Sunday, 30 Jan 2011
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Opening reception for "Weddings in the Heartland: Apparel, Traditions, Memories"
The exhibit features historic wedding apparel from the Textiles and Clothing Museum in the department of apparel, educational studies and hospitality management. The exhibit runs through April 16.
Realitès: The Lyric Sculpture of William King
William King's lyrical sculptures explore the strengths and weaknesses of the human condition. The elongated and larger-than-life forms often poke fun at the realities of human action and interaction. Nancy Girard, educator, will discuss King's human figure tradition and his installation in the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 31 Jan 2011
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
GIS Seminar: Descriptive Modeling of Historic Tree Distribution in Polk and Dallas Counties
"GIS Descriptive Modeling of Historic Trees in Polk and Dallas Counties, Iowa," Paul Anderson, ISU landscape architecture and agronomy, and Jonathan Nelsen, ISU landscape architecture. They have examined the spatial pattern of tree distribution recorded in U.S. General Land office surveys from 1832-1859 and used GIS descriptive modeling to understand the "fire shadow" effect of rivers and associated steep slopes on spatial distribution of trees.
Horticulture seminar
"Creating Increased Value from Non-food Biomass: Utilization of Fractionated Bio-oil in Pavements," Christopher Williams, ISU civil construction and environmental engineering.
Exhibition reception: "Intersections, Symbolism and Imagery"
"Intersections, Symbolism and Imagery: Lanzhou Jiaotong University and Iowa State University Exchange Exhibition" opening reception. A formal program will begin at 5:30 p.m. Artwork by faculty from Lanzhou Jiaotong University (LZJTU) in Lanzhou, China, will be on display at the College of Design Jan. 31-Feb. 16.
Monday Organ Series
Short, informal organ recitals given by Dr. Lynn Zeigler and ISU Students.
Black and White Photography
An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner.
Tuesday, 01 Feb 2011
RESCHEDULED: The Future of Learning, Research and Collaboration
This symposium, originally scheduled for Feb. 1, has been reformatted and moved to March 9.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Pathways to energy-dense bio-fuels by catalytic conversion of g-valerolactone" by Jesse Q. Bond, University of Wisconsin
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-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 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Installation ceremony: College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Lisa Nolan will be installed as the Dr. Stephen G. Juelsgaard Dean of Veterinary Medicine. A reception will follow in the Fish Tank Lobby. RSVPs requested to 4-5055 or EventRSVP@foundation.iastate.edu.
Crop Production and Physiology Seminar
"Modeling Framework for Prediction in Agricultural Research" Dr. Fernando Miguez, Professor of Agronomy
CANCELED: Spoon jewelry class
Recycle silverware (even forks and knives!) into rings, earrings, bracelets & more.
POSTPONED: Picture Books, For Children of All Ages
This event will be rescheduled at a later date.
CANCELED: Horse Owners Seminar
The "High-Risk Pregnancy" seminar has been canceled due to weather.
CANCELED: Intermediate Middle Eastern Belly Dance class
The belly dance class has been canceled.
Wednesday, 02 Feb 2011
RESCHEDULED: Spring Ag Career Day
The spring ag career day has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3, due to weather. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Memorial Union.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Tax-Smart Ways to Save and Invest." Identifying potential areas for saving money involves three important steps: reducing the taxes you pay on earnings, reducing the amount you spend and making choices that are 'tax smart,' so you can keep more of what you earn. Please preregister, space limited.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
"The Interface between Climate Change and Agriculture," Dr. Ray Arrit, Professor of Agronomy.
Plant Breeding Seminar
"Exploiting heterosis and population buffering to increase yield and yield stability of wheat and barley under unpredictably variable drought stress environments," Adel Abdel-Ghani, Mu'tah University, Jordania.
Soil Science Seminar
"Evaluation of Crop and Soil Responses to Limestone Application Using On-Farm Research and Precision Agriculture Technologies," Agustin Pagani, Department of Agronomy.
Silver Rings
Learn the basics of metalworking including sawing, filing, soldering and polishing metal to create a sterling silver ring sized to fit.
Sock Monkeys with Amber Russell
Not your traditional red heel sock monkeys, come make some fun, funky, personalized sock monkeys!
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Oklahoma State.
Thursday, 03 Feb 2011
Winter Escapes Art Short Course
Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of nine classes on watercolors and her trademark slumping plastic that will surely help you beat the winter blues.
Spring Ag Career Day
Eighty to 85 companies and organizations are expected to recruit at this event. It is open to Iowa State students and alumni and the general public.