Friday, 13 Apr 2018
Concert: ISU Wind Ensemble
Under the direction of Michael Golemo,.
Saturday, 14 Apr 2018
Computational Thinking Competition
Science Fair-like format for students in grades K-12 to present projects that involve computational thinking. Participants should register by April 7.
Jacob Metzler, piano Senior Recital
Senior Recital
ISU Jazz Combo
Michael Giles is director of the ISU Jazz Combo.
Sunday, 15 Apr 2018
ISU Choral Masterworks Concert with ISU Symphony Orchestra
James Rodde, choral conductor Jacob Harrison, conductor of orchestra
Monday, 16 Apr 2018
Conference: Geological Society of America
The GSA North-Central Section's 52nd annual meeting will discuss hot topics in geoscience; new research findings on glacier flow and agricultural water quality. Emerging contaminants in the environment will be presented and Iowa's unique geologic and hydrologic features will be explored.
Quantum Spin Liquid as a Topological Phase in Kitaev Materials
Dr. Yong-Baek Kim, University of Toronto
Tuesday, 17 Apr 2018
Conference: Geological Society of America
The GSA North-Central Section's 52nd annual meeting will discuss hot topics in geoscience, new research findings on glacier flow and agricultural water quality. Emerging contaminants in the environment will be presented and Iowa's unique geologic and hydrologic features will be explored.
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2018
Neutrino Oscillations : the long and short view
Prof. Jenny Thomas (University College London)
Performance: ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette is director of Jazz I Ensemble. Michael Giles is director Jazz II Ensemble.
Thursday, 19 Apr 2018
Performance: Jazz + Puppetry
Michael Giles, professor of saxophone, will perform with ISU Theatre assistant professor Amanda Petefish-Schrag.
Friday, 20 Apr 2018
St. Louis Area Methods Meeting
SLAMM is a regional meeting highlighting data science applications of political science questions. Four scholars will discuss their work on campaigns, human rights, local government and networks in Congress. Preregistration (free) is required. Hosted by the political science and statistics departments.
Planetarium Show: Backyard Astronomy
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!
Jazz @ the Maintenance Shop
James Bovinette is director.
ISU Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is an 80-member ensemble that explores traditional as well as contemporary works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Steven Smyth, Associate Director of Bands.
Performance: Our Town
Ordinary life has great joys that very few people fully appreciate. There are also the transcendent moments surrounding love and death that come to all. This masterpiece of American theatre takes place in a small New England town at the turn of the last century. Through its themes lies the understanding that we are all connected no matter when we have lived and that we know in our hearts that something is eternal and it isn't the objects we own.
Saturday, 21 Apr 2018
Performance: Our Town
Ordinary life has great joys that very few people fully appreciate. There are also the transcendent moments surrounding love and death that come to all. This masterpiece of American theatre takes place in a small New England town at the turn of the last century. Through its themes lies the understanding that we are all connected no matter when we have lived and that we know in our hearts that something is eternal and it isn't the objects we own.
Sunday, 22 Apr 2018
Performance: Our Town
Ordinary life has great joys that very few people fully appreciate. There are also the transcendent moments surrounding love and death that come to all. This masterpiece of American theatre takes place in a small New England town at the turn of the last century. Through its themes lies the understanding that we are all connected no matter when we have lived and that we know in our hearts that something is eternal and it isn't the objects we own.
Concert: Iowa State Singers
Iowa State Singers perform before leaving on tour.
Wednesday, 25 Apr 2018
Candidate forum: Director, Catt Center
Tracy Osborn, associate professor and program director at the University of Iowa, is one of four finalists in the search for the next director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.
Highly Displaced Hadronic Jets at ATLAS
Michael Werner, Iowa State University
Thursday, 26 Apr 2018
TBA: Utpal Chatterjee
Utpal Chatterjee
Friday, 27 Apr 2018
Anthropology Symposium
The anthropology symposium is an opportunity for students to share their projects and research with faculty and peers. Christina Gish Hill, lecturer in world languages and cultures, will present the keynote address. All are welcome to attend. Registration not required.
Retirement reception: Tsing-Chang Chen
Tsing-Chang (Mike) Chen, professor of geological and atmospheric sciences, is retiring after 40 years on the ISU faculty. Remarks will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Retirement reception: Justin Peters
Professor of mathematics Justin Peters is retiring. Brief remarks will begin about 5:15 p.m.
Performance: Our Town
Ordinary life has great joys that very few people fully appreciate. There are also the transcendent moments surrounding love and death that come to all. This masterpiece of American theatre takes place in a small New England town at the turn of the last century. Through its themes lies the understanding that we are all connected no matter when we have lived and that we know in our hearts that something is eternal and it isn't the objects we own.
Performance: Town and Gown Chamber Music series
Featuring pianist Vadym Kholodenko, gold-medal winner of the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
Saturday, 28 Apr 2018
Performance: Our Town
Ordinary life has great joys that very few people fully appreciate. There are also the transcendent moments surrounding love and death that come to all. This masterpiece of American theatre takes place in a small New England town at the turn of the last century. Through its themes lies the understanding that we are all connected no matter when we have lived and that we know in our hearts that something is eternal and it isn't the objects we own.
Sunday, 29 Apr 2018
Performance: Our Town
Ordinary life has great joys that very few people fully appreciate. There are also the transcendent moments surrounding love and death that come to all. This masterpiece of American theatre takes place in a small New England town at the turn of the last century. Through its themes lies the understanding that we are all connected no matter when we have lived and that we know in our hearts that something is eternal and it isn't the objects we own.
Monday, 30 Apr 2018
Candidate forum: Director, Catt Center
Angela Bos, associate dean at the College of Wooster, is one of four finalists in the search for the next director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.