Tuesday, 01 Nov 2011
Theatre: Macbeth
Youth Matinee Series Performance: Macbeth by Aquila Theatre (Grades 9-12)
Life insurance seminar
Human resource services is sponsoring a noncommissioned insurance expert to present "Life Insurance: How Might it Benefit You" Nov. 1. Contact TIAA-CREF at 268-8600 to reserve your seat. All employees are welcome.
Tuesday Tea: Cuisine of the Victorians
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time. Reservations not required. www.museums.iastate.edu
Open forum: LAS dean candidate
Chaden Djalali, professor and chair of the physics and astronomy department at the University of South Carolina, Columbia. A reception follows the forum.
Life insurance seminar
Human resource services is sponsoring a noncommissioned insurance expert to present "Life Insurance: How Might it Benefit You" Nov. 1. Contact TIAA-CREF at 268-8600 to reserve your seat. All employees are welcome.
Genetically Engineered Foods: The Naked Truth
Gregory Jaffe is the Director of the Biotechnology Project at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), an advocacy and educational organization that focuses on nutrition and health, food safety, and sound science. CSPI was instrumental in pushing through the federal law to set standards for nutrition and health claims on food labels and create the "Nutrition Facts" label. National Affairs Series and Live Green!...
Intermediate Glass Beads: Florals with Rhonda Scott
Focus on floral beads, including plunged flowers, three-dimensional surface flowers and whimsical cut petal flowers.
Works in Progress Series: Christina Gish Hill
Christian Gish Hill, assistant professor of anthropology (American Indian Studies), will present "Embodying Reconciliation: American Indian Women as Political Actors on the Northern Plains" as part of the Works in Progress Series, which features informal talks by faculty from the Colleges of Design and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Iowa State Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Coe College (Exhibition)
Theatre: Macbeth
MACBETH by Aquila Theatre "Fair is foul and foul is fair" in this acclaimed British/American touring company's production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy.
Good Debt, Bad Debt: Give Me a Little Credit
Maxine Sweet is vice president of Experian North America's Public Education organization and leads Experian's consumer education, community involvement and corporate responsibility teams. She represents Experian in such national education programs as the JumpStart Coalition for Financial Literacy and LifeSmarts, both of which have the goal of reaching students with critical knowledge and empowering them to live credit smart.
Wednesday, 02 Nov 2011
Graduate College: Deadline to cancel graduation
Last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.
Forum: Governor's STEM Advisory Council
The input of STEM education practitioners to the Governor's STEM Advisory Council is vital to its mission. Jeff Weld, executive director of both IMSEP and the Governor's STEM Advisory Council, will facilitate the forum, where details as to structure, initiatives and input will be shared. RSVP to 4-0423 or traciem@iastate.edu.
Open forum: Effectiveness of the Resource Management Model
Members of the campus committee coordinating a review of the 3-year-old budget model will take comments and respond to questions or concerns about how the model has worked, including effects on the university culture. All faculty and staff are invited.
Open forum: Associate VP for human resource services candidate
David Trainor, executive assistant to the chancellor and associate vice chancellor for human resources and labor relations at Connecticut State University System, Hartford.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
Land Tenure system in Iowa. Presenter: Ed Cox, Drake University
Matthew Coley & Ronni Kot Wenzell Percussion Duo
Iowa State University Lecturer in Percussion and International Soloist, Matthew Coley, and Danish International Percussion Artist, Ronni Kot Wenzell, continue their 2011 collaboration in a joint concert.
Thursday, 03 Nov 2011
Registration for Spring 2012 for sophomores
First day of assigned Spring 2012 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Symposium to honor R. Bruce Thompson
Friends, colleagues and family members of Thompson, who died March 7, will remember his contributions and pay tribute to his accomplishments in research and education. The symposium is open to all; no registration required.
Chemical and Biological Engineering Graduate Seminar Series
"The Theory of Hydrophobicity: Some Recent Developments on a Venerable Subject" Pablo Debenedetti, Princeton
Literacy Week: Literacy Grams
Lambda Theta Nu sorority's Literacy Week: Support literacy through a monetary donation or used books. For every donation you make you will be able to sign your name on one of our Literacy Grams; these will be displayed at events throughout the week.
Open house: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Previously housed at the Lied recreation center, Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine moved to the student health center this fall. All faculty and staff are welcome. Receive a free 5-minute injury screening. Refreshments will be served. The open house continues today from 4 to 6 p.m.
Open Forum: Mike Otis, HRS
"Overview of 2012 Benefits," Mike Otis, associate director of human resource services. P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Town Hall Meeting on Economic Policy - Presidential Candidate Michele Bachmann
Michele Bachmann is the first Republican woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota. She is an advocate for tax reform, an opponent of wasteful government spending, and a strong proponent of adherence to the Constitution. Prior to serving in the U.S. Congress, she was elected to the Minnesota State Senate in 2000. Part of the Iowa State University Presidential Caucus Series.
Open forum: Associate VP for human resource services candidate
Rod Kelly, director of the office of compensation management at University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Open forum: LAS dean candidate
Beate Schmittmann, professor and chair of the physics department at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg. A reception follows the forum.
Open house: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
Previously housed at the Lied recreation center, Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine moved to the student health center this fall. All faculty and staff are welcome. Receive a free 5-minute injury screening. Refreshments will be served. The open house began earlier today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Agronomy Seminar
Agronomy Graduate Club Research Symposium
The End Becomes the Beginning: Astronaut Clayton Anderson
Astronaut and Iowa State alum Clayton Anderson will share his experiences with NASA's Space Shuttle Program. A veteran of two space flights, Anderson has logged 167 days in space and completed 5 months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in 2007. He performed three spacewalks during his time onboard the ISS and recently completed three additional spacewalks as an STS-131 crew member aboard Discovery in 2010. He has logged more...