Sunday, 19 Apr 2009
Softball
ISU vs. Oklahoma State
Stars Over Veishea: "Gypsy"
The ultimate stage-mother, Rose, pushes her two daughters into show business; the younger is talented and pretty; the older is shy and does not receive much attention. Nevertheless, the older daughter becomes Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous striptease artist, and achieves the huge success that was always out of reach for her mother. Tickets available through the Stephens Box Office or Ticketmaster.
Ames Piano Quartet
Members of the Ames Piano Quartet: Mahlon Darlington, vioin; Jonathan Sturm, viola; George Work, cello; William David, piano
Monday, 20 Apr 2009
Opening ceremonies: Asian American Heritage Week
ISU administrators and student leaders will deliver brief remarks. Come see Association of Malaysian Students and Scholars perform their famous LION DANCE and Indian Students' Association dance to the tunes of BOLLYWOOD MUSIC. LIBRARY BOOK DISPLAY: Browse through the PARKS LIBRARY diverse collection of books that focus on Asian American topics. Display will be on through the week of 04/20.
Horticulture seminar
"Ecology and Horticultural Potential of Dirca palustris," Bryan Peterson, ISU horticulture graduate student.
Lecture: How Obama Really Won the Election
"How Obama Really Won the Election," Nate Silver, FiveThirtyEight.com.
Tuesday, 21 Apr 2009
Thesis/Dissertation Submission
Graduate College: last day to submit signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form for electronic thesis or dissertation.
Third annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Organized by the University Honors Program, the symposium is open to all ISU undergraduates in all academic disciplines. Student presentations will be in breakout rooms with the day's schedule posted in the Pioneer Room.
Lecture: In Depth at Reiman Gardens
"Explore the Production Greenhouses," Aaron Steil, Reiman Gardens education and plant collections coordinator.
CESMEE seminar
The Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education and the ISU ADVANCE lectureship program host Maureen Scharberg, San Jose University, at its next seminar. Scharberg will discuss, "Working toward improving STEM student success: One STEP at a time."
Symposium: BIGMAP
"Food and Fuel Crops: Issues, Policies and Regulation," is the focus of the 6th annual symposium of ISU's Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products. Prabhu Pingali, deputy director of ag development for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will give the April 22 lunch address.
Lecture: Green to gene revolution
"The Green Revolution to the Gene Revolution in Crop Improvement," Prabhu Pingali, Gates Foundation, Seattle.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public and adjourn at 5 p.m.
Panel discussion: Asian Americans
"Asian Americans: Coming Out, Hitting the Road, Running for Office," ISU Asian American Studies professors Jane Dusselier and Eugenio Matibag; ISU students Sharlene Taylor-Brown and Priya Shah; and Des Moines Area High school students Naipong Vangand Tao Pham; facilitated by Vijay Kanagala, doctoral student in educational leadership and policy studies.
Lecture: Confessions of the Guerrilla Girls
"Confessions of the Guerilla Girls." The Guerrilla Girls are a group of anonymous women activists fighting for gender and racial equality within the arts. They are a group of anonymous females who take the names of dead women artists as pseudonyms and appear in public wearing gorilla masks.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
"Coursages and Boutonnieres," create your own unique floral arrangement to take home.
Concert: ISU Percussion Ensemble
The Percussion Ensemble is directed by Barry Larkin.
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2009
Last day of registration
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Summer 2009 and Fall 2009 registration.
Symposium: BIGMAP
"Food and Fuel Crops: Issues, Policies and Regulation," is the focus of the 6th annual symposium of ISU's Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products. Prabhu Pingali, deputy director of ag development for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will give the April 22 lunch address.
Lecture: Natural fertilizer
"Going Green with Natural Fertilizer," Willie Wellington, Insite, will describe the benefits of natural fertilizer for your lawn, garden and houseplants.
Film and discussion: "First Person Plural"
Panelists will share personal experiences about international and cross cultural adoptions. Free pizza and pop.
Reception: YWCA Ames-ISU Women of Achievement
A dessert reception to honor the YWCA Ames-ISU 2009 Women of Achievement award winners and scholarship recipients. Tickets are available at the YWCA Ames-ISU office in 210 Lab of Mechanics on the ISU campus, or by calling 294-1663. Proceeds fund scholarships and programming initiatives aimed at eliminating racism and empowering women and girls.
Concert: ISU Jazz I & II
The Jazz Program at ISU includes two student big bands led by ISU faculty member James Bovinette and Michael Giles.
Lecture: Feeding the world
"Feeding the World: The Role of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation," Prabhu Pingali, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Thursday, 23 Apr 2009
Thesis/dissertation review
Graduate College: last day to submit final electronic thesis/dissertation copy for Thesis Office review.
Lecture: Immigrant experience
"Voices of the Immigrant Experience," Dennis Chamberlin, ISU Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication.
Open forum: Dealing with change
Human resource services is hosting an open forum to help employees deal with change. "Living on the Question Mark: How to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty and Change" will be led by Terri A. Deems, Deems Associates. The session is limited to 45 people. Register online at AccessPlus (Employee, HRS Training, Courses).
Asian Cultural Night
Join us for a night of celebration of Asian cultures that are represented at Iowa State University! There will be performances, food, and fun!
Take Back the Night Rally, March & Open Mic
The annual Take Back the Night rally, march and open mic event is organized with the purpose of unifying women, men, and children in an awareness of violence against women, children and families. The march begins at 7:15 p.m. Taking the Stage to Reflect and Express Open Mic begins at 8:15 p.m. in the Maintenance Shop, with audience members sharing stories, poems, and music. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.
Artist's Showcase
All are welcome to a forum for local artists interested in sharing their works of art--finished and unfinished, traditional and non-traditional media--with other artists and the larger Ames community. Ingrid Lilligren, artist and professor in Art and Design at Iowa State, will be the evening's guest critic. Anyone interested in the critique is invited to attend.