Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010
Registration
Registration period for Spring 2011 begins. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays. See Start Dates.
Registration: Veterinary Medicine and Graduate College
First day of assigned Spring 2011 registration dates for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and students in the Graduate College. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Oct. 20, Wed.
Exploring Space through Innovation and Technology
"Investments in Our Future: Exploring Space through Innovation and Technology," NASA chief technologist Robert Braun. He will speak about NASA's efforts to open up the solar system for robotic and human exploration and the impact space research and technology may have on broader societal challenges in energy, environment and national security. The T. A. Wilson Lecture in Aerospace Engineering.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Charting Your Course: A Financial Guide for Women." Each phase of a woman's life brings unique financial challenges. With smart planning, you can make the most of your money, whether you're just starting out, single, married with a family, starting over, or in your golden years. Please preregister, space limited.
Who's Afraid of International Trade?
"Who's Afraid of International Trade?" Pietra Rivoli is the author of The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy, which takes readers from cotton farms in Texas to factories in China to labor unions in the American South to used-clothing vendors in Tanzania. Part of the Technology, Globalization and Culture Series.
Swing Dance with Sarah Carney
This class will lead you through basic swing dancing so that you'll feel comfortable on the social dance floor and dancing to a variety of swing music. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30pm for 5 weeks.
Film and panel discussion: Crossing Arizona
Crossing Arizona is an in-depth look at the divisiveness that occurs when immigration and border policy fails everyone. A discussion led by Iowa State faculty and graduate students will follow the 75-minute film.
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, coach
Oil Painting with Deborah Kraft
Through this class, students will become comfortable using oil paint, and gain confidence in color mixing, composition, and paint application. Meets Wednesdays from 7:30 - 9:30pm for 6 weeks.
Thursday, 21 Oct 2010
Registration: seniors
First day of assigned Spring 2011 registration dates for students projected as seniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Book fair
Student members of the Human Development and Family Studies club will sell Scholastic books appropriate for preschool and kindergarten-age children. Fair continues Oct. 22.
Taking the Road Less Traveled: A Career Conference for Girls
This conference is for girls in grades 6-9.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Surfing the Genome" by Ryan Gill, Colorado State University
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Investing for Life's Goals: Developing an Investment Strategy." Guidance at your various life stages. At TIAA-CREF, we have proudly served the long-term financial needs of individuals like you throughout their careers for over 90 years. We can help you improve your chances for a comfortable retirement ... without giving up your life today. Please preregister, space limited.
Charcoal Drawing with Nancy Thompson
The drawing medium of charcoal is probably the most ancient--it was first used as ashes from fire on cave walls many thousands of years ago. Meets Thursdays from 6 - 8pm for 4 weeks.
Understanding Diversity and Complexity
"A Business Case for Diversity," Scott Page. Page is a fresh voice in the long-running debate on affirmative action. His book The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools and Societies uses mathematical modeling and case studies to show how variety in staffing produces organizational strength.
Embroidery with Judith Lemish
The basic stitches for embroidery can be used for more than pillow cases and kitchen towels. Meets Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 2 weeks.
Areon Flute Ensemble
Chamber Music for the Next Generation - Flutists Tamara Maddaford, Amelia Vitarelli, Jill Heinke, and Kassey LeBow guide the future of chamber music with their diverse and innovative concert programming and educational programs.
Climate Change: What Could Happen and What Can Earth's Past Tell Us?
"Climate Change: What Could Happen and What Can Earth's Past Tell Us?" Bette Otto-Bliesner is a senior scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo. She uses computer-based models of Earth's climate to investigate past climate change and climate variability across a wide range of time scales.
Friday, 22 Oct 2010
Drop Deadline: second half-semester courses
Last day to drop a second half-semester course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
Pass/Not Pass: second half-semester courses
Last day to change a second half-semester course from Pass/Not Pass to grade basis without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Schedule Changes: second half-semester courses
Last day to process most schedule changes in a second half-semester course without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.
Book fair
Student members of the Human Development and Family Studies club will sell Scholastic books appropriate for preschool and kindergarten-age children. Fair began on Oct. 21.
Reiman Entrepreneurial Forum
Don Schoen and Justin Schoen, a father-son duo, will talk about their entrepreneurial efforts. Don is the co-founder and former CEO of software vendor MediNotes, West Des Moines (now Eclipsys); Justin is president of eComegy, a new digital marketing company, Des Moines. The public is welcome.
Stuff The Bus Food Drive
Help stuff a CyRide bus full of nonperishable food donations for Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) to benefit needy families in the area. Donations are accepted at the five Ames grocery stores.
Atmospheric Science Seminar
"Warmth at the Poles and Sea Level Rise," Bette Otto-Bliesner, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colo.
Gift Shop: Night of the Full Moon
Annual fall festival in the Gift Shop.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.
Performance: Spring Awakening
The highly anticipated Broadway musical about a coming-of-age story among 19th Century German students, Spring Awakening, is set to electrify Stephens Auditorium.
Swing dance lesson
"Xtra Moves Night." Free introductory swing dance lesson hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Includes both beginning and more advanced steps taught by Steve Grody. No partner required.