Wednesday, 19 Feb 2014
Chinese Ceramic Glaze-Painting Demo/Workshop
Professor Guan Jiaqing of the Department of Design at Wuhan University School of Urban Design in Wuhan, China, will present this ceramic-based glaze-painting demonstration and workshop to accompany "The Highest Good is Like Water" exhibition, Feb. 12-21 in the ISU College of Designs Gallery 181. The exhibition and demo are free and open to the public.
Online Tele-Workshop: How to align your time with your priorities
In January, many of you joined us to create your semester plan. This month, we invite you to grab your semester plans and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! Our "Aligning Your Time With Your Priorities" teleworkshop is a step-by-step guide to your weekly planning meeting.
Ten Realities of Doing Business Globally
Greg Churchill is serving as Executive in Residence for the College of Business Feb. 17-19. He recently retired from Rockwell Collins as executive vice president for international business.
Workshop: Monitoring Student Learning in Blackboard Learn
This workshop is designed to introduce the monitoring functions of your Blackboard Learn course for understanding student learning. You will see a demonstration and become familiar with the benefits and logistics of the Retention Center, early warning system, course reports, item review statuses, item selective releases, Grade Center's smart views and color-coding.
Artful Yoga
Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat.
Discussion: Chinese Painting History and Techniques
Five distinguished artists and visiting scholars from Wuhan University in China's western Hubei Province will speak about their work and traditional Chinese painting techniques. They will discuss unique methods and styles of Chinese water color painting, sketch drawing, engraving, photography, ceramic tile painting, and how traditional cultural elements are incorporated into contemporary work.
Reading: Looking After Minidoka, An American Memoir
Neil Nakadate will read from and discuss his new book, an account of the discrimination faced by his Japanese American family during World War II.