Thursday, 10 Feb 2011
IPERS financial help
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments at the Memorial Union. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
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.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Catalytic pathways for depolymerization of cellulose and lignin in liquid solvents," Z. Conrad Zhang, R&D KiOR, Inc.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar Series
Z. Conrad Zhang, Directore of Science and R&D, KiOR, Inc. Pasadena, Texas.
Case study: Immigration
"Local actions to create a hospitable environment for immigrant workers: The case of Sioux County, Iowa," Cornelia Flora, ISU sociology. Part of the Research on Latinos in Iowa series.
Lecture: Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Computer science distinguished lecture
"P versus NP: Approaches, Rebuttals, and Does It Matter?" Neil Immerman, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Immerman is one of the key developers of an active research program called descriptive complexity, an approach he is currently applying to research in model checking, database theory, and computational complexity theory.
Acrylic Painting
Acrylic painting is for those looking for a fun, colorful way to express their creativity!
Screenprinting
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts.
The Next Phase of Martian Exploration: The Search for Life
"The Next Phase of Martian Exploration: The Search for Life," Peter Smith, University of Arizona. Smith was responsible for the Phoenix Mars Mission and participated in many of NASA's space missions. He is a recent recipient of the American Geographical Society's Cullum Geographical Medal and Arizona's first Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair in Integrative Science. Part of the National Affairs Series.
Friday, 11 Feb 2011
Deadline: Pass/not pass courses
Last day to change a first half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after Jan. 24 count toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Deadline: Repeat course
Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a first half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.
Drop deadline
Last day to drop a first half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Difficult Dialogues: Conflict Management
This workshop is designed for faculty considering a difficult dialogue in their work that fosters greater understanding of varied viewpoints on important issues. It will prepare faculty to prevent unproductive or destructive conflict and from overwhelming the educational benefit of dialogue. Facilitated by Paul Ladehoff, University of Missouri, Columbia. (Offered three times: 9-10 a.m.; 12:10-1:10 p.m., 3:10-4:10 p.m.)
Track and field
Iowa State Classic track and field events.
Entrepreneur Forum: Kevin Maher
Kevin Maher, Founder and President of GlobalVetLink LC, will share the now decade-old story of his company, from it's humble beginnings to what is now the accepted "gold standard" of electronic regulatory certification for animals - approved by all 50 United States! Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch, and join us for an hour of learning and discussion.
Difficult Dialogues: Conflict Management
This workshop is designed for faculty considering a difficult dialogue in their work that fosters greater understanding of varied viewpoints on important issues. It will prepare faculty to prevent unproductive or destructive conflict and from overwhelming the educational benefit of dialogue. Facilitated by Paul Ladehoff, University of Missouri, Columbia. (Offered three times: 9-10 a.m.; 12:10-1:10 p.m., 3:10-4:10 p.m.)
Difficult Dialogues: Conflict Management
This workshop is designed for faculty considering a difficult dialogue in their work that fosters greater understanding of varied viewpoints on important issues. It will prepare faculty to prevent unproductive or destructive conflict and from overwhelming the educational benefit of dialogue. Facilitated by Paul Ladehoff, University of Missouri, Columbia. (Offered three times: 9-10 a.m.; 12:10-1:10 p.m., 3:10-4:10 p.m.)
Softball
Iowa State vs. Creighton (Iowa State Tournament). The tournament field includes ISU, Creighton, Western Illinois, South Dakota State and Valparaiso.
Gymnastics
ISU vs. Oklahoma.
Dance social
Free Valentine's dance social and party hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Western Illinois (Iowa State Tournament). The tournament field includes ISU, Creighton, Western Illinois, South Dakota State and Valparaiso.
Saturday, 12 Feb 2011
Orchid Festival
View a selection of orchid varieties and purchase orchid plants from various Midwestern vendors and listen to orchid presentations from guest speakers.
Track and field
Iowa State Classic track and field events.
Chain Maille: Shaggy Beaded Bracelet
Make a chaine maille bracelet with tiny glass bead accents, put a little shimmer on your wrist, and some earrings to match!
Softball
Iowa State vs. Western Illinois (Iowa State Tournament). The tournament field includes ISU, Creighton, Western Illinois, South Dakota State and Valparaiso.
Concert: ISU Honor Orchestra
The Honor Orchestra is a collection of the state's top prep musicians.
Softball
Iowa State vs. South Dakota State (Iowa State Tournament). The tournament field includes ISU, Creighton, Western Illinois, South Dakota State and Valparaiso.
Sunday, 13 Feb 2011
Softball
Iowa State vs. Valparaiso (Iowa State Tournament). The tournament field includes ISU, Creighton, Western Illinois, South Dakota State and Valparaiso.