Monday, 21 Sep 2009
University convocation
President Gregory Geoffroy will give remarks on the academic year ahead and awards will be presented to university faculty and staff.
Horticulture Seminar
The Motor is Running at Top Speed: New Advances in the Dutch Ornamentals Industry, by Richard Gladon, Associate Professor, Department of Horticulture, ISU
Ann Cravero, soprano and Miko Kominami, piano
Ann Cravero, mezzo-soprano, is Assistant Professor of Voice and Opera Director at Drake University. Miko Kominami, piano, has been a Luther College faculty member since 2002.
Class: Mat Cutting, Section I
6:30-9:30 Learn to do mat cutting.
Seminar: banking, mortgages and refinancing
This free financial literacy seminar will feature Scott Bauer and Sara Lehman, First National Bank, and is free and open to the entire Ames and ISU community. Register for the seminar by sending an email to shobha@iastate.edu.
Seminar: Financial literacy
"Banking, Mortgages and Refinancing," Scott Bauer and Sara Lehman, First National Bank. Space is limited; please register in advance to shobha@iastate.edu.
Lecture: "The Power of Forgiving"
Everett Worthington, professor of psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, will speak about insights gleaned from two decades of research on forgiveness. He has authored over 20 books and 200 journal articles, many on forgiveness. He is the author of "The Power of Forgiving." The presentation is made possible by a grant from The Fetzer Institute, and is sponsored by Network, a group counseling program in Iowa State's psychology department.
Tuesday, 22 Sep 2009
Access 2007
First of two sessions to learn the basic concepts of Access 2007. (Second session is on September 25.) Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Workspace: Family Weekend Commemorative Tiles
Workspace open hours: 2-10pm Mon-Thurs; 10am-4pm Sat; 1-4pm Sun Purchase a Commemorative Tile
International Seminar: "Agriculture Development and Livestock: What We Do at BMGF"
Greg BeVier, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This seminar is part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' "Feeding the World: Are We Making Progress" series.
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesday Sept. 22nd, 29th and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian crafts, the first 50 years at the Farm House, 1800's entertainment, and more.
Dedication: BioCentury Research Farm
The farm, which began operation in August, provides a central location to research biomass crop production, harvesting, storage, transportation and processing. The public is welcome.
Introduction to LaTeX
This hands-on course covers a quick introduction to LaTeX, a program that uses computer typesetting to produce high-quality documents. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Meeting: How to work with VRAC
The Virtual Reality Applications Center (VRAC) and Human Computer Interaction graduate program seek a wider range of faculty collaboration on grants and projects. This meeting is an informational session, and will include: · A discussion on how to collaborate with VRAC and HCI (30 min.) · A tour of the C6 and other facilities (45 min.) · Brief follow-up and networking on future grant solicitations (15 min.)
Work Visas Made Simple
A "work visa" workshop for international students, moderated by experienced immigration attorneys.
Class: Kusudama - Decorative Origami Spheres
6-8pm for 3 weeks Make origami spheres.
Lecture: The Age of Globalism
"Caught in the Middle: America's Heartland in the Age of Globalism," Richard Longworth, author and journalist. Longworth is a two-time recipient of the Overseas Press Club Award for series on globalization and the UN and was twice a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He is a senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and distinguished visiting scholar at DePaul University.
Intermediate American Ballroom lessons
Intermediate ballroom classes, requires previous ballroom dance experience. Meets weekly for 10 weeks, no partner required.
John Gilbert, violin
John Gilbert is Professor of Violin at the Texas Tech University School of Music and is currently serving as concertmaster of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra.
Lecture: "Taking Control of Your Financial Future in Tough Times"
Jeanne Hogarth is a program manager for the Federal Reserve Board in Consumer Education and Research, specializing in consumer finance. She will discuss ways people can become more financially competent in today's financial markets, with a special focus on access and affordability of higher education and student loan debt loads.
Beginning social ballroom class
The ISU Ballroom Dance Club is offering a beginning ballroom class this semester; everyone is welcome, no partner required. Classes meet once a week for 10 weeks.
Wednesday, 23 Sep 2009
Degree audit deadline
Last day to change degree audit information for fall semester.
Wednesday Wellness Walk
Led by students from Health Studies 380 -Worksite Wellness Class. Walks are held each Wednesday in September and October. A different 20-minute route each week.
Meeting: Community of Educational Technology Support (ComETS)
Anyone from ISU interested in educational technology or the topics on the agenda (online) is welcome to attend and participate. Feel free to bring your lunch; cookies will be provided.
Wellness workshop: "Healthy Eating 101"
"Healthy Eating 101: The basics of good nutrition" is the topic of this employee wellness workshop. Contact Sally Barclay, 4-9625, to reserve a seat.
Workspace: Family Weekend Commemorative Tiles
Workspace open hours: 2-10pm Mon-Thurs; 10am-4pm Sat; 1-4pm Sun Purchase a Commemorative Tile
Lecture: Consumer Finance Research at the Federal Reserve Board
"Why Do They Do That? Lessons Learned from Consumer Finance Research at the Federal Reserve Board," Jeanne Hogarth, 2009-10 Hilton Chair visiting scholar. She will discuss her research on electronic banking, patterns of financial behavior, connections between knowledge and behavior in household financial management, and consumer information disclosure. A short reception in the Christian Peterson Art Museum will follow the presentation.
Class: Henna Tattoos, Section I
7-9pm on September 23 & 24 Design henna tattoos.
Thursday, 24 Sep 2009
Conference: "Get Your Head in the Cloud"
Keynote speakers are Cloud computing experts Jeff Barr, Amazon.com; and Dennis Quan, IBM. This is free for all participants, but registration is required. Conference continues Sept. 25.
Lecture: Latina digitial divide in Iowa
"The Digital Divide for Latina Immigrants in Iowa: Status and Recommendations," Aurelio Curbelo, ISU Ag and Life Sciences. His research shows that reducing the digital divide among Latin American female immigrants to urban and rural Iowa can greatly enhance their educational status and increase their English proficiency. Increasing their computer skills would increase economic opportunities and socioeconomic conditions in their communities.