Wednesday, 06 Mar 2013
Oil Painting
Through this class, students will become comfortable using oil paint, and gain confidence in color mixing, composition, and paint application.
Bil Jackson, guest clarinet
Guest Bil Jackson
Evolution in Immune Systems
Michael Deem is a computational theorist whose work has contributed significantly to our understanding of important aspects of immunology, evolution and materials science. He will discuss methods he has developed for predicting vaccine effectiveness and for determining which strains of the flu to cover in annual vaccine formulations. Phi Beta Kappa Lecture
Thursday, 07 Mar 2013
Pruning Workshop
Join Sarah Rummery, Reiman Gardens' Manager of Horticultural Operations, for an informative and hands-on workshop designed to familiarize you with all the W's of early spring pruning! Learn what, when, where, how and why to prune, and put your knowledge to practice outside in the Gardens!
Performance: The Civil War
This stirring production features traditional songs of the era while sensitively illustrating the complex, tumultuous chapter of American history that was The Civil War.
Performance: The Civil War
This stirring production features traditional songs of the era while sensitively illustrating the complex, tumultuous chapter of American history that was The Civil War.
Computer Science Distinguished Lecture
"The Challenge of High-Assurance Software," John Rushby, Computer Science Laboratory, SRI International.
Cyclone Cinema: Les Miserables
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Les Miserables! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
The Divine Nine: Greekdom, Black History and the Responsibility to the Campus Community
Lawrence Ross is the author of The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities and an advocate for eliminating pledging and hazing. His talk includes information about the origins of the Greek system in general, and Black fraternities and sororities in particular.
The World of Sports Photography
Award-winning photographer Damian Strohmeyer's career with Sports Illustrated spanned more than two decades and his images have graced the cover of the magazine 67 times since his first cover shot in 1988. Strohmeyer witnessed many of the most historic sporting events of the past few decades, including 26 Super Bowls, five Olympics, the Stanley Cup, Soccer's World Cup and numerous NCAA championships.
The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars
Climatologist Michael E. Mann, author of "The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars: Dispatches from the Front Lines," is a member of the Penn State University faculty, holding joint positions in the Departments of Meteorology and Geosciences and the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute. National Affairs Series.
Friday, 08 Mar 2013
Mid-term
First half-semester courses end.
Seminar: CALS Alumni of Excellence Series
ISU alumna Nancy Irlbeck, associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State, will present "Coming Into Your Own." The lecture series is part of the college's ADVANCE program to improve the recruitment and advancement of women in the STEM fields.
Workshop: Ready to Run Iowa 2013
"Navigating the Routes to Public Service: Appointment to Boards & Commissions." Given Iowa's law regarding gender balance on state and local boards and commissions, this workshop focuses on how to position oneself for appointment to a public board or commission, including how to submit your resume, who to contact to follow-up, and tips for improving your chances of selection.
Where Did It All Come From?
Cabinet of Curiosities exhibits wonderfully unique, odd, and bizarre objects from collections across campus. Exhibition Curator Allison Sheridan will talk briefly about how the objects were located, chosen, and placed into our exhibit of curios. She will be joined by Barb Pleasants and Nick Howell, who will answer your questions about the objects loaned to the exhibition from the Biology and Horticulture Departments.
Tennis
ISU vs. Drake.
Cyclone Cinema: Les Miserables
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Les Miserables! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Teams camp out and take turns walking or running around the track. Because cancer never sleeps, the relay is an overnight event.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Performance: The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers begins with D'Artagnan, a young man who leaves home to travel to Paris with hopes to join the King's guard, the famous Musketeers. He and three of his close friends live by the motto, "All for one and one for all." With characters large enough to become legends and the sweepingly romantic story of their adventures, this classic of French literature becomes an exciting evening in the theatre.
John Primer
Come get your fill of blues music with John Primer at The M-Shop in the MU!
Saturday, 09 Mar 2013
Tennis
ISU vs. Stephens College
Thaw-out 4K Fun Run
The race will start at Carver Hall. Proceeds support community outreach projects associated with Ames Jaycees and Heartland Senior Services.
Polymer Clay Eggs
Make a unique piece of art using a variety of techniques like filigree, open lacework, and surface stamping.
ISU Symphony Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor
Tennis
ISU vs. Grandview.
Cyclone Cinema: Les Miserables
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Les Miserables! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Iowa Statesmen Concert
Dr. James Rodde, conductor
Performance: The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers begins with D'Artagnan, a young man who leaves home to travel to Paris with hopes to join the King's guard, the famous Musketeers. He and three of his close friends live by the motto, "All for one and one for all." With characters large enough to become legends and the sweepingly romantic story of their adventures, this classic of French literature becomes an exciting evening in the theatre.