Thursday, 22 Oct 2009
Lecture: Art and science collaboration
"A Biorenewable Evolution of Soywax in Encaustic Painting," Barb Walton, ISU art and design; Toni Wang, ISU food science and human nutrition; Hui Wang, ISU postdoc; and Larry Johnson, ISU Center for Crops Utilization Research. They will explore the synchronicity and synergism of their individual research through collaboration; what they have learned from each other and what potential lies ahead.
As You Like It
Aquila Theatre presents a guided tour of AS YOU LIKE IT as part of the Iowa State Center's Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium.
Concert: Daughtry
A 36-date U.S. tour featuring the band's debut album, "Leave This Town." Opening acts are Theory of a Deadman and Cavo.
Friday, 23 Oct 2009
ISU Retirees Monthly Program
Social at 1:30 (note time change); program at 2:00. Dr. Gregory L. Geoffroy presents "University Update."
Second half courses deadline
Last day to process most schedule changes in a second half-semester course without a fee or to add/drop a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.public.iastate.edu/~registrar/fees/tuition-adj.shtml
Second half courses deadline
Last day to drop a second half-semester course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
Second half courses deadline
Last day to change a second half-semester course from Pass/Not Pass to grade basis without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Flash II: Buttons and Menus
This course examines the way Flash can be used to add interactivity to webpages for a specific application or as web navigation tools. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
ISU Afterdark Craft Nights at the Workspace
7-9pm Make fleece scarves.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium shows will start at 7 pm, 7:45 pm and 8:30 pm. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:30 pm. The shows are suitable for all ages, and are followed by a star-gazing session (weather permitting).
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; however, in-door shoes or socks must be worn
Free Ice Skating
Join us for free ice skating at the ISU Ice Arena!
Saturday, 24 Oct 2009
Class: Ames C.art Sew & Swap
1-4pm on October 24 & November 14 Sharing and stitching together materials, ideas, and community!
Class: Venetian Glass Beads, Section II
1-4pm on October 24 & 25 Learn to create beads.
Lyrcia and Ames Chamber Artists
Lyrica will be conducted by Kathleen Rodde. The ISU Choir will be joined by the Ames Chamber Artists
Diwali Night
Come celebrate the annual Indian "Festival of Lights" with ISA's Diwali Night program, with great dances, musical numbers, skits and other cultural programs, all run by students! Open floor dancing will follow the program at 8 p.m., as well as a catered dinner.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech
Sunday, 25 Oct 2009
Reiman Gardens: Spirits in the Gardens
Spend an afternoon with your family at Reiman Gardens. Participate in trick or treating with celebrity mascots.
Yamato - the Drummers of Japan
Founded by Masa Ogawa in 1993 in Nara, 'the land of Yamato' (said to be the birthplace of Japanese culture), Yamato travels all over the world with Japan's traditional Wadaiko drums, whose sound stirs the hearts of people everywhere. Yamato puts its very souls into the unusual instruments and its performances are infused with the idea that the drumbeat, like the heartbeat, is the very pulse of life.
Cantamus Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
4-5pm lesson; 5-7pm practice Oct.25; Nov.1,8,22,29; Dec.6,13 Multi-level Argentine Tango class.
Monday, 26 Oct 2009
Horticulture Seminar
Feasibility of High Tunnel Production of Potted Tulips and Daffodils, by Hank Taber, Professor; Cindy Haynes, Associate Professor; Laura Klavitter and Calynn Walters, Undergrad Students; all from Dept. of Horticulture, ISU. and Nick Howell, ISU Horticulture Station Superrintendent, ISU
Student open forum: Budget discussion
Students are encouraged to share their ideas on how the university will handle a mid-year budget reversion. Vice president for student affairs Thomas Hill and GSB members will be present to hear students' questions, concerns and ideas. Students' ideas will be shared with ISU administrators as they develop a plan to handle the cuts.
Manatt Phelps Lecture in Political Science
Jorge Dezcallar, ambassador of Spain to the United States, joined the diplomatic corps in 1971. During his professional career, he has been posted in Spanish diplomatic representations in Poland, New York, Uruguay, Morocco and the Holy See.
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009
Teaching mathematics and science in community college
IMSEP with host "Teaching mathematics and science in community college career day," on Oct. 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Science Center of Iowa (Des Moines). Former NASA astronaut and community college graduate Robert Gibson will be the guest speaker. The workshop is free and lunch is provided.
Stafford Lecture Series: Housing finance and public policy
"The Future of Housing Finance and the Public Policy Implications," Richard Swanson, president and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank, Des Moines. He will will explore the causes and effects of the recent changes in housing and housing finance and examine key principles that will need to be considered for future housing finance structures. A reception will be held at 10 a.m. in the Cox Dean's Suite, 2200 Gerdin Business Building.
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm each Tuesday this month (Oct. 6th, 13th, 20, 27th) and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian music and entertainment, women's work through the years, Victorian dining, and more.
Boo with ZEW
Come spend the evening learning about exotic animals and participating in games, crafts, costume contests, face painting and photo ops with animals, including Banana the Burmese python.
Performance: "Farmscape"
Join Iowa Poet Laureate Mary Swander and a cast of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 'celebrities' for a special performance of "Farmscape." The student-written production documents our changing rural environment by recreating interviews with people involved in how we grow our food and live our lives in rural America.
Class: Screenprinting, Section II
6:30-8:30pm for 4 weeks Create custom t-shirts.