Wednesday, 12 Feb 2014
ArtWalk: Romance in the Stacks
Did you know that at one time the library was a popular place for a gentleman to ask a young lady out for a date? Join University Museums as we stroll through Parks Library to uncover some of the romantic images and stories behind several of the Art on Campus objects in the library. Meet your guide inside the main entrance of the library.
Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair
The career fair enables students to explore career opportunities, obtain employer information, and locate internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Employers have the opportunity to connect with promising candidates for job and internship openings as well as network with university personnel and other employers.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
Current and Future Research on Indigenous Communities and Food Sovereignty Dr. Christina Hill, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Iowa State University
Gerontology Colloquium
"Life Long Links: Iowa's Aging and Disability Resource Center," Joseph Sample, director of the lifelong aging and disability resource center for the Iowa Department on Aging. Sample will speak on topics associated with Iowa's aging and disability resource center model that has expanded statewide during the past year.
Soil Science Seminar
Anion Exchange Capacity of Biochars; Characterization and Stability Michael Lawrinenko, Graduate Student, Iowa State
Statistics Seminar
"Big Data: The End of Sampling As We Know It?", Lily Wang, Department of Statistics, University of Georgia, Athens
Products of Public Space
Landscape architect Brian Clark, principal of Confluence Design, a comprehensive landscape architecture and planning firm with five offices across the Midwest, will speak about the firm's work in retail streetscapes and other urban public spaces.
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.
Oil Painting Class
Through this class, students will become comfortable using oil paint, and gain confidence in color mixing, composition, and paint application.
Woodshop Orientation Class
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester as well as performing the Monday of VEISHEA week. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!
Thursday, 13 Feb 2014
Performance: Four Score & Seven Years Ago
The importance of courage and personal integrity is presented against the backdrop of the American Civil War as young Lemuel, a runaway slave from Georgia, and Jacob, a young Confederate soldier, become unexpected friends. Presented by ArtsPower.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"Robots Need Love Too." Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts.
Flexible faculty policies: What you need to know
An informational session with Associate Provost Dawn Bratsch-Prince on ISU flexible faculty policies.
Lecture: Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Lunch series: Women and Gender Studies
"The Art of Making Revolution," Connie Post, ISU English.
Award-Winning Faculty Series: Active classroom = engaged students
Award-winning Animal Science professor Curtis Youngs shares techniques for keeping students in his classrooms engaged by exploiting the unique attention span and multitasking abilities of ISU's students. Curtis will share his use of props, humor, color, and practical applications. Find out why this professor is consistently voted by exiting seniors as their favorite!
Performance: Four Score & Seven Years Ago presented by ArtsPower
The importance of courage and personal integrity is presented against the backdrop of the American Civil War as young Lemuel, a runaway slave from Georgia, and Jacob, a young Confederate soldier, become unexpected friends.
Workshop: Developing your Course in Blackboard Learn
In this hands-on Blackboard Learn workshop you will learn how and where to upload your course syllabus, post assignments, create and manage announcements, send email, enroll students using the ISU Admin Tool, add TAs, course builders, or guests, organize course materials, add instructor contact info with photo, access the Grade Center, and more.
Workshop: Using Tests, Quizzes, and Surveys in Blackboard Learn
In this hands-on Blackboard Learn workshop you will learn how to create online tests, quizzes, and surveys and learn how to use them effectively within your BbLearn course. You will also learn how to view quiz results, grade, and provide student feedback online or set your quiz to grade and provide feedback automatically.
Evolution and Computation
John Mayfield is Emeritus Professor of Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology at Iowa State and former associate dean of the Graduate College. His new book, The Engine of Complexity, Evolution as Computation, is an approach to understanding evolution based on information theory and computational science.
Friday, 14 Feb 2014
Drop deadline for first half-semester courses
Last day to drop a first half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Pass/Not Pass first half-semester courses
Last day to change a first half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after Jan. 27 count toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Repeat Course Designation Deadline
Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a first half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.
Valentine's Day Rose Sale
ISU's Hort Club will sell roses -- single, half dozen or a dozen -- in a vase or a cellophane sleeve.
Open forum: Adam Schwartz, candidate for Ames Laboratory director
Adam Schwartz is division director, condensed matter and materials, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, Calif. All are invited to attend the open forum.
Track and Field
Iowa State Classic.
BUG: Blackboard User Group Meetings
Monthly meeting of BbLearn users discussing various topics related to the use of Blackboard Learn in teaching and learning.
Research workshop
"Institutional Review Board (IRB): What All Researchers Need to Know," Kerry Agnitsch, interim director, Office for Responsible Research. Bring your lunch; cookies provided.
Multiple Ways to Love: A Valentine's Day Poetry Reading
Eduardo C. Corral won the 2011 Yale Series of Younger Poets competition for his first book of poetry, "Slow Lightning." His work is recognized for its exploration of Latino identity and gender and sexuality.