Wednesday, 18 Apr 2018
Behind the Scenes: Butterfly Wing Plants
Learn from Assistant Butterfly Wing Curator Anita Westphal about the wide variety of plants selected for display in the Butterfly Wing, from large tropical shade trees to delicious flowers, all the while steering clear of prohibited host plants.
Meet-A-Scientist
Current science gets up close and personal at this informal drop-in program.
Retirement reception: Tom Johnson
Dr. Tom Johnson, director of hospital operations at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, is retiring. A short program will begin a 4:15 p.m. RSVP by April 11.
SEMINAR: "High-throughput phenotyping of sorghum architectural traits for associaton mapping"
Matt Breitzman - ISU Salas Lab
SEMINAR: "Zinc to sink: Genetic studies for increasing Zn in maize kernels"
Edna Mageto - ISU Lee Lab
Neutrino Oscillations : the long and short view
Prof. Jenny Thomas (University College London)
Reception: Public Art Unveiling
Join University Museums for the Curators Associates Reception at Morrill Hall where we will celebrate the installation of one of the newest additions to the permanent collection, Karen LaMonte's Nocturne 5. The large scale cast glass human form draped in a meticulously arranged textile was created through a painstaking process that exemplifies the translucent beauty of sculptural glass.
Lecture: Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture
"Is Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture Possible?" Sieglinde Snapp, professor of soils and cropping systems ecology at Michigan State University. Snapp will discuss her work in Africa and the U.S. using agroecology as a framework for developing environmentally friendly, and farmer-relevant agricultural systems. Sustainable Agriculture Symposium Keynote
Performance: ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette is director of Jazz I Ensemble. Michael Giles is director Jazz II Ensemble.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 19 Apr 2018
Graduate College: Deadline
Graduate College: last day to submit final electronic thesis/dissertation to ProQuest for Thesis Office review.
Training: CPR, AED and First Aid
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid training is offered monthly for faculty and staff.
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Best for children five and under with an adult.
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day with ISU and the Ames community. Activities include a diversity of Earth-minded engagement and empowerment opportunities, food and sustainability-minded giveaways.
Cyclone Cinema: Molly's Game
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Lecture: Where Is U.S. Foreign Policy Headed?
Stephen Walt is Belfer Professor of International Affairs at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and a former academic dean. Phi Beta Kappa Lecture
Performance: Jazz + Puppetry
Michael Giles, professor of saxophone, will perform with ISU Theatre assistant professor Amanda Petefish-Schrag.
Friday, 20 Apr 2018
St. Louis Area Methods Meeting
SLAMM is a regional meeting highlighting data science applications of political science questions. Four scholars will discuss their work on campaigns, human rights, local government and networks in Congress. Preregistration (free) is required. Hosted by the political science and statistics departments.
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
Tennis
Iowa State vs. TCU. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to Life Time Fitness, 11911 Hickman Rd., Urbandale. Check the Cyclone tennis website for location updates.
Biorenewable Art Competition Opening Reception
Join us for the opening and announcement of the winners of our 2018 Biorenewable Art Competition, the ninth annual year for this event.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Hello Spring!
Decorate a pot for growing herbs, a vase for fresh-cut flowers, or embrace the season with bunnies and chicks.
Reception: Biorenewables Art Competition
This 9th annual competition is a collaboration between the Bioeconomy Institute and the College of Design's integrated studio arts program. Award winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m.
'Trashion' Show
Hosted by students in AESHM 222, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving, to bring awareness to environmental issues hurting the planet. Students have created garments from recycled materials such as newspaper, plastic bottles, school supplies, fast food packaging and even parking tickets. The event also includes a silent auction, music, giveaways, drinks and refreshments.
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 and join us for an evening under the stars!
Cyclone Cinema: Molly's Game
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Jazz @ the Maintenance Shop
James Bovinette is director.
ISU Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is an 80-member ensemble that explores traditional as well as contemporary works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Steven Smyth, Associate Director of Bands.