Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012
PhD Defense
"Genomic landscape of the soybean (Glycine max) genome." Jenna Woody, PhD, Genetics
PhD Defense
"Effects of environment and planting density on shoot architecture, flowering time, and ear set in IBM populations of maize." Sara J. Helland, PhD, Plant Breeding
"Spotlight on STEM Education"
CESMEE and SP@ISU will co-host a "Spotlight on STEM Education" event on April 4th located in the Howe Hall Atrium. SP@ISU will host a Campus Programs and Broader Impacts Resource Fair from 3-5 p.m. Presentation from 5-6 p.m.
Portraits in the Style of Chuck Close with Sara Merritt
Learn to paint, draw, or otherwise create portraits in the style of American painter Chuck Close by enlarging a photo onto a grid, and painting or drawing abstractly, cell by cell.
Echoes and Conversations with Norie Sato
Join acclaimed public artist Norie Sato as she discusses the contexts, importance of site, and the site's function in her public art installations. Sato has completed two public art projects at Iowa State - "e+l+e+m+e+n+t+a+l" (2010-11) at Hach Hall and "One, Now, All" (2000) for the Palmer Building.
Employee Wellness: Cardio Sculpt Class
This is a free, one-time event for faculty and staff. Get your heart pumping with cardio moves using various fitness tools to define and sculpt your body. No recreation membership is required. RSVP to tdlarson@iastate.edu.
Artful Yoga
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.
Artist Reception with Norie Sato
Join University Museums as we celebrate artist Norie Sato and her contributions to ISU's Art on Campus Collection - "e+l+e+m+e+n+t+a+l" (2010-2011) in Hach Hall and "One, Now, All" (2000) in the Palmer Building.
Basic Sewing: Pillows with Judith Lemish
Add color, texture and pattern to any room with throw pillows. Learn to make a simple envelope cover (no zippers!) and then one that incorporates a button closure.
Fused Glass Pendants with Terrie Hoefer
Make pendants by etching and fusing dichroic glass. Learn the use of tools, etching techniques and proper measuring and cutting of glass.
The West before Lewis and Clark: Three Lives
Elliott West, Alumni Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Arkansas, is a specialist in the social and environmental history of the American West. The Donald Benson Memorial Lecture in Literature, Science and the Arts.
Dive-in Movie: The Adventures of Tintin
ISU's Student Union Board hosts a viewing of the 2011 Steven Spielberg film that revolves around a treasure hunt for a sunken ship. Relax in the pool while watching the film on a 16-by-9-foot TV screen.
Fort Belknap Reservation, After 25 Years
"Reconsidering Shared Symbols, Contested Meanings: Fort Belknap Reservation, After 25 Years," Loretta Fowler.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's award-winning student sketch and improv group. For only $1 on select Wednesday evenings, the Mojo's crew will provide a night of laughter, passion, drama, action and more laughter!