Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Kids Story Time
"Poems and Gnomes." Hear stories about those delightful garden gnomes.
Preview: 2010-11 Performing Arts Series at Stephens
Get a glimpse of next season's productions through music and video clips. Door prizes will be awarded. Bring your lunch, and Stephens will provide the dessert. All are invited to attend.
ISU Retirees Picnic at the Plex
Reservation deadline is May 12.
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Summer Session I
Last day to process adds or section changes for a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.
Summer Session I
Last day to add a Session I course without instructor's signature.
Wellness resource fair
"Got Wellness?" Wellness resources on campus and in the community, held in conjunction with National Employee Health and Fitness Day. All are welcome to come and learn.
ArtWalk: New Sites & Old Favorites
This tour will focus on the new installation at Jack Trice Stadium by Ed Dwight, which celebrates the legacy of Jack Trice. The tour will also explore other public works of art around the stadium. Visual literacy has proven to increase communication and critical thinking skills, so why not spend your lunch learning with University Museums! Meet Amanda outside the east concourse of Jack Trice Stadium.
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Fee payment deadline
First fee payment deadline for summer semester. Minimum due or payment in full.
Special Olympics Iowa summer games
More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, roller skating, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Village.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"I Never Met a Dahlia I Didn't Want to Grow in my Backyard," James Romer.
Friday, 21 May 2010
Audit a course deadline
Last day to elect to audit a course for Summer Session I. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Audit to credit deadline
Last day to change a Session I course from audit to credit basis.
Drop course deadline
Last day to drop a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.
Drop course deadline
Last day to drop a Session I course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
Pass/Not Pass deadline
Last day to change a Session I course from Pass/Not Pass to grade without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Schedule change deadline
Last day to process most schedule changes without a fee; or to drop a Session I course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.public.iastate.edu/~registrar/fees/tuition-adj.shtml
Special Olympics Iowa summer games
More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, roller skating, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Village.
Retirement reception: Bobbie Nordyke
Nordyke is a seed analyst with the ISU Seed Testing Laboratory. A program will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Virtual Reality Experience
Iowa State University's Virtual Reality Applications Center will be showing off its 3-D technology during its "Virtual Reality Experience." The tour is free and open to the public, but online registration is required.
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club each Friday when ISU is in session. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, indoor shoes or socks must be worn.
Saturday, 22 May 2010
Special Olympics Iowa summer games
More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, roller skating, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Village.
Sunday, 23 May 2010
An Afternoon with the Iowa Questers
Join area Questers for an afternoon discussion of glass. The Iowa Questers and the University Museums have a partnership which has enhanced one of the best campus glass collections in the nation. Discover rare treasures and receive useful information as Questers take you on a journey through early American pattern glass.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Class: Floral Design Series
"Tussie-Mussie." Preregistration and prepayment required.
Glass Etching with Rod Simpson
Learn the basics of glass etching while creating a set of 4 Cyclone mugs. Choose from a vintage or new ISU spirit logo, or get creative and make up your own design. Go Clones!
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Retirement reception: Marilyn Bode
Bode has worked as an ISU Extension to Families specialist since 2001. Currently she is the prevention coordinator for the PROSPER program. She also is providing technical assistance and evaluation to the CYFAR communities projects in Storm Lake and Waterloo.
Discussion: Behind the Scenes
"All about the Giant Gnome."
Informational lunch: MBA program
Learn more about Iowa State's MBA program. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Jenny Reitano, jreitano@iastate.edu, or 4-7819.
Retirement reception: Dirk Scholten
Dr. Scholten is on staff at the Thielen Student Health Center.
Black and White Photography with Dan Neubauer
An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner. Bring your own camera (35 mm SLR) to the first class.
Silver Rings with Robbie Helzer
Learn the basics of metalworking including sawing, filing, soldering and polishing metal to create a sterling silver ring sized to fit.