Sunday, 03 Apr 2011
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Tuesday, 05 Apr 2011
The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
Former political journalist David Makovsky, based many years in Israel, will analyze current approaches toward resolving this seemingly intractable conflict. John Murray, formerly the associate director of the Program on the Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts at Syracuse University's Maxwell School. Jim McCormick will be the moderator.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2011
Women's Studies Brown Bag Series
"Imagining the Beautiful Nation: Ugly Betty on Russian Television," Olga Mesropova, ISU world languages and cultures.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2011
Your Entire Campus Should Be a Free Speech Zone
"Your Entire Campus Should Be a Free Speech Zone," Adam Kissel, vice president of programs for the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. FIRE works to defend and sustain individual rights at America's colleges and universities, including the freedom of speech, religious liberty and the sanctity of conscience. Part of the First Amendment Day Celebration.
Attacked for Words: A Terror Campaign against Sri Lankan Journalists
Poddala Jayantha is a Sri Lankan journalist and activist who in June 2009, following numerous threats on his life, was abducted by unidentified assailants and brutally beaten. Jayantha dedicated his career to exposing injustice in Sri Lanka's health, education and transport sectors. Part of the First Amendment Day Celebration.
Snyder v. Phelps: Defending Speech You Hate - A Panel Discussion
Media law experts will discuss last month's Supreme Court ruling that the First Amendment protects the right to stage protests at funerals and burials. Panelists include Gene Policinski, First Amendment Center; Jeff Hunt, a First Amendment attorney; Adam Kissell, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education; and Frank LoMonte, sTudent Press Law Center. Moderated by Richard Doak. Part of the First Amendment Day Celebration.
First Amendment Day keynote address
"Why Students Depend on Freedom of Expression," Frank LoMonte, executive director of the Student Press Law Center. The First Amendment Day Celebration keynote address.
Friday, 08 Apr 2011
Geology Seminar
"Hydrologic and biogeochemical controls on solute export across human-impact gradients: Finding simplicity while exploring complexity" by Nandita Basu, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Sunday, 10 Apr 2011
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 11 Apr 2011
The Song of Mulan
Theatre IV presents The Song of Mulan as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.
The Song of Mulan
Theatre IV presents The Song of Mulan as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.
Wednesday, 13 Apr 2011
Geology Seminar
"How juicy is the Earth's inner core? Reconciling mineral physics and seismological observations" by David Dobson, University College, London, UL and Distinguished Lecturer, Mineralogical Society of America
Sunday, 17 Apr 2011
Korean Adoptees and Their Journey toward Empowerment
"The Dance of Identities: Korean Adoptees and Their Journey toward Empowerment," John Palmer, Colgate University. Palmer takes an honest look at the complex nature of race and how we can begin to address race and racism from a fresh perspective in his new book The Dance of Identities.
Reading and presentation: The Dance of Identities
Iowa native John Palmer will lead a reading and presentation of his book, "The Dance of Identities: Korean adoptees and their journey toward empowerment." The piece takes an honest look at the complex nature of race and how we can begin to address race and racism from a fresh perspective.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 18 Apr 2011
Opening ceremony: Asian Pacific American Heritage Week
Kick-off event and opening ceremony for Asian Pacific American Heritage Week, featuring Dr. Tom Hill, vice president for student affairs; and a live cultural performance.
Truth Is on the Way
Nikki Giovanni, a product of the 1960s Black Arts Movement, remains one of America's most distinguished and widely read African American poets, authors and essayists. Her outspokenness has spanned a quarter century, and the human rights activist remains as determined and committed as ever to fighting for civil rights and equality in education.
Tuesday, 19 Apr 2011
Taste of Asia barbeque
Expose your taste buds to a variety of Asian dishes and stay for fun and games. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Wednesday, 20 Apr 2011
Documentary and discussion
A showing of the documentary "The Split Horn: The Life of Hmong Shaman," followed by a discussion. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Thursday, 21 Apr 2011
Diversity in arts and crafts
Learn how to write in Arabic, make different types of origami and paper fans, and experience the art of henna. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Friday, 22 Apr 2011
Special Geology Seminar
"The recent magnitude 9.0 Japan earthquake: Monitoring with EarthScope" by Michael Wysession, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Geology Seminar
"The future of Earth-science textbooks" by Michael Wysession, Washington University, St. Louis, MO and Distginguished Speaker, National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Cultural Night
Cultural Night, featuring special guests Andrew Garcia, finalist from American Idol season nine; and Matt Yagyagan, spoken word artist. Entertainment also includes a hip hop dance crew, The Puzzle League, and traditional and modern cultural performances. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week.
Cultural Night continues CANCELLED! Andrew Garcia
Andrew Garcia was a Top 10 finalist on season nine of American Idol. He is also an advocate for people of color pursuing careers in the arts. arcia was recently featured in the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2010. Part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Week. The Cultural Night program begins at 7:00 p.m. and features a varieties show, followed by Andrew Garcia's presentation. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 24 Apr 2011
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Friday, 29 Apr 2011
ISU ADVANCE: Looking back and looking forward
"On the Path to Transformation: Looking Back and Looking Forward with ISU ADVANCE." Faculty, staff and administrators are invited to an interactive workshop featuring highlights from the 5-year NSF-funded ISU ADVANCE Institutional Transformation project. Ideas for continuing important initiatives also will be proposed. Lunch will be provided, RSVP to advance@iastate.edu by April 20.
Seminar: Geology and Meteorology
"How can we mitigate global change?" by Margaret Leinen, CEO Climate Response Fund, Alexandria, Va., and Distinguished Lecturer, Associated for Women Geoscientists (co-sponsored by ISU's ADVANCE program).