Thursday, 08 Apr 2021
A Vaccinologist's Tale: A Journey from Jenner to Nanomedicines
Michael J. Wannemuehler, PhD., joined the faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine at ISU in 1983. His laboratory has contributed to the development an effective vaccine against swine dysentery and, along with collaborators in the Nanovaccine Institute, has worked on vaccines for tetanus, streptococcal pneumonia, pneumonic plague, anthrax, influenza, and COVID-19.
Broader Impacts Identity
This workshop explores the notion of a Broader Impacts (BI) identity that will represent the long-term impact and legacy researchers efforts will have on society. It focuses on the idea of intertwining research identity and BI identity, to chart out an overall Impact Identity, and takes participants through a series of interactive, hands-on, individual and small-group activities to create in impact inventory and start forging an impact identity.
Art Nouveau Innovation: Open House
Visit Art Nouveau Innovation and speak with the exhibition's curators and collector.
Lecture: Self-Care for Activists in 2021 and Beyond
Aisha Moore is an entrepreneur with a Masters in Public Health from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Ms. Moore has been providing self-care programs since 2014 to businesses, foundations, nonprofits and colleges, and has recently completed training in Health Coaching.
Sunday, 11 Apr 2021
Faculty Recital featuring music by women and African-American composers
Jonathan Sturm, violin and viola Michael Banwarth, piano Music by Amy Beach, William Grant Still, Rebecca Clarke
Monday, 12 Apr 2021
Monday Monologues series
"The Power of Peaceful Protest," introduction by Julie Roosa, adjunct assistant professor, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication. Kick off the annual First Amendment Days celebration listening to ISU community members recount their experiences assembling with others in order to question authority and to shake up campus.
The First Amendment and the Civil Rights Movement
Robert Bickel, professor emeritus of law at Stetson University College of Law, and Gene Policinski, senior fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum, authors of "The First Amendment and the Civil Rights Movement," created with the support of Stetson University and the Freedom Forum. A First Amendment Days event.
Emerging Issues in Global Markets and Trade
Link to event: https://alumni.cals.iastate.edu/lectures/carl-and-marjory-hertz-lecture-on-emerging-issues-in-agriculture/ Dhamu Thamodaran, retired executive vice president, chief strategy officer and chief commodity hedging officer for Smithfield Foods, has been a respected global leader in the agricultural industry for more than 30 years.
Tuesday, 13 Apr 2021
Student Panel: First Amendment, Student Activism and Campus Climate
Student activists representing Students Against Racism, the International Student Council, Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, Graduate and Professional Student Senate, and the Iowa State Daily will share their experiences in mobilizing others on campus to create change. They will also discuss the challenge of dealing with hateful speech and share ways more students can get involved. A First Amendment Days event.
Panel Discussion: The Changing Face of Iowa Farming
Join a panel of experts as they discuss the changing face of farming in Iowa, in conjunction with the exhibition Compelling Ground.
Signs of Resistance: A Visual History of Protest in America
Bonnie Siegler, voted one of the 50 most influential designers working today by Graphic Design USA, founded and runs the award-winning design studio Eight and a Half. She is best known for her design work for Saturday Night Live, HBO, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Newsweek.
Wednesday, 14 Apr 2021
Virtual workshop: Signs of the Times Protest Art
Join us for a hands-on interactive session learning to create your own protest art led by Sherry Berghefer, associate teaching professor in the Greenlee School. Whether signs for a march or posters for your wall, you'll learn the basic elements to consider when creating your own protest works. A First Amendment Days event.
Art of Resistance At Iowa State: A Virtual Exploration
The First Amendment's right to assemble and to petition is not the only path toward change. Art can be a highly effective form of resistance. Join the experts from University Museums on a virtual exploration of works of art on campus that seek to challenge the status quo. Questions from the audience will be encouraged. A First Amendment Days event.
USDA Proposal Development
In this session you will learn about USDA and USDA NIFA-specific requirements, including indirect cost limitations, cost-share requirements, and other agency-specific forms. You'll walk away with some tips and tricks for dealing with common proposal development issues, and you'll have some useful resources to help you through the proposal development process. Come prepared with your pre-award and proposal development questions!
Hate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship
Nadine Strossen is a Professor of Constitutional Law at New York Law School and the first woman national President of the American Civil Liberties Union, where she served from 1991 through 2008.
Thursday, 15 Apr 2021
IRB 101: Navigating the IRB Submission Process
In this session you will learn tips on developing and submitting protocols to the IRB. A member of IRB staff will walk through key sections of the IRB application and explain what the IRB looks for during the review process.
ISCORE Encore Presentation: Activism in the Music Industry
When we think of the First Amendment and the power of protest, we may not immediately think of music. In this Depth & Dialogue session, ISU student Durga Sritharan shares why we should. Find out how music is one of the most powerful forms of expression, providing an avenue for several centuries for underrepresented individuals and groups to express their voices, thoughts, and emotions. Q&A will follow. A First Amendment Days event.
Lecture: Think Like a Journalist with Andrea Sahouri
Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri was covering a Black Lives Matter protest when a Des Moines police officer arrested her. She and others made it clear she was a journalist, but prosecutors refused to drop the charges. After a 3-day jury trial, Sahouri was acquitted in under two hours. Sahouri will share her harrowing story, talk about the importance of a free press and answer questions. A First Amendment Days event.
Lecture: A Protest is Worth 1,000 Pictures
When protesters gathered last summer in Des Moines to advocate for social justice, Greenlee alumnus Michael Englund knew he needed to grab his camera. See his pictures and hear his story during this compelling Depth and Dialogue session. A First Amendment Days event.
Lecture: When Objectivity Stops
During last summer's Black Lives Matter protests in Washington, D.C., journalist and Ames native Will Fowler, a science writer for WE&T, and freelance journalist and editor, headed to the streets. At first intending to observe the demonstrations as a reporter, he quickly became involved with the movement directly. Can a reporter become so entangled in a story that remaining objective becomes impossible? A First Amendment Days event.
Awards: Pawsies First Amendment Pet Film Competition
The First Amendment Committee will announce the winners of the "Pawsies," the First Amendment Days Pet Film Competition. Vote for your favorite through April 9 in our online poll. A First Amendment Days event.
Lecture: How to Hold Schools Accountable
Matt Lamb is an assistant editor for The College Fix, a higher education news site, which trains student journalists. In college, he interned for a government watchdog group called Open the Books. This talk will delve into the tools students and other people can use to hold their school and government entities accountable.