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Sunday, 13 May 2012

Mother's Day at Reiman Gardens

May 13, 2012

All day

Reiman Gardens

All moms enter free

Reiman Gardens Special events

Bring your mother to Reiman Gardens on Mother's Day.

Registration cancellation: Summer 2012

May 13, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to cancel registration for summer to avoid tuition assessment.

Softball

May 13, 2012

12:00 PM

Southwest Athletics Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma

Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams

May 13, 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.

Monday, 14 May 2012

Session I begins: Summer 2012

May 14, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Class work begins, Session I courses.

Hot and Cool Contemporary Studio Glass Sculture

May 14, 2012

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Building

Free and open to the public.

University Museums Arts, performances

This exhibition opens May 14 and runs until August 5. The sculptures in this exhibition will present the creative processes of glass sculpting and also explore the individual artistic expressions of today's most accomplished artists, who express themselves in the media of glass.

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Kid's Story Time

May 15, 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.

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Add courses Session I: Summer 2012

May 16, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to add a Session I course without instructor's signature.

Add courses, section changes online for Session I: Summer 2012

May 16, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process adds or section changes for a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.

Haiku in the Gardens

May 16, 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 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

Symposium: Sustaining Health in a Changing Environment

May 16, 2012

1:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

$200 (ISU faculty and staff $120), $150 by April 15 (ISU faculty and staff $100), students $50 anytime

College of Human Sciences Conferences

Hosted by ISU's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center, the symposium will look at sustainability of health in a world facing climate change, population explosion and dminishing resources. It continues through May 18.

Thursday, 17 May 2012

Symposium: Sustaining Health in a Changing Environment

May 17, 2012

8:45 AM - 5:30 PM

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

$200 (ISU faculty and staff $120), $150 by April 15 (ISU faculty and staff $100), students $50 anytime

College of Human Sciences Conferences

Hosted by ISU's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center, the symposium will look at sustainability of health in a world facing climate change, population explosion and dminishing resources. It opened May 16 and continues through May 18.

Behind the Scenes

May 17, 2012

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Special events

Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month you will learn interesting facts, and see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.

Jens Jensen and his Contemporaries in Design

May 17, 2012

7:00 PM

Garden Room, Reiman Gardens

free

Lecture Series Arts, performances Lectures Live Green

Robert Grese will discuss the turn of the 20th century and the impact of landscape and architectural innovators like Frank Lloyd Wright and Frederick Law Olmsted. His presentation is in conjunction with The Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, Iowa, which this year will be exploring the life, career, and ongoing legacy of landscape architect Jens Jensen (1860-1951).

Friday, 18 May 2012

Audit course for Session I: Summer 2012

May 18, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to elect to audit a course for Summer Session I. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.

Audit to credit for Session I: Summer 2012

May 18, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a Session I course from audit to credit basis.

Drop courses for Session I: Summer 2012

May 18, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.

Drop courses for Session I: Summer 2012

May 18, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop a Session I course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.

Pass/Not Pass courses for Session I: Summer 2012

May 18, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a Session I course from Pass/Not Pass to grade without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.

Schedule changes for Session I: Summer 2012

May 18, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee; or to add/drop a Session I course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj.shtml

Symposium: Sustaining Health in a Changing Environment

May 18, 2012

8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

$200 (ISU faculty and staff $120), $150 by April 15 (ISU faculty and staff $100), students $50 anytime

College of Human Sciences Conferences

Hosted by ISU's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center, the symposium will look at sustainability of health in a world facing climate change, population explosion and dminishing resources. It opened May 16.

ISUAA Inspiration Awards

May 18, 2012

5:30 PM

ISU Alumni Center

free

University Meetings, receptions

Alumni and friends of the ISU Alumni Association are invited to attend the ISUAA Inspiration Awards a Annual Recognition Dinner (formerly known as Annual Meeting and Dinner). Events include a reception (5:30 p.m.), followed by the annual meeting, dinner and dessert reception. ISUAA president Jeff Johnson will recognize retiring members of the board of directors and honor recipients of the Faculty-Staff Inspiration Award.

Dance social

May 18, 2012

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Pioneer 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, 19 May 2012

Ames Garden Club Plant Sale

May 19, 2012

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free

Reiman Gardens Special events

Shop at the Ames Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday, May 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Maintenance Building parking lot of Reiman Gardens. Support the Ames Garden Club.