Monday, 03 May 2010
Retirement reception: Don Payne
Payne is an associate professor of English.
Tuesday, 04 May 2010
Kids Story Time
"Dandelions, Tiger Lilies and Zinnia - Oh My!" Hear tales about flowers.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public and adjourn at 5 p.m.
Retirement reception: Donna Kienzler
Kienzler is a professor of English and assistant director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, where she directs the Preparing Future Faculty program.
Wednesday, 05 May 2010
Retirement reception: Sara Kadolph
Sara Kadolph is professor and associate co-chair of apparel, educational studies and hospitality management. A short program will begin at 4:00.
Thursday, 06 May 2010
P&S Council open forum
Admissions director Marc Harding will talk about recruitment and retention.
Farewell reception: Meisha Colbert
Meisha Colbert works in ISU admissions.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Retirement reception: Carolyn Payne
Payne, assistant dean of the Graduate College, is retiring on June 30. A short program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Kathie Gibbs
Gibbs is an associate professor of art and design. A short program will begin at 3:15 p.m.
Retirement reception: Mary Yearns
Yearns is a professor of human development and family studies and a housing specialist in ISU Extension to Families.
Retirement dinner: Bill Grundmann
An associate professor of landscape architecture, Grundmann is retiring after 35 years of teaching at Iowa State. RSVPs, including name, number of attendees and payment, are requested by April 27 to Heidi Hohmann, 146 College of Design.
13th annual Lavender Graduation
This event honors all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally graduates. Those attending are asked to RSVP with your name, contact information, number of guests attending, and any accommodation needs to: lavgrad@iastate.edu, or 4-5433. Students graduating in May or December 2010 who wish to participate need to submit a registration form (online at the LGBT student services web site) by 5 p.m. April 9.
Friday, 07 May 2010
Farewell reception: Jack Payne
Payne, vice president for extension and outreach, is headed to the University of Florida, Gainesville, where he will serve as senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources and direct the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. A brief program will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Mary de Baca
Mary de Baca is director of diversity programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. There will be a program at 1:30 p.m.
Commencement Reception
Reception for May graduates, their families and friends. Photo opportunities; shop for ISUAA gifts. Refreshments, lemonade, coffee.
Saturday, 08 May 2010
Corsage Workshop
Learn how to create your very own, unique corsages perfect for Mother's Day, prom, weddings and more. Danielle Prevette from Something Chic Floral in Urbandale will walk you through all the steps. Preregistration and prepayment are required by May 5. $24 for CoHorts' members. $30 for general public. $18 for Iowa State students. Call 515-294-2710 to register.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Seminar: RIO3 and Phased Plus Program
Mike Otis, associate director of HR Services, will present a brief overview of the two new retirement programs approved April 29 by the state Board of Regents: the Retirement Incentive Option 3 (RIO3) and the Phased Plus Program. Bring your questions. This session will be repeated at 4:30 p.m.
Seminar: RIO3 and Phased Plus Program
Mike Otis, associate director of HR Services, will present a brief overview of the two new retirement programs approved April 29 by the state Board of Regents: the Retirement Incentive Option 3 (RIO3) and the Phased Plus Program. Bring your questions. This session also will be offered at noon.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
Farewell Reception: Kate Schwennsen
Schwennsen will become the new chair of the School of Architecture at Clemson University in August. She has been on the ISU architecture faculty since 1990 and associate dean of the College of Design since 2001. A brief program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Thomas Ingebritsen
Retirement reception for Thomas Ingebritsen, associate professor in genetics, development and cell biology.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Kids Story Time
"Poems and Gnomes." Hear stories about those delightful garden gnomes.
Friday, 21 May 2010
Retirement reception: Bobbie Nordyke
Nordyke is a seed analyst with the ISU Seed Testing Laboratory. A program will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Class: Floral Design Series
"Tussie-Mussie." Preregistration and prepayment required.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Retirement reception: Marilyn Bode
Bode has worked as an ISU Extension to Families specialist since 2001. Currently she is the prevention coordinator for the PROSPER program. She also is providing technical assistance and evaluation to the CYFAR communities projects in Storm Lake and Waterloo.
Informational lunch: MBA program
Learn more about Iowa State's MBA program. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, jreitano@iastate.edu, or 4-7819.
Retirement reception: Dirk Scholten
Dr. Scholten is on staff at the Thielen Student Health Center.