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What is featured?

Monday, 13 Apr 2009

Meeting: TIAA-CREF, getting ready to retire

Apr 13, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

3534 MU

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

"Getting Ready for Retirement." Developing a sound financial strategy for retirement can make a big difference. When you're three to five years away from retirement, you may be wondering what your options are and what to do next. Now is the time to get answers to some important questions and begin planning.

Photoshop IV: Digital Doctoring

Apr 13, 2009

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

89 Durham Center

$25 faculty/staff; no charge for students.

University Training, development

This course covers the basics of using Photoshop filters, masks, and layers to create special effects and change parts of a photograph or image. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.

Poster presentation: Science with Practice

Apr 13, 2009

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

atrium, Kildee Hall

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

Spring semester participants in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' "Science With Practice" experiential learning program will talk about their individual projects. All are welcome.

Horticulture seminar

Apr 13, 2009

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

118 Horticulture Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

"Horticultural Evaluation of Zein-based Bioplastic Containers," Matt Helgeson, ISU horticulture graduate student.

Exhibition Reception

Apr 13, 2009

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, Morrill Hall, Iowa State campus

free

University Museums Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

Join us as we celebrate the exhibition BodyScapes & CounterPoints: Prints of Beej Nierengarten-Smith. Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and a brief program at 6:30pm with remarks from Beej Nierengarten-Smith, University Museums' current artist-in-residence.

Lecture: Uncommon success in business

Apr 13, 2009

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"The Adversity Paradox: Achieving Uncommon Success in Business," Barry Griswell, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines; and Bob Jennings, Lean Management Inc.

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2009

Freshmen--registration Summer or Fall 2009

Apr 14, 2009

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

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

Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Book Sale

Apr 14, 2009

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

First floor, Ross Hall

Groups, governance Special events

History books, text books, a wide range of scholarly works, as well as much general interest(novels, cookbooks, craft books, etc.) material, through April 16.

Reiman Gardens: Story Time

Apr 14, 2009

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for CoHorts' members; price of admission for general public. Pre-registration is highly encouraged.

Reiman Gardens Special events

"Digging up Roots," story time and crafts inspired by featured childrens books.

Tuesday Tea

Apr 14, 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.

Flash IV: Video

Apr 14, 2009

1:00 PM

89 Durham Center

$25 faculty/staff; no charge for students.

University Training, development

This course examines using video and video effects within Flash (CS3). 1:00-2:30 p.m. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.

IG Workshop: Microbial Metagenomics

Apr 14, 2009

4:10 PM

1414 Molecular Biology

free

College of Engineering Lectures

"Insights into the Termite Hindgut Microbiome Using Metagenomics," Phil Hugenholtz, U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute, Walnut Creek, Calif.

Open forum: Retirement Incentive Option

Apr 14, 2009

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Room 275, Scheman Building

free

University Meetings, receptions

For employees interested in learning more about the new retirement incentive option. Mike Otis, associate director of HRS, and Ann Doty, retirement information specialist, will lead the discussion. Repeated April 17 (noon).

Performance: Stomp

Apr 14, 2009

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

Adults $47, $43; Youth $36; ISU Students $33

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

"A sure-fire crowd pleaser. STOMP is banged, tapped, swished, clicked and clomped with an entrancing charm and a rock-and-roll heart." - The New York Times

Lecture: "He's Just Not That into You"

Apr 14, 2009

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"He's Just Not That Into You!" Comedian and author Greg Behrendt.

Wednesday, 15 Apr 2009

Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Book Sale

Apr 15, 2009

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

First floor, Ross Hall

Groups, governance Special events

History books, text books, a wide range of scholarly works, as well as much general interest(novels, cookbooks, craft books, etc.) material, through April 16.

Spring poster presentation and reception: University Honors program

Apr 15, 2009

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Spring 2009 Honors graduates as well as other Honors students will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their Honors projects. Hosted by the University Honors Committee and the Honors Student Board.

