Friday, 22 Feb 2013
The Other California: An Anatomy of Consensus and Consent
Erica Kohl-Arenas, an assistant professor in the Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy at The New School, New York City, will address the shortcomings of consensus-based "creative capitalism" for resolving inequality and poverty, using a large-scale philanthropic initiative in farmworker communities in California's Central Valley as a case study.
Rossmann Manatt Lecture
"Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Public Safety Personnel: Is It the Job or the Doughnuts?" Warren Franke, professor of kinesiology and director of The Exercise Clinic at ISU.
Planetarium Show
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.
Monday, 25 Feb 2013
Documentary: Miss Representation
A viewing of the documentary film, followed by a panel Q&A session. Part of Body Image and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
The Big Thirst
Charles Fishman is author of "The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water," which explores our strange and complex relationship to water. As we've begun to reimagine our relationship to food, we must also rethink how we approach, manage and use water. University Symposium on Sustainability Keynote Speaker; Symposium on Wildness, Wilderness & the Environmental Imagination; World Affairs Series
Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013
Sustainable Innovations to the Triple Bottom Line: A Discussion with Corporate Leadership
This session features perspectives from four Iowa-based, multi-million dollar corporations regarding their consideration of and commitment to sustainability. Adam Hammes, Manager of Sustainability, Kum and Go Daniel Krohn, Global Sustainability Lead, Becker Underwood, Inc/BASF Michael Smith, Associate Vice-President Real Estate and Sustainability, Hy-Vee, Inc. Liv Watson, Director of International Business Development,...
Writing and the Environment
Join Charles Fishman, author of The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water, for an informal discussion about science writing and writing about the environment.
CANCELED: Rock Your Body
This event is canceled due to inclement weather. A wellness resource fair with group fitness activites, including Zumba (2 p.m.), meditation (2 p.m.), yoga (3 p.m.) and mindful yoga (4 p.m.) sessions. Part of Body Image and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013
Plant Breeding Seminar
Tom Sauer, "Russian strategies for drought mitigationââ'¬Â
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
Denise O'Brien,Details TBA
Soil Seminar
Tom Sauer,"Russian strategies for drought mitigation"
Thursday, 28 Feb 2013
The Thin Line: Breaking the Silence on Eating Disorders
"The Thin Line" uses live theatre to begin the conversation about eating disorders and reduce the stigma surrounding this mental illness. It illustrates the pain of one girl's struggle and her loved ones' resolve to understand and to help. Eating Disorder Awareness Week