Sunday, 31 Oct 2010
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Lyrica Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
ISU Music Faculty Recital
Ames Piano Quartet - Members of the ISU Music Department faculty: Mahlon Darlington, violinist; George Work, cellist; Jonathan Sturm, violist; and William David, pianist.
Monday, 01 Nov 2010
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Horticulture Seminar
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
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
"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
Monday Night Football (MNF) is a live television broadcast of the National Football League
Bo Burnham and (no) Friends Tour
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
"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
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
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
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
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
Graduate College: last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.
Viver Brasil's Youth Matinee
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
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
Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, 4-7819.
Ramsey Lecture Series, College of Veterinary Medicine
"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
"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
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
"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
ISU vs. Baylor.
The House Advantage: Playing the Odds to Win Big in Business
"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
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
"Microneedle-Based Drug Delivery" by Kris hansen, 3M Drug Deliversy Systems
Open forum: Overview of 2011 ISU Plan benefits
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
"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
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.