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Tuesday, 01 Apr 2014

Public Forum: Board of Regents Efficiency and Transformation Review

Apr 01, 2014

10:00 AM

Howe Hall auditorium

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

Iowa State will host a public forum as part of a comprehensive efficiency review at Iowa's three public universities. The forum is designed to help stakeholders learn more about the review process. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend. The event will be live-streamed and archived online for later viewing. Watch the efficiency review website for details.

Thursday, 03 Apr 2014

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

Apr 03, 2014

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

P&S Council meetings are open to the public.

Products of Public Space Open House

Apr 03, 2014

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Morrill Hall Lower Gallery

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Public open house featuring projects by students in the spring-semester "Products of Public Space" option studio, an interdisciplinary experiment in creative process. Students will post their latest efforts and be available to answer questions. Come see cutting-edge concepts that could make Des Moines a more vibrant place to live and work.

Friday, 04 Apr 2014

Open forum: Animal science department chair finalist

Apr 04, 2014

10:00 AM

Room 1204 Kildee Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Andre-Denis Wright, professor of animal science at the University of Vermont, will discuss his leadership style and vision for the department. He is one of three candidates interviewing for the position.

VISIONS Across America Exhibition Reception

Apr 04, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg., Iowa State Center

free

University Museums Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

The ISU Alumni Association and University Museums invite you to celebrate the opening of the exhibition "VISIONS Across America: Portraits of ISU Alumni by Jim Heemstra" which captures portraits of ISU alumni from all 50 states whose portraits show the stunning diversity, strength, and character of Iowa State University alumni.

Tuesday, 08 Apr 2014

It's Your Business: Expanding Opportunities in Iowa's Food System

Apr 08, 2014

All day

Quality Inn, Ames, Iowa

$50 by March 28; $65 after that; $25 for students ($35 after March 28)

Research Conferences Meetings, receptions

The 2014 Iowa Local Food Conference features keynote speakers and workshops on the processing and marketing aspects of food-related businesses.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Apr 08, 2014

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.

Friday, 11 Apr 2014

Distinguished Awards Ceremony

Apr 11, 2014

1:30 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

Free

University Meetings, receptions Special events

The university's highest awards will be presented to alumni and friends by President Steven Leath.

Retirement reception: Dennis Romsey

Apr 11, 2014

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Room 1155 Administrative Services Building

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Dennis Romsey, purchasing agent in the purchasing department, is retiring.

Senior BFA Exhibition Reception

Apr 11, 2014

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Gallery 181, College of Design

free

College of Design Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

Reception celebrating the exhibition of artwork in all media by 31 students who will receive bachelor of fine arts degrees in integrated studio arts from Iowa State in May, August or December 2014. Media represented will include: ceramics, drawing, digital media, metals/jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles and wood/furniture design.

Saturday, 12 Apr 2014

Tuesday, 15 Apr 2014

Symposium: Undergraduate research and creative expression

Apr 15, 2014

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

A day-long celebration of undergraduate research that brings students from all academic disciplines together to share their work with the university community, families and guests through oral presentation sessions in a conference-style environment. Participation is open to any ISU undergraduate involved in mentored research.

Wednesday, 16 Apr 2014

Open House: National Student Employment Week

Apr 16, 2014

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Ground floor, Beardshear Hall

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Free 'Breakfast on the Go' for all Iowa State students who have a job, whether on or off-campus. There also will be door prizes.

Remembering Bill Kunerth

Apr 16, 2014

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Long-time journalist and political activist Bill Kunerth will be remembered by friends and foes alike. Kunerth taught journalism at Iowa State for 31 years (1957-88) and continued to live in Ames until 2004. He was a champion of the First Amendment and fought to ensure that universities and state agencies abided by the Iowa open meetings and records laws.

Friday, 18 Apr 2014

Public hearing: Regents' agenda

Apr 18, 2014

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents April 23-24 meeting at the Iowa School for Deaf in Council Bluffs.

Monday, 21 Apr 2014

Pride Week kickoff and social

Apr 21, 2014

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Meetings, receptions

Join all of Iowa State's LGBTQA+ student organizations/interest groups, departments and associations at our first annual Pride Week Kickoff and Social. The kickoff will include light refreshments, highlights for each of the upcoming Pride Week events and information about each of the LGBTQA+ organizations at Iowa State.

Tuesday, 22 Apr 2014

Open forum: Director of Admissions finalist

Apr 22, 2014

11:00 AM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Jeff Fuller, director of student recruitment in the office of admissions at the University of Houston, is one of three finalists interviewing this month for the position.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Apr 22, 2014

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.

Wednesday, 23 Apr 2014

LGBTA Alliance Pride Week Meeting

Apr 23, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

232 Carver

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Meetings, receptions

Join folks from across campus for the LGBTA Alliance General Assembly Pride Week meeting.

Thursday, 24 Apr 2014

Pride Lunch

Apr 24, 2014

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Meetings, receptions

All are welcome to join members of the LGBTQA Faculty and Staff Association for food, conversation and community. Bring your lunch!

Open forum: Director of Admissions finalist

Apr 24, 2014

3:30 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Darin Wohlgemuth, ISU interim director of admissions, is one of three finalists interviewing this month for the position.

Friday, 25 Apr 2014

Retirement reception: Donna Oliver

Apr 25, 2014

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Room 0331 Palmer Building

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Donna Oliver, who assists the director with the daily functioning of the school, is retiring after 35-plus years of service in Iowa State's Child Development Laboratory School.

Open forum: Veishea Task Force

Apr 25, 2014

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Affairs Meetings, receptions

Members of the public and ISU community are invited to share feedback, moderated by Government of the Student Body president Hillary Kletscher. A live webcast and comment submission form will be available.

Saturday, 26 Apr 2014

Open house and pancake breakfast

Apr 26, 2014

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ames Municipal Airport, Airport Drive

free (breakfast $4-$6)

Student Activities Meetings, receptions Student activities

Annual fly-in breakfast hosted by the ISU Flying Cyclones Club. Pancake breakfast is $6 for adults; $4 for kids. ISU aviation clubs and organizations will be present as well as other local aviation groups.

Monday, 28 Apr 2014

Opening reception: The Fashion Show 2014 exhibition

Apr 28, 2014

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Mary Alice Gallery, 1015 Morrill Hall

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Winning designs from The Fashion Show 2014 will be on exhibit April 28-Aug. 29 in the Mary Alice Gallery, Morrill Hall.

Wednesday, 30 Apr 2014

Research Open Forum

Apr 30, 2014

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Meetings, receptions

Sarah Nusser, vice president for research, is seeking campus input and suggestions for improving research support. Researchers and staff are invited to provide feedback and share ideas. The first set of these open forum meetings for research faculty and staff will focus on pre- and post-award processes.

Open forum: Director of Admissions finalist

Apr 30, 2014

10:00 AM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Katharine Johnson Suski, director of admissions at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, is one of three finalists interviewing this month for the position.

Honors poster presentation and reception

Apr 30, 2014

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Special events

Spring and summer University Honors Program graduates, as well as other honors students, will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals about their Honors research projects.