Tuesday, 14 Apr 2015
David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture
Managing Pests in the Transgenic Era: Is the Integration in IPM an All But Forgotten Consideration? Presenter: Dr. Michael E. Gray, Professor & Assistant Dean ANR Extension, University of Illinois
Neutron Scattering Studies of Emergent Phenomena in Strongly-correlated Electron Materials
Benjamin Ueland Dept of Physics & Astronomy, Iowa State University and Division of Materials Science & Engineering, Ames Laboratory
Plant Breeding Seminar
Student Presentations Andreomar Kurek: Bringing the optimization concepts to a self-pollinated breeding program Matt Dzievit: High throughput phenotyping and genotyping to dissect canopy architecture in maize inbred lines
Welcome reception: CALS Student Services
Meet Elizabeth Martinez-Podolsky, undergraduate retention specialist in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' student services office. She will act as the CALS multicultural liaison officer and provide programming for a broad range of student interests including undergraduate multicultural, adult, LGBT, veteran and military students.
Class: Beginner Photography
This is a 4 week course on Tuesdays beginning April 7, April 14, April 21, & April 28 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This 4-part workshop covers the basics of photography including equipment & how to use it, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject & tips & tricks. Each class is broken into 3 parts: classroom discussion, hands-on practice taking pictures by the students & review. Bring your DSLR camera & tripod to each class.
Workshop: Perfume Blending Intensive
This is a 6 week course on Tuesdays April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, & May 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Those who complete this 6-week intensive workshop will leave with their own uniquely developed fragrance, 1 kit of 10 essences, & a Certificate of Perfume Blending from Amanda Feeley, natural perfumer & owner of Esscentual Alchemy. Amanda will teach you the background, skills, & preparation you'll need to become a natural perfumer.
Lecture: The Politics of Global Food Security
Philip McMichael is Professor and Chair of Development Sociology at Cornell University.
Performance: C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
The Screwtape Letters creates a topsy-turvy morally inverted universe set in an eerily stylish office in hell, where God is called the "Enemy" and the devil is referred to as "Our Father below."
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, 15 Apr 2015
Health Screenings
Students in kinesiology's HS380 class will conduct free health screenings (blood pressure and body composition) on April 13, 14 and 15.
Symposium: Interlocking the Pieces for Global Food Security
"Interlocking The Pieces For Global Food Security." Three sessions are planned to include topics on nutrition; capacity building/education; private/public partnerships and entrepreneurship; and production environments -- seeds, soil and water.
Tour: Behind the Scenes at Reiman Gardens
Topic to be determined. This program is perfect for volunteers! Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month's topic features a mini-tour, interesting facts, and the chance to see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Academic Wealth Management: Helping High School Students & Families Make Early College Credit a Good Investment
When does college begin? Today more than half the students entering directly from high school have earned some college credit before they matriculate. Academic advisers are rarely involved in those decisions. This session will present a creative approach to help students and families make more strategic decisions about early college credit.
Retirement Reception: Carl Jacobson
Carl Jacobson, professor in the department of geological & atmospheric sciences, will retire at the end of spring semester. Please stop by and wish Carl well in his upcoming new life in Pennsylvania. A short program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
Food Hub Start-Up Presenter: Nick McCann, Iowa Food Hub Value Chain Coordinator
Minimum-time control of two systems evolving under SU(2) transformations and subject to opposite drifts
Dr. Raffaele Romano, Math Department, Iowa State University
Soil Science Seminar
Evaluation of Requate® Decomposing Agent Presenter:Omar De Kok-Mercado
Class: Low Budget Photo Tricks
Imagine capturing stunning shots and imaginative effects without a studio filled with expensive equipment and large flash units.
Film & Discussion: Love Is a Verb
A documentary examining Hizmet, or the Gulen Movement. Executive Producer Kenneth L. Hunter and co-producer Hakan Berberoglu will provide opening remarks and participate in a discussion following the 55-minute film.
Walk-In Craft: Shrinky Dink Jewelry
Shrink plastic is lightweight, easy to draw on and fun! The possibilities are endless in creating unique designs for colorful jewelry.
The Hunting Ground: Documentary & Discussion about Sexual Assault on Campus
The Hunting Ground, a 90-minute film, weaves together verite footage and first-person testimonies of sexual assault survivors on U.S. campuses. A Q&A discussion about Iowa State University and Ames community response services available to students will follow the film. Iowa State President Steven Leath and the university's Chief of Police Jerry Stewart will provide opening remarks.
Shook Twins
Born and raised in Sandpoint Idaho, Shook Twins are an Indie folk-pop band now hailing from coniferous forested Portland, Oregon. Identical twins, Katelyn and Laurie Shook, Kyle Volkman and Niko Daoussis form the core quartet.
Thursday, 16 Apr 2015
Iowa Energy Center speaker series
"Green Savings: How Policies and Markets Drive Energy Efficiency," Marilyn Ann Brown, Georgia Institute of Technology. Brown will introduce fresh perspectives on energy production, new technology, policymaking, user behavior and how these features all play critical roles in determining the best plan of action to overcome the global energy crisis. Register (free) in advance; reception will follow (noon-12:30 p.m.).
Teaching and Learning Circle: The Power of Habit: Transform Your Advising [Registration now closed]
Did you know that over 40% of our actions every day are not actual decisions, but habits that we have subconsciously formed and reinforced over time? The simple technique outlined in 'The Power of Habit' will empower you to change or build a habit that can lead to lasting results impacting you both personally and professionally.
Scholarship poster festival
The apparel, merchandising and design department annual poster festival features design, research and teaching scholarship. Posters and apparel designs on display. Refreshments will be served.
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents April 22-23 meeting in Council Bluffs.
Walk-In Craft: Lucky Pennies
Finals, graduation and spring weddings are coming up soon! Stamp LUCK into a penny and make it into a pendant or keychain. Pennies available or bring a special one for the occasion.
Workshop: Papermaking
This is a 3 week course on Thursdays, April 2, April 9, and April 16 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Learn to form sheets of handmade paper using pulp prepared from recycled materials in this hands-on class that makes a splash. Please bring an apron if you have one, and come prepared to make a mess. Great for anyone ages 10 and up.
Cyclone Cinema: Taken 3
Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Finding a Way: Making and Meaning - Jeremy Rudd
Artist, educator and Iowa State alumnus Jeremy Rudd will discuss finding his way as a professional visual artist while navigating the demands of career, family and ambition. He will share his experience as a liturgical artist on commission and present his recent work that focuses on metaphors of environment and sustainability. He is the guest juror for the 2015 Senior BFA Exhibition in the College of Design's Gallery 181.