Thursday, 30 Sep 2010
Candidate open forum: ISURF/OIPTT executive director
for James Petell, executive director, University of North Dakota Research Foundation.
Open forum: Vet Med dean candidate Robert Holland
Holland has been professor and department chair of large animal clinical sciences and director of the large animal veterinary teaching hospital at Tennessee since 2005.
Computer science colloquia: Jack Lutz
Jack Lutz, ISU professor of computer science, will present "Molecular Programming and Self-Assembly: How Computer Scientists will Lead in the Age of Nanotechnology."
Sources of Energy for Iowa State: Are We Moving Towards Sustainability?
"Sources of Energy for Iowa State: Are We Moving Towards Sustainability?" Jeff Witt, ISU utility services. He will provide an overview of ISU's future energy needs and options.
Intermediate Mat Cutting with Amy Dreyer
Learn two new matting varieties and look like a pro.
Undressed: Nudity in art
In contemporary art, depictions of nudity seem more and more often to be blurring the line between the sensational and the sensual as seen in the exhibition "Thursday Night Sessions." This program will delve into the world of the nude in art.
Where in the World Is Intellectual Freedom?
"Where in the World Is Intellectual Freedom?" Barbara Jones is director of the American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom and executive director of their Freedom to Read Foundation. The Banned Book Week and Constitution Day Keynote speaker.
Friday, 01 Oct 2010
Geology and Meteorology Seminar
"How lakes see climate" by Emi Ito, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Swimming
Alumni Meet (coed).
Soccer
ISU vs. Oklahoma.
Concert: The Walden Chamber Players
An event of the Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association.
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.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Oklahoma (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Saturday, 02 Oct 2010
Family Weekend Open House
Free crafts with magnets, beads and more plus door prizes! Times TBA depending on the start time of the football game. Check the website for more specific information.
Schedule of Classes, Spring 2011
Schedule of Classes for Spring 2011 available for viewing on the Web
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Pre-game tailgate
Football
ISU vs. Texas Tech (Family Weekend).
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.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Oklahoma (American Collegiate Hockey Association).