Thursday, 11 Nov 2010
Registration: freshman
First day of assigned Spring 2011 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays.
Veterans Day
To honor our service men and women, all veterans receive free admission.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Recycled Art for the Garden" presented by John Brommel, Sculptor from Des Moines area 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.
Crop Production and Physiology Seminar
"More Productive Than Maize in the Midwest: How Does Miscanthus Do It?" Frank Dohleman, Monsanto
Crop Production and Physiology Seminar
"More Productive Than Maize in the Midwest: How Does Miscanthus Do It?" Frank Dohlman, Monsanto
Computer science colloquia: Kelvin Sung
"Game-Themed CS Education: Empowering the Faculty," Kelvin Sung, University of Washington, Bothell.
Event: Black Light Butterfly Roosting
Watch butterflies under black light.
Works in Progress Series
"Earthquake Recovery and Community Development in Haiti," Nadia Anderson, assistant professor of architecture. Anderson will talk about her current work and recent trip to Haiti. All are welcome to attend.
Errington Memorial Lecture: Tracking Giants across the Blue Oceans
Marine biologist Barbara Block is recognized for her research on the movement patterns and behavior of large pelagic fishes, such as tunas, billfishes and sharks. A former MacArthur Fellow, Block helped establish the Tuna Research and Conservation Center to study the physiology and population structure of these species, which are highly exploited by international fisheries.
Physical Activity or Body Weight: Which Is More Important for Your Health?
Steven Blair is a recognized authority on exercise and its health benefits. He is coauthor of Fitness after 50, Active Living Every Day, and Physical Activity and Health and was the senior scientific editor for the first U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health. The 2010 Helen LeBaron Hilton Chair in Human Sciences.