Monday, 06 Dec 2010
Monday Organ Series
Short, informal organ recitals given by Dr. Lynn Zeigler and ISU Students.
Tuesday, 07 Dec 2010
Coach Talk: Fred Hoiberg (Men's Basketball)
Cyclone head basketball coaches will meet with fans and answer questions about the season. Bring your lunch and your questions! Door Prizes will be distributed!
Design Expo featuring students of the Mechanical Engineering department
In teams, nearly 200 students from four fall courses in the department of mechanical engineering will share their design ideas, prototypes and devices.
Graduate Education Study Circle: Strengthening the Professoriate @ ISU
"International Experience in Graduate Education." Discussion will provide information on training needed to augment students' international experiences. To register, e-mail spisu@iastate.edu.
Workshop: Grant writing for Humanities Iowa
Christopher Rossi, executive director of Humanities Iowa, will provide an overview of the funding opportunities available through Humanities Iowa and the grant application process. Please feel free to bring your lunch. Beverages and desserts will be provided.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session A: "Centerpieces." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.
Retirement reception: James Gaunt
Retirement reception for James Gaunt, analytical services lab manager for the civil, construction and environmental engineering department since 1972.
Faculty Senate meeting
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 and adjourn at 5 p.m.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session B: "Centerpieces." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.
Wednesday, 08 Dec 2010
CODAC Fall Art Sale
Annual fall sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club).
Retirement reception: Jim Bernard
Bernard, an Anson Marston Distinguished Professor of Engineering, is retiring after 27 years as an ISU faculty member.
Reception: Catt Center's 2011 calendar honorees
Six students and six employees were selected for the Catt Center's 2011 "Women Impacting ISU" calendar, which will be unveiled at this event. The women are recognized for leadership that has made a difference at Iowa State. Posters will be available for distribution.
Thursday, 09 Dec 2010
CODAC Fall Art Sale
Annual fall sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club).
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Musical Selections about Gardens" presented by Jeffrey Prater and Tin Shi Tam, ISU Music Department Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Retirement reception: Corly Brooke
Brooke is a professor of human development and family studies and currently the associate dean for undergraduate programs, student services, diversity, equity, and community programs in the College of Human Sciences.
Retirement reception: Sally Gleason and Dave Scott
Retirement reception for chemistry department staff members Sally Gleason and Dave Scott. Gleason has been a secretary for the department since 1984. Scott joined the department as an NMR spectroscopist in 1987.
Works in Progress Series
"Design: It's for the Birds," Dean Biechler, lecturer in integrated studio arts and biological and pre-medical illustration. He will talk about his current work. All are welcome to attend.
Friday, 10 Dec 2010
Special Agronomy Seminar
"Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis for Models Used in Crop Science." David Makowski, INRA, France
CODAC Fall Art Sale
Annual fall sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club).
Retirement reception: Max Porter
Retirement reception for University Professor Max Porter, a member of the ISU civil, construction and environmental engineering faculty since 1966. Please join us in thanking Dr. Porter for his dedication and service to ISU. A program is scheduled to begin at 3:15 p.m.
Dance social Christmas party
Free dance social Christmas party hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.
ISU Theatre Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Charlie Brown, hopeful as usual, decides to try to discover what it means to be a good man. Could it mean to make the most of what you have been given? Although he has many things to do including feeding Snoopy and writing a hundred-word book report on Peter Rabbit, with the help of his friends from the famous comic strip, he manages to discover the answer. A musical for the entire family.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Iowa (American Collegiate Hockey Association, Division II).
Saturday, 11 Dec 2010
Recycled Wrapping
Join Reiman Gardens' Indoor Horticulturist, Betsy Eness, as she shows you tips and techniques for creating beautiful and sustainable gift wrapping this holiday season. Please bring 3 to 5 small to medium sized gifts to wrap in this fun class.
Open House: Christmas 1870s at the Farm House Museum
Step back into time during this holiday season with festivities at the Farm House at the heart of the beautiful Iowa State campus! Celebrate the history and joy of the holidays at the Farm House's "Christmas 1870s" exhibition. Crafts with the curator - learn to make corn husk and yarn dolls - traditional gifts from the time period. This event starts at 2 p.m.
ISU Theatre Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Charlie Brown, hopeful as usual, decides to try to discover what it means to be a good man. Could it mean to make the most of what you have been given? Although he has many things to do including feeding Snoopy and writing a hundred-word book report on Peter Rabbit, with the help of his friends from the famous comic strip, he manages to discover the answer. A musical for the entire family.
Sunday, 12 Dec 2010
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Columbia.
Open House: Christmas 1870s at the Farm House Museum
Step back into time during this holiday season with festivities at the Farm House at the heart of the beautiful Iowa State campus! Celebrate the history and joy of the holidays at the Farm House's "Christmas 1870s" exhibition. The Ames Children's Choir Chamber Singers will sing an assortment of Christmas carols and traditional holiday music starting at 2 p.m.
ISU Theatre Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Charlie Brown, hopeful as usual, decides to try to discover what it means to be a good man. Could it mean to make the most of what you have been given? Although he has many things to do including feeding Snoopy and writing a hundred-word book report on Peter Rabbit, with the help of his friends from the famous comic strip, he manages to discover the answer. A musical for the entire family.
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.