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What is featured?

Tuesday, 01 May 2012

Kid's Story Time

May 01, 2012

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for members. Price of admission for the general public. Pre-registration is highly encouraged.

Reiman Gardens Special events

Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum

May 01, 2012

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum, central campus north of Ross Hall

Free and open to the public.

University Museums Arts, performances Special events

Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm the first Tuesday of every month (Feb. - May) and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm so stop in any time.

Candidate open forum: Dean of Students

May 01, 2012

3:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Affairs Meetings, receptions

Pamela Anthony is assistant dean of students at Georgia State University, Atlanta, and one of four finalists named in the search for Iowa State's next dean of students.

Faculty Senate meeting

May 01, 2012

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public and adjourn at 5 p.m.

The Science of Team Science

May 01, 2012

4:45 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Holly Falk-Krzesinski will discuss empirical research findings about team science and help translate those findings into effective practices for the scientific collaborators and funders of team science. She is a research assistant professor and the director of Research Team Support & Development at the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Science (NUCATS) Institute.

Concert: Chanticleer

May 01, 2012

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$20- $37

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

CHANTICLEER They've been called "the world's reigning male chorus" and named Ensemble of the Year by Musical America in 2008.

Wednesday, 02 May 2012

University bills

May 02, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

University bills with Summer 2012 tuition and fees charges available on AccessPlus

Haiku in the Gardens

May 02, 2012

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Pre-registration with pre-payment by Monday, April 30, 2012 is required. Cost: $24 for CoHorts members. $30 for the general public. $18 for ISU students.

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Lectures Special events

Join local published poet, Dennis Maulsby, for a course in four weekly sessions examining the history, nature, and variations of haiku poetry. Learn to write and appreciate this beautiful poetic art within the endlessly inspiring landscape of the outdoor gardens. No poetry or writing background required-perfect for beginners and those wishing to improve their grasp of the form. Participants will take home a workbook of handouts and reference mate

PhD Defense

May 02, 2012

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3140 Agronomy Hall

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

"Heat, water evaporation and carbon dioxide transfer in the soil." Xinhua Xiao, PhD, Soil Science

Retirement reception: Pat Horton

May 02, 2012

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Room 142 Curtiss Hall

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Horton is an account clerk for the ISU Research and Demonstration Farms, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. There will be a short program at 2:45 p.m.

Candidate open forum: Dean of Students

May 02, 2012

3:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Affairs Meetings, receptions

Terry Mena is associate dean of students at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, and one of four finalists named in the search for Iowa State's next dean of students.

Thursday, 03 May 2012

POSTPONED: Open Forum with Ellen Rasmussen, budget and planning

May 03, 2012

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

This open forum has been postponed until June 1 (noon-1 p.m., MU Campanile Room).

Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council

May 03, 2012

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

P&S Council meetings are open to the public.

Retirement reception: William David

May 03, 2012

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Main Lobby, Music Hall

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

A retirement reception will celebrate David's 40 years of service to the music department and Iowa State University.

15th annual Lavender Graduation

May 03, 2012

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

ISU Surplus Meetings, receptions Student activities

This event honors all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally graduates. RSVPs are not required, but are encouraged. All are welcome.

Friday, 04 May 2012

Graduate College Commencement

May 04, 2012

All day

Hilton Coliseum

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Special events

Commencement ceremony for master's and Ph.D. recipients.

Graduate College students: graduation applications Summer 2012

May 04, 2012

All day

1137 Pearson Hall

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College applications for graduation for Summer 2012 are due in the Graduate College.

Retirement reception: Ricardo Rosenbusch

May 04, 2012

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Room 2542 (Alumni Room), College of Veterinary Medicine

Free

College of Veterinary Medicine Meetings, receptions

A retirement celebration for Ricardo Rosenbusch, professor of vet microbiology and preventive medicine.

Dance social

May 04, 2012

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn.

Saturday, 05 May 2012

Central Iowa Woodcarvers Event

May 05, 2012

All day

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Special events

See wood carved sculptures, learn to carve yourself, kids crafts and more.

Undergraduate Commencement

May 05, 2012

1:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Special events

Commencement ceremony, with featured speaker Craig Lang.

Commencement reception

May 05, 2012

3:00 PM

ISU Alumni Center

free

University Meetings, receptions

Walk across the parking lot to the Alumni Center immediately following commencement for a reception for spring 2012 graduates and their families and friends. The reception will be open for two hours and will include refreshments, photo opportunities, tours of the Alumni Center and merchandise for purchase.

Sunday, 06 May 2012

Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams

May 06, 2012

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$30 ISU/$40 Public (for punchcard good for 5 uses)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Tuesday, 08 May 2012

Final grades due

May 08, 2012

All day

AccessPlus, Bb Learn or WebCT.

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

No extensions. For more information, see the web site or contact Denise Timberland at 294-0767 or Amita Dayal 294-1843.

Wednesday, 09 May 2012

Haiku in the Gardens

May 09, 2012

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Pre-registration with pre-payment by Monday, April 30, 2012 is required. Cost: $24 for CoHorts members. $30 for the general public. $18 for ISU students.

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Lectures Special events

Join local published poet, Dennis Maulsby, for a course in four weekly sessions examining the history, nature, and variations of haiku poetry. Learn to write and appreciate this beautiful poetic art within the endlessly inspiring landscape of the outdoor gardens. No poetry or writing background required-perfect for beginners and those wishing to improve their grasp of the form. Participants will take home a workbook of handouts and reference mate