Thursday, 03 Dec 2009
Lecture: The future of food
"Tomorrow's Table: Organic Farming, Genetics & the Future of Food," authors Pamela Ronald and Raoul Adamchak. Their book discusses the potential combination of biotechnology and sustainable farming methods.
Friday, 04 Dec 2009
Lecture: Veritas Forum
Greg Phillips, ISU vet microbiology and preventative medicine, will discuss the book "Between Heaven and Hell," by Peter Kreeft.
Geology lecture
"The Paleozoic Goes to Seed: Evolutionary Trends in Plant Ecology," Hallie Sims, University of Iowa.
Works in Progress lecture series
"Landscape Drawings in Perspective: The Work of Gordon Cullen, 1947-1961," Miriam Engler, ISU landscape architecture. All are welcome.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium shows start at 7 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:30 p.m. The shows are suitable for all ages, and are followed by a star-gazing session (weather permitting).
Monday, 07 Dec 2009
Osborn Club lecture
"How Green is Green and Could it Be Greener?" Cynthia Jenks, U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory. The lecture is open to the public.
Thursday, 10 Dec 2009
Reiman Gardens: Brown Bag Lecture
"Holiday Decorating," Dan Brabec, Coe's Floral and Gifts.
Friday, 11 Dec 2009
Geology lecture
CANCELED
Monday, 21 Dec 2009
Geology Lecture
"Late Cretaceous-Early Cenozoic Tectonic Evolution of Southern California," Carl Jacobson, ISU.