Thursday, 02 May 2019
CODAC Spring Sale
Day 2 of biannual sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts (undergraduate) and integrated visual arts (graduate) programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work may include ceramics, prints, photos, woods, metals and textiles.
Barks@Parks
Comfort dogs will be available during dead week, along with chair massages and other stress-reducing activities.
Design Expo: Mechanical engineering
The expo showcases the work of mechanical engineering students in semester-long design projects. ME 270 projects aim to support economic activity in developing regions. ME 415 projects are industrial-sponsored projects giving students a hands-on experience solving applied industrial problems. ME 466 projects connect mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineers in the solution of a single design problem.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Banquet: Sigma Xi honor society
The newest members of the Sigma Xi scientific research honor society will be inducted at the banquet. Reservation deadline is April 25.
Entrepreneurship Showcase
Interact with students as they pitch their business ideas and vie for awards.
Friday, 03 May 2019
CODAC Spring Sale
Final day of biannual sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts (undergraduate) and integrated visual arts (graduate) programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work may include ceramics, prints, photos, woods, metals and textiles.
Barks@Parks
Comfort dogs will be available during dead week, along with chair massages and other stress-reducing activities.
Campaign Series: Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren is a senior U.S. Senator from Massachusetts. She was a law professor for 30 years before her election to public office in 2012. Her talk is part of the Campaign Series in 2019, providing the university community with opportunities to question candidates before the Iowa Caucuses.
Retirement reception: LuAnn Adams
LuAnn Adams, secretary in the College of Human Sciences' student services office, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Jeff Eichorn
Jeff Eichorn, program coordinator with the industrial and manufacturing systems engineering department, is retiring. No program is planned during the reception.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Kansas. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Performance: Iowa Odyssey, How We Got to Here
Who are we and how did we get to "here?" How does the idea of immigration connect to our community's past and present? Iowa Odyssey is a collaborative project exploring our local stories of immigration and the idea of what it means to create community.
Saturday, 04 May 2019
Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers Show
Guests will have the opportunity to view carving contest entries, watch carving demonstrations and participate in a hands-on lesson in whittling.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Kansas. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Performance: Iowa Odyssey, How We Got to Here
Who are we and how did we get to "here?" How does the idea of immigration connect to our community's past and present? Iowa Odyssey is a collaborative project exploring our local stories of immigration and the idea of what it means to create community.
Sunday, 05 May 2019
Softball
Iowa State vs. Kansas. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Performance: Iowa Odyssey, How We Got to Here
Who are we and how did we get to "here?" How does the idea of immigration connect to our community's past and present? Iowa Odyssey is a collaborative project exploring our local stories of immigration and the idea of what it means to create community.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Monday, 06 May 2019
Retirement reception: Mary Harris
Mary Harris, adjunct assistant professor in the natural resource ecology and management department, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Sarah Rajala
Sarah Rajala, Dean of the College of Engineering since April 2013, is retiring, and the college is hosting a retirement party for her. Remarks will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Rose Martin
Rose Martin, senior lecturer in food science and human nutrition since 2008, is retiring.
Workshop: Photo Recipes
A 4-week course led by professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg. The special photography class covers a collection of "how to" recipes. Participants should bring a DSLR camera and sturdy tripod. Beginner Photography or instructor permission is a prerequisite for this class. Preregistration with prepayment is required by May 5.
Tuesday, 07 May 2019
Home Gardening Series: Stretching and Strengthening for Gardeners
After winter it's easy to spring right into action outside, but it's important to take care and stretch before crouching, bending, and pulling weeds.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Photographing Your Children
4-week course on Tuesdays beginning May 7, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Capturing the personality of your child or grandchild in a photo is challenging.
Wednesday, 08 May 2019
Retirement reception: Robert Bosselman
Robert Bosselman, professor and former department chair of apparel, events and hospitality management, is retiring. A short program will begin at 4 p.m.
Art Mart Spring Sale
Support the makers, artists, craftsmen, designers, the go-getters and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse through a room full of handmade items including: o Functional and decorative pottery o Blown glass in brilliant colors o Beaded, upcycled and glass jewelry o Cheeky watercolor quotes & small paintings o Handmade soaps o Charming accessories o Hand-dyed leggings & scarves o A mighty-big selection of buttons o Ever popular mystery boxes
Beginner Photography
4-week course beginning Wednesday, May 8, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg as he helps you go beyond the "Green" button, take control of your DSLR, and make better photographs.
Thursday, 09 May 2019
Anne of Green Gables
Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla want a boy to help with all of the chores around their farm on Prince Edward Island. They are certainly not expecting Anne Shirley, a headstrong and vivacious orphan with little more than a tattered carpet bag and a big imagination. Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved novels, this heart-warming musical follows Anne on her unlikely journey to find the family and home she's always wanted.