Monday, 10 Apr 2017
Lecture: A Doctor to Her Tribe and a Warrior for Her People
Joe Starita, professor of journalism at the University of Nebraska, will discuss his latest book, "A Warrior of the People: How Susan La Flesche Overcame Racial and Gender Inequality to Become America's First Indian Doctor."
Tuesday, 11 Apr 2017
Registration begins for freshmen: Summer 2017, Fall 2017
First day of assigned Summer 2017 and Fall 2017 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.
11th annual Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression
Nearly 170 students from ISU's six undergraduate colleges will summarize about 140 research projects in conference-style oral or poster presentations.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A timeless tale based on one of Aesop's most popular fables, this production is a musical treasure chronicling the misadventures of a bored, mischievous shepherd boy as he learns a life lesson about the importance of telling the truth and the consequences of "Crying Wolf."
Seminar: Building Awareness of Internal Threats to Research Programs
FBI special agent Robert Georgi, Omaha division, will provide an overview of insider security threat awareness and the importance of IT and physical security measures in the university setting.
Public forum: Student Counseling Service director finalist
Joyce Davidson, associate director and current interim director of Student Counseling Service, is one of two finalists for the director's post.
Faculty-led series: Getting into industry-sponsored research
"How ISU Protects Intellectual Property." JIm Oliver, University Professor of mechanical engineering, will share his experiences securing intellectual property protection based on industry funded research.
Workshop: Exploring Personal Identities in Higher Education and How It Impacts Your Teaching
Discussions of inequality are critical to higher education in that all programs, to varying degrees, promote discourse of social inequalities in ability, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation and religion. This aspect of education can be particularly challenging when discussing privilege and oppression as it can feel threatening for all individuals (Boyd, 2008) since we all have parts of our identities that can be affected ...
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A timeless tale based on one of Aesop's most popular fables, this production is a musical treasure chronicling the misadventures of a bored, mischievous shepherd boy as he learns a life lesson about the importance of telling the truth and the consequences of "Crying Wolf."
Lecture: A Conversation with TIAA President Roger Ferguson
TIAA President and CEO Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., will discuss the path that led him to becoming the first African-American vice chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve and one of the few African-American CEOs in the Fortune 100.
Lecture: Geodesign: A New Approach to Sustainable Planning and Design
Michele Campagna, associate professor of spatial planning at the University of Cagliari, Italy, will discuss recent advances in geodesign and share his experiences in geodesign research, education and practice.
College of Business CEO Series Lecture: TIAA President & CEO Roger Ferguson
In a time of constant change, it's more important than ever for Americans to focus on ensuring their financial well-being. Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., CEO of Fortune 100 financial services firm TIAA and former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve, will offer advice on steps that every individual can take, no matter what ups and downs may occur in the economy and markets.
Discussion: Vegetable Gardening Best Practices
Celebrate Earth Month by getting a head start on your own summer vegetable garden, with a discussion on best practices by Reiman Gardens' own expert vegetable gardener, Horticulturist Sharon Rink.
Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture
"Pursuing Questions: Prospects for the Economy in Agriculture," Alan Barkema, retired senior vice president and director of research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 12 Apr 2017
Everson Seed and Biosafety Symposium
Morning speakers will present an overview of the outlook for the seed industry, addressing recent changes and offer varying perspectives on resulting challenges and opportunities. Presentations in the afternoon will focus on topics relating to next generation agriculture, and will highlight new innovations and technologies and their domestic and global impacts.
Open house: National Student Employment Week
Free "Breakfast on the Go" served to all ISU students employed on or off campus. Register for door prizes.
Free Admission Day
On the second Wednesday of every month, all guests may visit Reiman Gardens free of charge.
Seminar: Managing Your Award
The most common questions, hurdles and roadblocks will be answered. Participants will learn how a new award is set up at Iowa State, and about campus partners and resources available to help them navigate their post-award requirements.
Art Walk: Poetry Inspires Art, Inspires Poetry
The cycle of inspiration between artists, poets, authors, sculpture, paintings, poetry and prose is one of the many reasons that Iowa State University's public art collection is such a vital and vibrant component to the campus aesthetic. In honor of National Poetry Month, join University Museums as we explore the connection between inspiration and creativity, celebrating the impact it has on the journey and development of Iowa State students.
Lunch Bunch
Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a free youth story time program by the Ames Public Library at Reiman Gardens. Perfect for kids ages 0 - 5.
Meet-A-Scientist
Current science gets up close and personal at this drop-in showcase during Reiman Gardens' free admission day.
Workshop: Sustaining Academic Pipeline
Workshop Five: "Diversity Within Academia." Speakers at the event will include: Reginald Stewart, vice president in diversity and inclusion; Dawn Bratsch-Prince, associate provost for faculty; and Margo Foreman, director of equal opportunity. All are welcome to attend this five-part workshop series.
Soil Science Seminar Series
Fractionation and characterization of biosolids-derived dissolved organic matter adsorbed to two Iowa soils by Fritzie Rivas, Iowa State University
Probability and Statistics for Physicists (III)
Dr. Nils Krumnack, Iowa State University
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. In conjunction with the current exhibition, our practice this semester will focus on the color red. Please arrive early for a discussion on the month's topic beginning at 5:15. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat.
Lecture: Graduate & Professional Student Research Conference Keynote - Shashi Buluswar
Shashi Buluswar is the founder and former director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, Director of Jazz 1 Michael Giles, Director of Jazz 2
SUB Comedy Night w/ Chris Powell
Comedian Chris "CP" Powell will perform a FREE comedy show in the Maintenance Shop of the Memorial Union
Thursday, 13 Apr 2017
Everson Seed and Biosafety Symposium
In this half-day session, experts will provide a more in-depth focus on CRISPR-Cas9 editing for crop improvement. Topics will focus on methodology, public and private activity, regulation status, and societal questions.