Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009
Lunch-and-learn: Summertime wellness
"Summer Survival Guide." Learn how to make healthy summertime food choices, plus easy ways to stay fit. Feel free to bring your lunch. Contact Sally Barclay, 4-9625, barclay@iastate.edu, to register.
GPSA Symposium: Sustainability
Fifth annual Graduate Program in Sustainable Agriculture research symposium. Keynote lecture, "Sustainability in the 21st Century: From Greening to Resilience," Fred Kirschenmann, Distinguished Fellow, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. A Q&A session and poster presentation will follow. Free and open to the public.
Softball
ISU vs. Creighton
Thursday, 30 Apr 2009
Exhibit Opening: Dinosaurs and Other Common Garden Pests
The dinosaurs are coming!
Final Grade Submittal
Departments can begin submitting grades on AccessPlus and WebCt
Return textbooks
End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore. (April 30-May 8)
Performance: Esta
Esta is a unique band whose innovative music combines the aromas fo world music, the power of rock, and the spirit of jazz intoa powerful, energetic new sound.
Farewell reception: Symone Simmons
Simmons is a senior admissions counselor with Enrollment Services. Reception continues until 4:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Jim Noland
Senior lecturer Jim Noland is retiring from the English department. A short program begins at 4 p.m.
CHS Entrepreneurship Showcase
The creative energy of entrepreneurship is alive and well in the College of Human Sciences. The 5th annual entrepreneurship showcase will feature students' displays and presentation on innovative business ventures.
Celebration: Lavender Graduation & Small Victories
Lavender Graduation recognizes graduating members of the ISU lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally communities. Small Victories celebrates the achievements made withing the LGBT community at ISU and recognizes individuals who help foster an environment of diversity on campus.
Concert: Esta, an Israeli troupe
Esta is a unique band whose innovative music combines the aromas fo world music, the power of rock, and the spirit of jazz intoa powerful, energetic new sound.
Performance: "Vinegar Tom"
ISU Theatre stages this edgy and provocative production set in the 17th century, when women across England were being tried as witches. The feminist play explores religious hypocrisy and exploitation by following the lives of seven women.
Gilman Lecture
Hisashi Yamamoto, Arthur Holly Compton Distinguished Professor, University of Chicago, is the guest speaker for the 32nd annual Gilman Lecture. Yamamoto will discuss "Asymmetric synthesis based on acid catalysis." All are invited to attend.