Friday, 01 Oct 2010
Geology and Meteorology Seminar
"How lakes see climate" by Emi Ito, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Monday, 04 Oct 2010
Traveling Mercies in Afghanistan, Kenya, Haiti and Mexico
"Roads to Activism: Traveling Mercies in Afghanistan, Kenya, Haiti and Mexico," Aldo Magazzeni. Magazzeni organizes volunteer community service projects around the world through his nonprofit organization Traveling Mercies. Though seemingly isolated, his efforts have a far-reaching impact for the people they serve. Part of the World Affairs Series.
Wednesday, 06 Oct 2010
Communication for Leaders
"It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It," Denise Vrchota. She teaches classes in nonverbal communication, small group communication, professional communication and conflict resolution. She is a consultant with the ISUComm initiative and an assistant professor in English and Communications Studies. Part of the Women's Leadership Series.
Thursday, 07 Oct 2010
Film and discussion: "abUSed: The Postville Raid"
In his documentary "abUSed: The Postville Raid," Guatamalan-born filmmaker Luis Argueta weaves together the stories of individuals and families affected by the May 2008 immigration raid at the Agriprocessor meatpacking plant. Part of the Latino Heritage Month Celebration.
Friday, 08 Oct 2010
Geology Seminar
"East Greenland outlet glaciers - recent progress in understanding and modeling their dynamics" by Leigh Stearns, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Monday, 11 Oct 2010
Presentation: Coming Out 101
To raise awareness and celebrate National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11), the office of LGBT student services will host a presentation on the coming out process and the support resources available at Iowa State.
Tuesday, 12 Oct 2010
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.
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.
Thursday, 14 Oct 2010
Lecture: Undocumented Immigrants in Higher Ed
"Undocumented Immigrant Students in Higher Education Discourse and Policy," Ryan Gildersleeve, ISU educational leadership and policy studies. He will talk about undocumented immigrant students and how they have been politicized in higher education, particularly in terms of their access and participation in public institutions. Part of Latino Heritage Month.
Friday, 15 Oct 2010
Coming Out Rally
The rally provides an opportunity for members of the Iowa State community to share their stories and be visible.
Geology Seminar
"Origin of the Paleoproterozoic rocks in central Colorado: Evidence from zircons and trace-element chemistry" by Barbara Hill, ISU
Pride Dance
The closing event of the National Coming Out Week observance at Iowa State.
Saturday, 16 Oct 2010
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillow cases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.
Sunday, 17 Oct 2010
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillow cases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.
Noche de Cultura (Night of Culture)
Please join the Latino Heritage Committee members as they conclude Latino Heritage Month '10. Come savor a wonderful meal composed of assorted foods from all over Latin America while enjoying music and dance performances as well as a featured speaker. We will end the event with a live salsa band. Part of Latino Heritage Month.
Monday, 18 Oct 2010
Documentary: Crossing Arizona
Crossing Arizona is an in-depth look at the divisiveness that occurs when immigration and border policy fails everyone. It examines this crisis through the eyes of those directly affected, including ranchers who own the land, humanitarian groups attempting to save lives, farmers who depend on the illegal work force, political activists, and armed citizen patrols.
Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010
Film and panel discussion: Crossing Arizona
Crossing Arizona is an in-depth look at the divisiveness that occurs when immigration and border policy fails everyone. A discussion led by Iowa State faculty and graduate students will follow the 75-minute film.
Thursday, 21 Oct 2010
Understanding Diversity and Complexity
"A Business Case for Diversity," Scott Page. Page is a fresh voice in the long-running debate on affirmative action. His book The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools and Societies uses mathematical modeling and case studies to show how variety in staffing produces organizational strength.
Friday, 29 Oct 2010
Dia de Los Muertos Ceremonia
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) while learning about the origins and culture behind this Latin American historical tradition. Help build the altar from 3-5 p.m. Loreto Prieto, ISU Latino studies, will deliver a lecture on the history and tradition of the day at 6 p.m.