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Wednesday, 25 Apr 2012

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 25, 2012

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Foyer outside the Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Arts, performances

Annual spring sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program (ceramics, fibers/textiles, painting, photography, printmaking, woods and metals). Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 25-27.

Preservation Clinic: Ask the Experts

Apr 25, 2012

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Parks Library lobby

free

University Library Lectures

Do you have a family heirloom or collectible that is showing its age or needs a little TLC? Bring your object to Parks Library and "Ask the Experts" for care and handling advice. Presented as part of National Preservation Week.

Celebration: ExcerCYse is Medicine

Apr 25, 2012

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Central campus

free

University Meetings, receptions Student activities

An event to promote and encourage students, faculty and staff to become more physically active by creating awareness about ExerCYse Is Medicine and providing activities on central campus. Activities include a wellness walk, obstacle course competition, bike tune up, postural assessment, jump rope competition, flash mob, disk golf and free food!

ArtWalk: State Gym

Apr 25, 2012

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

State Gym, north entrance

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join Nancy Girard, educator, for a tour of some the newest additions to the Art on Campus Collection in the recently opened State Gym expansion. This semester's ArtWalks focus on the Thousand Words Project, which asks members of the Iowa State Community to re-interpret works of art in the Art on Campus Collection.

Retirement celebration: Helen Olson

Apr 25, 2012

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

224 Curtiss Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Olson, an academic adviser in the department of agricultural education and studies, is retiring. A short program will begin at 2:45 p.m.

University Honors Program: Spring Poster Presentation and Reception

Apr 25, 2012

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Spring and summer Honors graduates, as well as other Honors students, will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects.

Workshop: Funding grant proposals

Apr 25, 2012

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Parks Library

free

University Library Lectures Training, development

"Secrets to Targeting the Right Funding Source for Your Grant Proposal," with ISU librarians Rebecca Jackson and Sarah Passonneau. This workshop will focus primarily on using grants.gov and the Foundation Center Directory Online Professional, the two most comprehensive tools for finding funding sources.Registration is required through AccessPlus. All faculty, staff and grad students are welcome to attend.

Retirement reception: Mahlon Darlington

Apr 25, 2012

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

main lobby, Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Mahlon Darlington, professor of music, is retiring after 36 years of service to the music department and Iowa State University. A short program will begin at 4 p.m.

Artful Yoga

Apr 25, 2012

5:20 PM - 6:20 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

Free and open to the public.

University Museums Arts, performances

Release that mid-week stress surrounded by the beauty of the Christian Petersen Art Museum during this free weekly yoga practice. Transform body, mind and spirit through a flowing series of postures and breath work! No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own yoga mat.

American Indian FilmTalk - Panel Discussion with Jon Proudstar

Apr 25, 2012

7:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

American Indian actor, writer and director Jon Proudstar joins Meskwaki filmmakers Mary Goose, Rean Goose and Lucas Goose for a panel discussion about the American Indian film world and how each of their lives intersect with it.