This month and next: politics and administration calendar
Beardshear Hall from Central Campus on Sept. 19.
August 26, 2018
Meeting: City Council
When: Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m.
Where: Council chambers at City Hall
Description: City Council meets to discuss rental cap exemptions, zoning ordinances and more
Lecture: Refugee Stories: The Art of Mohamad Hafez
When: Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 8 p.m.
Where: In the Sun Room of the Memorial Union.
Description: Mohamad Hafez came to the United States to study architecture at Iowa State University and was unable to return to his beloved Syria. He will speak about his art, his story, and the stories he visually recreates of refugees from around the world.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
When: Thursday, Sept. 6, at 2:10 p.m.
Where: Gallery Room in the Memorial Union
Description: The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
When: Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: In the Sun Room of the Memorial Union
Description: The Faculty Senate will meet for the first time of the academic year. They represent the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Meeting: City Council
When: Tuesday, Sept 11, at 6 p.m.
Where: Council chambers at City Hall
Description: TBD
Welcome reception: Sarah Merrill
When: Friday, Sept 14, at 12:30 p.m.
Where: 2630 Memorial Union
Description: Sarah Merrill, previously the assistant director of new student programs, was named director, effective Aug. 6.
Meeting: City Council Workshop
When: Tuesday, Sept 18, at 6 p.m.
Where: Council chambers at City Hall
Description: TBD
Presidential Installation and celebration
When: Friday, Sept. 21 at 10:15 a.m.
Where: Stephens Auditorium
Description: Wendy Wintersteen will be installed as Iowa State’s 16th president. A public reception follows.
Meeting: City Council
When: Tuesday, Sept 25, at 6 p.m.
Where: Council chambers at City Hall
Description: TBD
War, the Refugee Crisis, and the Global Response
When: Friday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.
Where: Christian Petersen Art Museum
Description: More than 65 million people are displaced from their homes as a result of wars, persecution, or severe economic difficulties. Figuring out how to respond to this many displaced people and the problems that forced them from their homes is a daunting task. Join Nell Gabiam, associate professor in World Languages and Cultures and Political Science, in the exhibition Unpacked: Refugee Baggage to discuss the response to this global crisis.
