Thursday, 23 Apr 2009
Thesis/dissertation review
Graduate College: last day to submit final electronic thesis/dissertation copy for Thesis Office review.
Lecture: Immigrant experience
"Voices of the Immigrant Experience," Dennis Chamberlin, ISU Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication.
Open forum: Dealing with change
Human resource services is hosting an open forum to help employees deal with change. "Living on the Question Mark: How to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty and Change" will be led by Terri A. Deems, Deems Associates. The session is limited to 45 people. Register online at AccessPlus (Employee, HRS Training, Courses).
Asian Cultural Night
Join us for a night of celebration of Asian cultures that are represented at Iowa State University! There will be performances, food, and fun!
Take Back the Night Rally, March & Open Mic
The annual Take Back the Night rally, march and open mic event is organized with the purpose of unifying women, men, and children in an awareness of violence against women, children and families. The march begins at 7:15 p.m. Taking the Stage to Reflect and Express Open Mic begins at 8:15 p.m. in the Maintenance Shop, with audience members sharing stories, poems, and music. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Artist's Showcase
All are welcome to a forum for local artists interested in sharing their works of art--finished and unfinished, traditional and non-traditional media--with other artists and the larger Ames community. Ingrid Lilligren, artist and professor in Art and Design at Iowa State, will be the evening's guest critic. Anyone interested in the critique is invited to attend.
Lecture: Biofuels Research at ConocoPhillips
"Biofuels Research at ConocoPhillips," Lisa Myers, ConocoPhillips director of biofuels research and development. Reception and poster display at 6:00 p.m. in the Cardinal Room. Part of the Women in STEM Speaker Series.
ISU Jazz Combos
The jazz combos are coached by Michael Giles
Lecture: "The Girls from Ames"
"The Girls from Ames," author Jeffrey Zaslow. The story of 11 women and a 40-year friendship that started in Ames, Iowa. Now scattered across the country, these women share an unbreakable bond of friendship that includes constant contact and annual reunions. The book began as a response to his Wall Street Journal column on the enduring bonds of women's friendships.