Thursday, 09 Dec 2010
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Musical Selections about Gardens" presented by Jeffrey Prater and Tin Shi Tam, ISU Music Department Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Retirement reception: Corly Brooke
Brooke is a professor of human development and family studies and currently the associate dean for undergraduate programs, student services, diversity, equity, and community programs in the College of Human Sciences.
Retirement reception: Sally Gleason and Dave Scott
Retirement reception for chemistry department staff members Sally Gleason and Dave Scott. Gleason has been a secretary for the department since 1984. Scott joined the department as an NMR spectroscopist in 1987.
Works in Progress Series
"Design: It's for the Birds," Dean Biechler, lecturer in integrated studio arts and biological and pre-medical illustration. He will talk about his current work. All are welcome to attend.
Friday, 10 Dec 2010
Special Agronomy Seminar
"Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis for Models Used in Crop Science." David Makowski, INRA, France
CODAC Fall Art Sale
Annual fall sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts program, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club).
Retirement reception: Max Porter
Retirement reception for University Professor Max Porter, a member of the ISU civil, construction and environmental engineering faculty since 1966. Please join us in thanking Dr. Porter for his dedication and service to ISU. A program is scheduled to begin at 3:15 p.m.
Dance social Christmas party
Free dance social Christmas party 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 Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Charlie Brown, hopeful as usual, decides to try to discover what it means to be a good man. Could it mean to make the most of what you have been given? Although he has many things to do including feeding Snoopy and writing a hundred-word book report on Peter Rabbit, with the help of his friends from the famous comic strip, he manages to discover the answer. A musical for the entire family.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Iowa (American Collegiate Hockey Association, Division II).
Saturday, 11 Dec 2010
Recycled Wrapping
Join Reiman Gardens' Indoor Horticulturist, Betsy Eness, as she shows you tips and techniques for creating beautiful and sustainable gift wrapping this holiday season. Please bring 3 to 5 small to medium sized gifts to wrap in this fun class.
Open House: Christmas 1870s at the Farm House Museum
Step back into time during this holiday season with festivities at the Farm House at the heart of the beautiful Iowa State campus! Celebrate the history and joy of the holidays at the Farm House's "Christmas 1870s" exhibition. Crafts with the curator - learn to make corn husk and yarn dolls - traditional gifts from the time period. This event starts at 2 p.m.
ISU Theatre Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Charlie Brown, hopeful as usual, decides to try to discover what it means to be a good man. Could it mean to make the most of what you have been given? Although he has many things to do including feeding Snoopy and writing a hundred-word book report on Peter Rabbit, with the help of his friends from the famous comic strip, he manages to discover the answer. A musical for the entire family.
Sunday, 12 Dec 2010
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Columbia.
Open House: Christmas 1870s at the Farm House Museum
Step back into time during this holiday season with festivities at the Farm House at the heart of the beautiful Iowa State campus! Celebrate the history and joy of the holidays at the Farm House's "Christmas 1870s" exhibition. The Ames Children's Choir Chamber Singers will sing an assortment of Christmas carols and traditional holiday music starting at 2 p.m.
ISU Theatre Musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Charlie Brown, hopeful as usual, decides to try to discover what it means to be a good man. Could it mean to make the most of what you have been given? Although he has many things to do including feeding Snoopy and writing a hundred-word book report on Peter Rabbit, with the help of his friends from the famous comic strip, he manages to discover the answer. A musical for the entire family.
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Texas Southern.
Monday, 13 Dec 2010
Final Exams
Final exams continue through Friday, December 17. See final exam schedule for details.
Retirement Reception: John Maves and Mary Joyce VeVerka
Retirement reception honoring John Maves, assistant professor of architecture for 39 years, and Mary Joyce VeVerka, academic adviser in architecture for 35 years. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, 14 Dec 2010
Final Exams
Final exams continue through Friday, December 17. See final exam schedule for details.
Graduate Education Study Circle: Strengthening the Professoriate @ ISU
"Communication Skill Development." Discussion will focus on enhancing graduate training experiences by improved communication with a broad community. To register, e-mail spisu@iastate.edu.
Retirement reception: Don Wirth
Wirth is director of fiscal operations for Iowa Public Radio. A short program will begin at 4 p.m. RSVPs are appreciated to info@iowapublicradio.org.
Retirement reception: Deb Michel and Dennis Olson
Retirement reception for two members of the animal science department: Deb Michel, clerk; and Dennis Olson, professor. A short program begins at 4 p.m.
Wednesday, 15 Dec 2010
Final Exams
Final exams continue through Friday, December 17. See final exam schedule for details.
Thursday, 16 Dec 2010
Final Exams
Final exams continue through Friday, December 17. See final exam schedule for details.
Retirement reception: Pam Myers
Retirement reception for Pam Myers, record analyst, with the department of electrical and computer engineering.
Retirement reception: Tom Hillson
Retirement reception for Tom Hillson, systems support specialist for the Ag Experiment Station.
Gift Shop: Stocking Stuffer Night
Great gifts for everyone this holiday season.
Friday, 17 Dec 2010
Deadline: Graduation applications
Undergraduate graduation applications for Spring 2011 are due in the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center.