Monday, 17 Feb 2025
Technology as Storytelling: How Engineering, Science, and Faith Play
When we do our science and technology, our stories interpret what we see and direct what we make. In turn, we tell our stories not only by word and voice, but also by what we theorize and create. What does it mean when Christian scholars suggest all academic disciplines --including engineering-- are in the storytelling business? Or that God's Spirit is behind all knowing, even our technical and scientific know-how? How does a story-based...
Wednesday, 19 Feb 2025
A Dialogue About Congress and Bipartisanship
2025 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics A conversation with Former U.S. Representatives Vicky Hartzler and David Skaggs, and Dr. Karen Kedrowski, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.
Thursday, 20 Feb 2025
Reiman Gardens Sneak Peek 2025: Picture Perfect: Celebrating 30 Years of Beauty at Reiman Gardens
Join Education Director Sara Merritt for a preview of what Reiman Gardens has in store for 2025 as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary! From instagrammable summer displays to once-in-a-lifetime parties, special events, educational programs, and more.
Wake Up the “Watchdog”: Ensuring Our Government Doesn’t Misuse Our Taxes
Rob Sand is the State Auditor, a position he was first elected to in 2018; he is currently the only Democratic Party statewide officeholder in Iowa.  Rob is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Iowa College of Law. He interned in Washington, D.C. for Democratic Iowa Senator Tom Harkin, and then began working for Democratic campaigns in Iowa. After graduating law school, Rob was appointed Assistant Attorney...