Tuesday, 22 Feb 2011
2011 Symposium on Enhancing Sustainability at Iowa State University
The morning session includes the keynote address, reports on sustainability achievements on campus and summaries of three Feb. 21 visioning discussions, and concludes with an awards luncheon.
Sustainability symposium keynote address
"The New Color of Green: A Collective Voice Towards Change," Jerome Ringo. Jerome Ringo worked for more than twenty years in the petrochemical industry before turning to a career in conservation and environmental justice. Ringo is senior executive for global strategies with Green Port. University Symposium on Sustainability Keynote Address.
Gamma "Panther Chow" fund-raiser
Support the ISU Gammas by purchasing a snack bag of "Panther Chow" cereal treats for $1. Funds are being used to send members to the national sisterhood retreat. ISU's Gamma Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. is a multicultural group which works to empower women through academics, community service, cultural awareness morals and ethics, and social interaction.
Informational lunch: MBA program
Learn more about ISU's MBA program at this free event. Lunch is provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, 4-7819, if you would like to attend.
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.
Class: Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Open forum: Vice President for Extension and Outreach candidate
Michael Schmitt, senior associate dean, University of Minnesota Extension; and associate director, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station. Schmitt is one of five finalists interviewing for the post.
Stained Glass
Make something beautiful out of glass to hang in your windows.
Class: Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Embroidery
Always wanted to learn how to embroider, well then come make a fabulous embroidered tote!
Woodshop Orientation
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment.
Art and Computer Science
"Time and the 3rd Dimension - Art and Computer Science," Anson Call, ISU art and design. Call combines computers and art in his 3-D works of art seen in the "Relationships: Drawn, Analog to Digital" exhibition. He will discuss his art and will be joined by Chris Johnson, ISU computer science, who will help the audience understand the history and development of computer-generated images.
Genealogy: Every Family Has a History, Do You Know Yours?
Research your family with the help of the Story County Genealogical Society!
Poetry Slam with Paul Flores
Paul Flores is a spoken word artist, poet, playwright and award-winning author whose performance projects have taken him from international Hip-Hop festivals to HBO's Def Poetry Jam to his solo show, You're Gonna Cry.
ISU Percussion Ensemble
Matthew Coley, director
Business Innovation and the Environment
Kim Jordan is CEO and cofounder of New Belgium Brewing, the third-largest craft brewer in the United States, best known for its production of Fat Tire. A 1% For The Planet member company based in Fort Collins, Colo., New Belgium is recognized for its environmental commitment and progressive business practices. Part of the National Affairs Series on Innovation and the Live Green! Sustainability Series.
Intermediate Middle Eastern Belly Dance
If you've taken the Begginer's course, take this class and get to the next level.