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Thursday, 29 Nov 2012

Winterfest Open House

Nov 29, 2012

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Farm House Museum, central campus

$0

University Museums Arts, performances

Visit the Farm House Museum this week of Winterfest on ISU campus and enjoy complementary hot cider and cookies. Explore the holiday themed exhibition ââ'¬Å"Is There a Santa Claus?ââ'¬Â and learn about early electrification of lights on campus, music boxes and means of entertainment, and the imagery of Santa through the eyes of illustrator Thomas Nast.

Agron 600 Plant Breeding Seminar

Nov 29, 2012

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

0308 Curtiss Hall

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

IMPLEMENTATION OF NONPARAMETRIC MODELS FOR GENOMIC ASSISTED PREDICTION IN PLANT BREEDING, Presenter: REKA HOWARD

Retirement reception: Lou Ann Keigley

Nov 29, 2012

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Room 200H General Services Building

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Lou Ann Keigley is a secretary in facilities planning and management.

Seminar: Iowa NSF EPSCoR Energy Policy

Nov 29, 2012

3:00 PM - 4:15 PM

0013 Curtiss Hall

free

Research Lectures

"Conducting Economic Research to Impact Policy Decisions," Nick Paulson, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Farewell reception: Jessica Stolee

Nov 29, 2012

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

1750 Beardshear

Free

Diversity and Inclusion Office Meetings, receptions

Stop by and thank Jessica Stolee for her years of service at ISU, and wish her well on her future endeavors.

Agronomy Seminars

Nov 29, 2012

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

AGRON 2050

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

Brian Hornbuckle

NCAA Volleyball Championship

Nov 29, 2012

5:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$6-$14

Athletics Athletics

First-round matches of the 2012 NCAA Championship: North Carolina vs. California at 5 p.m.; Iowa State vs. IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne) at 7:30 p.m. Winners advance to the Nov. 30 second-round match (7:30 p.m.).

WinterFest: Cards and Crafts for a Cause

Nov 29, 2012

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Pine Room at the Memorial union

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Make cards, ornaments, origami and more to donate to various causes.

Wreath Making Workshop

Nov 29, 2012

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Learn how to assemble a holiday wreath with Reiman Gardens' staff. They will guide you through the steps to use evergreens, specialty greens and other materials to create your own seasonal decoration for your home - all for the price buying one in the store!

SUB Film: The Campaign

Nov 29, 2012

7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Diversity Special events Student activities

Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.

The AIDS Epidemic: An Inside Perspective from Sub-Saharan East Africa

Nov 29, 2012

7:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Dorothy Masinde is a lecturer in the Global Resource Systems Program and an internship coordinator for Africa for those majors. She was previously associate director for field operations in Kamuli District Uganda. World AIDS Awareness Week Event.

Performance: Kathy Griffin

Nov 29, 2012

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$40-$68

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Two-time Emmy winner, NY Times bestselling author, Grammy nominee, 2009s GLAAD Vanguard recipient and 2011 Trevor Project Life Award honoree Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with rapid fire wit. She has been making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders.

Exercise for Success in School and Career

Nov 29, 2012

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

A leader in the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience, Adele Diamond studies the part of our brain that controls core mental processes important for problem solving, negotiation, and reasoning. She will discuss the social, emotional and cognitive aspects of physical activity and their importance to professional success. The 2012 Pease Family Scholar and Women in STEM Series.

Panel: What Matters to Me and Why

Nov 29, 2012

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

A panel discussion featuring ISU students, faculty and staff sharing and reflecting on their values, beliefs and motivations. Interested students are encouraged to visit sub.iastate.edu/matters and share their stories and thoughts. Select submissions will be shared as part of the event.

SUB Live Music: Skypiper w/ Canby and River Monks

Nov 29, 2012

8:00 PM

The M-Shop, MU

$5 Students, $7 Public ($2 increase day of show)

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Omaha Nebraska's Skypiper will be returning to the M-Shop for the fifth time! Scott Yoshimura of The Envy Corps will be bringing his side project, Canby, to the M-Shop for the second time. Des Moines' River Monks will also be at this show, making this their fourth M-Shop appearance!

Friday, 30 Nov 2012

Graduate College students: graduation approval

Nov 30, 2012

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day for final submission of graduate student graduation approval slip.

WinterFest: Poinsettia Fundraiser

Nov 30, 2012

10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

University Book Store, MU

Student Engagement Student activities

The ISU Horticulture Club will be selling a variety of 15 cultivars of poinsettias grown in the ISU greenhouse. Prices range from $7 to $25.

Art Mart

Nov 30, 2012

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Campanile Room at the Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Annual arts and crafts sale at the Iowa State Memorial Union featuring pottery, glass, jewelry and more!

Winterfest Open House

Nov 30, 2012

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Farm House Museum, central campus

$0

University Museums Arts, performances

Visit the Farm House Museum this week of Winterfest on ISU campus and enjoy complementary hot cider and cookies. Explore the holiday themed exhibition ââ'¬Å"Is There a Santa Claus?ââ'¬Â and learn about early electrification of lights on campus, music boxes and means of entertainment, and the imagery of Santa through the eyes of illustrator Thomas Nast.

Retirement reception: LaDonna Osborn

Nov 30, 2012

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Room 360 Heady Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

LaDonna Osborn, secretary in the sociology department, is retiring.

Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale

Nov 30, 2012

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Parking lot, Reiman Gardens

Trees: $25-$45, wreaths: $15-$25

Student Activities Student activities

Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.

Retirement reception: Ann Coppernoll

Nov 30, 2012

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Kelley and Joan Bergstrom Commons, Gerdin Business Building

Free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions

Ann Coppernoll, special projects coordinator and former director of undergraduate programs in the College of Business, is retiring. A special program is planned at 3:45 p.m.

WinterFest: Campanile Tours & Carillon Music by Tin Shi Tam

Nov 30, 2012

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Campanile on Central Campus

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

See the inside of this Iowa State treasure with a tour by university Carillonneur Tin Shi Tam! SALC will be handing out Cyclone candy canes.

WinterFest: VEISHEA & Dance Marathon Merch Deals

Nov 30, 2012

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Main Lounge at the Memorial Union

Student Engagement Student activities

Buy VEISHEA sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, bags and more at great prices! DM will be featuring their infamous RayGun shirts.

WinterFest: Winter Crafts

Nov 30, 2012

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

Student Engagement Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

Ornaments and holiday decoration crafting using recycled materials.

WinterFest: Cookie Decorating

Nov 30, 2012

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Memorial Union Commons

Student Engagement Student activities

Decorate (and eat) sugar cookies!

WinterFest: Feed the Need Chili Supper

Nov 30, 2012

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cardinal room at the Memorial Union

$6 ISU Students, $8 public

Student Engagement Diversity Student activities

Enjoy a bowl of chili or vegetarian soup. Proceeds support OxFam International. Canned donations are encouraged for local food pantries.

Planetarium Show

Nov 30, 2012

7:00 PM

ISU Planetarium, Physics Hall

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium to learn more. Shows are at 7 pm and 7:30 pm and are suitable for all ages. Weather permitting a star-gazing session will be held after dark. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:45 pm. Seating is limited.

SUB Film: The Campaign

Nov 30, 2012

7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Diversity Special events Student activities

Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.