Thursday, 10 Oct 2013
Brown Bag Lecture
ââ'¬Å"Barn Quilts ââ'¬" Hanging a Clothesline of Quilts Across the Countrysideââ'¬Â presented by Barn Quilts of Washington County Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program.
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Agronomy Departmental Seminar
Murky Waters: Farming and Policy for Water Quality in Iowa Craig Cox, Senior Vice-President, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Environmental Working Group
Statistics Seminar
"Text Networks", David Banks, Department of Statistics, Duke University, Durham, NC
Central States Society of Toxicology Conference
Membership is not required to attend the annual meeting. Speakers include Zelieann Rivera Craig; Norbert Kaminiski; Joel Coats; Michael Kimber; and Kenneth Voss.
Fall CEO Pitch Competition
Up to 30 ISU student entries may participate in the Fall CEO Pitch Competition hosted by the Entrepreneurship Innovation Learning Community and the ISU Entrepreneur Club. Participants may pitch any concept, new business idea, new product, new application, or new technology.
Creativity and Chance Workshop
Explore the art exhibit in the Pioneer Room guided by the artist, see a TED talk and create some artwork on your own! From artists, writers and performers to anyone that want to be more inventive in their everyday problem solving, this will be a fun and informative way to light your creative spark.
Cyclone Cinema: Despicable Me 2
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Despicable Me 2! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Innovative Solutions for Restoring Water Quality
Joe Whitworth is president of The Freshwater Trust where he and his team focus on cooperative, market-based solutions that benefit rivers, working lands and local communities. National Affairs Series
Jim Suhler (Blues Rock)
Texas-based blues guitarist Jim Suhler has been playing professionally since the 1980's. Well known as the lead guitarist for George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Suhler has often been included in "Top Ten Guitarists" lists of numerous music publications and has performed with notable music icons including Johnny Winter, AC/DC, Buddy Whittington, Billy F. Gibsons, Joe Bonamassa, Elvin Bishop, and Buddy Guy to name a few.
Cyclone Cinema: Despicable Me 2
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Despicable Me 2! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Friday, 11 Oct 2013
Central States Society of Toxicology Conference
Membership is not required to attend the annual meeting. Speakers include Zelieann Rivera Craig; Norbert Kaminiski; Joel Coats; Michael Kimber; and Kenneth Voss.
BUG: Blackboard User Group Meetings
Monthly meeting of BbLearn users discussing various topics related to the use of Blackboard Learn in teaching and learning.
Signature Research Themes workshop
"Exploring Data-Rich Environments." Examine new avenues for data-driven research in the sciences, humanities and business by leveraging strengths in the mathematical sciences. Register by emailing Kristin Doerder (kjandrsn@iastate.edu) by noon, Oct. 4. The two keynote lectures are open to everyone, and no registration is required. Registration is required for the remainder of the workshop and dinner.
Chemistry seminar
"Tripodal Ligands in Bioinorganic and Organometallic Chemistry: Functionalization of Carbon Dioxide, Approaches for Mercury Detoxification and the Formation of New Classes of Atranes," Ged Parkin, Columbia University, New York. The seminar is part of a celebration to honor University Professor John Verkade, who is retiring after 53 years at ISU.
Chemistry seminar
"Endohedral Functionalities in Hemicryptophane and Cavitand Hosts," Jean-Pierre Dutasta, Laboratory of Chemistry, Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon, France. The seminar is part of a celebration to honor University Professor John Verkade, who is retiring after 53 years at ISU.
Retirement reception: Zora Zimmerman
Zora Devrnja Zimmerman, associate dean for undergraduate programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and professor of English, is retiring. Colleagues are invited to email best wishes for a book the college will compile to Laura Wille (lge@iastate.edu).
Retirement reception: John Verkade
John Verkade, University Professor in chemistry, is retiring after 53 years of research and teaching.
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Despicable Me Minions
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Dave, Stuart, Jerry, or Carl? Use a stencil to transfer your favorite minion onto your piece. Finish it off by adding in your favorite quote. We will have samples for inspiration but your own ideas are always welcome too. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select
Planetarium Shows
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. The first show, starting at 6:30 pm will be 20 minutes and for kids. Shows at 7 pm and 7:30 pm and are suitable for all ages. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:15 pm. Seating is limited.
Cyclone Cinema: Despicable Me 2
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Despicable Me 2! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Cyclone Cinema: Despicable Me 2
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Despicable Me 2! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, 12 Oct 2013
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. West Virginia
Cyclone Cinema: Despicable Me 2
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Despicable Me 2! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Cyclone Cinema: Despicable Me 2
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Despicable Me 2! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, 13 Oct 2013
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Shrinky Dink Jewelry Class
Try one of the hottest trends in jewelry! Shrinky Dink jewelry is lightweight, inexpensive, colorful and fun. Experiment with two types of shrink plastic, sample different materials that can be used to color the plastic, and learn about recycling plastic from the grocery store. So many possibilities--come and play!