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Sunday, 12 Dec 2010

Women's Basketball

Dec 12, 2010

12:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Adults $10-$12, children $5-$6

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Columbia.

Open House: Christmas 1870s at the Farm House Museum

Dec 12, 2010

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Farm House Museum

Free and open to the public

University Museums Arts, performances

Step back into time during this holiday season with festivities at the Farm House at the heart of the beautiful Iowa State campus! Celebrate the history and joy of the holidays at the Farm House's "Christmas 1870s" exhibition. The Ames Children's Choir Chamber Singers will sing an assortment of Christmas carols and traditional holiday music starting at 2 p.m.

ISU Theatre Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"

Dec 12, 2010

2:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

Charlie Brown, hopeful as usual, decides to try to discover what it means to be a good man. Could it mean to make the most of what you have been given? Although he has many things to do including feeding Snoopy and writing a hundred-word book report on Peter Rabbit, with the help of his friends from the famous comic strip, he manages to discover the answer. A musical for the entire family.

Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams

Dec 12, 2010

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU five punches for $30, Public five punches for $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Men's Basketball

Dec 12, 2010

5:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$10-$25

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Texas Southern.

Monday, 13 Dec 2010

Final Exams

Dec 13, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Final exams continue through Friday, December 17. See final exam schedule for details.

Retirement Reception: John Maves and Mary Joyce VeVerka

Dec 13, 2010

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Lightfoot Forum, College of Design

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

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

Final Exams

Dec 14, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Final exams continue through Friday, December 17. See final exam schedule for details.

Graduate Education Study Circle: Strengthening the Professoriate @ ISU

Dec 14, 2010

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Diversity and Inclusion Office Meetings, receptions Training, development

"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

Dec 14, 2010

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

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

Dec 14, 2010

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Atrium, Kildee Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

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.

Wednesday, 15 Dec 2010

Final Exams

Dec 15, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Final exams continue through Friday, December 17. See final exam schedule for details.

Thursday, 16 Dec 2010

Final Exams

Dec 16, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Final exams continue through Friday, December 17. See final exam schedule for details.

Retirement reception: Pam Myers

Dec 16, 2010

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3041/3043 ECpE Building Addition

Free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

Retirement reception for Pam Myers, record analyst, with the department of electrical and computer engineering.

Retirement reception: Tom Hillson

Dec 16, 2010

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

142 Curtiss

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Retirement reception for Tom Hillson, systems support specialist for the Ag Experiment Station.

Gift Shop: Stocking Stuffer Night

Dec 16, 2010

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Special events

Great gifts for everyone this holiday season.

Friday, 17 Dec 2010

Deadline: Graduation applications

Dec 17, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Undergraduate graduation applications for Spring 2011 are due in the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center.

Final Exams

Dec 17, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Final exams continue through Friday, December 17. See final exam schedule for details.

Dance social

Dec 17, 2010

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.

Saturday, 18 Dec 2010

Release a Butterfly into the Butterfly Wing

Dec 18, 2010

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

The cost to release a butterfly is $5 for one, $8 for two and $12 for three with each additional butterfly costing an additional $3.

Reiman Gardens Special events

Don't miss the special opportunity to release your very own butterfly into the Butterfly Wing. After arriving on Saturday, December 18 between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. each registered person/group will be given their own butterfly, which they will then release into the Wing. For your participation, each person/group will receive a special certificate with their name, the name of their butterfly and the date.

Commencement

Dec 18, 2010

1:30 PM

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Special events

Undergraduate and Graduate College ceremonies.

Commencement reception

Dec 18, 2010

3:00 PM

ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave.

Free

University Meetings, receptions Special events

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.