Wednesday, 24 Apr 2013
Seed and Biosafety Symposium
"Seeding the Future: Emerging Policy and Science." The symposium will address important issues that face the seed industry and those that depend upon it for their livelihoods. It will examine the changes in the seed industry in the last 30 years. Register by April 12.
ArtWalk, From Fountain to Fountain
If there is one thing that ties all Iowa Staters together it is the beauty of central campus. Join University Museums as we journey across central campus from one Christian Petersen fountain to another and discuss many public works of art that surround the most iconic of Iowa State's spaces. Meet the docent at the Fountain of the Four Seasons outside the north entrance of the Memorial Union.
Emerging Technologies Conference
The ISU Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program will host its 10th annual Emerging Technologies Conference. It will showcase the HCI program, students and research. Speakers are Melinda Knight, Senior UX Research Lead, Windows Research Team, Microsoft Corporation; and John Lee, Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Evolving UX research while Reimagining Windows - Melinda Knight
Eight years ago, Melinda Cerney Knight was a PhD candidate in Human Computer Interaction at Iowa State. Today, she's a senior lead in Windows Research, managing a team responsible for user experiences. Part of the Emerging Technologies Conference.
Human Computer Interaction and the Automobile: Promises and Perils - John D. Lee
John D. Lee is the Emerson Electric professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and director of the Cognitive Systems Laboratory. Part of the Emerging Technologies Conference.
Retirement: Cornelia and Jan Flora
Cornelia is a Distinguished Professor in sociology and Jan is a professor in sociology.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
Suzanne Millman,"Animal Welfare."
Plant Breeding Seminar
Jessica Barb, Sunflower as a lignocellulosic biofuel
Soil Seminar
Kimberly Brown, "Effects of long term nitrogen application on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi colonization, soil aggregation, and soil organic matter storage in a continuous maize, tilled system"
SUB General Meeting
Get your friends together and drop by our meeting this week. Learn about all the upcoming events and how you can get involved. Chow on some free pizza while you're here too!
Artful yoga
Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. This free yoga practice is sponsored by the University Museums and Recreation Services.
Intermediate Photography
Take your photography to the next level with this four part class. Building on concepts form Beginner Photography with practical application and further exploration of the tools, mechanics, and process, take creative control of your photographs.
ISU Percussion Ensemble with guest Arthur Lipner, vibraphone
Matthew Coley director of percussion
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester as well as performing the Monday of VEISHEA week. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!