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What is featured?

Monday, 01 Nov 2010

Buck Bowling

Nov 01, 2010

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Underground, Memorial Union

$1

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.

Horticulture Seminar

Nov 01, 2010

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

118 Horticulture Hall

No Charge

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Nitrate Leaching Under Various Land Covers in Iowa, by Matthew Helmers, Associate Professor and Extension Agricultural Engineer, Department of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University

Intermediate Glass Beads with Rhonda Scott

Nov 01, 2010

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $34, Public $44 - Supplies Included.

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Take your bead skills to the next level! Meets Mondays from 6-8 pm for 2 weeks.

Just Desserts: A Taste of Chocolate and More

Nov 01, 2010

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Knoll

$35

Community Special events

"Just Desserts -- A Taste of Chocolate and More." Fill your belly with delectable desserts while supporting the Ames-ISU YWCA. Sugar-free options will be available. All proceeds support scholarships for ISU women as well as programming that works to eliminate racism and empower women. RSVP by Oct. 27.

Monday Night Football

Nov 01, 2010

7:00 PM

Underground, Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Monday Night Football (MNF) is a live television broadcast of the National Football League

Bo Burnham and (no) Friends Tour

Nov 01, 2010

9:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Comedian Bo Burnham is an Internet phenomenon and the youngest person to record a Comedy Central special. His YouTube videos that over the last four years have attracted a following feature him performing uproarious songs with ingenious wordplay and bad puns. His CD "Words, Words, Words" will be released this month.

Tuesday, 02 Nov 2010

7th annual Robert Stafford Lecture on Banking

Nov 02, 2010

11:00 AM

Room 0330 Gerdin Business Building

free

Ivy College of Business Lectures

"Managing Market Turmoil from the Inside Out," Cara Heiden, co-president of West Des Moines-based Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. The public is invited. Heiden's lecture will be preceded by a reception at 10 a.m. in the Cox dean's suite (2200 Gerdin).

Tuesday Tea

Nov 02, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum on central campus

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from Noon to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.

Beaded Jewelry with Amber Russell

Nov 02, 2010

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $36, Public $46 - Some Supplies Included..

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Learn the art of combining beads, wire and findings to create beautiful jewelry. Meets Tuesdays from 7-9 pm for 2 weeks.

Horse Owners Seminar Series: NeoNatal ICU

Nov 02, 2010

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Alumni Room, College of Veterinary Medicine

free

College of Veterinary Medicine Lectures

Dr. David Wong, associate professor in veterinary clinical sciences, will present a seminar on basic and advanced care for sick neonatal foals.

Viver Brasil's Feet on the Ground

Nov 02, 2010

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

Adults: $33-37, Youth: $25, ISU students: $20

Iowa State Center Arts, performances Diversity

Rooted in the traditional and contemporary dance of Salvador Bahia, Brazil-Viver Brasil offers a unique, mesmerizing exploration of Afro-Brazilian culture at Stephens on November 2nd.

Wednesday, 03 Nov 2010

Graduate College: cancel graduation

Nov 03, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College: last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.

Viver Brasil's Youth Matinee

Nov 03, 2010

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 in advance, $5 at the door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances Diversity

Viver Brasil's Feet on the Ground is part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.

ArtWalk: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Nov 03, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Hach Chemistry Bldg - west entrance

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join Nancy Girard, educator of visual literacy and learning, on a tour of Art on Campus around the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences including a new installation by Nori Sato and "The G-nome Project" by Andrew Leicester. Visual literacy has been proven to increase communication and critical thinking skills, so why not spend your lunch learning with University Museums! Meet Nancy inside the west entrance of the Hach Chemistry Building.

Informational lunch: ISU MBA program

Nov 03, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Room 1360 Gerdin Business Building

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions

Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, 4-7819.

