Wednesday, 08 Sep 2010
Altered Books with Penny Hanson
A mixed media course combining various techniques to create a sculptural piece. Meets Wednesdays from 7-9 pm for 3 weeks.
Wednesday, 15 Sep 2010
One Health Symposium: People, Plants and Animals
The aim of the symposium is to spur on a 'One Health' campus initiative that promotes the health of humans, animals and plants and how the health of these organisms is interconnected. Invited speakers include Dr. Roger Mahr, CEO of the One Health Commission; Dr. Josephine Briggs, director of NIH's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine; and several ISU researchers.
Thursday, 16 Sep 2010
Global Souls: Citizens in the Future Tense
"Global Souls: Citizens in the Future Tense," Pico Iyer. One of our most respected observers of our changing world, Iyer is the author of nine books about cultures converging. Part of the World Affairs Series.
Friday, 17 Sep 2010
Reiman Entrepreneur Forum
Avello Bioenergy co-founders Anthony J.S. Pollard, Jared Brown and Cody Ellens will tell their story. The Iowa-based company uses fast pyrolysis to produce low-carbon products (bioasphalt, boiler fuel, biochar) from renewable biomass resources. This event is free and open to the public.
Dedication: Biorenewables Research Laboratory
Dedication and open house for the new Biorenewables Research Laboratory, the first phase of the Biorenewables Complex. A short dedication program begins at 3 p.m.
Sunday, 19 Sep 2010
Recycled T-Shirt Rugs with Judith Lemish
Find a use for all those t-shirts stuffed in your drawer! Meets Sundays from 1-4 pm for 2 weeks.
Tuesday, 21 Sep 2010
How Higher Gas Prices Will Change Our Lives
"$20 Per Gallon: How Higher Gas Prices Will Change Our Lives," Chris Steiner, civil engineer and staff writer at Forbes magazine. He regularly writes on energy, technology and innovation. Part of the Technology, Globalization & Culture Series.
Thursday, 23 Sep 2010
A Biofuels Update
"A Biofuels Update," Biofuels Conference keynote by Jim Lane. Lane is editor and publisher of Biofuels Digest, an online source for research, policy and financial news related to the biofuels industry. Part of the Live Green! Sustainability Lecture Series.
Saturday, 25 Sep 2010
Ames C.art Sew & Swap
Sharing and stitching together materials, ideas, and community! Meets Saturday from 1-4pm.
Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010
A Town Meeting on Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril
"Moral Ground: A Town Meeting on Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril." Michael Nelson and Kathleen Dean Moore will lead a discussion on the importance of taking personal moral responsibility for the planet as a way to move beyond scientific debates, political legislation and mandates to solve the environmental crisis. Part of the Live Green! Sustainability Series.
Thursday, 30 Sep 2010
Sources of Energy for Iowa State: Are We Moving Towards Sustainability?
"Sources of Energy for Iowa State: Are We Moving Towards Sustainability?" Jeff Witt, ISU utility services. He will provide an overview of ISU's future energy needs and options.