Friday, 25 Feb 2011
Summit: The Future of Ethnic Studies
An academic summit for teachers, administrators and students. The focus of the summit's activities will be the business of teaching and researching ethnic studies in institutions of higher education in the State of Iowa and the Midwest.
Training session: Export control
Sponsored by the ISU offices of university counsel and responsible research. The presenter is Nelson Dong, an attorney with Dorsey and Whitney, Seattle office. This session is targeted for faculty, but anyone is welcome to attend. Those planning to attend are asked to e-mail Connie Regenold, Office for Responsible Research.
Developing a Transformational Ethnic Studies in a Period of Crisis and Resistance
Rose M. Brewer is the Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor in the African American & African Studies Department at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. This is the Future of Ethnic Studies Summit keynote speaker. Registration is required to attend this talk, which includes a free buffet luncheon.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium shows will start at 7 pm and 7:45 pm. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:30 pm. The shows are suitable for all ages, and are followed by a star-gazing session (weather permitting).
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.
ISU Theatre production of "The Miracle Worker"
An illness leaves a very young child named Helen Keller blind and deaf, and consequently mute. By the age of six, she seems to be completely unreachable and her family is losing hope. Then her parents hire Anne Sullivan as a teacher for their daughter, and Anne must discover some way to do the one thing a teacher must--communicate The result is a profoundly moving piece of theatre.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Northern Iowa club team.