Friday, 22 Apr 2011
Graduate College: Deadline
Graduate College last day for final submission of graduate student graduation approval slip.
Gift Shop: Earth Day
The Gift Shop will offer 20% off all "sustainable" products throughout the store in honor of Earth Day. No need to pay admission to visit the Gift Shop. CoHorts' members receive a 10% discount in the Gift Shop daily.
Earth Day Tree Planting
Friday, April 22 will be the 41st year anniversary of Earth Day. Plan to join the staff at Reiman Gardens with Warren Madden, Vice President for Business and Finance of Iowa State University, arriving to plant a tree and join in the Gardens' festivities.
Special Geology Seminar
"The recent magnitude 9.0 Japan earthquake: Monitoring with EarthScope" by Michael Wysession, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Seminar: Undergraduate chemistry education
"Trends in NSF-Catalyzed Developments in Undergraduate Chemistry Education, 1990-2011," Susan Hixson, program director in undergraduate education at the National Science Foundation.
Memorial Service: Margaret "Marty" Baker Graham
Graham, a professor of English, died Jan. 6 after a long illness. She taught English and women's studies courses from 1983 to 2010, and served as director of first-year composition from 1994 to 2003. This is a public event.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Kansas.
ISU Retirees Social and Program
Social at 2:30; program at 3:00 - Kevin Nordmeyer, director of the Iowa Energy Center will discuss the holistic design intentions of sustainable design, the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED rating system, and utilize the King Pavilion at ISU as case study for sustainable design practices.
Geology Seminar
"The future of Earth-science textbooks" by Michael Wysession, Washington University, St. Louis, MO and Distginguished Speaker, National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Keep Iowa State Beautiful
Iowa State University is known for its beautiful campus which includes the largest collection of campus public art in the country. Join University Museums staff as we celebrate Earth Day and join forces with the Keep Iowa State Beautiful initiative by picking up litter around exterior campus sculptures. Do your part for the environment and meet in the Anderson Sculpture Garden, south side of Morrill Hall.
Seminar: "Changing the Way We Teach, Why We Should and How We Can"
This seminar is open to the university community. The presenter is William Wood, Distinguished Professor emeritus at the University of Colorado, Boulder; and co-director of The National Academies Summer Institutes on Undergraduate Education in Biology.
Cultural Night
Cultural Night, featuring special guests Andrew Garcia, finalist from American Idol season nine; and Matt Yagyagan, spoken word artist. Entertainment also includes a hip hop dance crew, The Puzzle League, and traditional and modern cultural performances. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Dance social
Free dance social 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.
Cultural Night continues CANCELLED! Andrew Garcia
Andrew Garcia was a Top 10 finalist on season nine of American Idol. He is also an advocate for people of color pursuing careers in the arts. arcia was recently featured in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2010. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week. The Cultural Night program begins at 7:00 p.m. and features a varieties show, followed by Andrew Garcia's presentation. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 23 Apr 2011
Softball
Iowa State vs. Kansas.
Sunday, 24 Apr 2011
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.
Monday, 25 Apr 2011
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda!
Emerging Technologies Conference
The eighth annual Emerging Technologies Conference will showcase students and research in the human computer interaction graduate program. All events are free and open to the public.
Web Accessibility: Recent Research and Policy Activity
Jonathan Lazar is the founder and director of the Universal Usability Laboratory at Towson University, where he is a professor of computer and information sciences and director of the undergraduate program in information systems. His research interests are web usability, web accessibility for people with disabilities, and public policy in Human Computer Interaction. Part of the Emerging Technologies Conference.
Horticulture seminar
Undergraduate first-year student research project presentations.
Networking event: Ignite Ames
Technologists, DIYers, entrepreneurs, creative professionals and enthusiastic knowledge seekers will gather to connect with others, create new job opportunities in Iowa and have fun in the process. The event is free and open to the public, but you must register, whether you're attending or presenting.
Tuesday, 26 Apr 2011
Textbook Buyback
End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.
Risky Business Conference
The Risky Business Conference brings adults and high school youth together to increase knowledge of the critical issues confronting youth and to expand skills that effectively advance youth development.
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.
Cherry Blossom Project for Japan
Students, faculty and staff are invited to help fill an image of a bare Japanese flowering cherry tree with cherry blossom stickers and write messages of hope and caring to the people of Japan. Cost is $1 for 5 stickers. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Sponsored by the Graphic Design Student Association.
Class: Floral Design Series
"Spring Wreaths." Create beautiful, spring-welcoming wreaths from fresh flowers that will dry into an everlasting arrangement for your home.
University Marketing: Spring Semester Summit
The summit is open to all faculty and staff, especially those who have responsibilities for recruiting students and retaining students. The topic is teenager attitudes, trends and buying habits and how these relate to choosing a college. RSVPs requested by email.
Agron 600C - Crop Production and Physiology Seminar
Bill Beavis or Kendra Meade
Genetics workshop
"Future Genomics Technologies for Crop Improvement," David Fischhoff, vice president, technology strategy and development, Monsanto Co., St. Louis, Mo.