Sunday, 25 Apr 2010
40th Anniversary of Earth Week - Get Your Green On, Sunday Highlights
Take part in a number of "green" events to celebrate Earth Week. Highlights for Sunday include Jax Outdoor Recycle Gear Earth Day Sale and a final showing of Avatar in the Soults Family Visitor Center at the MU.
ISU Theatre student produced: "The Pillowman"
With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, "The Pillowman" centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art.
Printmakers in Paradise: Japanese Landscape and Woodblock Prints
Ivan Hanthorn presents a program that sheds light on the landscape and garden scene tradition in Japanese woodblock prints of the 19th and 20th centuries, noting continuing relevance to contemporary aficionados of Japanese gardening and bonsai. Collecting and care of Japanese prints will also be addressed.
ISU Choral Masterworks Concert
Dr. James Rodde conducts all four of ISU's choirs in Mozart's Requiem. The choir will be accompanied by an orchestra. Tickets available at the door or in advance at the Stephens boxoffice
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.
Monday, 26 Apr 2010
STEM education collaboration coffee
Enjoy a cup of coffee and engage in conversations about STEM education. Our coffees are a way to create connections across campus, help researchers and educators expand their understanding of STEM projects at ISU and open the doors for future collaborative opportunities. All faculty, students & staff are welcome.
Women in Human Computer Interaction
Ana-Paula Correia, ISU Center for Technology Learning and Teaching; Heike Hofmann, ISU statistics; Debra Satterfield, ISU art and design; and Julie Dickerson, ISU electrical and computer engineering.
2010-15 Strategic Plan: Open forum
Provide feedback about the draft plan to members of the writing and steering committee.
Horticulture Seminar
First Year Student Research Project Presentations by Undergraduates of the Department of Horticulture
Reception: "The Fashion Show 2010 Exhibit"
"The Fashion Show 2010 Exhibit" features the first- and second-place winners from The Fashion Show 2010. The exhibit runs April 26-Aug. 27 in the Mary Alice Gallery in Morrill Hall. Museum hours are Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, 27 Apr 2010
Textbook buyback
End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.
BIGMAP Symposium
"Food, Feed, and Fuel for the World: Seed and Biotechnology."
Class: Floral Design Series
"Bud Vases."
Storm spotter training
Severe Storm Spotter Training, presented by the National Weather Service, Des Moines. The training is especially encouraged for departments that have people working outdoors, but is open to all ISU faculty, staff and students. Training will cover a recap of the 2009 Iowa storm season, elements of storm spotting, storm safety and thunderstorm basics including lightning, cloud types and tornadoes.
Lecture: Lotus Society
"Avoiding and Overcoming Depression without Medication." The lecture will be followed by a meditation session.
Wednesday, 28 Apr 2010
BIGMAP Symposium
"Food, Feed, and Fuel for the World: Seed and Biotechnology."
CODAC Spring Art Sale
Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club).
P&S Council open forum
Mike Otis, associate director of human resource services, will give an overview of the new benefits offered through the employee assistance program (EAP), contracted through Employee & Family Resources (EFR). All are invited to attend.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Missouri
Retirement reception: Beverlyn Allen, Ramona Wierson and William Woodman
Three members of the sociology department are retiring: associate professor Beverlyn Allen, office coordinator Ramona Wierson and University Professor William Woodman.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Missouri
Thursday, 29 Apr 2010
CODAC Spring Art Sale
Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club).
Computer science colloquia: Elisabeth Nguyen
Elisabeth Nguyen, engineering specialist in the software systems engineering department at The Aerospace Corporation, will present "Using an Assurance Case to Support Independent Assessment of the Transition to a New GPS Ground Control System."
Luncheon: GDCB honors and awards
Genetics, development and cell biology student, faculty and staff honors and awards recognition luncheon.
Lecture: U.S. Wind Energy Market Report
Kathy Belyeu, manager of the American Wind Energy Association's Industry Information Services, will share the results of the association's Annual Wind Industry Report. In addition to the national report, she will provide information specific to Iowa, which has the second most installed wind capacity of any state. Jonathan Wickert, Dean of the College of Engineering, will provide the introduction.
Retirement reception: Hamilton Cravens
Cravens is a professor of history. A short program will begin at 3 p.m.
Retirement reception: Sue Proescholdt and Jeffrey Prater
Proescholdt is the administrative assistant for the music department. Prater is professor and chair of composition and music theory. A short program will begin at 4 p.m.
Integrated Studio Arts Senior Portfolio Night
Graduating seniors in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program in Integrated Studio Arts will share their portfolios at two public events. Half the students will present their work on April 22; the rest will present their work on April 29. All are invited to attend.
Friday, 30 Apr 2010
CODAC Spring Art Sale
Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club).
Faculty Spring Conference
"Refocusing the Academy in Light of the Current Budget Constraints." Speakers include Tom Sullivan, University of Minnesota; ISU president Gregory Geoffroy; ISU executive vp and provost Elizabeth Hoffman and John Schuh, ISU educational leadership and policy studies. Register by e-mail: sangstro@iastate.edu.