Monday, 04 Oct 2010
IPERS financial help
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments at the Memorial Union. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Campaign 2010 Lecture Series: Bill Maske
Democratic Congressional candidate Bill Maske has served as an educational administrator for 25 years, most recently as superintendent of the Interstate 35 Community School District. Part of the Campaign 2010 Series.
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.
Tuesday, 05 Oct 2010
Social Security seminar
"Understanding Social Security Benefits." This seminar, valuable to employees of all ages, includes information on Social Security wage tests, when to begin your benefits, beginning Social Security when on phased retirement, changing from disability to full Social Security benefits, spousal benefits, the application process, and signing up for Medicare (even if still working). No registration required.
Social Security seminar
"Understanding Social Security Benefits." This seminar, valuable to employees of all ages, includes information on Social Security wage tests, when to begin your benefits, beginning Social Security when on phased retirement, changing from disability to full Social Security benefits, spousal benefits, the application process, and signing up for Medicare (even if still working). No registration required.
Wednesday, 06 Oct 2010
Infrastructure Shortfall: Before and After the Crisis
Gordon Clark is the Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography and Professorial Fellow of St. Peter's College at Oxford University. His current research combines economic geography with financial markets and includes corporate governance, decision-making, pensions and government regulation. He has done research regarding investment for urban revitalization and sustainable infrastructure.
The New Normal and the Value and Values Consumer
Iowa State alum Christine Romans is the host of "Your $$$$$," CNN's weekend business roundtable program, and a featured correspondent for "American Morning." Her new book is "Smart Is the New Rich: If You Can't Afford It, Put It Down." Part of the Technology, Globalization & Culture Series.
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
Ramsey Lecture Series, College of Veterinary Medicine
"A Time for Change: The Mutation Rate of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Active and Latent Disease," Sarah Fortune, M.D., Harvard School of Public Health. A research poster session and lunch begin at 11:15 a.m.
Computer science colloquia: Chris Wyman
Chris Wyman, associate professor of computer science, University of Iowa, will present "Interactive Illumination Using Multiresolution Image Space Sampling."
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"How Am I Doing?" Living a hectic life makes saving for retirement and other financial goals quite challenging. Join us at our seminar to learn a few simple steps that can help put you on the right track to planning your future today. Please preregister, space limited.
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.
A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture: What's For Breakfast? - Francis Thicke
Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Francis Thicke owns and operates an organic dairy near Fairfield. Prior to returning to full-time farming in 1992, he served as the National Program Leader for Soil Science for the USDA-Extension Service in Washington, DC. He has also served at the appointment of Iowa governors on the state Environmental Protection Commission. Part of the Iowa State University Campaign 2010 Series.
Friday, 08 Oct 2010
Shanghai: Where East Meets West, the Past Meets the Future
Jiang Wu, vice president of Tongji University, Shanghai, China, will discuss the history and rapid urban development of the city of Shanghai, the largest center of commerce and finance in China and that country's fastest-growing metropolis.