Tuesday, 05 Oct 2010
Seminar: Resiliency in the workplace
This seminar will provide participants with skills to identify stressors in their lives, understand how these stressors affect them, and learn to practice a variety of effective coping techniques. Facilitated by ISU's EAP provider, Employee and Family Resources. Register for a session on the HRS Training page in AccessPlus.
Social Security seminar
"Understanding Social Security Benefits." This seminar, valuable to employees of all ages, includes information on Social Security wage tests, when to begin your benefits, beginning Social Security when on phased retirement, changing from disability to full Social Security benefits, spousal benefits, the application process, and signing up for Medicare (even if still working). No registration required.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from Noon to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Information session: Starting a learning community
Doug Gruenewald and Steve Mickelson, co-directors of ISU learning communities, will discuss starting a new learning community, including the funding application process. To register, contact Jen Leptien.
Student Leadership Conference
The ISU Fall Leadership Conference is designed to help develop leadership skills, network with other leaders on campus, and help students become more effective leaders during their time at Iowa State and beyond. Students will have the opportunity to select one of five paths that they will follow throughout the course of the conference.
Social Security seminar
"Understanding Social Security Benefits." This seminar, valuable to employees of all ages, includes information on Social Security wage tests, when to begin your benefits, beginning Social Security when on phased retirement, changing from disability to full Social Security benefits, spousal benefits, the application process, and signing up for Medicare (even if still working). No registration required.
Wednesday, 06 Oct 2010
Infrastructure Shortfall: Before and After the Crisis
Gordon Clark is the Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography and Professorial Fellow of St. Peter's College at Oxford University. His current research combines economic geography with financial markets and includes corporate governance, decision-making, pensions and government regulation. He has done research regarding investment for urban revitalization and sustainable infrastructure.
The New Normal and the Value and Values Consumer
Iowa State alum Christine Romans is the host of "Your $$$$$," CNN's weekend business roundtable program, and a featured correspondent for "American Morning." Her new book is "Smart Is the New Rich: If You Can't Afford It, Put It Down." Part of the Technology, Globalization & Culture Series.
Solo Vintage Jazz with Sarah Carney
Come learn vintage solo jazz dancing - essentially, this is swing dancing on your own Meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30pm for 2 weeks.
Volleyball
ISU vs. Texas Tech.
Communication for Leaders
"It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It," Denise Vrchota. She teaches classes in nonverbal communication, small group communication, professional communication and conflict resolution. She is a consultant with the ISUComm initiative and an assistant professor in English and Communications Studies. Part of the Women's Leadership Series.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, directs Jazz Ensemble I Michael Giles, directs Jazz Ensemble II
Thursday, 07 Oct 2010
Open forum: Jim Davis, IT Services
"IT: Riding the Waves ... or Fighting the Undertow?" Jim Davis, ISU vice president for information technology and chief information officer.
Ramsey Lecture Series, College of Veterinary Medicine
"A Time for Change: The Mutation Rate of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Active and Latent Disease," Sarah Fortune, M.D., Harvard School of Public Health. A research poster session and lunch begin at 11:15 a.m.
Candidate open forum: ISURF/OIPTT executive director
for Jacob Maczuga, associate vice president, Technology Transfer & Business Development, Tulane University, New Orleans.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Computer science colloquia: Chris Wyman
Chris Wyman, associate professor of computer science, University of Iowa, will present "Interactive Illumination Using Multiresolution Image Space Sampling."
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"How Am I Doing?" Living a hectic life makes saving for retirement and other financial goals quite challenging. Join us at our seminar to learn a few simple steps that can help put you on the right track to planning your future today. Please preregister, space limited.
Screenprinting with Dara Poorman
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Meets Thursdays from 6 - 8pm for 4 weeks.
Film and discussion: "abUSed: The Postville Raid"
In his documentary "abUSed: The Postville Raid," Guatamalan-born filmmaker Luis Argueta weaves together the stories of individuals and families affected by the May 2008 immigration raid at the Agriprocessor meatpacking plant. Part of the Latino Heritage Month Celebration.
A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture: What's For Breakfast? - Francis Thicke
Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Francis Thicke owns and operates an organic dairy near Fairfield. Prior to returning to full-time farming in 1992, he served as the National Program Leader for Soil Science for the USDA-Extension Service in Washington, DC. He has also served at the appointment of Iowa governors on the state Environmental Protection Commission. Part of the Iowa State University Campaign 2010 Series.
Chu-Fang Huang Piano Recital
Chinese pianist CHU-FANG HUANG burst onto the concert scene in 2005 as a finalist in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and First Prize winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, and she will be at Music Hall October 7th!
Performance: Brian Regan
Comedian Brian Reganhas been featured on David Letterman, Comedy Central and many other noted programs.
Friday, 08 Oct 2010
Fall lab safety summit
The Environmental Health and Safety fall lab safety summit, "Nothing Halts Research Like Combustion," will begin at 7:45 a.m. with refreshments, followed by discussion from 8-9 a.m. Researchers, lab supervisors and personnel, and department heads are encouraged to attend. To register, e-mail Karla Godfrey-Dixon, ksgodfr@iastate.edu, or call 4-2193.
Informational session: MBA program
For people interested in learning more about ISU's MBA program. Lunch is provided. RSVPs are requested to Jenny Reitano, 4-7819.
Geology Seminar
"East Greenland outlet glaciers - recent progress in understanding and modeling their dynamics" by Leigh Stearns, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Shanghai: Where East Meets West, the Past Meets the Future
Jiang Wu, vice president of Tongji University, Shanghai, China, will discuss the history and rapid urban development of the city of Shanghai, the largest center of commerce and finance in China and that country's fastest-growing metropolis.
Swimming
Intrasquad meet.
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.
ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"
In Greek myth, Orpheus could charm anyone with the power of his music. Even in Hades, his music softened hearts and he was allowed to leave the Underworld with the woman he loved. Tennessee Williams creates an Orpheus who is a wild-spirited young man who plays a guitar. He wanders into small southern town where he discovers he is not the only person who longs for escape and freedom. Warning: Contains offensive language.