Wednesday, 19 Sep 2012
Planet Money LIVE
The charismatic team of National Public Radio's Adam Davidson and This American Life's Alex Blumberg explain money in human terms, delivering an informative and entertaining live stage show. It's a witty and humorous approach to some of the most complex economic issues of our times and their relevance in our lives. Greater Iowa Credit Union Business Lecture Series
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's award-winning student sketch and improv group. For only $1 on select Wednesday evenings, the Mojo's crew will provide a night of laughter, passion, drama, action and more laughter!
Thursday, 20 Sep 2012
Fee payment deadlline for Fall 2012
Fee payment deadline for fall semester. Second payment (minimum due).
Department of Agronomy Seminar Committee
Practical Farmers of Iowa - Sarah Carlson Research and Policy Director
Rent-a-Puppy fundraiser
"Rent" and play with a shelter dog within a designated area on the south Campanile lawn for a half hour for only $10 ($15 for groups up to three). All dogs are from a local animal shelter.
Study Abroad Fair
Discover more about studying abroad. Talk with both ISU programs as well as affiliate programs that specialize in study abroad. Learn more about studying in practically any country on any continent in the world!
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
Computer science colloquia
"Four Challenges in Engineering of Feature-rich Software Systems," Thein Than Tun, The Open University, United Kingdom.
Agron 600 Plant Breeding Seminar
Genotyping-by-Sequencing (GBS), a review of the characteristics of a novel high-throughput technology for analysis of species with diverse and large genomes, Pedro Gonzalez- Portilla
Lecture: As a Woman in Science
Professor Beate Schmittmann joined Iowa State as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in April. Prior to that she was a member of the physics faculty at Virginia Tech, serving as the department chair since 2006. As a leader of Virginia Tech's ADVANCE program, she was instrumental in effecting policy and climate change for all faculty, and especially for women in science and engineering.
ISU Fall Leadership Conference
As a part of this conference, each participant will choose a track. These tracks will provided information to students at all stages at ISU and in their development.
Spoon Jewelry
Recycle silverware (even forks and knives!) into rings, earrings, bracelets & more. Materials are provided, but if you have special silverware you would like to use you may bring it to class.
SUB Film: Safety Not Guaranteed
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
The Changing Role of Leaders in a Bullish Farmland Market
Jim Farrell is president and CEO of Farmers National Company, the nation's largest farm and ranch management company. Farrell, who grew up on an Iowa farm, is a graduate of Iowa State. The William K. Deal Endowed Leadership Lecture
Performance: Masters of Illusion - Live!
Magic! Excitement! Spectacle! Suspense! A touring magic show based on the award winning TV series. The show will be seen nationwide and internationally.
SUB Music: Delfeayo Marsalis
Delfeayo Marsalis comes from the famous Marsalis family of jazz musicians: father Ellis Marsalis (piano), and brothers Branford Marsalis (saxophone), Wynton Marsalis (trumpet), and Jason Marsalis (drum set).
Friday, 21 Sep 2012
Add/drop first half semester courses
Last day to add/drop a first half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
ISU Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day
This day is about you, ISU Faculty and Staff! Bring in your peel and win card unopened for the chance to win great prizes! Learn how you can save every day by purchasing an ISU Alumni Association Faculty/Staff membership. Shop our Cy's Deals section or watch live demonstrations of the new iPad. Enjoy the Memorial Union birthday chili supper from 4:30-6:30 and so much more.
Pass/Not Pass first half semester courses
Last day to change a first half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after Aug. 31 count toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Carillon Concert
Guest Carillonneur: Geert D'hollander, Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida. See web page for more information
Fire Safety Demonstration
Drop in for a campus fire safety demonstration. Learn how to use a fire extinguisher; put out a simulated fire; and get a free T-shirt and coupons from local restaurants.
Lecture: Supply Risk Management
"A Holistic Approach to Supply Chain Risk Management: Exposing Vulnerabilities and Prioritizing Action," Tom Goldsby, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University. All are welcome to attend.
Rent-a-Puppy fundraiser
"Rent" and play with a shelter dog within a designated area on the south Campanile lawn for a half hour for only $10 ($15 for groups up to three). All dogs are from a local animal shelter.
University Awards Ceremony
Features the annual presentation of university and state Board of Regents awards to faculty and staff.
Medallion Ceremony: Janson Professorship in Mathematics
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will honor professor of mathematics Clifford Bergman as the Janson Professor in Mathematics. The public is welcome; RSVPs are requested to Laura Wille. A reception will follow.
Soccer
ISU vs. Texas.
SUB Film: Safety Not Guaranteed
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
You Can Change the World - Bill Nye "The Science Guy"
Bill Nye combines his love of science with his are for comedy as Bill Nye the Science Guy. He is best known for making science entertaining and accessible for school-age children and adults as the host of a weekly Disney Channel series and guesting on Disney's Mickey Mouse Club and Late Night with David Letterman. Engineers' Week 2012.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
SUB Music: Russell Dickerson
From the modest pews of a West Tennessee church to the gleaming stages of Music City, twenty-five year old Russell Dickerson was destined to make his way to the spotlight.