Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
What is featured?

Friday, 05 Aug 2011

Student research poster presentation

Aug 05, 2011

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Atrium, Howe Hall

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Students participating in Iowa State's NSF-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs will present their research. All are invited; refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, 09 Aug 2011

Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council

Aug 09, 2011

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

P&S Council meetings are open to the public.

Monday, 15 Aug 2011

Listening session: ISU central services for research

Aug 15, 2011

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Research Meetings, receptions

The purpose is to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of services that are provided to support the research enterprise in order to build an infrastructure that can effectively manage its growth. Input from faculty and staff is sought. The conveners of the session are Vice President for Research and Economic Development Sharron Quisenberry and Associate Vice President for Business and Finance Pam Cain.

Tuesday, 16 Aug 2011

Presidential Search Committee conference call

Aug 16, 2011

1:30 PM

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The committee searching for Iowa State University's next president will meet via conference call. The agenda and a call-in number for members of the public who wish to monitor the meeting will be available on this site later. Those on or near campus also can monitor the meeting in the Krieger Board Room (room 2200) in the Gerdin Business Building.

Wednesday, 17 Aug 2011

Textbook Reservation Pick Up

Aug 17, 2011

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Multicultural Center, 2nd floor Memorial Union

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions Student activities

Did you reserve your textbooks? Pick up in August 17th-20th from 8 am - 5 pm in the Multicultural Center of the Memorial Union.

Thursday, 18 Aug 2011

College convocation: College of Human Sciences

Aug 18, 2011

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

All faculty and staff in the college are invited to hear Dean Pam White's presentation on the state of the college, meet new members of the faculty and staff, and kick off the 2011-12 academic year. Breakfast will be served 8-11 a.m.

Textbook Reservation Pick Up

Aug 18, 2011

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Multicultural Center, 2nd floor Memorial Union

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions Student activities

Did you reserve your textbooks? Pick up in August 17th-20th from 8 am - 5 pm in the Multicultural Center of the Memorial Union.

Friday, 19 Aug 2011

Textbook Reservation Pick Up

Aug 19, 2011

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Multicultural Center, 2nd floor Memorial Union

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions Student activities

Did you reserve your textbooks? Pick up in August 17th-20th from 8 am - 5 pm in the Multicultural Center of the Memorial Union.

Annual fall picnic: College of Business

Aug 19, 2011

5:00 PM

Big Bluestem Shelter, Moore Memorial Park, Ames

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

This event is for Business college faculty and staff and their families. A catered meal will be served beginning at 6 p.m.

White Coat Ceremony

Aug 19, 2011

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

C.Y. Stephens Auditorium

free

College of Veterinary Medicine Meetings, receptions

Members of the veterinary medicine class of 2015 will receive white coats, marking their entry into the veterinary professional curriculum.

Saturday, 20 Aug 2011

Textbook Reservation Pick Up

Aug 20, 2011

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Multicultural Center, 2nd floor Memorial Union

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions Student activities

Did you reserve your textbooks? Pick up in August 17th-20th from 8 am - 5 pm in the Multicultural Center of the Memorial Union.

Monday, 22 Aug 2011

Welcome Reception and Christian Petersen Design Award

Aug 22, 2011

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

King Pavilion, College of Design

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Annual reception celebrating the new academic year in the College of Design includes presentation of the 2011 Christian Petersen Design Award to ISU landscape architecture alumnus Ken Smith. Program begins at 6:45 p.m. with remarks by President Geoffroy, Dean Luis Rico-Gutierrez, and Smith.

Wednesday, 24 Aug 2011

Retirement reception: Beth Weiser

Aug 24, 2011

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

142 Curtiss Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Weiser is a program assistant in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' development office.

Thursday, 25 Aug 2011

Open house: OLLI at ISU

Aug 25, 2011

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center

Free

University Meetings, receptions

Instructors for the fall classes will be available to answer questions about their classes. OLLI classes are open to anyone 50 and older. Class registrations and memberships can be submitted at the open house. Memberships cost $25 per year, and class fees vary.

Informational meeting: Fall English conversation class

Aug 25, 2011

5:00 PM

174 Carver Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity Meetings, receptions Training, development

Learn more about an English conversation course for international visiting scholars, faculty, staff, and graduate students offered during fall semester by ISU's Intensive English and Orientation Program.

Friday, 26 Aug 2011

Retirement reception: Donna Millang

Aug 26, 2011

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

1120 Biorenewables Research Laboratory

free

Research Meetings, receptions

Millang is an administrative specialist with the NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC).

Saturday, 27 Aug 2011

AgArts Potluck: Local Wonders

Aug 27, 2011

6:30 PM

MonteBello Inn, 3535 S. 530th Ave.

$10-$20

Community Meetings, receptions Special events

Local foods dinner to raise grant funds for local artists. Grant proposal forms are on the AgArts website.

Tuesday, 30 Aug 2011

Presidential Search Committee conference call

Aug 30, 2011

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The committee searching for Iowa State University's next president will meet via conference call. To dial in to the conference, call (866) 390-5250 and use this participant code: 9026659. Those on or near campus also can monitor the meeting in the Krieger Board Room (room 2200) in the Gerdin Business Building. The committee will conduct a private "executive session" during a portion of the meeting.

Wednesday, 31 Aug 2011

Fall convocation: College of Engineering

Aug 31, 2011

3:10 PM

Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

The program includes remarks from dean Jonathan Wickert and recognition of college faculty award recipients. A reception follows in the Howe Hall atrium.

Fall convocation: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Aug 31, 2011

4:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

The program includes presentations to LAS awards recipients; recognition of university awards recipients, new faculty and promoted faculty; and a "state of the college" address from interim dean David Oliver. A reception will follow.

Open house: LGBTSS

Aug 31, 2011

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

outdoor plaza, Student Services Building

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Meetings, receptions Student activities

A welcome back ice cream social, hosted by the LGBTA Alliance and LGBT Student Services. Games, trivia, LGBTSS Center tours and the potential to connect with resources and organizations across ISU and the Ames community!

Orientation: MBLGTACC

Aug 31, 2011

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

auditorium, Marston Hall

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Meetings, receptions Student activities

Orientation session to learn more about the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference, which will be held at ISU on Feb. 10-12, 2012. It is the largest student-run LGBTQA college conference in the country.