Sunday, 07 Nov 2010
Grant Wood: A Life
"Grant Wood: A Life," R. Tripp Evans, author of the forthcoming biography Grant Wood: A Life. The book uncovers the artist's personal life and the many ways it contradicted his public image.
Tuesday, 09 Nov 2010
IPERS financial help
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments at the Memorial Union. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Were You Born on the Wrong Continent?
Tom Geoghegan is a public interest attorney and the author of Were You Born on the Wrong Continent? an examination of the benefits and successes of the European social democracy. He will discuss what Germany's global competitiveness has to teach our country. Part of the Technology, Globalization & Culture Series.
Wednesday, 10 Nov 2010
Nuclear Arms Control for the 21st Century
Rose Gottemoeller is the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, and was the chief negotiator of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with the Russian Federation. She was formerly the Deputy Undersecretary of Energy for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation and responsible for all nonproliferation cooperation with Russia and the Newly Independent States. Part of the World Affairs...
Seven Steps to Becoming Almost Famous: The Life and Times of Alan Hashimoto, Media Designer and Artist
Alan Hashimoto is an associate professor of graphic design and computer art at Utah State University. He has created over 500 published visual design solutions for more than 100 corporations, advertising firms and design studios. His design experience includes corporate branding, packaging, interactive design, animation and digital video. He is the second guest speaker in the ISU College of Design's Digital Media Lecture Series.
Nobody's Enemy: The Youth Culture of Iran
Neda Sarmast will show clips from her documentary, "Nobody's Enemy: The Youth Culture of Iran," and discuss her work to correct misperceptions about Iranians and Muslims in the U.S. media. In 2005 she returned to her native Iran to film a documentary on the country's youth culture. She uses the film to facilitate global youth dialogue and promote tolerance among Eastern and Western cultures.
Thursday, 11 Nov 2010
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.
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.
Friday, 12 Nov 2010
Virtual Reality Experience
Iowa State University's Virtual Reality Applications Center will be showing off its 3-D technology during its "Virtual Reality Experience." The tour is free and open to the public, but online registration is required.
Atmospheric Science Seminar
"Environmental Energy and Mass Transfer: Key to Understanding Catchment Evolution" Peter A. Troch, Department of Hydrology and Water Management, University of Arizona
Planetarium Show
Planetarium shows will start at 7 pm and 7:45 pm. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:30 pm. The shows are suitable for all ages, and are followed by a star-gazing session (weather permitting).