Monday, 23 Mar 2009
Registration for Summer and Fall 2009
Registration period for Summer 2009 and Fall 2009 begins. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon.-Sat.
Seniors--graduating Summer or Fall 2009
Seniors graduating Summer 2009 or Fall 2009 should submit a Graduation Application to the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center, after registering for final course work. Applications are available from advisers or the Registrar's Graduation Office.
Veterinary Medicine Registration for Summer and Fall 2009
First day of assigned Summer 2009 and Fall 2009 registration dates for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and students in the Graduate College. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon.-Sat.
Photoshop I: Introduction
This course is designed to introduce the average user to the basics of photo editing using Adobe Photoshop (CS3). Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Workshop: Technology commercialization
"Doing Business with the University." Open to faculty and graduate students. Workshop ends at 5 p.m.
Horticulture seminar
"Developing a Video Conference Program for Extension and Instruction," David Minner and Mark Hoffmann, ISU horticulture.
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2009
Seniors--registration for Summer or Fall 2009
First day of assigned Summer 2009 and Fall 2009 registration dates for students projected as seniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon.-Sat.
PowerPoint 2007 In-Depth
This is the first session of a beginning PowerPoint course. (The second session is on March 26.) Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
French open house
French for Business and Professions students invite others with an interest in French to attend the French Open House. Learn about all aspects of ISU's French program and its related opportunities, including study abroad, the French major and minor, French Club, French Language and Cultures for Professions, and internships. Door prizes will be available.
Spring blood drive
Organized by ISU students. Walk-ins welcome. All donations go to Iowa blood centers.
Tuesday Tea
Enjoy a traditional Victorian tea at the Farm House! After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour of the house.
Flash I: Introduction
This course covers the basics of using Flash (CS3) software to create a simple animated graphic and publishing it on the Web. 1:00-2:30 p.m. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Open forum: Gregory Geoffroy
ISU president Gregory Geoffroy will discuss the strategic planning needed to fulfill his vision for Iowa State University in 2050. Open to the campus community.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
"Arrangements for the Home," learn new floral design principles. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Wednesday, 25 Mar 2009
Lecture: In Depth at Reiman Gardens
"Explore the Conservatory," Aaron Steil, Reiman Gardens education and plant collections coordinator.
Spring blood drive
Organized by ISU students. Walk-ins welcome. All donations go to Iowa blood centers.
Brown bag lunch
"African American Women of Faith and Action," Mary Sawyer
Employee Wellness Workshop: Healthy Days in Convenient Ways
Faculty and staff: Learn about easy ways to live healthier on a day-to-day basis without extra hassle. Feel free to bring your lunch. To register, contact Sally Barclay, 4-9625, barclay@iastate.edu.
Meeting: TIAA-CREF, women in mid-career
"A Woman's Money, A Woman's Future (Women in Mid-Career)." Each phase of a woman's life brings unique financial challenges. With smart planning, you can make the most of your money, whether you're just starting out, single, married with a family, starting over, or in your golden years. Come hear about tips, tactics, and solutions that you can use now - wherever you are in life - to help increase your odds for a more secure financial future.
Library seminar
Dan Coffey, associate professor, ISU Library, presents "Let the CAT out of the Bag: What WorldCat Can Do For You." This seminar is open to faculty, staff and students interested in the research capabilities of the WorldCat electronic database, which allows access to the catalogs of libraries around the globe. This seminar is available in person or online. Preregistration is required. Go to AccessPlus > Employee > HRS Course Listings.
Softball
ISU vs. Northern Iowa
IG Workshop: Microbial Metagenomics
"Exploring the Marine Microbial World, Genomes to Biomes," Ed DeLong, Massachusettes Institute of Technology, Cambridge.
Rossman-Manatt Lecture: From classrooms to communities: The power of integrative research
Linda Niehm, recipient of the 2009 Rossman-Manatt award, has built her career around the concept of integrative research between academia and rural community entrepreneurship. Her lecture will provide an overview of successful research and outreach projects, specifically focusing on a current USDA-NRI grant on community resiliency and recent rural business and community outreach projects in Oskaloosa and Elkader, Iowa.
Thursday, 26 Mar 2009
PowerPoint 2007 In-Depth
This is the second session of a beginning PowerPoint course. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Spring blood drive
Organized by ISU students. Walk-ins welcome. All donations go to Iowa blood centers.
Employee Wellness Workshop: Healthy Eats at the MU
Cooking demonstration with ISU Dining executive chef Everett Phillips and Employee Wellness dietician Sally Barclay. Includes samples and recipes. This 30-minute workshop will be repeated at 12:30 p.m. No registration required.
Panel Discussion: Latinos in Higher Education: ISU Research Perspectives
Laura Rendón, Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, will moderate a discussion about research at ISU on Latinos in Iowa. Panel members include David Ernesto Romero, Student Coordinator of the Science Bound program, along with Educational Leadership and Policy Studies graduate students.
Computer science colloquia
Prem Devanbu, professor of computer science, UC Davis, presents "Reverse Engineering the Bazaar: Collaboration and Communication in Open Source Development."
Open Forum: Pamela White, HS dean finalist
Open forum (through 5 p.m.) with Pamela White, finalist for the position of dean of the College of Human Sciences. A reception in Morrill Hall will follow the forum.
Meeting: TIAA-CREF, women in mid-career
"A Woman's Money, A Woman's Future (Women in Mid-Career)." Each phase of a woman's life brings unique financial challenges. With smart planning, you can make the most of your money, whether you're just starting out, single, married with a family, starting over, or in your golden years. Come hear about tips, tactics, and solutions that you can use now - wherever you are in life - to help increase your odds for a more secure financial future.