Sunday, 17 Apr 2011
Spring Fling and Bunny Breakfast
On Sunday, April 17th, Reiman Gardens will be bursting with color as we host our popular annual event, Spring Fling. This family celebration will include our yearly Easter egg hunt, where every child can search for a colorful egg to trade in for a Spring Fling goodie bag.
ISU Baseball Club
ISU vs. Northern Iowa (double-header, second game at 1:30 p.m.).
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda!
Table Set Stories with the Iowa Questers
During the mid to late 1800s, every housewife wanted her table to be set perfectly. That included having what is now known as a four-piece table set. Join Iowa Quester, Jackie Smith, as she highlights some of the table set patterns currently on view in the A Perfectly Set Table exhibition. She will also showcase some table set accessory pieces such as syrup jugs, sugar shakers, and honey dishes.
Korean Adoptees and Their Journey toward Empowerment
"The Dance of Identities: Korean Adoptees and Their Journey toward Empowerment," John Palmer, Colgate University. Palmer takes an honest look at the complex nature of race and how we can begin to address race and racism from a fresh perspective in his new book The Dance of Identities.
Reading and presentation: The Dance of Identities
Iowa native John Palmer will lead a reading and presentation of his book, "The Dance of Identities: Korean adoptees and their journey toward empowerment." The piece takes an honest look at the complex nature of race and how we can begin to address race and racism from a fresh perspective.
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, 18 Apr 2011
Registration Ends
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011 registration.
Click, Clack, Moo
TheatreworksUSA presents Click,Clack,Moo as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.
Senior Week: Wieners for Seniors
Free wieners for seniors.
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda!
Opening ceremony: Asian Pacific American Heritage Week
Kick-off event and opening ceremony for Asian Pacific American Heritage Week, featuring Dr. Tom Hill, vice president for student affairs; and a live cultural performance.
Click, Clack, Moo
TheatreworksUSA presents Click,Clack,Moo as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.
Horticulture seminar
"Geographic Information Systems at Gifft Hill School," Kevin Duerfeldt, ISU horticulture.
Story County Youth Volunteer Awards
The Volunteer Center of Story County and Iowa State University Student Activities Center will host the fifth annual Story County Youth Volunteer Awards on Monday, April 18, 2011 in the Memorial Union.
Truth Is on the Way
Nikki Giovanni, a product of the 1960s Black Arts Movement, remains one of America's most distinguished and widely read African American poets, authors and essayists. Her outspokenness has spanned a quarter century, and the human rights activist remains as determined and committed as ever to fighting for civil rights and equality in education.
Tuesday, 19 Apr 2011
BIGMAP Symposium
"Co-existence, Choice, and Sustainability for Crop Production." Three sessions over one and a half days, discussing policy, public/private leadership (including funding needs and opportunities), and technology options with examples relevant to Iowa, the Midwest, the nation and the world.
Graduate College: Deadline
Graduate College: last day to submit signed Submission Request Form for electronic thesis or dissertation.
Senior Week: Grad Breakfast
Free breakfast, prepared and served by professors. RSVP required (go to site shown here for this event).
Fifth annual symposium: Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression
A celebration of undergraduate inquiry, this symposium brings students from all academic disciplines together to share their work with the university community, families and other guests through oral presentation sessions in a professional conference style environment. The event is free and open to the public.
STEM Education Collaboration Coffee
The Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education (CESMEE) invites those interested in STEM education to its next collaboration coffee. All students, faculty and staff are invited.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
National Players presents Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.
Kids Story Time
This year we've been hosting Kids Story Time every two weeks, from April to September. If you haven't already attended, please join us. Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages 2-7 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Chemical and Biological Engineering Graduate Seminar Series
"Self-Assembly of Nanoscale Colloids" Nickolas Kotov, University of Michigan
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.
Faculty Senate meeting
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public and adjourn at 5 p.m.
Agron 600C - Crop Production and Physiology Seminar
Jose Maria Gomez
Taste of Asia barbeque
Expose your taste buds to a variety of Asian dishes and stay for fun and games. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Roundtable discussion: Local food
"ISU's "Farm to ISU program is looking for input on the future of its local food initiative.
ISU Percussion Ensemble
Matthew Coley, director