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October 21, 2005
George Washington Carver Week
Oct. 31-Nov. 3
Carver Hall and Memorial Union
free, 4-8281
Monday, October 31
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Exhibit, George Washington Carver traveling exhibit,
Carver-inspired Halloween treats, Carver lobby.
Tuesday, November 1
- 3:30-4:05 p.m., Lecture, "Carver's Gifts," Gary Tartakov, ISU art
and design, triptych painting of Carver by Youssef Assar, former ISU
artist-in-residence, 205 Carver.
- 4:05-4:35 p.m., Lecture, "Carver's Gifts," Lenola Allen-Sommerville,
emeritus ISU curriculum and instruction, Carver's achievements, 205
Carver.
Wednesday, November 2
- 3:30-4:05 p.m., Lecture, "Carver in Iowa," Gerald Klonglan, former
ISU ag faculty, Carver's life, 205 Carver.
- 4:05-4:35 p.m., Lecture, "Carver in Iowa," "Sande" McNabb, ISU emeritus,
Carver's horticultural achievements, 205 Carver.
Thursday, November 3
- 8-9:30 p.m., Performance, Listening to the Still Small Voice: The
Life of George Washington Carver, Paxton Williams, Chicago playwright and
actor and ISU alumnus, one-man play about George Washington Carver, Sun
Room, Memorial Union.
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Iowa State graduation photo of Carver, 1894
George Washington Carver earned two agricultural degrees at Iowa
State and served as a faculty member for a short time. He went on to
Tuskegee University, where he became a scientist of international renown.
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