Sunday, 13 Dec 2009
Merry Christmas to All: A Thomas Nast Christmas
Celebrate the season and the timeless images of Thomas Nast with a visit to the Farm House Museum to experience an authentic founding farm Christmas. Visitors will see traditional holiday décor and hear Christmas songs from the 19th century while touring the 150 year old Farm House. Visit with Santa at 2pm!
Performance: The Nutcracker Ballet
The classic holiday fairy tale, The Nutcracker Ballet, makes its 29th annual appearance at Stephens Auditorium. The Iowa State Center production features choreography by Robert Thomas and Miyoko Kato Thomas of the Dancenter (Ames); over 200 local dancers from surrounding central Iowa communities; and principal dancers Rachel Vickrey and Avram Gold from the Omaha Ballet Theater appearing as the Sugar Plum Fairy her Cavalier.
ISU Theatre: "Twelfth Night"
Viola is shipwrecked and believes her twin brother is dead. She disguises herself as a young man and enters the service of a Duke. This is one of Shakespeare's best beloved romantic comedies and begins "If music be the food of love, play on." Before the last line is spoken, there has been an exploration of all forms of love from misguided love to self love and ultimately true love. First performed in 1602.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
Multi-level Argentine Tango class (4-5 p.m. lesson; 5-7 p.m. practice).
Monday, 14 Dec 2009
Final exams
Final examinations.
Tuesday, 15 Dec 2009
Retirement reception: Alzire Messenger
A retirement reception for Alzire Messenger, senior lecturer in English. This event was originally scheduled for Dec. 8.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
This event was rescheduled from Dec. 8.
Wednesday, 16 Dec 2009
Retirement reception: Don Hummel, Gary Jacobs, Dennis Maxwell, Jim Secor, Dave Starrett and Paul Weigel, ISU research farms
A program begins at 3:30 p.m.
Friday, 18 Dec 2009
Fall semester ends
Final day of fall semester.
Graduate College Commencement
Graduate College Commencement.
Graduating seniors, Spring 2010
Undergraduate graduation applications for Spring 2010 are due in the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center.
H1N1 vaccination clinic
Story County Public Health H1N1 vaccination clinics. Anyone more than six months old is eligible for the free vaccine. Children nine years and younger should receive a second dose at least 28 days after the first dose.
Retirement reception: Jeanne Bohning, ISU Dining
Bohning is a cook in the Linden Dining Center. She has worked at Iowa State since August 1991.
Retirement reception: Judi Twedt, FP&M
Twedt is the secretary for the facilities planning group of Facilities Planning and Management. She has worked at ISU since 1998, the last nine years in FP&M.
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; however, in-door shoes or socks must be worn
Saturday, 19 Dec 2009
Undergraduate Commencement
Undergraduate commencement ceremony.
Winter Commencement Reception
Free reception for graduates and their families and friends, immediately after commencement, until 5:00. Cake, punch, and coffee. Photo opportunities, shop for ISUAA gifts.