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
Wednesday, 20 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.
Senior Week: Grad Fair
Seniors, are you ready for graduation? Find out at the Grad Fair!
Spring Grad Fair
Spring Grad Fair helps graduates get ready for graduation and beyond!
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Garden. Each month you will learn interesting facts, and see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Converting WebCT courses to Blackboard Learn
Take advantage of the tools and resources available in this new and powerful platform when Bb Learn becomes available university-wide, summer semester, 2011. Find out how to convert an existing WebCT course to Blackboard Learn and learn what you need to know to get your course up and running.
Senior Week - Renewal BBQ
Lunch for seniors
Informational lunch: MBA program
Learn more about Iowa State's MBA program. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano if you will attend.
Ramsey Lecture Series, College of Veterinary Medicine
Phyllis Kanki, DVM, SD, Harvard School of Public Health, will present "Diversity of the HIV Epidemic in Africa: Consequences for AIDS Treatment Programs." Kanki has built on the successes of HIV prevention methods in Senegal by establishing and leading the AIDS Prevention Initiative program in Nigeria, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Women's Studies Brown Bag Series
"Women, Advocacy, Voice and Empowerment (WAVE) United Nation Women," Lissa Place, graduate assistant in educational leadership and policy studies.
Faculty Reading and Book Signing
English faculty members Ben Percy (The Wilding, 2010) and David Zimmerman (The Sandbox, 2010) will read from their works and answer questions. Copies of the books will be available for purchase, courtesy of University Book Store. Refreshments will be served.
Responsible animal research: Informational session
"How to Perform Category D and E Searches," with Dr. Mary Sauer, ISU attending veterinarian. She will address federal regulatory requirements regarding pain and distress, and provide tips for completing IACUC application forms. Those interested in attending are asked to email Connie Regenold, Office for Responsible Research.
Farewell Reception: Sylvia Munsen
Dr. Munsen has been a member of the music faculty since 1995, and we all wish her the best in her new position at Utah State University.
Agron 600B - Soil Science Seminars
"Soil Organic Matter Sources and Mechanisms of Preservation: Insights from Plant Biomolecules" Dr. Kevin Mueller, Invited speaker
Documentary and discussion
A showing of the documentary "The Split Horn: The Life of Hmong Shaman," followed by a discussion. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Spelling It Out: The Communication Roles of a Game Designer
Nathan Sumsion is a senior game designer at Avalanche-Disney Interactive Studios. Most recently, he was senior designer on Toy Story 3 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii, released in summer 2010, and on Meet the Robinsons for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Wii and Xbox 360, released in spring 2007. He also taught Game Design Process and Visual Interface Design in the game design program at ITT Tech in Salt Lake City.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, directs Jazz Ensemble I Michael Giles, directs Jazz Ensemble II