Thursday, 23 Apr 2009
Lecture: Biofuels Research at ConocoPhillips
"Biofuels Research at ConocoPhillips," Lisa Myers, ConocoPhillips director of biofuels research and development. Reception and poster display at 6:00 p.m. in the Cardinal Room. Part of the Women in STEM Speaker Series.
ISU Jazz Combos
The jazz combos are coached by Michael Giles
Lecture: "The Girls from Ames"
"The Girls from Ames," author Jeffrey Zaslow. The story of 11 women and a 40-year friendship that started in Ames, Iowa. Now scattered across the country, these women share an unbreakable bond of friendship that includes constant contact and annual reunions. The book began as a response to his Wall Street Journal column on the enduring bonds of women's friendships.
Friday, 24 Apr 2009
Graduation approval slip
Graduate College last day for final submission of graduate student graduation approval slip.
Arbor Day celebration
Reiman Gardens is hosting an Arbor Day celebration with several family-friendly events, including a tree planting ceremony (10 a.m.), a tree scavenger hunt, free information for adults, and coloring books for kids. The first 100 guests will receive a Kentucky coffee tree seedling.
Lecture: Women and power
"Women and Power: Glass Half Full or Half Empty?" Barbara Kellerman, Havard University. A reception and book signing will precede the talk (11:30 a.m.), also in the Great Hall. Part of the Women's Leadership Series.
Meeting: ISU Retirees
"Transfats," by Pam White, ISU Human Sciences dean. Social at 2:30 p.m.; program at 3 p.m.
Lecture: Exploring Single Cells with Microanalytical Tools
Nancy Allbritton, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The 19th Annual Velmer A. Fassel Lecture in Analytical Chemistry.
Geology Seminar
"Plutons, plates, and missing crust: the tectonic history of the Coast Mountains Batholith complex in British Columbia and Southeast Alaska," Cameron Davidson, Carleton College, Northfield, Minn.
ECpE Centennial Gala and Awards
The capstone event of Electrical and Computer Engineering's yearlong centennial celebration. The evening will include a dinner, awards ceremony, and a comedy routine by an electrical engineer-turned-comedian, Don McMillan. RSVP by April 20.
Asian Arts Night
Come try your hand at learning origami, calligraphy and henna hand painting.
Concert Band and Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is conducted by Matthew Smith, associate director of bands. The Concert Band is conducted by Natalie Steele, assistant director of bands.
Dance social
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.
Saturday, 25 Apr 2009
5K/10K: SCAVMA Scamper
5K/10K run or walk, pets welcome. Register in the second-floor lobby of Vet Med on Friday (1-6 p.m.) or Saturday (7-8:30 a.m.).
Lecture: Reduce and eliminate stress
Lecture and meditation session conducted by Seelananda Thera, Samatha Vipassana Meditation Centre, Edmonton, Canada.
Open House: ISU Solar Decathlon
Construction of the Interlock House is commencing outdoors (the basic structure was completed indoors). Talk with the students and faculty involved in the project.
Fashion show
27th Annual ISU Textiles and Clothing Fashion Show. Exhibition at 6 p.m., runway show at 7 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster or at the Stephens ticket office.
Sunday, 26 Apr 2009
Masterworks Concert
This annual concert will feature the ISU Symphony Orchestra and the combined musical talents of four Iowa State choirs: the Iowa State Singers, Cantamus Women's Choir, Iowa Statesmen Men's Choir, and Lyrica Women's Choir. Conducted by Dr. James Rodde, Director of Choral Activities.
Concert: The American Chamber Players
The American Chamber Players were formed in 1985 by Miles Hoffman from a core group of artists of The Library of Congress Summer Chamber Festival. The ensemble performs repertoire ranging from familiar masterpieces to neglected gems to newly commissioned American works, and their fascinating and delightful programs with varied instrumental combinations have been as enthusiastically praised as their extraordinary, dynamic performances.
Monday, 27 Apr 2009
Women's Studies demonstration
"Speak Out! Act Up! Teach In!" A demonstration by the Women's Studies program to address the importance of gender diversity on the Iowa State campus. There will be talks, activities, displays and a musical performance by Strong Like Bear. The event is free and open to the public.
Horticulture seminar
Learning Community research presentations, ISU horticulture undergraduates.
Auditions for "Sweeney Todd"
Prepare and memorize an aria, preferably in English and preferably from "Sweeney Todd". Choose a piece that shows your range and musicianship. Strong musicianship is a must! Nine main roles are available as well as a singing ensemble of approximately fifteen. An audition sign-up will be located outside of Mary Creswell's office, 221 Music. For more information e-mail dellbrad@iastate.edu. Performance dates: November 5-8. Funded by GSB.
Auditions for "The Odd Couple"
Roles are available for two women and eight men. A copy of the script can be checked out in 2130 Pearson Hall ($5 refundable deposit required). Audition monologues will also be available (no deposit required). Sign up to audition in 2130 Pearson Hall. For more information e-mail jfcox@iastate.edu. Performance dates: September 25-27 and October 2-4. Funded by GSB.
Lecture: Plant-Insect Interactions Symposium Keynote
"Plant-Insect Interactions," Edward (Ted) Farmer, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Part of the 2009 Loomis Lecture and the Office of Biotechnology 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Tuesday, 28 Apr 2009
Reiman Gardens: Story Time
"Digging into Caves," story time and crafts inspired by featured childrens books.
Research presentations
Presentations by AESHM department faculty, including: "Will it Happen to Me? A Look at How Urban and non-Urban Consumers Perceive Identity Theft," Axton Bertz; "Foreign Direct Investment in Indian Retail: A Content Analytic Approach to Understanding Past Imperfections and Future Imperatives," Mansi Batra and Linda Niehm; and "An Entry Mode Decision Model for the Apparel Market," Yao Lu, Elena Karpova and Ann Marie Fiore.
Auditions for "The Odd Couple"
Roles are available for two women and eight men. A copy of the script can be checked out in 2130 Pearson Hall ($5 refundable deposit required). Audition monologues will also be available (no deposit required). Sign up to audition in 2130 Pearson Hall. For more information e-mail jfcox@iastate.edu. Performance dates: September 25-27 and October 2-4. Funded by GSB.
Lecture: Gut feelings
"Gut Feelings: The Intelligence of the Unconscious," Gerd Gigerenzer, director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin. Reception precedes the lecture at 7 p.m.