Monday, 21 Mar 2011
Deadline: Graduation applications
Seniors graduating Summer 2011 or Fall 2011 should submit a Graduation Application to the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center, after registering for final course work. Applications are available from advisers or the Registrar's Graduation Office.
Registration opens (Veterinary Medicine and Graduate College students)
Registration period for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011 begins. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays.
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda!
Horticulture seminar
"Competitive Ability of Creeping Bentgrass Cultivars and their Potential for Renovating Existing Putting Greens via Interseeding," Marcus Jones, ISU horticulture.
Osborn Club lecture
"Mechanisms of Viral Escape from Host Immunity," Gaya Amarasinghe, ISU biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. Open to the public.
Photo Field Trip: Night Photography on Campus
Night photography is a fun and exciting adventure, learn how to take amazing photos in the dark.
Tuesday, 22 Mar 2011
Registration opens (seniors)
First day of assigned Summer 2011 and Fall 2011 registration dates for students projected as seniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays.
French open house
Students from French 304 (French for Business and Professions) are hosting a French open house for all students. Learn about the French program plus its extracurricular activities, including the French major and minor, study abroad programs, French Club, internships and more. Door prizes will be awarded. Representatives from related programs also will be present.
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.
Communicating Science - Agronomy Special Seminar
Speaking with Journalists: A Primer for the Scientist Presenter: Douglas Fox, Freelance Science Writer
Open forum: ISURF/OIPTT director candidate
Lisa Lorenzen, director of industry relations, Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, is a finalist for the dual post of executive director of the ISU Research Foundation/director of the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer.
Class: Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Debunking Myths on Immigration
"Debunking Myths on Immigration," Geofrey Fisher. He is a project coordinator with the Iowa Immigration Education Coalition, a multi-perspective group of business, labor, civil rights, religious, immigrant, education, social service, government and other community leaders united for the purpose of providing Iowans with relevant and timely information about immigration issues and their impact on Iowans and their communities.
Sushi Sets
Hand build unique dish sets for your sushi!
Metal Clay Jewelry: Bronze Pendants
Create a pendant out of metal clay, yes metal clay! Once fired it will be a beautiful bronze pendant.
Class: Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Christopher Wilson, marimba
Christopher Wilson is a percussionist who specializes in the marimba.
Presidential Lectureship in Chemistry
Richard Schrock received the 2005 Nobel Laureate Prize in chemistry for his work on metathesis, a process now widely used in the development of pharmaceuticals and in the manufacture of advanced plastic materials. He is has held the position of Frederick G. Keyes Professor of Chemistry at MIT since 1989. The 2011 Iowa State Presidential Lectureship in Chemistry.
Wednesday, 23 Mar 2011
Extension Week breakfast snacks
Free breakfast snacks, compliments of Hy-Vee, will be passed out to students, in celebration of Extension Week.
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.
ArtWalk: College of Human Sciences
Join Nancy Girard, educator of visual literacy and learning, on a tour of Art on Campus around the College of Human Sciences, including sculptures by Christian Petersen and "One, Now, All," an installation by Nori Sato. Meet Nancy in the Lagomarcino courtyard.
Informational lunch: MBA program
Learn about Iowa State's MBA program. Lunch is provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, 4-7819, if you'd like to attend.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Investing for Life's Goals: Developing an Investment Strategy." Guidance at your various life stages. At TIAA-CREF, we have proudly served the long-term financial needs of individuals like you throughout their careers for over 90 years. We can help you improve your chances for a comfortable retirement ... without giving up your life today. Please preregister, space limited.
Women's Studies Brown Bag Series
"Implications on Policy Studies on Teen Dating Violence," Alysa Mozak, ISU women's studies graduate student. Media, policymakers and researchers are increasingly recognizing teen dating violence (TDV) as a social problem. This study of TDV in Iowa will help inform researchers and policymakers about this important issue.
Open forum: ISURF/OIPTT director candidate
Raj Aggarwal, managing director of advanced research and technology in the College of Engineering, is a finalist for the dual post of executive director of the ISU Research Foundation/director of the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
"Toward Wholeness: Native Communities and the Changing Climate of Food." Brett Ramey, climate change activist
Agron 600B - Soil Science Seminars
"Corn Suitability Ratings: Are They Accurate Indicators of Crop Yield?" David Keninger
Public Produce - A Lecture by Darrin Nordahl
Darrin Nordahl is an urban designer for the city of Davenport who proposes that innovative urban food concepts can add vitality to city spaces. He will speak about his book "Public Produce: The New Urban Agriculture."
ISU Saxophone Studio
directed by Michael Giles