Wednesday, 03 Feb 2016
Soil Health Conference
This conference is a collaborative effort between ISU Extension and Outreach, and the USDA, Natural Resource Conservation Service. The goal of this conference is to increase awareness and understanding of soil health as pivotal to sustainable agriculture and environmental quality in Iowa and the Midwest.
Public forum: VP for student affairs
Martino Harmon, associate vice president for student affairs, Iowa State University, is among three finalists for Iowa State's senior vice president for student affairs post.
Living Building Challenge 3.0: Daniel Huard
Daniel Huard, a sustainable design and regenerative development specialist, will talk about the Living Building Challenge 3.0, which calls for the creation of building projects that operate "as elegantly and efficiently as a flower" based on seven performance categories called "petals."
Webinar: Using Calibrated Peer-Reviewed Writing in the STEM Classroom
Writing is one of the cornerstones of the sciences, but is rarely emphasized in the STEM classroom due to its burdensome nature for the instructor. Students who are not given the opportunity to learn how to write will struggle with success in their academic and professional careers over the long term.
Football: Signing day celebration
Iowa State head football coach Matt Campbell and his staff will introduce the 2016 class and each position coach will breakdown the recruits. Current Cyclone stars on the gridiron also will be in attendance. Appetizers and a cash bar with be provided. Capacity limit is 2,000.
Mat Cutting Workshop
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork
Mixed Media & Self-Actualization
A four week course on Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Guided by expressive therapies instructor Camilla Kottman, the role of creativity in personal growth will be explored using a combination of artistic media.
Walk-In Belly Dance
A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.