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What is featured?

Tuesday, 01 Sep 2009

Reiman Gardens: Kids Story Time

Sep 01, 2009

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for CoHorts' members. All non-member children, including day cares, must pay general admission. Pre-registration and pre-payment required for groups larger than 10.

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

Bring the kids to Reiman Gardens to enjoy a creative morning. With story time and crafts inspired by the featured children's books, kids are sure to have a good time.

Thursday, 03 Sep 2009

2010-2015 Strategic Plan: Open forum

Sep 03, 2009

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Diversity and Inclusion Office Meetings, receptions

Provide input to members of the writing and steering committee for the university's next strategic plan as they begin their work.

Open forum: Update on State Gym addition and renovation

Sep 03, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Diversity and Inclusion Office Meetings, receptions

Provided by dean of students Dione Somerville and interim director of recreation services Scott White. Hosted by the P&S Council; all are welcome.

Open house

Sep 03, 2009

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rooms E005, E006, E012 and E016 Lagomarcino

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

The Research Institute for Studies in Education (RISE) and the Psychology in Education Research Laboratory (PERL) have remodeled facilities in the east garden level of Lagomarcino. Refreshments will be served.

Friday, 04 Sep 2009

Information session: University Honors seminars

Sep 04, 2009

2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

Room 1155 Jischke Building

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Learn about teaching an Honors program seminar during spring semester. Seminar proposals are due Sept. 15. This session will be repeated at 3:10 p.m.

Tuesday, 08 Sep 2009

Engineering fair: Study and work abroad

Sep 08, 2009

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Atrium, Howe Hall

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions Student activities

"Tour The World," information booths for over 30 international programs will be represented by faculty coordinators and students to promote international opportunities for engineering students.

Thursday, 10 Sep 2009

Open forum: 2010-15 Strategic Plan

Sep 10, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

Diversity and Inclusion Office Meetings, receptions

Provide input to members of the writing and steering committee for the university's next strategic plan as they begin their work.

Exhibition reception

Sep 10, 2009

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Building

Free

University Museums Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

"ReLationShips: From Our Roots." Executive vice president and provost Elizabeth Hoffman and the Integrated Studio Arts faculty invite you to join them in celebrating the exhibition. Enjoy refreshments, conversation, and a brief program at 5 p.m. with remarks from Hoffman, College of Design dean Luis Rico-Gutierrez, art and design Chair Roger Baer, and guest curator Ingrid Lilligren.

Tuesday, 15 Sep 2009

Reiman Gardens: Kids Story Time

Sep 15, 2009

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for CoHorts' members. All non-member children, including day cares, must pay general admission. Pre-registration and pre-payment required for groups larger than 10.

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

"Digging up Worms."

Wednesday, 16 Sep 2009

Informational lunch: MBA program

Sep 16, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

1360 Gerdin Building

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions

For anyone interested in learning more about ISU's MBA program. Lunch is provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, jreitano@iastate.edu, 4-7819.

Exhibit opening: Ethnic Textile Traditions of Iowa Immigrant and Native Populations

Sep 16, 2009

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mary Alice Gallery, Morrill Hall

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

Part of the "Iowa in the Global Comm[unity]: Inside/Out" programming series, sponsored by Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities.

Thursday, 17 Sep 2009

Meeting: FIRES faculty working group

Sep 17, 2009

8:00 AM

3505 Memorial Union

free

Diversity and Inclusion Office Diversity Meetings, receptions

FIRES (Faculty Initiatives to Recruit and Retain Excellence in STEM) is a faculty working group that seeks to lead and collaborate on externally funded initiatives to increase the number of under-represented minorities and women in all areas, but with a special focus on STEM disciplines. Bring a cup of coffee and join the conversation.

Fall Study Abroad Fair

Sep 17, 2009

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Students will have access to program directors of more than 70 study abroad options offered by the ISU Study Abroad Center, colleges and other providers. The fair is an opportunity for students to get answers to their questions and make comparisons between programs.

Academic Advising Fall Summit

Sep 17, 2009

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions Training, development

The event will feature a DVD presentation of 10 short student/adviser scenarios intended to help advisers improve their advising techniques. A directed discussion will follow each vignette. The summit also will include discussion of student/parent issues and other real-life situations. To attend, register on AccessPlus (once logged in, click on "employee" tab, then "HRS training," and "courses." Select "Ten Advising Techniques.")

Presentation: CEAH Fellows

Sep 17, 2009

6:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

Part of the "Iowa in the Global Comm[unity]: Inside/Out" programming series.

Tuesday, 22 Sep 2009

Meeting: How to work with VRAC

Sep 22, 2009

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

1620 Howe

Free, but register online

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Virtual Reality Applications Center (VRAC) and Human Computer Interaction graduate program seek a wider range of faculty collaboration on grants and projects. This meeting is an informational session, and will include: · A discussion on how to collaborate with VRAC and HCI (30 min.) · A tour of the C6 and other facilities (45 min.) · Brief follow-up and networking on future grant solicitations (15 min.)

Wednesday, 23 Sep 2009

Meeting: Community of Educational Technology Support (ComETS)

Sep 23, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

206 Durham

Free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

Anyone from ISU interested in educational technology or the topics on the agenda (online) is welcome to attend and participate. Feel free to bring your lunch; cookies will be provided.

Wellness workshop: "Healthy Eating 101"

Sep 23, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

13 Curtiss

Free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

"Healthy Eating 101: The basics of good nutrition" is the topic of this employee wellness workshop. Contact Sally Barclay, 4-9625, to reserve a seat.

Lecture: Consumer Finance Research at the Federal Reserve Board

Sep 23, 2009

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

2019 Morrill Hall; Christian Peterson Art Museum

free

College of Human Sciences Lectures Meetings, receptions

"Why Do They Do That? Lessons Learned from Consumer Finance Research at the Federal Reserve Board," Jeanne Hogarth, 2009-10 Hilton Chair visiting scholar. She will discuss her research on electronic banking, patterns of financial behavior, connections between knowledge and behavior in household financial management, and consumer information disclosure. A short reception in the Christian Peterson Art Museum will follow the presentation.

Friday, 25 Sep 2009

Retirement reception: John Newton

Sep 25, 2009

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

atrium, Kildee Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Newton is the farm manager of ISU's Bilsland Farm south of Luther in Boone County.

Retirement reception: Walter Hyde

Sep 25, 2009

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Alumni Room, Veterinary Medicine

free

College of Veterinary Medicine Meetings, receptions

Hyde, professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine, retires Sept. 25, after 38 years with the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.