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Sunday, 05 Apr 2009

Ceremony: Scholars and leaders

Apr 05, 2009

1:00 PM

Stephens

free

Groups, governance Special events Student activities

The Scholars and Leaders recognition ceremony honors outstanding student achievement. A reception follows in the first-floor lobby of Scheman.

Panel: Confronting Global Poverty

Apr 05, 2009

7:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Mark Bryden, ISU mechanical engineering; Ebby Luvaga, ISU economics; Leah Keino, ISU apparel, educational studies and hospitality management; and Mark Westgate, Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, will discuss how different disciplines work to improve the quality of life throughout the world. Part of Poverty Awareness Week.

Monday, 06 Apr 2009

Research talk: French language instruction

Apr 06, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

212 Ross Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"The promise and perils of desktop videoconferencing in the French classroom," Richard Kern, University of California, Berkeley. No registration required.

Workshop: Successful women

Apr 06, 2009

12:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Secrets of Successful Women," Suzanna de Baca, Ameriprise Financial, Minneapolis. Part of the Women's Leadership Series.

Photoshop III: Simple Applications

Apr 06, 2009

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

89 Durham Center

$25 faculty/staff; no charge for students.

University Training, development

This course is designed to let participants use the basic tools introduced in earlier classes to develop simple applications, and to introduce them to new tools. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.

Teaching workshop

Apr 06, 2009

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM

1105 Pearson Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Towards a literacy-based approach to language teaching," Richard Kern, University of California, Berkeley. No registration required.

Horticulture seminar

Apr 06, 2009

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

118 Horticulture Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

Nickolee Boyer, ISU horticulture graduate student.

IG Workshop: Microbial Metagenomics

Apr 06, 2009

4:10 PM

1414 Molecular Biology

free

College of Engineering Lectures

"Microbe Hunting in the 21st Century," Ian Lipkin, Columbia University, New York City.

Film: "Who Does She Think She Is?"

Apr 06, 2009

7:00 PM

Hoover Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Special events

The documentary, by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll, features five fierce women who refuse to choose. Through their lives, we explore some of the most problematic intersections of our time: mothering and creativity, partnering and independence, economics and art.

Tuesday, 07 Apr 2009

Sophomores--registration Summer or Fall 2009

Apr 07, 2009

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of assigned Summer 2009 and Fall 2009 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon.-Sat.

Outlook 2007 In-Depth

Apr 07, 2009

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

89 Durham Center

$100 covers both sessions.

University Training, development

First of a two-session beginning course covering how to use mail and calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft's electronic mail and calendaring application. (Second session is on April 9.) Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.

CESMEE Seminar

Apr 07, 2009

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

Groups, governance Lectures

"Sustainability, Green Chemistry and STEM Education," Deborah Exton, University of Oregon.

Brown Bag Lunch

Apr 07, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

353 Catt Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

"Gendered Land Practices in Humboldt County," Betty Wells and Jean Eells

Tuesday Tea

Apr 07, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum, Iowa State Campus

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Enjoy a traditional Victorian tea at the Farm House! After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour of the house.

Celebration: Mary Swander

Apr 07, 2009

1:00 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Special events

A Celebration of the New Poet Laureate, Mary Swander, through 2:30 p.m.

Flash III: Customizing Buttons and Templates

Apr 07, 2009

1:00 PM

89 Durham Center

$25 faculty/staff; no charge for students.

University Training, development

This course examines customizing buttons to give a little extra snap and organizational structure to your web page. 1:00-2:30 p.m. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.

Welcome reception

Apr 07, 2009

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sloss House

Free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

Join the Margaret Sloss Women's Center in welcoming Chris Fowler to the staff. Fowler begins her assistant director duties April 1. Fowler first joined ISU in 1996 and has worked in the department of residence and the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Apr 07, 2009

3:30 PM

Great Hall, MU

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public and adjourn at 5 p.m.

Town hall meeting: Rec project

Apr 07, 2009

6:00 PM

2121 Martin Hall

Student Activities Meetings, receptions Student activities

Get an update on design development for the recreation facilities expansion and renovations. Pizza and refreshments provided. Meeting ends at 7:30 p.m.

Lecture: Autism services

Apr 07, 2009

7:00 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

Groups, governance Lectures

"Autism Services Then and Now: What Has Changed, What is Needed?" Geoff Abelson, ISU special education.

Lecture: Poverty awareness

Apr 07, 2009

8:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Keynote address for Poverty Awareness Week, Oladele Ogunseitan, University of California, Irvine.

Wednesday, 08 Apr 2009

Meeting: TIAA-CREF, retirement options

Apr 08, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

3534 MU

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

"Your Retirement Income Options." Developing a sound financial strategy for retirement can make a big difference. If you're one year or less away from retirement, we can help you review your options and determine what to do next. Now is the time to get answers to some important questions and begin planning.

Meeting: TIAA-CREF, retirement options

Apr 08, 2009

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

3534 MU

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

"Your Retirement Income Options." Developing a sound financial strategy for retirement can make a big difference. If you're one year or less away from retirement, we can help you review your options and determine what to do next. Now is the time to get answers to some important questions and begin planning.

Self-defense workshop

Apr 08, 2009

6:30 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Protect Yourself!" free self-defense instruction from Ray Rodriguez, ISU Thielen Student Health Center, and Yong Chin Pak, ISU kineseology. Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Thursday, 09 Apr 2009

Outlook 2007 In-Depth

Apr 09, 2009

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

89 Durham Center

$100 covers both sessions.

University Training, development

Second of a two-session course covering how to use mail and calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft's electronic mail and calendaring application. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.

Outlook 2007 In-Depth

Apr 09, 2009

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

89 Durham Center

$100 covers both sessions.

University Training, development

Second of a two-session course covering how to use mail and calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2007, Microsoft's electronic mail and calendaring application. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.

Lecture: "Exploring the Deep Sea with Robots"

Apr 09, 2009

7:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Exploring the Deep Sea with Robots," Dana Yoerger, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, Mass.

Workshop: Healthy Intimate Relationships

Apr 09, 2009

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

2121 Martin Hall

free

Groups, governance Special events

Opportunity to share ideas for promoting healthy intimate relationships on campus. Former Iowa First Lady Christie Vilsack will talk about the Initiative to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies. Free pizza and refreshments served starting at 6 p.m., and an opportunity for students to volunteer for internships on campus.