Wednesday, 19 Feb 2014
Reading: Looking After Minidoka, An American Memoir
Neil Nakadate will read from and discuss his new book, an account of the discrimination faced by his Japanese American family during World War II.
Thursday, 20 Feb 2014
Light and Shadows: Architectural Photography by Wang Xin
Lecturer Wang Xin of the Department of Design at Wuhan University School of Urban Design in Wuhan, China, will share a PowerPoint presentation of her photos of traditional Chinese architecture. Her presentation is part of a series of events accompanying "The Highest Good is Like Water" exhibition Feb. 12 through Feb. 21 in the College of Design's Gallery 181. The exhibition and presentation are free and open to the public.
Computer Science Colloquium (New Time)
"Big(ger) Data in Software Engineering," Meiyappan Nagappan, Queen's University, Ontario, Canada. A reception precedes the talk.
Lithographic Plate-Engraving Demo/Workshop
Associate Professor Xia Lijun of the Department of Design at Wuhan University School of Urban Design in Wuhan, China, will present this lithographic plate-engraving demonstration and workshop to accompany "The Highest Good is Like Water" exhibition, Feb. 12-21 in the College of Design's Gallery 181. The exhibition and demo are free and open to the public.
Brain Fix: Using Neuroscience and Nutrition as a Metaphor for Recovery
Dr. Ralph Carson is a clinical nutritionist and exercise physiologist who has been involved in the clinical treatment of addictions, obesity, and eating disorders for more than 30 years. He currently manages Oprah Winfrey's web page on eating disorders and is the consultant for Pine Grove's eating disorder program. Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Endangered Languages: A Poet's Journey into Global Cultures
Bob Holman is a poet, spoken word artist, professor, activist, filmmaker and soon-to-be host of a PBS documentary on endangered languages. Goldtrap Lecture in English
Friday, 21 Feb 2014
Planetarium Show: Backyard Astronomy
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 p.m. will be 20 minutes and for kids. Shows at 7 and 7:30 p.m. and are suitable for all ages. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 6:15 p.m. Seating is limited.
Saturday, 22 Feb 2014
Lecture: Songs Without Words, The Future of Classical Music
American composer George Tsontakis, composer-in-residence in the ISU music department.
Monday, 24 Feb 2014
The Catholic Church in the 21st Century
George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, is a Catholic theologian and frequent commentator on issues of religion and public life. Msgr. James A. Supple Lecture Series
Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth?
Author and journalist Alan Weisman's best selling book "The World Without Us" asked readers to envision how our planet would respond to a loss of the human race. His new book, "Countdown: Our Last Best Hope for a Future on Earth?" tackles population growth and the challenges it poses for a sustainable human future. Part of the Wildness, Wilderness & the Environmental Imagination Series and the University Symposium on Sustainability.
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014
Climate Preparedness and Resilient Cities: What It Means in Iowa
Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie was one of eight U.S. mayors recently appointed to the State, Local and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience. Part of the 2014 Symposium on Sustainability
Wednesday, 26 Feb 2014
Products of Public Space: Steve Dryden
Steve Dryden, founder of Renewable Power Markets Access, will speak about his work as a wind developer and his view of where the wind-energy market is going. RPMAccess has built more than 15 percent of the renewable wind generation in Iowa and several projects in adjacent states. Part of the Products of Public Space spring option studio.
Thursday, 27 Feb 2014
Computer Science Distinguished Lecture
"An Exploration of the State-of-the-Art in Time Series Data Mining and Future Research Directions," Eamonn Keogh, University of California, Riverside. The lecture will cover the current status and challenges of time series data mining methods as well as Dr. Keogh's insights into time series data mining's future development.
The Global Pandemic of Physical Inactivity: An Urgent Priority for Public Health
For nearly 30 years, Harold (Bill) Kohl has worked to promote exercise and fitness as a public health priority. He helped create the first U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines, which were published in 2008, and is an advocate for increasing physical activity among adults and children, including in K-12 school environments. The 2013-14 Pease Family Scholar.
Friday, 28 Feb 2014
Dr. Dan Guide, SCM Visiting Scholar, Research Presentation
Dr. Dan Guide, co-editor of the Journal of Operations Management and Smeal Professor of Supply Chain Management at Penn State
Redefining Hip Hop Culture with Respect and Dignity
MC Lyte has long been considered one of hip-hop's pioneer feminists. The first solo female rapper to release a full album, she is CEO of Sunni Gyrl, founder of the nonprofit Hip Hop Sisters, and author of "Unstoppable, Igniting the Power Within to Achieve Your Greatest Potential." Annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government Keynote Speaker