Thursday, 06 Mar 2014
Open house: Hub patio design concepts
A team from Ames-based Bolton and Menk Inc. will hold an open house to gather feedback about design concepts for the Hub's west patio area. The space will get a $125,000 makeover this summer. Two to three design concepts will be on display in the current outdoor patio area during the open house and on the project website (http://www.bolton-menk.com/thehub) March 6-9.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Computer Science Colloquium
Wei Le, Rochester Institute of Technology. A reception precedes the talk.
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Earth's Changing Climate: The Transformation of the Arctic" by Henry Pollack, Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents March 12 meeting in Iowa City.
Pop Art Jewelry Class
Create fun, colorful jewelry using aluminum cans.
Stained Glass Class
Create a beautiful piece to capture the light through your windows. Learn how to cut, foil and solder glass using a pattern you choose or design.
Documentary and discussion: Girl Rising
Girl Rising journeys around the globe to witness the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world. Viewers get to know nine unforgettable girls living in the developing world: ordinary girls who confront tremendous challenges and overcome nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams. Prize-winning authors put the girls' remarkable stories into words, and renowned actors give them voice.
Lessons from the Past for a Sustainable Future
"The Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon: Lessons from the Past for a Sustainable Future," Dr. Stanley Temple. Temple's talk marks the centennial of the extinction of the passenger pigeon in 1914. He uses the passenger pigeon to call attention to the world's ongoing extinction crisis and our relationship with other species.
PoPS Studio Open House
Students and faculty in the spring-semester Products of Public Space multidisciplinary option studio will be available with a full display of student projects produced so far this semester. Focus will be on the potential for wind power and food vending in downtown Des Moines. The campus community and public are invited to stop by to view and learn more about the work and the studio.