Thursday, 26 Feb 2009
Excel 2003 In-Depth
Second of two sessions that takes an in-depth look into the basic concepts of Excel 2003, a popular spreadsheet package. The course is designed for those who have little or no experience with spreadsheet applications. 8:15-11:45 a.m. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Lecture: In Depth at Reiman Gardens
"Explore the Gift Shop," Val Throne, Reiman Gardens. Learn what it takes to run a gift shop and be a gift buyer. There will also be product sampling, refreshments and in-store specials.
Spring preview event: College for Seniors
All prospective students (aged 50 and older) are invited to learn more about spring course offerings; registration may also be done at the preview. Classes begin March 23 on the ISU campus and in Des Moines. Spring catalogs, course listings and registration information also are online.
Contribute Introduction
Contribute allows a group of people who are not web designers to alter content on a website. This class will introduce the basic concepts of setting up Contribute for a standard Dreamweaver website and how to use Contribute to make web page changes. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Research presentations
Presentations by AESHM department faculty, including: "The Efficacy of Teaching Creativity: Assessment of Student Creative Thinking Before and After Exercises," by Elena Karpova, Sara Marcketti and Jessica Barker; and "Virtual Self: 3D Avatar as Self-Expression in Second Life," by Young-A Lee.
Lecture and discussion: Nonrenewable energy alternatives
"Nonrenewable Energy Alternatives and Their Economics," Natalie Rolph, Black and Veatch Enterprise Management Solutions. Moderated by Pat Boddy, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Deputy Director.
Lecture: Sustainable industry
"Sustainable Industry in a Changing Society," John Carberry, DuPont.