Sunday, 04 Sep 2016
Cyclone Cinema: Zootopia
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!
Monday, 05 Sep 2016
University holiday
Offices closed, classes recessed in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Tuesday, 06 Sep 2016
Workshop: Sustaining Academic Pipeline
Workshop One: "Transitioning From Graduate Student to Faculty Member for Faculty of Color." Speakers at the event will include: Brian Burt and Sarah Rodriguez, assistant professors in the School of Education; and Shannon Coleman, assistant professor in food science and human nutrition. All are welcome to attend this five-part workshop series.
Library space feasibility study: Open session for faculty
The Iowa State University Library has partnered with Perkins + Will, an architecture firm in Chicago, Ill., to conduct the Parks Library space feasibility study. All ISU faculty are invited to this session with the architects and the study's steering committee members.
Free Crafts at Terrace Tuesdays
Enjoy warm weather on the MU terrace! Live bands and DJ's from KURE will provide music and food trucks will be parked in the circle drive by the west entrance.
Parent/Child Nature Meditation
A four-week program on Tuesdays September 6, September 13, September 20, and September 27 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Geared specifically to help deepen the parent/child relationship, learn how to turn your nature experience into a reflective meditation that you can practice at home or in other locations.
Wednesday, 07 Sep 2016
Meeting: Iowa Board of Regents
Created by the Iowa General Assembly in 1909, the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, is a group of nine citizens who govern five public educational institutions in the state through policymaking, coordination and oversight, as provided by law. Meetings are open to the public.
HS Week: Pizza sale
The Human Sciences Student Council is hosting a pizza sale. This student organization is involved in events such as Human Sciences Week, Student Sensations, Graduating Student of the Year, as well as other community efforts.
POSTPONED: ClubFest
Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled and moved inside. Come see us Monday, Sept. 12, in the Great Hall, Memorial Union.
SUB General Meeting
Check out our general meeting this week. It's not too late to get involved!
Belly Dance Class
Ditch the gym and get your steps in with Shiara at Belly Dance! This beautiful art form is great exercise, improves your posture, and more importantly, tons of fun!
Reflective Nature Meditation
A four-week program on Wednesdays September 7, September 14, September 21, and September 28 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Nature is restorative. Learn to get the most out of your nature experience with Camilla Kottman, expressive therapies instructor.
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, 08 Sep 2016
Meeting: Iowa Board of Regents
Created by the Iowa General Assembly in 1909, the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, is a group of nine citizens who govern five public educational institutions in the state through policymaking, coordination and oversight, as provided by law. Meetings are open to the public.
Plant Pals
We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers.
Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program.
Class series: Breaking into Industry Sponsored Research
"Breaking into Industry Sponsored Research: Strategies from Faculty Champions and Tips for Success" will meet seven times from September through April 2017. Lunch is provided.
My Favorite Things Tour: Wendy Wintersteen
Viewing art is personal, that is what makes it powerful. My Favorite Things tours bring some of the more public figures of the ISU community into the museums to discuss their favorite works of art in the collection. This month you will hear from Wendy Wintersteen, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Workshop Series: Evidence-Based Techniques to Enhance Student Learning and Engagement
In this four-part, 90-minute series, Shana Carpenter (Psychology) Patrick Armstrong (Psychology), Clark Coffman (Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology), Monica Lamm (Chemical and Biological Engineering), Carly Manz (Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology) and Robert Reason (Education) will use evidence-based findings from their NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) grant to help you create effective instructional design...
Library workshsop for grad students
"Everything you need to know about the library ... but were afraid to ask." Learn how to find dissertations, influential research articles and important journals in your subject area! Find out who is your subject librarian, and learn about Library services that can help facilitate your research and writing!
A Career in the Small End of the Private Sector
Thomas Hoegemeyer: University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Hoegemeyer Hybrids, Inc
Lecture: Recovering Lost Gospels
"Recovering Lost Gospels: Ancient Christianities and Modern Faiths." Andre Gagne (Concordia University, Montreal, Canada) studies the history of biblical interpretation, the New Testament Gospels, and Gnosticism and the Nag Hammadi Library.
Cyclone Cinema: Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
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 & Performance: On Race, Identity and Self Discovery
Michael Fosberg, who learned in his early thirties his father was African American, presents his autobiographical play Incognito, followed by a discussion about the meaning of race and identity.
SUB Comedy Night w/ Dan St. Germain
Dan St. Germain has a Half Hour Special on Comedy Central and has appeared on Jimmy Fallon, Conan, Best Week Ever, @Midnight, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser, We Love the 2000s, John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, The Electric Company, Guy Code, Video by Trial, Adam Ruins Everything, and has developed shows for both Fox and Comedy Central.
Friday, 09 Sep 2016
Graduate College students: Graduation applications
Graduate College: Last day for graduate students to submit applications for graduation for Fall 2016 through AccessPlus without a late fee.
Garden Quilt Show
The three-day show will encourage the art of quilting through beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners as part of a juried show with prizes awarded by central Iowa sponsors.
Open Art & Gathering in the Gardens
Artists, come together for an informal gathering with time to draw or paint on the grounds of Reiman Gardens!
Reception: Honoring PIIR success
The office of the Vice President for Research will host a reception to honor the success of the Presidential Initiative for Interdisciplinary Research. A program will begin at 4 p.m. with remarks from President Steven Leath.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Owls are a Hoot!
Whooo doesn't love owls? We have owl cups, mugs, plates, figurines, or paint a wise one on another piece of your choosing. Meet our special guest, Harvey the Great Horned Owl, who will be visiting The Workspace courtesy of ISU Wildlife Care Clinic.