Wednesday, 03 Apr 2013
Plant Breeding Seminar
Role of Genetic and Biochemical Interactions in Regulating Complex Phenotypes and Heterosis | Presenter: Dr. Eyal Fridman, The RH Smith Institute for Plant Sciences and Genetics Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Fulbright brown bag lunch series
"Stories from the People's Republic of Poland," Roberta Vann and Joan Chamberlin.
Public Housing in the United States: Neighborhood Renewal and the Poor
Lawrence Vale, Ford Professor of Urban Design and Planning at MIT, is the final speaker in the 2012-2013 Contemporary Issues in Planning and Design Lecture Series co-sponsored by the College of Design and Department of Community and Regional Planning.
AESHM research presentation
Doctoral student Sonali Diddi will present her work with Dr. Linda Niehm on "Young Consumers' Environmental Attitudes and Eco-Fashion Purchase Intentions: The Impact of Marketing Related Variables." Dr. Ellen McKinney will present "Case Study as a Means to Document and Promote Creative Pattern Cutting Processes." All are invited to attend.
Open forum: Associate vice president for student affairs candidate, Lisa Blazer
The Division of Student Affairs has named three finalists for its associate vice president for student affairs position. An open forum is planned for each candidate during the first week of April. All are invited to attend.
Plant Breeding Seminar
Songlin Hu, Manipulation of plant architecture of maize for more biomass
Library workshop: Getting Started with EndNote Web
An introduction for beginners to learn about this free bibliographic management program that helps researchers organize, format and use citations in writing projects. Registration is required; seating is limited.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
Lulu Rodriguez,Details TBA
Soil Seminar
Javed Iqbal, TBA
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.
Beginner Photographer
This four-part workshop will cover the basics of photography including equipment (and how to use it), depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject and "tips and tricks".
Belly Dance Workshop: April Intensive
This April, the focus is on fusion ... Tribal Fusion to be exact! $10 off if you sign up with either beginning or intermediate classes.
Early Childhood Mental Health: Supporting Emotional Development in Young Children
Dr. Ross Thompson, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, will share ideas for building mental health resources for children and families as well as strategies for intervention. Thompson is known for his work on early childhood emotional development and its application to public policy concerns. Barbara E. (Mound) Hansen Early Childhood Lecture Series
Spoon Jewelry
Recycle silverware (even forks and knives!) into rings, earrings, bracelets & more.
Switch: What Is the Future of Energy? Documentary & Discussion
Switch explores the way we use energy, from coal to solar, oil to biofuels. The film removes politics from the discussion, makes the technical accessible and documents our likely path of transition to new energy sources. A discussion will immediately follow the 98-min film.
ISU Flute & Clarinet Ensembles
Sonja Giles, director of flute Gregory Oakes, director of clarinet
Performance: Arrival From Sweden
Arrival is the world's premiere ABBA tribute band. Now you can experience what it was like to see the original ABBA in concert, with harmonies, costumes and sound that capture the spirit of ABBA.