Friday, 05 Nov 2010
20th Anniversary Conference: Iowa Energy Center
The conference program will focus on the center's past, current and future collaborations with individuals and organizations in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Registration is online.
H+T Index: Livability, Mobility and Sustainability
Stephanie Shull, a policy analyst for the Center for Neighborhood Technology, Chicago, will present an overview of livability concepts, explain the GIS-based Housing and Transportation (H+T) Affordability Index and show how the index can be applied in the context of recent transportation investments in the Des Moines area.
Geology Seminar
"Mineral equilibria in mantle xenoliths and a close look at samples from Kilbourne Hole" by Dexter Perkins, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Dubuque.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.
ISU Theatre Production of "The Arabian Nights"
A Persian sultan whose first wife was unfaithful mistrusts all women until his beautiful young bride, Scheherazade, tells him a story on their first night together and begins a second one. The sultan eagerly awaits the conclusion of the following night. After 1001 nights of storytelling, he makes her his Queen. The stories of Scheherazade feature genies, thieves, and kings and raise storytelling to a new level of enchantment.
Organists of Iowa
The 24th Annual Organists of Iowa Concert Series will feature Brad Van Horn, Jodi Jurgemeyer, and Charles Sukup, with Cindy Hemm and Jackie Sheahan Burk, from small-town, north Iowa farms.
Shuck Nebraska Rally
Support the Cyclones as they face Nebraska for the final time. Activities include: all-you-can-eat pancakes ($1); corn eating contest ($50 prize); ultimate fan contest ($100 prize) and a pep rally with Cy and the ISU band. The event is open to the public.