Wednesday, 01 Dec 2010
Retirement reception: Edward Kannel
Retirement reception for Edward J. Kannel, who has been a professor in the department of civil, construction and environmental engineering for 35 years. He is a faculty member in transportation engineering, an academic adviser, and served as associate chair for the department from 1992 to 2007. Please join us in thanking professor Kannel for his dedication and service to the university. A brief program will begin at 2 p.m.
Thursday, 02 Dec 2010
Open forum
Open forum with Dawn Bratsch-Prince, associate provost for academic personnel.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Friday, 03 Dec 2010
Retirement reception: Robert J. Weber
Retirement reception for Robert J. Weber, professor of electrical and computer engineering. A short program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Help session: Pappajohn competition
Free help session for the 2011 Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan competition, including information on writing a business plan and the competition itself. The competition is for Iowa college and university students with an interest in starting their own business.
Retirement reception: Clyde (Skip) Walter
Walter is a professor in the supply chain and information systems department.
Monday, 06 Dec 2010
Reception: Robert (Bob) Rust
Reception to honor professor emeritus of animal science Robert (Bob) Rust, who was inducted into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame. There will be a program at 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 07 Dec 2010
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.
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.
Wednesday, 08 Dec 2010
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
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.
Friday, 10 Dec 2010
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.
Monday, 13 Dec 2010
Retirement Reception: John Maves and Mary Joyce VeVerka
Retirement reception honoring John Maves, assistant professor of architecture for 39 years, and Mary Joyce VeVerka, academic adviser in architecture for 35 years. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, 14 Dec 2010
Graduate Education Study Circle: Strengthening the Professoriate @ ISU
"Communication Skill Development." Discussion will focus on enhancing graduate training experiences by improved communication with a broad community. To register, e-mail spisu@iastate.edu.
Retirement reception: Don Wirth
Wirth is director of fiscal operations for Iowa Public Radio. A short program will begin at 4 p.m. RSVPs are appreciated to info@iowapublicradio.org.
Retirement reception: Deb Michel and Dennis Olson
Retirement reception for two members of the animal science department: Deb Michel, clerk; and Dennis Olson, professor. A short program begins at 4 p.m.
Thursday, 16 Dec 2010
Retirement reception: Pam Myers
Retirement reception for Pam Myers, record analyst, with the department of electrical and computer engineering.
Retirement reception: Tom Hillson
Retirement reception for Tom Hillson, systems support specialist for the Ag Experiment Station.
Saturday, 18 Dec 2010
Commencement reception
Reception immediately following commencement, until 5:00 p.m. Graduates, family, and friends are welcome. There will be refreshments, as well as photo opportunities, tours, gifts to purchase. Simon Estes will be present as well.
Monday, 20 Dec 2010
Retirement reception: Barbara Tice
Tice is a clerk in the parking division of the department of public safety.
Tuesday, 21 Dec 2010
Farewell reception: Margaret (Peg) Highland
Highland works in campus organizations accounting for the controller's department.
Retirement reception: Richard Hoversten
Hoversten works in sponsored programs accounting for the controller's department.