Wednesday, 16 Sep 2009
Exhibit opening: Ethnic Textile Traditions of Iowa Immigrant and Native Populations
Part of the "Iowa in the Global Comm[unity]: Inside/Out" programming series, sponsored by Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities.
Class: Woodshop Orientation, Section I
6-8:30pm Learn the Fundamentals of Woodshop.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Colorado
Banned Book Jeopardy!
A Banned Book Week battle between two teams of literary mavens as they attempt to answer questions about banned books and their authors. Panelists include Alexandra Hayne, Ames Tribune; Richard Reynolds, MU director; Barbara Mack, ISU journalism; Ben Percy, ISU English; Tanya Zanish-Belcher, ISU Library; Tim Leeds, physician; and emceed by Steve Sullivan, Ames Tribune.
Live Webcast: The World Before Darwin - Everett Mendelsohn,
"The World Before Darwin," a live webcast of a lecture by Everett Mendelsohn, Harvard University. A celebration of the 150th anniversary of Darwin's "Origin of the Species." Refreshments and a social begin at 6:30 p.m.
Lecture: "Are Iowa Public Universities Excluding Low-Income Students?"
"Access to Education Denied: Are Iowa Public Universities Excluding Low-Income Students?" Thomas Mortenson, Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education and higher education policy analyst, Oskaloosa, Iowa. He is editor and publisher of Postsecondary Education OPPORTUNITY, a monthly research letter devoted to analysis and reporting on educational opportunity after high school.
Thursday, 17 Sep 2009
Meeting: FIRES faculty working group
FIRES (Faculty Initiatives to Recruit and Retain Excellence in STEM) is a faculty working group that seeks to lead and collaborate on externally funded initiatives to increase the number of under-represented minorities and women in all areas, but with a special focus on STEM disciplines. Bring a cup of coffee and join the conversation.
Fall Study Abroad Fair
Students will have access to program directors of more than 70 study abroad options offered by the ISU Study Abroad Center, colleges and other providers. The fair is an opportunity for students to get answers to their questions and make comparisons between programs.
Brown bag seminar with IDOE expert Tom Shenk
Iowa Dept. of Education consultant Tom Shenk will present, "Longitudinal data and higher education accountability," on Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. in N221E Lagomarcino Hall.
Outlook Express (2007)
This short course introduces the basic concepts of Microsoft Outlook 2007. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Academic Advising Fall Summit
The event will feature a DVD presentation of 10 short student/adviser scenarios intended to help advisers improve their advising techniques. A directed discussion will follow each vignette. The summit also will include discussion of student/parent issues and other real-life situations. To attend, register on AccessPlus (once logged in, click on "employee" tab, then "HRS training," and "courses." Select "Ten Advising Techniques.")
Lecture: Stories of the First Nations
"Stories of the First Nations," Dovie Thomason, storyteller, recording artist and author. As a child, Thomason grew up hearing stories and Indian legends from her Kiowa Apache and Lakota relatives, especially her Grandma Dovie and her dad.
Class: Subversive Stitching
6-7:30pm for 2 weeks Learn to cross-stitch.
Presentation: CEAH Fellows
Part of the "Iowa in the Global Comm[unity]: Inside/Out" programming series.
Class: Camera Basics, Section II
7-9pm Introduction to Camera Basics.
Panel: Torture, Detention and the Rule of Law
"Torture, Detention and the Rule of Law: A Panel Discussion," Clark Wolf, ISU bioethics; Alex Tuckness, ISU political science; and Ben Stone, American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa. The American Civil Liberties Union recently won a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit forcing the release of a report providing a detailed description of torture and abuse of detainees.
Concert: Sugarland
Rescheduled from Oct. 2, 2008. Previously purchased tickets will be honored. Opening acts are Matt Nathanson and Billy Currington.
Lecture: Global hopscotch
"Global Hopscotch: The Borderless World and the Search for Home," Rekha Basu, Des Moines Register columnist.
Friday, 18 Sep 2009
Tour: ISU's Virtual Reality Experience
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.
Dreamweaver -- Level III: Behavior and Layers
This course introduces the usage of behaviors and animating layers in Dreamweaver (CS3). Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
ISU Retirees Meeting
2:30 social; 3:00 program - "Re-establishment of the Grape and Wine Industry in Iowa," by Dr. Murli Dharmadhikari and Dr. Gail Nonnecke
Geology Lecture
A Late Holocene Record of Climate Variability: Perspectives from a Mt. Logan Ice Core by Erich Osterberg, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Works in Progress lecture series
"Developing Art Nègre: 'Authenticity' and Photographs of Colonial Material Culture in Interwar France," John Monroe, ISU history. All are welcome.
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.
ISU Afterdark Craft Nights at the Workspace
7-9pm Make duct tape crafts.
Planetarium Show
The planetarium show is for all ages, followed by a star-gazing session (weather permitting).
Dance social (Xtra Moves Night)
Free waltz lesson by Dan and Amy Divine (8:30-9:30 p.m.). Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; however, indoor shoes or socks must be worn
ISU AfterDark & SUB present: Parking Ramp Outdoor Movie - Star Trek
Join us at 9 pm on the MU parking ramp for an Outdoor Movie! Showing Star Trek.
Saturday, 19 Sep 2009
ISU Clarinet Day
Some of the finest clarinetists in the country will come to perform, teach, and meet with musicians right here at Iowa State University.
Reiman Recycles
As part of its mission to advance sustainability, Reiman Gardens is holding "Reiman Recycles." Plastic pots, flats, plant tags and inserts will be collected. All items must be clean and sorted by size. Donors will receive a pass to Reiman Gardens.