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What is featured?

Thursday, 16 Apr 2009

Book sale

Apr 16, 2009

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

First floor, Ross Hall

Groups, governance Special events

History books, text books, a wide range of scholarly works, as well as much general interest (novels, cookbooks, craft books, etc.) material. Held by the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society.

Feast on the First Amendment

Apr 16, 2009

12:00 PM

Central Campus

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Food, music, drama, soap box debates & exhibits mark this annual event. Part of the First Amendment Day Celebration.

Lecture: Brown Bag

Apr 16, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for CoHorts' members; price of admission for general public. Free for ISU students.

Reiman Gardens Lectures Special events

"Dinosaurs through a Child's Eyes" presented by Mavis Butler and her 2nd grade class from Fellows Elementary

Lecture: Dinosaurs through a Child's Eyes

Apr 16, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for CoHorts' members; $7 admission for general public.

Reiman Gardens Lectures

"Dinosaurs through a Child's Eyes," Mavis Butler and her 2nd grade class from Fellows Elementary.

InDesign Express

Apr 16, 2009

2:00 PM

89 Durham Center

$25 faculty/staff; no charge for students.

University Training, development

This beginning course will cover the user interface and the basics page and document layout for InDesign (CS3). 2:00-3:30 p.m. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.

The Freedom to Know: Freedom of Information and Open Government in the 21st Century

Apr 16, 2009

2:30 PM

305 Carver Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Panelists include Clark Kauffman, Perry Beeman, Lisa Rood and Tom Barton of the Des Moines Register as well as Lauris Olson of Ames365.com. Part of the First Amendment Day Celebration.

Lecture: Making more math majors

Apr 16, 2009

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Reception - 400 Carver Hall; Colloquium - 305 Carver Hall

free

Groups, governance Lectures

"Increasing the Number of Mathematics Majors," William Yslas Vélez, University of Arizona, Tucson. Vélez is a recruiter of mathematics students and an award-winning promoter of math education among Latinos. In his talk, he will describe his efforts in encouraging students that a mathematics major is a great career choice. Reception begins at 3:45; Lecture at 4:10 p.m.

Lecture and discussion: Energy, agriculture and food production

Apr 16, 2009

7:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Energy and Its Relationship to Agriculture and Food Production," energy expert Eldon Boes. Moderated by Pat Boddy, Polk County Conservation. Part of the Engineering Thematic Year on Energy and Sustainability.

Lecture: First Amendment Day keynote address

Apr 16, 2009

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Spreading the Gospel of the First Amendment," Odell McGhee, Polk County district court judge.

Stars Over Veishea: "Gypsy"

Apr 16, 2009

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $19, students $12

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

The ultimate stage-mother, Rose, pushes her two daughters into show business; the younger is talented and pretty; the older is shy and does not receive much attention. Nevertheless, the older daughter becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, and achieves the huge success that was always out of reach for her mother. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.

Lecture: "Zen Buddhism and Creativity"

Apr 16, 2009

8:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Zen Buddhism and Creativity," Thomas Kasulis, Ohio State University, Columbus.

Friday, 17 Apr 2009

Oral Examinations

Apr 17, 2009

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College: last day for final oral examinations.

Second half-semester courses: Add/drop

Apr 17, 2009

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.

Second half-semester courses: change to Pass/Not Pass

Apr 17, 2009

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after Mar. 13 count toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.

Distinguished Alumni Seminar: History of the Cell Phone

Apr 17, 2009

10:00 AM

3041 ECpE Building Addition (adjacent to Coover Hall)

free

College of Engineering Lectures

Presented by Donald Linder (BSEE '65), retired corporate vice president, Motorola. Part of the Centennial celebration of the department of electrical and computer engineering.

Open forum: Retirement Incentive Option

Apr 17, 2009

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

University Meetings, receptions

For employees interested in learning more about the new retirement incentive option. Mike Otis, associate director of HRS, and Ann Doty, retirement information specialist, will lead the discussion.

VEISHEA Opening Ceremony

Apr 17, 2009

12:00 PM

Central Campus

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Iowa State University football coach Paul Rhoads will speak.

Tour: ISU's Virtual Reality Experience

Apr 17, 2009

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

auditorium, Howe Hall

free

College of Engineering Lectures Special events

Tour includes a 15-minute presentation and demos of various virtual reality software. These tours are open to the public, but online preregistration is required. Seating is limited to 260. Appropriate for elementary ages through adults.

Geology Seminar

Apr 17, 2009

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

277 Science I

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity Lectures

Gary Parker, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL "Natural Levees of Rivers and Deep-Sea Channels on Submarine Fans: So Near and Yet so Far"

Dance social

Apr 17, 2009

7:30 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. No partner required. Dress is casual, but indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Social ends at 9:45 p.m.

Stars Over Veishea: "Gypsy"

Apr 17, 2009

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $19, students $12

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

The ultimate stage-mother, Rose, pushes her two daughters into show business; the younger is talented and pretty; the older is shy and does not receive much attention. Nevertheless, the older daughter becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, and achieves the huge success that was always out of reach for her mother. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.

Saturday, 18 Apr 2009

Workshop: Nature Journaling

Apr 18, 2009

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$12 for CoHorts' members; $15 for the general public; and $7.50 for ISU students. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.

Reiman Gardens Lectures Special events

Being in nature, and opening our eyes to the natural world, allows us to escape the bustle of our daily lives.

Veishea Open House: College of Veterinary Medicine

Apr 18, 2009

12:00 PM

College of Veterinary Medicine (use Entry B driveway)

free

College of Veterinary Medicine Special events Student activities

Includes petting zoo, exotic animal expo, painted cow anatomy lesson, self-guided college tour, dog contest and more. Continues through 4:30 p.m.

ISU Alumni Association VEISHEA Open House

Apr 18, 2009

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue

Free

University Special events

New ISU Alumni Center open for tours; meet staff

Softball

Apr 18, 2009

2:00 PM

Southwest Athletics Complex

Free

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Oklahoma State

Wall of Alumni & Friends Memorial Ceremony

Apr 18, 2009

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

east side of ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave.

Free

University Special events

Memorial ceremony honoring deceased alumni whose names appear on the Wall of Alumni & Friends at the Alumni Center

Football

Apr 18, 2009

3:00 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

free

Athletics Athletics

ISU spring football scrimmage. The contest will feature the schemes Cyclone football players have learned during their first spring practice under new head coach Paul Rhoads.

Cy's House of Trivia

Apr 18, 2009

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$50 per person; $400 per 8-person team

Athletics Athletics Special events

An interactive trivia contest covering anything from movies, history, geography or Cyclone Athletics. Proceeds support Iowa State athletics. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. Register by April 1.

Stars Over Veishea: "Gypsy"

Apr 18, 2009

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $19, students $12

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

The ultimate stage-mother, Rose, pushes her two daughters into show business; the younger is talented and pretty; the older is shy and does not receive much attention. Nevertheless, the older daughter becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, and achieves the huge success that was always out of reach for her mother. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.

VEISHEA Comedy with Bill Burr

Apr 18, 2009

9:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium - ADMISSION FREE -doors open at 8 p.m.

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Bill Burr first gained notoriety for his recurring role on the second season of Chappelle's Show, but has gone on to become a regular performer on the Late Show with David Letterman and to have his own HBO Half Hour Special.