Monday, 18 Oct 2010
Family Farms in Russia and U.S.-Russian Collaboration
"Family Farms in Russia and U.S.-Russian Collaboration," Senator Vladimir Plotnikov, a member of the Upper Chamber of the Russian Parliament. He is president of the Association of Private Farmers and Cooperatives of Russia (AKKOR). AKKOR works to protect the rights and interests of small- and medium-sized Russian farmers and represents farmers associations and partnerships in the Russian Federation. Part of the World Affairs Series.
Documentary: Crossing Arizona
Crossing Arizona is an in-depth look at the divisiveness that occurs when immigration and border policy fails everyone. It examines this crisis through the eyes of those directly affected, including ranchers who own the land, humanitarian groups attempting to save lives, farmers who depend on the illegal work force, political activists, and armed citizen patrols.
Tuesday, 19 Oct 2010
Discussion: Behind the Scenes
"Children's Garden" Attend a new presentation each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Staying on Track in a Volatile Market." It's generally known that volatility in equity markets is inevitable. In times like these, keeping a close eye on your investment strategy is more important than ever. We'll discuss market volatility in general, examples of notable market downturns in the past, and then identify some options for managing your account in the midst of changes in market conditions. Please preregister, space limited.
Immersive Landscapes - Andrea Cochran
Andrea Cochran is the principal of Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture in San Francisco. Her work is known for the careful consideration of site, climate and existing architecture and blurring the line between the natural and built environment. The P. H. Elwood Lecture in Landscape Architecture.
P.H. Elwood Lecture in Landscape Architecture: Immersive Landscapes
Andrea Cochran, principal of Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture in San Francisco, will present "Immersive Landscapes," the 2010 P.H. Elwood Lecture in Landscape Architecture. Her presentation will be followed by a reception in conjunction with an exhibition of work by ISU landscape architecture and planning students who studied in Rome this past summer.
Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010
Exploring Space through Innovation and Technology
"Investments in Our Future: Exploring Space through Innovation and Technology," NASA chief technologist Robert Braun. He will speak about NASA's efforts to open up the solar system for robotic and human exploration and the impact space research and technology may have on broader societal challenges in energy, environment and national security. The T. A. Wilson Lecture in Aerospace Engineering.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Charting Your Course: A Financial Guide for Women." Each phase of a woman's life brings unique financial challenges. With smart planning, you can make the most of your money, whether you're just starting out, single, married with a family, starting over, or in your golden years. Please preregister, space limited.
Who's Afraid of International Trade?
"Who's Afraid of International Trade?" Pietra Rivoli is the author of The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy, which takes readers from cotton farms in Texas to factories in China to labor unions in the American South to used-clothing vendors in Tanzania. Part of the Technology, Globalization and Culture Series.
Film and panel discussion: Crossing Arizona
Crossing Arizona is an in-depth look at the divisiveness that occurs when immigration and border policy fails everyone. A discussion led by Iowa State faculty and graduate students will follow the 75-minute film.
Thursday, 21 Oct 2010
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Surfing the Genome" by Ryan Gill, Colorado State University
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Investing for Life's Goals: Developing an Investment Strategy." Guidance at your various life stages. At TIAA-CREF, we have proudly served the long-term financial needs of individuals like you throughout their careers for over 90 years. We can help you improve your chances for a comfortable retirement ... without giving up your life today. Please preregister, space limited.
Understanding Diversity and Complexity
"A Business Case for Diversity," Scott Page. Page is a fresh voice in the long-running debate on affirmative action. His book The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools and Societies uses mathematical modeling and case studies to show how variety in staffing produces organizational strength.
Climate Change: What Could Happen and What Can Earth's Past Tell Us?
"Climate Change: What Could Happen and What Can Earth's Past Tell Us?" Bette Otto-Bliesner is a senior scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo. She uses computer-based models of Earth's climate to investigate past climate change and climate variability across a wide range of time scales.
Friday, 22 Oct 2010
Atmospheric Science Seminar
"Warmth at the Poles and Sea Level Rise," Bette Otto-Bliesner, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colo.
Monday, 25 Oct 2010
Evolution of My Work: Joseph Lappie, Visiting Book Artist
Joseph Lappie, visiting assistant professor of printmaking and book arts at St. Ambrose University and founder/owner of Peptic Robot Press, will speak about the evolution of his work in printmaking and the design, printing and binding of artists' books. Lappie's lecture will focus on his own prints and artist's books.
Tuesday, 26 Oct 2010
Design and Build in China
Broc Smith has over 20 years of experience in costume, prop/stage design and construction, and theater performance. He began working in Asia in 1992, with exhibitions and events in Singapore. He helped create China's first world-class water park in Shanghai, interiors for Asia's largest aquarium in Pudong, and was a principle designer for Happy Valley Beijing, China's largest theme park. Part of the Technology, Globalization and...
Manatt Phelps Lecture: Kazuhide Ishikawa
Kazuhide Ishikawa is Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Washington DC. He is a career diplomat who has served for more than thirty years in Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including positions with the Economic Affairs Bureau and Foreign Policy Bureau. Kazuhide Ishikawa will be speaking in place of Ichiro Fujisaki, who will be unable to deliver the lecture as previously announced.
Wednesday, 27 Oct 2010
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"A New Way to Save: Introducing the Roth 403(b) Option." You now have more flexibility with your retirement savings. Find out how making Roth contributions to your 403(b) can help you plan for the retirement lifestyle you've always imagined. Please preregister, space limited.
William K. Deal Endowed Leadership Lecture
Neil Harl, emeritus professor of economics at Iowa State, is a recognized expert in farm finance, agricultural law, estate planning and business planning. As the founder and director of the Center for International Agricultural Finance he is often credited with helping lay the foundation for Eastern European countries transitioning to a market economy.
Thursday, 28 Oct 2010
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar, Stiles Lecture
"Protein- Aided Nanomanufacturing" by Daniel T. Schwartz
Works in Progress: Is Schoolyard Greening Just for Gringos?
"Is Schoolyard Greening Just for Gringos," Bambi Yost, assistant professor, landscape architecture. All are welcome to attend.
Panel Discussion: Fixing Financial Markets
"Fixing Financial Markets: Views from Freddie, Finance and the Fed." Panelists include Donald Bisenius, executive vice president, Single Family Credit Guarantee Business at Freddie Mac; Dan Laufenberg, former chief economist and vice president, Ameriprise Financial; and Kevin Moore, senior vice president of supervision and risk management, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Part of the National Affairs Series.
Friday, 29 Oct 2010
Dia de Los Muertos Ceremonia
Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) while learning about the origins and culture behind this Latin American historical tradition. Help build the altar from 3-5 p.m. Loreto Prieto, ISU Latino studies, will deliver a lecture on the history and tradition of the day at 6 p.m.