Tuesday, 01 Feb 2011
RESCHEDULED: The Future of Learning, Research and Collaboration
This symposium, originally scheduled for Feb. 1, has been reformatted and moved to March 9.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Pathways to energy-dense bio-fuels by catalytic conversion of g-valerolactone" by Jesse Q. Bond, University of Wisconsin
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.
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Installation ceremony: College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Lisa Nolan will be installed as the Dr. Stephen G. Juelsgaard Dean of Veterinary Medicine. A reception will follow in the Fish Tank Lobby. RSVPs requested to 4-5055 or EventRSVP@foundation.iastate.edu.
Crop Production and Physiology Seminar
"Modeling Framework for Prediction in Agricultural Research" Dr. Fernando Miguez, Professor of Agronomy
CANCELED: Spoon jewelry class
Recycle silverware (even forks and knives!) into rings, earrings, bracelets & more.
POSTPONED: Picture Books, For Children of All Ages
This event will be rescheduled at a later date.
CANCELED: Horse Owners Seminar
The "High-Risk Pregnancy" seminar has been canceled due to weather.
CANCELED: Intermediate Middle Eastern Belly Dance class
The belly dance class has been canceled.
Wednesday, 02 Feb 2011
RESCHEDULED: Spring Ag Career Day
The spring ag career day has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3, due to weather. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Memorial Union.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Tax-Smart Ways to Save and Invest." Identifying potential areas for saving money involves three important steps: reducing the taxes you pay on earnings, reducing the amount you spend and making choices that are 'tax smart,' so you can keep more of what you earn. Please preregister, space limited.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
"The Interface between Climate Change and Agriculture," Dr. Ray Arrit, Professor of Agronomy.
Plant Breeding Seminar
"Exploiting heterosis and population buffering to increase yield and yield stability of wheat and barley under unpredictably variable drought stress environments," Adel Abdel-Ghani, Mu'tah University, Jordania.
Soil Science Seminar
"Evaluation of Crop and Soil Responses to Limestone Application Using On-Farm Research and Precision Agriculture Technologies," Agustin Pagani, Department of Agronomy.
Silver Rings
Learn the basics of metalworking including sawing, filing, soldering and polishing metal to create a sterling silver ring sized to fit.
Sock Monkeys with Amber Russell
Not your traditional red heel sock monkeys, come make some fun, funky, personalized sock monkeys!
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Oklahoma State.
Thursday, 03 Feb 2011
Winter Escapes Art Short Course
Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of nine classes on watercolors and her trademark slumping plastic that will surely help you beat the winter blues.
Spring Ag Career Day
Eighty to 85 companies and organizations are expected to recruit at this event. It is open to Iowa State students and alumni and the general public.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar, L.K. Doraiswamy lecture
"Particle Dispersion in Nanocomposites and Concentrated Polymer Solutions: The Role of Particle-Polymer Segment Interations," Charles Zukoski, University of Illinois.
Being Creative in the Classroom with PowerPoint
Learn how to plan, create and deliver classroom presentations using PowerPoint's visual tools. Topics include strategies for using PowerPoint to deliver content and manage classroom activities. Design slides using graphics, photos, multimedia, sounds and video clips. Basic PowerPoint Office 2007 skills required. Class uses Windows computers, but Mac users can learn new techniques as well.
Acrylic Painting
Acrylic painting is for those looking for a fun, colorful way to express their creativity!
Studying Earthquakes Three Miles under the Ocean
"Drilling into Plate Boundaries: Studying Earthquakes Three Miles under the Ocean," Demian Saffer, Pennsylvania State University. Part of the Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences Distinguished Lecture Series.
Screenprinting
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts.
The 23rd Census of the United States and statistics
Robert M. Groves is the director of the United States "The 23rd Census of the United States: Official Statistics and the Academic Discipline of Statistics," Robert Groves, director of the U.S. Census Bureau. A dessert reception follows in the Howe Hall atrium. The Wayne A. Fuller Lecture.
Giving AVATAR Its Voice: Creating the Na'vi Language
Linguist Paul Frommer found himself on an unexpected Hollywood adventure when he was hired to create the language spoken by aliens on the distant moon of Pandora. Frommer developed the Na'vi language for Avatar, including its grammar, syntax and vocabulary. He worked with the actors to perfect Na'vi pronunciation and handled all translations. The Quentin Johnson Lecture in Linguistics and part of the National Affairs Series on...
Friday, 04 Feb 2011
Financial Aid Mini-Conference
This 13th annual event is hosted by the Office of Student Financial Aid for faculty and staff, to provide information on financial aid policies, procedures, program changes and current hot topics in student financial aid. Online registration opens Jan. 4 in AccessPlus.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Research for Economic Development: The Singapore Agency for Science Technology and Research," Charles Zukoski, University of Illinois.
ISU Honor Band Concert
We are proud to be hosting two honor bands and featuring two world-class conductors for Iowa High School students. There will also be clinic sessions on a variety of topic.