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Monday, 06 May 2019

Retirement reception: Sarah Rajala

May 06, 2019

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Conference room 3155, Marston Hall

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

Sarah Rajala, Dean of the College of Engineering since April 2013, is retiring, and the college is hosting a retirement party for her. Remarks will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Discuss Published Education Research in Your Discipline (DBER Journal Club)

May 06, 2019

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

How do students learn best in your discipline? Where can you publish the way you solved instructional problems? You are invited to share and discuss DBER journal articles, seek feedback as you begin designing your own educational research projects, and form collaborations with participants from other disciplines.

Retirement reception: Rose Martin

May 06, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

1951 Food Sciences Building

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Rose Martin, senior lecturer in food science and human nutrition since 2008, is retiring.

Workshop: Photo Recipes

May 06, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$76.50-$90

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Training, development

A 4-week course led by professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg. The special photography class covers a collection of "how to" recipes. Participants should bring a DSLR camera and sturdy tripod. Beginner Photography or instructor permission is a prerequisite for this class. Preregistration with prepayment is required by May 5.

Tuesday, 07 May 2019

Home Gardening Series: Stretching and Strengthening for Gardeners

May 07, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

After winter it's easy to spring right into action outside, but it's important to take care and stretch before crouching, bending, and pulling weeds.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

May 07, 2019

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

Photographing Your Children

May 07, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

4-week course on Tuesdays beginning May 7, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Capturing the personality of your child or grandchild in a photo is challenging.

Wednesday, 08 May 2019

Retirement reception: Robert Bosselman

May 08, 2019

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Conference Room (1009), LeBaron Hall

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Robert Bosselman, professor and former department chair of apparel, events and hospitality management, is retiring. A short program will begin at 4 p.m.

Art Mart Spring Sale

May 08, 2019

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Support the makers, artists, craftsmen, designers, the go-getters and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse through a room full of handmade items including: o Functional and decorative pottery o Blown glass in brilliant colors o Beaded, upcycled and glass jewelry o Cheeky watercolor quotes & small paintings o Handmade soaps o Charming accessories o Hand-dyed leggings & scarves o A mighty-big selection of buttons o Ever popular mystery boxes

Beginner Photography

May 08, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

4-week course beginning Wednesday, May 8, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg as he helps you go beyond the "Green" button, take control of your DSLR, and make better photographs.

Thursday, 09 May 2019

Anne of Green Gables

May 09, 2019

10:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4-$5

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla want a boy to help with all of the chores around their farm on Prince Edward Island. They are certainly not expecting Anne Shirley, a headstrong and vivacious orphan with little more than a tattered carpet bag and a big imagination. Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved novels, this heart-warming musical follows Anne on her unlikely journey to find the family and home she's always wanted.

Art Mart Spring Sale

May 09, 2019

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Support the makers, artists, craftsmen, designers, the go-getters and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse through a room full of handmade items including: o Functional and decorative pottery o Blown glass in brilliant colors o Beaded, upcycled and glass jewelry o Cheeky watercolor quotes & small paintings o Handmade soaps o Charming accessories o Hand-dyed leggings & scarves o A mighty-big selection of buttons o Ever popular mystery boxes

Nature at Noon series

May 09, 2019

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

free

Reiman Gardens Lectures

"Designing Living Landscapes and Play Spaces for a Women's Prison," Julie Stevens, assistant professor in landscape architecture. Learn about the projects she and her students have created for the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women, from outdoor classrooms to an arbor and a children's garden.

Graduate College Commencement

May 09, 2019

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

free

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Special events

Commencement ceremony for the Graduate College.

Friday, 10 May 2019

Semester ends

May 10, 2019

All day

Iowa State University

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Final day of the spring semester.

Art Mart Spring Sale

May 10, 2019

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Support the makers, artists, craftsmen, designers, the go-getters and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse through a room full of handmade items including: o Functional and decorative pottery o Blown glass in brilliant colors o Beaded, upcycled and glass jewelry o Cheeky watercolor quotes & small paintings o Handmade soaps o Charming accessories o Hand-dyed leggings & scarves o A mighty-big selection of buttons o Ever popular mystery boxes

Retirement reception: Cathy Martens

May 10, 2019

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Room 2025 College of Veterinary Medicine

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Cathy Martens, a research associate in Veterinary Medicine's biomedical sciences department, is retiring after 38 years of service.

Saturday, 11 May 2019

Plant Sale Extravaganza

May 11, 2019

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens' members only sale on Friday, May 10, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Opens to the public on Saturday, May 11, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Plant Sale Extravaganza will be held in Reiman Gardens' parking lot rain or shine.

Undergraduate Commencement: CALS, CoB, LAS

May 11, 2019

9:30 AM

Hilton Coliseum

free

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Special events

Commencement ceremony for graduates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Commencement: College of Veterinary Medicine

May 11, 2019

12:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

free

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Special events

Commencement ceremony for graduates of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Undergraduate Commencement: Design, CoE, CHS

May 11, 2019

3:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

free

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Special events

Commencement ceremony for graduates from the College of Design, College of Engineering and College of Human Sciences.

Iowa Songwriters Showcase

May 11, 2019

7:00 PM

Goldfinch Room, Stephens Auditorium

$25-$40

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Iowa songwriters Chris Myers and Fred Love will perform in Stephens Auditorium's listening room, an intimate setting with fantastic acoustics. Myers' sound is a fusion of folk, rock, pop, and soul. Love uses a direct blend of country, folk and blues. The Goldfinch Room provides great acoustics in an intimate setting for approximately 80 people.

Sunday, 12 May 2019

Walk-in Argentine Tango

May 12, 2019

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 in the Memorial Union

ISU Five lessons for $35, Public Five lessons for $45

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Tuesday, 14 May 2019

2019 Top Hat Certification Day

May 14, 2019

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

2019 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Top Hat Certification Day is designed for those instructors who are either new to Top Hat or have experience using Top Hat in their classrooms, and who wish to learn how to implement core and advanced Top Hat functionalities in order to boost student engagement, participation and motivation.

Wednesday, 15 May 2019

Behind the Scenes: Nature of the Game Exhibit

May 15, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

This year's outdoor exhibit is the result of a lengthy, collaborative process between Reiman Gardens and ISU College of Design faculty and students.

Art Walk: The Hidden Treasures on a Quiet Campus

May 15, 2019

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

LeBaron Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join University Museums to pause and take a look at some of the often overlooked locations and works of art on campus.

Research workshop: Working with IACUC or IBC Protocols Using a-tune

May 15, 2019

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

1485 CVM

Research Training, development

The Office for Responsible Research, Office of the Attending Veterinarian and Laboratory Animal Resources are offering software training for researchers who submit IACUC or IBC protocols. Participants will learn how to navigate the new electronic protocol submission system, a-tune. Training topics will include creating and submitting a protocol, and, for animal users of LAR, how to order animals and manage animal records.

Retirement reception: Larry Cormicle

May 15, 2019

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

Larry Cormicle, senior lecturer in civil, construction and environmental engineering, is retiring.

Thursday, 16 May 2019

Plant Walk: Butterfly Host and Nectar Plants

May 16, 2019

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens' Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and flowers that make this place so special.

Farewell reception: Brenda Lohman

May 16, 2019

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Dean's office, E262 Lagomarcino Hall

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Brenda Lohman, College of Human Sciences associate dean for research and graduate education, and professor of human development and family studies, will become department chair in human development and family science at the University of Missouri on Aug. 1.