Sunday, 20 Feb 2011
Deadline: Fee payment
Fee payment deadline, spring. Second payment (minimum due).
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa.
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
ISU Music Faculty Recital
Sonja Giles, flute; Jodi Goble, piano; Mary Creswell, mezzo-soprano; George Work, cello
Monday, 21 Feb 2011
Graduate Student Teaching and Learning Circle: McKeachie's Teaching Tips
"McKeachie's Teaching Tips" has long been a valued resource for beginning and experienced teachers alike. This circle, specifically for graduate students, will read and discuss portions of McKeachie's 13th edition text, which covers such topics as course preparation, discussion and lecture, grading and assessment and more. Participants may check out a copy on loan from CELT.
Gamma "Panther Chow" fund-raiser
Support the ISU Gammas by purchasing a snack bag of "Panther Chow" cereal treats for $1. Funds are being used to send members to the national sisterhood retreat. ISU's Gamma Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. is a multicultural group which works to empower women through academics, community service, cultural awareness morals and ethics, and social interaction.
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Open forum: President Geoffroy
Open forum with president Gregory Geoffroy.
GIS Seminar: Virtual Environments
"Here, There, or in the Air: Issues with Perceptions of Space, Place, and Embodiment in Virtual Environments." Brian Mennecke, ISU management information systems, will discuss the role of geographic thinking and spatial relationships in virtual worlds and what we can learn about spatial analysis, spatial cognition and perceptions of self and others. Part of the GIS Seminar Series.
2011 Symposium on Enhancing Sustainability at Iowa State University
The afternoon session features section discussions (3) organized for students, staff and faculty. It continues with a reception and poster presentations (6:30-8 p.m.), and lecture by Jerome Ringo, Green Port (8 p.m.).
Horticulture seminar
"Diversity in Education and Experience," Neric Smith, landscape and turfgrass, Indian Hills Community College.
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.
Camera Basics
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures? Well, then take this class!
Creation science presentation
"Best Evidences for Special Presentation," Charles Jackson, Creation Truth Foundation, Noble, Okla. A special presentation of the scientific evidences for Special Creation as opposed to Darwinian evolution by natural forces. A Q&A session will follow.
Symposium keynote: Diversity in the Environmental Movement
"Diversity in the Environmental Movement: Our Collaborative Opportunities," Jerome Ringo. Jerome Ringo worked for more than twenty years in the petrochemical industry before turning to a career in conservation and environmental justice. Ringo is senior executive for global strategies with Green Port. University Symposium on Sustainability reception and research poster display precedes the talk, 6:30-8 p.m.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Texas.
Tuesday, 22 Feb 2011
2011 Symposium on Enhancing Sustainability at Iowa State University
The morning session includes the keynote address, reports on sustainability achievements on campus and summaries of three Feb. 21 visioning discussions, and concludes with an awards luncheon.
Sustainability symposium keynote address
"The New Color of Green: A Collective Voice Towards Change," Jerome Ringo. Jerome Ringo worked for more than twenty years in the petrochemical industry before turning to a career in conservation and environmental justice. Ringo is senior executive for global strategies with Green Port. University Symposium on Sustainability Keynote Address.
Gamma "Panther Chow" fund-raiser
Support the ISU Gammas by purchasing a snack bag of "Panther Chow" cereal treats for $1. Funds are being used to send members to the national sisterhood retreat. ISU's Gamma Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. is a multicultural group which works to empower women through academics, community service, cultural awareness morals and ethics, and social interaction.
Informational lunch: MBA program
Learn more about ISU's MBA program at this free event. Lunch is provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, 4-7819, if you would like to attend.
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.
Class: Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Open forum: Vice President for Extension and Outreach candidate
Michael Schmitt, senior associate dean, University of Minnesota Extension; and associate director, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. Schmitt is one of five finalists interviewing for the post.
Stained Glass
Make something beautiful out of glass to hang in your windows.
Class: Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Embroidery
Always wanted to learn how to embroider, well then come make a fabulous embroidered tote!
Woodshop Orientation
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment.
Art and Computer Science
"Time and the 3rd Dimension - Art and Computer Science," Anson Call, ISU art and design. Call combines computers and art in his 3-D works of art seen in the "Relationships: Drawn, Analog to Digital" exhibition. He will discuss his art and will be joined by Chris Johnson, ISU computer science, who will help the audience understand the history and development of computer-generated images.