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Tuesday, 26 Apr 2011

Textbook Buyback

Apr 26, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.

Risky Business Conference

Apr 26, 2011

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Scheman Building

$85 adults, $70 students, $50 youth (grades 9-12)

Community Conferences

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

Apr 26, 2011

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum on central campus

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

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

Apr 26, 2011

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Lightfoot Forum, College of Design

$1 per 5 stickers

College of Design Arts, performances

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

Apr 26, 2011

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$28 members, $35 public, $21 students

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

"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

Apr 26, 2011

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

University Meetings, receptions

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.

Genetics workshop

Apr 26, 2011

4:10 PM

1414 Moleculary Biology

free

Graduate College Lectures

"Future Genomics Technologies for Crop Improvement," David Fischhoff, vice president, technology strategy and development, Monsanto Co., St. Louis, Mo.

Class: Floral Design Series

Apr 26, 2011

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$28 members, $35 public, $21 students

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

"Spring Wreaths." Create beautiful, spring-welcoming wreaths from fresh flowers that will dry into an everlasting arrangement for your home.

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2011

Cherry Blossom Project for Japan

Apr 27, 2011

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lightfoot Forum, College of Design

$1 per 5 stickers

College of Design Arts, performances

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.

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 27, 2011

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Most items priced in the range of $10 - $100. Some proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities.

Exercise is Medicine Campus Kick-off and Activity Day

Apr 27, 2011

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Central campus

Free

University Special events

Join other ISU employees and play frisbee golf, kick ball, golf or join a basketball tournament. Hula hooping is an option, too. Get some fresh air and be active.

TIAA-CREF financial seminar

Apr 27, 2011

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

University Conferences

"Are We There Yet? Investing for Retirement in the 'New Normal' Economy," Brett Hammond, TIAA-CREF managing director and chief investment strategist. Reserve a seat online (AccessPlus > HRS Training > Courses).

Women's Studies Brown Bag Series

Apr 27, 2011

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

208 Carver

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Writing Like a Woman: Representations of Lessons Learned," Christiana Langenberg, ISU English.

University Honors Program: Spring poster presentation and reception

Apr 27, 2011

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Spring 2011 Honors graduates as well as other Honors students will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects.

Poster presentations: Science With Practice students

Apr 27, 2011

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Atrium, Kildee Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students (mostly juniors and seniors) enrolled this spring in the course Science With Practice (Ag Educ 312) will present research projects they have worked on with a mentor this semester.

Agron 600A - Plant Breeding Seminars

Apr 27, 2011

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

118 Horticulture Hall

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

"Genomewide selection for maize grain yield and stover quality for cellulosic ethanol" Rex Bernardo, University of Minnesota

Agron 600B - Soil Science Seminars

Apr 27, 2011

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

2020 Agronomy Hall

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

"Crop Residue Management Effect on Soil Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions" Jose Guzman

Open forum: ISU presidential search

Apr 27, 2011

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Room 275 Scheman Building

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions Special events

Members of the State Board of Regents will host this event to gather input on leadership priorities and desired qualities in Iowa State's next president. This is a public forum.

TIAA-CREF financial seminar

Apr 27, 2011

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

University Conferences

"Investing for Income and Outcomes: A Better Plan for Retirement Security in the 21st Century," Brett Hammond, TIAA-CREF managing director and chief investment strategist. Reserve a seat online (AccessPlus > HRS Training > Courses).

Thursday, 28 Apr 2011

Inventorship seminar series

Apr 28, 2011

10:00 AM

151 TASF

free

Ames National Laboratory Lectures

"The License Agreement and Its Role in IP Commercialization," Nita Lovejoy, ISU Research Foundation and Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer. Researchers, postdocs, graduate students and staff members are encouraged to attend. Seminar provided by the Ames Laboratory Office of Sponsored Research Administration.

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 28, 2011

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Most items priced in the range of $10 - $100. Some proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities.

Arbor Day tree planting

Apr 28, 2011

12:00 PM

Southeast corner of Haber Road/University Boulevard intersection, ISU campus

free

Student Activities Special events Student activities

Students from the Forestry and Landscape Architecture clubs will plant several uncommon species of evergreen and deciduous trees (Lodgepole Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Grand Fir, Rocky Mountain Juniper and Water Birch).

Agron 600A - Plant Breeding Seminars

Apr 28, 2011

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

2026 Agronomy Hall

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

"Identification of loci involved in the variation of quality of silage corn: Comparison of methods for QTL meta-analysis and association mapping" Marion Truntzler, Pioneer, Hi-bred International, Inc., Dupont.

John Mellencamp: No Better Than This Tour

Apr 28, 2011

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$125, $97.50, $77.50, $47.50

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Known for big hit "Jack & Diane," the artist, John Mellencamp will be at Stephens for a one night only event!

Object Lessons

Apr 28, 2011

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg.

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

Art is a response to the world and environment of the artist but is also used as inspiration for other types of creative expression. Materials will be provided for you to draw or write in creative response to the current exhibitions at the Brunnier Art Museum. Object Lessons is a monthly hands on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.

ISU Symphony Orchestra

Apr 28, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$4.00 adults; $3.00 students

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Tchaikovsky- Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64

Friday, 29 Apr 2011

ISU ADVANCE: Looking back and looking forward

Apr 29, 2011

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Diversity and Inclusion Office Diversity Lectures

"On the Path to Transformation: Looking Back and Looking Forward with ISU ADVANCE." Faculty, staff and administrators are invited to an interactive workshop featuring highlights from the 5-year NSF-funded ISU ADVANCE Institutional Transformation project. Ideas for continuing important initiatives also will be proposed. Lunch will be provided, RSVP to advance@iastate.edu by April 20.

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 29, 2011

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Most items priced in the range of $10 - $100. Some proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities.