees. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Social services volunteer and career day
Over 40 nonprofit organizations will recruit volunteers and fill full-time and internship positions. Sponsored by Liberal Arts and Sciences Career Services, the ISU Psychology Club and The 10,000 Hours Show.
Wednesday Wellness Walk
Led by students from Health Studies 380 -Worksite Wellness Class. Walks are held each Wednesday in September and October. A different 20-minute route each week.
ArtWalk: New Sites & Old Favorites
Join Amanda Hall, interpretation specialist, as she takes you on a tour of new sites and old favorites from the Art on Campus Collection. This tour will begin with one of the newest additions to the collection, Inferences Drawn by artists Bill Barnes and Tom Rosborough in Snedecor Hall. The tour will also explore public works of art in Coover Hall and the Durham Center. Meet Amanda inside the north entrance of Snedecor Hall.
Informational lunch: MBA program
For anyone interested in learning more about ISU's MBA program. Lunch is provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, jreitano@iastate.edu, 4-7819.
Food Science seminar: Food and fuel
"Metabolic Engineering in a Systems Biology Framework for Food and Fuel," Yong-Su Jin, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Part of the Food Science Fall Seminar series. Open to the public.