Open House: National Student Employment Week

Apr 15, 2009

11:00 AM

ground floor, Beardshear Hall

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Hosted by the Office of Student Financial Aid to honor ISU's student employees, including student employee of the year Molly White and students of distinction Justine Hosch and Jennifer Streff. Continues through 1:30 p.m. Free food and door prizes for students.

ArtWalk with Beej Nierengarten-Smith

Apr 15, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Iowa State University Campus

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join Beej Nierengarten-Smith, current artist-in-residence and former director of the Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis, Missouri, as she takes you on a tour of selections from the Art on Campus Collection. This tour will focus on works of art located on central campus and Beej's personal experiences with the artists and consulting on the acquisitions of the art. Meet Beej outside the East entrance to Morrill Hall.

Presentation: "Copyright and Fair Use: When Can You Copy Images to WebCT?"

Apr 15, 2009

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

192 Parks Library

free

University Library Lectures

Library faculty Rebecca Jackson and Diana Shonrock will explain copyright and fair use as it relates to research and teaching.

Artist's Lecture: "Intimate Beauty"

Apr 15, 2009

7:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, Morrill Hall, Iowa State campus

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

Beej Nierengarten-Smith is a contemporary printmaker and multimedia artist, specializing in photolithography, Japanese woodcuts, digital images and etching. She will provide a first-hand account of an artist's journey through the worlds of printmaking, subject matter, and interpretation, and will give the audience a unique look into the life and creative process of an artist.

Intimate Beauty - Beej Nierengarten Smith

Apr 15, 2009

7:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, Morrill Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Beej Nierengarten-Smith is a contemporary printmaker and multimedia artist, specializing in photolithography, Japanese woodcuts, digital images and etching. Her subject matter includes geographic icons, political and social commentary as well as fantasy and humor. Nierengarten-Smith will provide a first-hand account of an artist's journey through the worlds of printmaking, subject matter, and interpretation, and will give her audience a...

Lecture: Unfinished Business!

Apr 15, 2009

7:00 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, College of Design

Free

Lecture Series Lectures

After 15 years as dean of the College of Design, Mark Engelbrecht will step down from his post in June 2009. In this presentation, he will reflect on his 50-year relationship with Iowa State University (beginning when he was a student in the 1960s) and offer his vision for the college's future.

Panel discussion: Freedom of the press without press

Apr 15, 2009

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Can There Be Freedom of the Press without a Press," Ken Fuson, former features reporter for the Des Moines Register and Steve Buttry, editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Moderated by Michael Bugeja, director of the ISU Greenlee School of Journalism. Part of the First Amendment Day Celebration.

Performance: Stomp

Apr 15, 2009

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

Adults $47, $43; Youth $36; ISU Students $33

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

"A sure-fire crowd pleaser. STOMP is banged, tapped, swished, clicked and clomped with an entrancing charm and a rock-and-roll heart." - The New York Times

Stars Over Veishea: "Gypsy"

Apr 15, 2009

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $19, students $12

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The ultimate stage-mother, Rose, pushes her two daughters into show business; the younger is talented and pretty; the older is shy and does not receive much attention. Nevertheless, the older daughter becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, and achieves the huge success that was always out of reach for her mother. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.

Thursday, 16 Apr 2009

Book sale

Apr 16, 2009

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

First floor, Ross Hall

Groups, governance Special events

History books, text books, a wide range of scholarly works, as well as much general interest (novels, cookbooks, craft books, etc.) material. Held by the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society.

Feast on the First Amendment

Apr 16, 2009

12:00 PM

Central Campus

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Food, music, drama, soap box debates & exhibits mark this annual event. Part of the First Amendment Day Celebration.

Lecture: Brown Bag

Apr 16, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for CoHorts' members; price of admission for general public. Free for ISU students.

Reiman Gardens Lectures Special events

"Dinosaurs through a Child's Eyes" presented by Mavis Butler and her 2nd grade class from Fellows Elementary

Lecture: Dinosaurs through a Child's Eyes

Apr 16, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for CoHorts' members; $7 admission for general public.

Reiman Gardens Lectures

"Dinosaurs through a Child's Eyes," Mavis Butler and her 2nd grade class from Fellows Elementary.