Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012
Let's Prepare for Earth Day: Organics, Sex and The Lorax
Matthew Miller is a graduate of Iowa State and has been farming organically for the past twelve years. He also works as an organic inspector and has completed more than two thousand compliance audits of organic farms and food-processing facilities. He will offer a Catholic perspective on an all-natural lifestyle that he says makes for a better environment.
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012
BIGMAP Symposium
Ninth annual BIGMAP (Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products) Symposium: "Agricultural Biotechnology Regulation, Trade, and Co-existence."
Women and Philanthropy Workshop: Power, Passion and Purpose
The day includes a keynote presentation by author, speaker and financial planner Margaret May Damen; Q&A session with Damen; discussion sessions on philanthropic topics and a luncheon. Online registration is requested by April 13.
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month you will learn interesting facts, and see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Make a VEISHEA Button at The Workspace!
Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and a 90th anniversary celebration design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and a dip in the MU fountain.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series)
Artful Yoga
Release that mid-week stress surrounded by the beauty of the Christian Petersen Art Museum during this free weekly yoga practice. Transform body, mind and spirit through a flowing series of postures and breath work! No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own yoga mat.
Emerging Terrain: Burgeoning Public Interest Design - Anne Trumble
Anne Trumble is the founder of Emerging Terrain, a nonprofit organization in Omaha that exists to creatively engage the public about factors shaping the built environment.
Picky Eaters and (In) Active Kids: Establishing Healthy Habits in Early Childhood
Laura Bellows is recognized for her work on the prevention of childhood obesity, for which she was recently honored with a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Her work emphasizes nutrition and physical activity as well as educating parents and teachers, the primary role models for young children. Bellows has been involved with several programs for preschool-age children, including the nutrition-focused Food...
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, directs Jazz Ensemble I Michael Giles, directs Jazz Ensemble II
Thursday, 19 Apr 2012
Graduate College students: electronic thesis
Last day to submit final electronic thesis/dissertation copy for Thesis Office review.
Chemical & Biological Engineering and Materials Science Engineering Departments
Graduate Seminar Series Speaker Nicholas Kotov, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan
Informational lunch: MBA program
Learn more about the Master of Business Administration (full-time or part-time) offered by the College of Business. Lunch is provided. Register online.
Make a VEISHEA Button at The Workspace!
Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and a 90th anniversary celebration design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and a dip in the MU fountain.
Emerging Technologies Conference
The ISU Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program will host their 9th annual Emerging Technologies Conference. ETC | 2012 will showcase the HCI program, students and research. The keynote presentation, sponsored by the Department of Computer Science Robert Stewart Distinguished Lecture Series, will be delivered by Dr. Larry Smarr.
Computer Science Distinguished Lecture
The 2012 Robert Stewart Distinguished Lecture, with Larry Smarr, California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology, La Jolla, Calif. Smarr is a physicist and leader in scientific computing, supercomputer applications, and Internet infrastructure. The lecture is in partnership with the HCI Graduate Program Emerging Technologies Conference.
Engineering in the Navy: Contingencies to Construction
Rear Admiral Katherine Gregory will discuss the U.S. Navy's construction, engineering and humanitarian efforts in Japan after the earthquake and tsunami of March 2011. Rear Admiral Gregory is the commander of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific and Pacific Fleet Civil Engineer. She is the first female flag officer in the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps. Jellinger Lecture Series
Seminar: Statistical Bioinformatics
Rasna Walia, ISU BCB graduate student, will lead an analytical discussion on using statistical approaches in bioinformatics.
Cyclone Cinema: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name. There is another showing at 10pm.
Ignite Ames
An exciting networking opportunity for technologists, DIYers, entrepreneurs, creative professionals and enthusiastic knowledge seekers. Our mission is to spark imaginations, connect people, create new job opportunities in Iowa and have a lot of fun in the process.
Performance: Musicians from Marlboro
Five musicians representing the renowned Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont will perform. This concert is part of the Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association series.
Friday, 20 Apr 2012
Graduate College students: graduation approval
Last day for final submission of graduate student graduation approval slip.
Emerging Technologies Conference
The ISU Human Computer Interaction Graduate Program will host their 9th annual Emerging Technologies Conference. ETC | 2012 will showcase the HCI program, students and research. The keynote presentation, sponsored by the Department of Computer Science Robert Stewart Distinguished Lecture Series, will be delivered by Dr. Larry Smarr.
"Working Over Wood" Artist Studio Open House VEISHEA
Every Friday, artist Jennifer Drinkwater will set up her studio in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003. She invites the public to visit with her, participate, and develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural for Parks Library "When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow".
ISU Hort Club: Plant Sale
Members of the Horticulture Club will sell annuals, perennials and green roof bird houses. Sale continues April 21 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Make a VEISHEA Button at The Workspace!
Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and a 90th anniversary celebration design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and a dip in the MU fountain.
Ceremony: Distinguished Awards Celebration
The university's highest awards are presented at this ceremony, which is open to the public. A reception follows in the MU South Ballroom.
Seminar: In celebration of 100 years of Agricultural Education at ISU
"Preparing 21st Century-Ready Global Agriculture Leaders: Current, Issues, Future Challenges and Outstanding Potential Opportunities -- The Disciplinary Obligations for Agricultural Education," Antoine Alston, professor of agricultural education and interim associate dean for academic studies, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro. A reception follows in 224 Curtiss.
Biorenewables Juried Student Art Exhibition Reception
Reception and announcement of awards for the Biorenewables Juried Student Art Competition, which was open to undergraduate and graduate students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs. Selected work will be on display in the Biorenewables Research Laboratory through next April.
Cyclone Cinema: Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol
The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name. Another showing at 10pm.