Friday, 15 Jan 2010
Schedule Change Deadline through AccessPlus
Last day to process a schedule change for spring through AccessPlus registration.
Lecture: Veritas Forum
Kevin Scheibe, ISU logistics operations and management information systems, will discuss the book "The Journey," by Peter Kreeft.
Retirement open house: Harold Johnson
Retirement open house for Harold Johnson, supervisor in Central Stores.
Retirement reception: Jan Breitman, ISUAA
Retirement reception for Jan Breitman, director of travel and education programs at the ISU Alumni Association. She has worked more than 30 years for the ISUAA. A short program will begin at 4 p.m.
Retirement reception: Rod Berryman, Al Christian, Dan Johnson and Randy Petersohn
The department of animal science will honor the retirements of Rod Berryman, Al Christian, Dan Johnson and Randy Petersohn. A program is planned for 4 p.m.
Retirement reception: Sedahlia Crase, ISU human development and family studies
Join students, faculty, and staff in honoring Sedahila Crase, university professor in human development and family studies, at her retirement celebration on Jan. 15 2010, from 3:30-6:00 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union. A short program will be held at 4:00 p.m.
Madrigal Dinner
45th annual Madrigal Dinner, presented by the music department. As the guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the ISU Singers, The Music Men, Musica Antiqua, and the ISU Orchesis II Dancers.
Workspace: Free Friday Craft: Cyclone Tie Dye Bandanas
Stop by before ISU AfterDark events every Friday!
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club each Friday when ISU is in session. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, indoor shoes or socks must be worn.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Michigan-Dearborn (Central States Collegiate Hockey League).
Saturday, 16 Jan 2010
Madrigal Dinner
45th annual Madrigal Dinner, presented by the music department. As the guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the ISU Singers, The Music Men, Musica Antiqua, and the ISU Orchesis II Dancers.
Wrestling
ISU vs. Illinois.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Michigan-Dearborn (Central States Collegiate Hockey League).
Sunday, 17 Jan 2010
Gallery Walk: N.C. Wyeth
"America in the Making Series," N.C. Wyeth, nationally acclaimed illustrator and artist, created thousands of images for popular media. How much do you know about the man behind the illustrations? Join Amanda Hall on a gallery walk of "America in the Making" to view significant works of art by the artist and learn something of the fascinating private life of the Wyeth family.
Performance: Moscow Festival Ballet in Swan Lake
The Moscow Festival Ballet brings the world's most loved ballet, Swan Lake, to Ames as part of the Iowa State Center's Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
4-5pm lesson; 5-7pm practice Nov.22,29; Dec.6,13 Multi-level Argentine Tango class.
Monday, 18 Jan 2010
University holiday
Offices closed, classes recessed.
Tuesday, 19 Jan 2010
Training session: Annual audit of building keys/access cards
This is optional training for department key coordinators in preparation for the university's first annual key audit. Registration is requested
Retirement reception: Betty Toot
Join LAS student academic services and multicultural student services in honoring Betty Toot's retirement. Toot is a secretary to both units.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public and adjourn at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 20 Jan 2010
Fee payment deadline
First fee payment deadline for spring. Minimum due or payment in full.
Informational lunch: College of Business MBA program
Learn more about ISU's MBA program during a free lunch. Please RSVP to Jenny Reitano, jreitano@iastate.edu.
Art Class: Screenprinting with Asa Wentzel Fisher
Meets Wednesdays from 7-9pm for 4 weeks.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Kansas.
Thursday, 21 Jan 2010
IPERS seminar
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Catalytic Conversion of Biomass-derived Polyols to Fuels and Chemicals on Carbon Supported Pt-Re Catalysts" by Dante Simonetti, University of California
Retirement reception: Marcia Clendenen
(Rescheduled from Jan. 7): Retirement reception for Marcia Clendenen, parking and transportation supervisor, ISU Public Safety, has been postponed due to winter storm. It will be rescheduled for sometime next week.
Celebration: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Musical performances and speakers celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. Speakers include retired Curriculum and Instruction faculty member Lenola Allen-Sommerville, Government of the Student Body President Jonathan Turk, and Black Student Alliance President Bryan Woodson. Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Hoffman will present the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Advancing One Community Awards.
Documentary: ICYIZERE
ICYIZERE: Hope is a 90-minute documentary by filmmaker Patrick Mureithi, who traveled to Rwanda to film a gathering of ten survivors and ten perpetrators of the l994 genocide. It documents the experience of the participants as they are taught about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and go through a series of group exercises to help build trust.
Art Class: Stained Glass with Rod Simpson
Meets Thursdays from 6-8pm for 6 weeks.