Thursday, 14 Apr 2011
Computer science distinguished lecture
"Computational Thinking in Language Design," Alfred Aho, Columbia University, New York, N.Y. Designing and implementing a programming language is an exercise in computational thinking. This talk looks at how that pervades the process of designing and implementing programming languages. Having teams of students create and implement their own innovative language provides students with a wonderful opportunity to learn computational thinking.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Drake.
Agron 600A - Plant Breeding Seminars
"Linkage Disequilibrium: Summary and Implications for Breeding" Mark Newell
Staniforth Memorial Lecture
"Glyphosate Interactions Beyond Weed Control: Current State of Knowledge," Robert J. Kremer, USDA-ARS and the University of Missouri, Columbia. A reception will follow the lecture in the Agronomy Hall Commons. This is the 22nd annual David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture.
Rock and Roll Testimony
"Rock and Roll Testimony: Finding the Sacred in Guitar, Bass and Drums," David Nantais, a freelance writer and religion book reviewer for Publishers Weekly. His work covers such topics as bioethics and the intersection of spirituality and popular culture. Msgr. James A. Supple Lecture
Friday, 15 Apr 2011
Drop Deadline
Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Drop Deadline
Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after March 11 count toward total allowable P/NPcredits used for graduation.
Graduate College Final Oral Examinations
Last day for final oral examinations.
Paula Cowgill Gmelch Memorial Sculpture Dedication
Short program dedicating a memorial sculpture in honor of Paula Cowgill Gmelch, late wife of Walter Gmelch, who was dean of the ISU College of Education (now part of Human Sciences) from 1998 to 2004. The sculpture was designed, produced and installed by Ingrid Lilligren, ISU professor of integrated studio arts.
Sculpture dedication
Dedication ceremony for the Paula Cowgill Gmelch Memorial Sculpture in the Lagomarcino courtyard. The sculpture was designed by Ingrid Lilligren, ISU art and design.
Team-Based Learning
A two-day workshop, led by team-based learning specialist Larry Michaelsen. The focus is on how to effectively engage large groups of students and how to improve teaching outcomes through team-based learning with a focus on the disciplines of social science, arts and humanities. Lunch is provided both days.
Veishea: Opening Ceremony
Sarah Brown Wessling is the 2010 National Teacher of the Year and a Johnston High School language arts teacher. She holds both a bachelor's degree (1998) and master's degree (2003) in English from Iowa State, where she also completed the teacher licensure program.
Distinguished Awards Celebration
Join us as the ISU Alumni Association and ISU Foundation present the highest honors to alumni and friends.
Reception: Anastasia Whited MFA Thesis Exhibition
"Memory: Beauty, fragmentation and image," an exhibition of work by Anastasia Whited, candidate for an MFA in Integrated Visual Arts, is on display April 1-30 at Somerset Gallery. An informal reception will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 15 at the gallery. The public is invited to attend.
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.
Saturday, 16 Apr 2011
ISU Baseball Club
ISU vs. Northern Iowa (double-header, second game at 2:30 p.m.).
Veishea: University Museums open house
Continue the VEISHEA celebration after the parade ends by visiting your favorite University Museums! The Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum and Farm House Museum will open at the conclusion of the parade and welcome all ISU friends, family and alumni to view the current exhibitions.
Veishea: ISU Game Development Competition
Get a sneak peek at the entries in the ISU Game Development Competition and vote for your faves! Student teams will present their game designs in a dry run for the big exhibition and judging the following week (April 20). In addition to the judged awards, the top two teams with the most popular votes will receive $2000 and $1000, so get out and support the ones you like best!
Wall of Alumni and Friends Memorial Ceremony
Memorial service honoring those having a plaque on the Wall of Alumni and Friends at the Alumni Center
Football: Spring game
This is an intrasquad game.
Open house reception: A Century of Agricultural Education
Celebrate 100 years of agricultural education at Iowa State University. A program begins at 3 p.m. and will include Neil Harl, agricultural education and studies alumnus; and Harold Crawford, professor emeritus of agricultural education and studies.
Veishea: Donald Glover & Childish Gambino
Most recognized for his role as the jock Troy on NBC's Community, Donald Glover was hired as a staff writer on the hit show 30 Rock while still a resident assistant at New York University. In addition to Community, Donald continues to tour and perform stand-up. His first Comedy Central Stand-Up Special aired in March 2010, and in July of that year he received the first ever Rising Comedy Star of the Year Award.
Sunday, 17 Apr 2011
Spring Fling and Bunny Breakfast
On Sunday, April 17th, Reiman Gardens will be bursting with color as we host our popular annual event, Spring Fling. This family celebration will include our yearly Easter egg hunt, where every child can search for a colorful egg to trade in for a Spring Fling goodie bag.
ISU Baseball Club
ISU vs. Northern Iowa (double-header, second game at 1:30 p.m.).
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda!
Table Set Stories with the Iowa Questers
During the mid to late 1800s, every housewife wanted her table to be set perfectly. That included having what is now known as a four-piece table set. Join Iowa Quester, Jackie Smith, as she highlights some of the table set patterns currently on view in the A Perfectly Set Table exhibition. She will also showcase some table set accessory pieces such as syrup jugs, sugar shakers, and honey dishes.
Korean Adoptees and Their Journey toward Empowerment
"The Dance of Identities: Korean Adoptees and Their Journey toward Empowerment," John Palmer, Colgate University. Palmer takes an honest look at the complex nature of race and how we can begin to address race and racism from a fresh perspective in his new book The Dance of Identities.
Reading and presentation: The Dance of Identities
Iowa native John Palmer will lead a reading and presentation of his book, "The Dance of Identities: Korean adoptees and their journey toward empowerment." The piece takes an honest look at the complex nature of race and how we can begin to address race and racism from a fresh perspective.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 18 Apr 2011
Registration Ends
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011 registration.