Tuesday, 12 Oct 2010
Global Farmer Town Hall Meeting on Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity Practices
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will provide opening remarks and participate in the discussion. Panelists will include ISU's Gary Munkvold, holder of the Seed Science endowed chair; U.S. AID senior adviser Judy Chambers and farmers from Honduras, India and the United States. Registration is recommended but not required. The public is invited.
Brown Bag Lunch: OUT for lunch
Bring a lunch or dine in. Faculty, staff and students will gather to meet and find community in celebration of National Coming Out Week. Select stories and discussion will take place relating to the coming out process.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from Noon to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session A: "Dried Floral Arrangements." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.
Wheel Pottery with Alice McGary
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Meets Tuesdays from 2:30-5pm for 6 weeks.
Faculty Senate meeting
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.
Open house: Special Collections
The open house will showcase a collection of rare and unique volumes donated by Robert Harvey, professor emeritus of landscape architecture. Most of the volumes, which cover ag, gardening and landscape design topics, date back to the 19th century; the oldest is from 1724. Harvey and library conservator Melissa Tedone will be available for questions. A selection of books also will be on display.
Ramsey Lecture Series, College of Veterinary Medicine
"Livestock and Small Holder Development," Alice Pell, Cornell University.
Symposium: Retirement planning in changing times
"Practical Retirement and Estate Planning in the Midst of Economic and Legislative Change," a symposium for ISU faculty and staff. Registration begins at 5:30, a light meal and panel discussion follows (6-7:30 p.m.). Preregister by calling (800) 621-8515 or (515) 294-5398.
Catholicism and Buddhism: Eastern and Western Spiritualities in Dialogue
"Catholicism and Buddhism: Eastern and Western Spiritualities in Dialogue," Fr. Alan Hartway, chair of the interdisciplinary studies program at Naropa University, the only accredited Buddhist university in the United States. His ministry is in the context of daily interreligious dialogue. Msgr. James A. Supple Lecture.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session B: "Dried Floral Arrangements." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.