Ramsey Lecture Series, College of Veterinary Medicine

Nov 03, 2010

12:00 PM

1226 Veterinary Medicine

free

College of Veterinary Medicine Lectures

"Life in the Fast Lane: Regulation of Fast Axonal Transport and Neurodegeneration," Scott Brady, School of Medicine, University of Illinois. A research poster session and lunch begin at 11:15 a.m.

TIAA-CREF financial seminar

Nov 03, 2010

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

University Lectures

"Your Retirement Income Options." Developing a sound financial strategy for retirement can make a big difference. If you're one year or less away from retirement, we can help you review your options and determine what to do next. Now is the time to get answers to some important questions and begin planning. Please preregister, space limited.

Intermediate Knitting with Sarah Cady

Nov 03, 2010

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $19, Public $29 - Supplies Not Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Make Fiddlehead Mittens for a warm and beautiful piece of artwork for your hands this winter. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8 pm for 4 weeks (No Class November 24)

Informational meeting: ISU Lions Club

Nov 03, 2010

7:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Community Diversity Meetings, receptions Student activities

"Lions Roar Around the World," ISU Lions Club informational meeting. Find out more about the ISU Lions, part of the world's largest service organization. Help us make a difference in our community and the world.

Volleyball

Nov 03, 2010

7:00 PM

Ames High School

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Baylor.

The House Advantage: Playing the Odds to Win Big in Business

Nov 03, 2010

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"The House Advantage: Playing the Odds to Win Big in Business," Jeffrey Ma, strategy expert and subject of Bringing Down The House and the movie 21 about the MIT Blackjack Team. Greater Iowa Credit Union Business Lecture Series.

Thursday, 04 Nov 2010

Registration: sophomores

Nov 04, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of assigned Spring 2011 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays.

Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar

Nov 04, 2010

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

171 Durham

College of Engineering Lectures

"Microneedle-Based Drug Delivery" by Kris hansen, 3M Drug Deliversy Systems

Open forum: Overview of 2011 ISU Plan benefits

Nov 04, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

Open forum with Mike Otis, associate director of human resource services. His presentation will include an update on national health care reform provisions that impact ISU health plans.

TIAA-CREF financial seminar

Nov 04, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

University Lectures

"Your Retirement: A Personal Journey, A New Beginning -- How to Plan What's Best for You in the Years to Come." What's your vision of retirement? Enjoying a comfortable and potentially rewarding retirement will depend upon having enough income to live on in addition to good health and relationships with family and friends. A sound retirement strategy can help make all the difference. Please preregister, space limited.

Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council

Nov 04, 2010

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

P&S Council meetings are open to the public.

Lecture: Energizing Architecture

Nov 04, 2010

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

416 College of Design

free

College of Design Lectures Live Green

Using examples from her book, "Energizing Architecture," photovoltaic design expert Claudia Lueling will give an overview of the important shift toward making buildings potential producers of energy rather than mere consumers and describe the green technologies and materials available to architects today. Part of the "Toward Sustainable Cities" series presented by the ISU Council on Sustainability, College of Design and LiveGreen! Initiative.

Glass Etching with Rod Simpson

Nov 04, 2010

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $30, Public $40 - Supplies Included..

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Learn the basics of glass etching while creating six ornaments. Choose from our imagery, or get creative and make up your own design. Meets Thursdays from 6-8 pm for 2 weeks.

Inspiration for Athletes On and Off the Road - Scott Gall

Nov 04, 2010

6:00 PM

124 Ross Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Coach Scott Gall is a world class runner with more than a dozen years of experience coaching runners. In recent years he has taken up the sport of triathlon as an elite racer and Xterra as a professional racer. Scott and his wife are the proprietors of The Runner's Flat store.

Invisible Children: Stories of War

Nov 04, 2010

7:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Film and discussion with Asimwe Proscovia. Invisible Children is working to rebuild education in northern Uganda, a region recovering from over 20 years of war. As part of the 2010 Face-to-Face Tour, Proscovia will share her experience as a recent graduate of the Invisible Children Legacy Scholarship Program, which serves child mothers, displaced persons and orphans by war. Part of the World Affairs Series.