Thursday, 28 Jun 2018
Weed Science Research and Demonstration Field Day
This field day event demonstrates recently released herbicide prepackage mixtures for weed control in corn and soybean crop systems. Herbicide application methods or timings used in the Midwest for weed control also are part of the program treatments.
Plant Walk: Pollen Plants
What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join our Plant Collections Curator on an in-depth walk through the gardens to learn about the favorite food plants for a variety of butterflies.
Retirement open house: Don Broshar
Don Broshar, learning and development facilitator in university human resources, is retiring. No program is planned during this open house.
Youth Summer Camp #2: International Mud Day!
Join us for a full afternoon fun and educational activities celebrating International Mud Day!
Online event: 2018 Digital Learning Innovation Award - Information Session (Online Learning Consortium)
Learn about Online Learning Consortium (OLC)'s 2018 Digital Learning Innovation Award, an award for excellence in digital courseware initiatives that drive meaningful change in closing the degree completion gap for underrepresented college students. To accelerate the adoption of digital courseware for foundation or gateway courses, OLC is awarding scalable initiatives evidencing undergraduate student success.
Retirement reception: Diane Gerjets
Diane Gerjets, histology technician in the veterinary pathology department, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Julie Larson
Julie Larson, chief of staff and director of development for the ISU Alumni Association, is retiring. She has worked at Iowa State for 37 years, including 34 years at the alumni association. Send a message and/or RSVP online.
Friday, 29 Jun 2018
Retirement reception: Teresa Jones
Teresa Jones, who handles catering sales for ISU Catering, is retiring.
Paint Your Own Pottery: The Elephant in the Room
A symbol of strength, wisdom and luck, elephants are the top of many favorite animal lists. Paint figurines, banks, ring holders and mugs, or draw your own beautiful beast on any bisque you choose.
Sunday, 01 Jul 2018
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.
Tuesday, 03 Jul 2018
Plant Pals
Join us weekly on Tuesdays as our kids' horticulture program covers diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Independence Day Fireworks
Reiman Gardens is open all day on July 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to the conclusion of the fireworks display which is across the street from the Gardens. The Young Professionals of Ames, the City of Ames and Iowa State University is excited to present the fireworks.
Wednesday, 04 Jul 2018
Thursday, 05 Jul 2018
Kids' Story Time
Join us for this summertime favorite! Every other week, hear books read aloud and join in an activity or craft.
Retirement reception: Rick Reedholm
Rick Reedholm, construction manager in facilities design and construction, is retiring July 5. A program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Haiga: Poetry and Painting
4-week program beginning Thursday, July 5, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Exploring the art of haiga, a style of Japanese painting that often accompanies a haiku poem, this crash combo course will offer two sessions of haiku, and two sessions of brush painting.