Thursday, 24 Apr 2014
Caucus Cup Debate: College Democrats v. College Republicans
The ISU College Democrats will debate the College Republicans on an issue of the day for the chance at the Caucus Cup.
Friday, 25 Apr 2014
Latin American Urbanism Symposium: Final Roundtable
Part of the 2014 Latin American Urbanism Symposium, "Liminality in Latin America's Global Cities: Constructed and Imagined Borderlands of the Formal and the Informal."
Voorhees Supply Chain Conference
The Voorhees Supply Chain Conference will have top speakers in the field of logistics, operations and supply chain management discussing how their supply chain is optimized through partners in other companies. Learn how to optimize your partnerships and your supply chain. Registration is required.
Strategies for obtaining tenure: panel discussion for new tenure-eligible faculty
Senior faculty members share their best tips and strategies for obtaining tenure with new tenure-eligible faculty
Pride Rally
The Pride Rally is an annual Pride Week tradition that brings together all members of the Iowa State community to share their stories, be visible and build community.
Retirement reception: Donna Oliver
Donna Oliver, who assists the director with the daily functioning of the school, is retiring after 35-plus years of service in Iowa State's Child Development Laboratory School.
Open forum: Veishea Task Force
Members of the public and ISU community are invited to share feedback, moderated by Government of the Student Body president Hillary Kletscher. A live webcast and comment submission form will be available.
CANCELED: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Extension, Transtension, and Changes in Deformation Style in Eastern California during the Past 15 Million Years" by Doug Walker, Univ. of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.
Latin American Urbanism Symposium: Research Presentations
Presenters include Clara Irazabal, Latin Lab director and assistant professor of urban planning, Columbia University; and Heidi Sohn, assistant professor of architecture, TUDelft, Netherlands.
Planetarium Show: The Galaxy and Beyond
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.
"Trashion" Show
Students in the AESHM 222 Creative Thinking and Problem Solving course are partnering with an Ames salon to bring greater awareness about pollution, waste, excessive consumption, littering, and their effects on our environment. The students are holding a "Trashion" Show where they will model designs that offer solutions to these problems.
Bring It On: The Musical
Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL is inspired by the Bring It On films.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Saturday, 26 Apr 2014
Opening of Alien Invasion Sculpture Show
As part of our theme, 2014: A Garden Odyssey, aliens have landed and invaded the Gardens! Dozens of artists, community groups, and other organizations have painted and decorated a collection of more than twenty alien sculptures, paired with six original, large-scale pieces of extraterrestrial art. Inspired by nature, they all feel right at home in the Gardens. Take a tour and see how each alien connects to the natural surroundings.
Open house and pancake breakfast
Annual fly-in breakfast hosted by the ISU Flying Cyclones Club. Pancake breakfast is $6 for adults; $4 for kids. ISU aviation clubs and organizations will be present as well as other local aviation groups.
Art Supply Sale & Craft Swap
It's time for spring cleaning! We will be going through our stash of supplies and pricing to sell. We also have a number of free items that will be on our CRAFT SWAP TABLE! Bring stuff from your stash that is usable and in good condition (things that you aren't going to use but can't bring yourself to throw away). Swap for new or new-to-you supplies.
Argentine Tango Practica (Class)
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s
Pride Week Drag Show
Be prepared to meet royalty as our kings and queens gather together to put on a show for everyone. Come see our proud royals dance and lip sync for your enjoyment. Proceeds will be donated to help our community. The LGBTA Alliance will also be selling T-shirts.
ISU Symphony Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor
Sunday, 27 Apr 2014
Opening of Alien Invasion Sculpture Show
As part of our theme, 2014: A Garden Odyssey, aliens have landed and invaded the Gardens! Dozens of artists, community groups, and other organizations have painted and decorated a collection of more than twenty alien sculptures, paired with six original, large-scale pieces of extraterrestrial art. Inspired by nature, they all feel right at home in the Gardens. Take a tour and see how each alien connects to the natural surroundings.
Art Supply Sale & Craft Swap
It's time for spring cleaning! We will be going through our stash of supplies and pricing to sell. We also have a number of free items that will be on our CRAFT SWAP TABLE! Bring stuff from your stash that is usable and in good condition (things that you aren't going to use but can't bring yourself to throw away). Swap for new or new-to-you supplies.
Argentine Tango Class
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 28 Apr 2014
Performance: Laura Ingalls Wilder presented by ArtsPower
Back by popular demand, this original musical chronicles the exciting adventures of the Ingalls family as they travel across the prairie in search of a little house to call home.
Performance: Laura Ingalls Wilder presented by ArtsPower
Back by popular demand, this original musical chronicles the exciting adventures of the Ingalls family as they travel across the prairie in search of a little house to call home.
Compassion Fatigue: Managing the Journey
Many people work in a care-giving setting and/or perform care-giving tasks for others on a regular basis and often don't realize how the repetitive stress affects them. Caring too much can seem overwhelming, leaving us feeling drained and helpless. While the effects of Compassion Fatigue can cause chronic and cumulative stress, learning to recognize and manage symptoms is the first step to managing and maintaining our health.
Retirement reception: Peter Reilly
Peter Reilly, Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering (chemical and biological engineering), is retiring.
Opening reception: The Fashion Show 2014 exhibition
Winning designs from The Fashion Show 2014 will be on exhibit April 28-Aug. 29 in the Mary Alice Gallery, Morrill Hall.
Tuesday, 29 Apr 2014
Global Food Security Consortium and Everson Seed and Biosafety Symposium
"Closing the Yield Gap," focusing on seeds and crops, animals and sustainable intensification. Registration deadline is April 18.
Roundtable: The Blended Learning Brown-bag* Online Fitness Education Modules: Strategies for Blended and Online Instruction
A barrier in many courses is getting students to see personal relevance in the course material. The session will describe how customized video-based modules and engaging application assignments have been integrated through Blackboard to create a more personalized learning environment for students enrolled in an online fitness education course (KIN 210 - Concepts of Fitness and Wellness).
Wednesday, 30 Apr 2014
Textbook Buyback
End of term textbook buyback and rental book return begins at University Bookstore.