Sunday, 15 Feb 2015
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa.
Argentine Tango Class
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s
Chinese New Year
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with ISU's Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Performances include singing, dancing and a guest appearance by the juggling club. The event is free and open to the public; door prizes will be awarded.
Cyclone Cinema: The Best of Me
Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 16 Feb 2015
Language of Climate: Are you sending the message that cheating is okay in your classroom?
Education professor Bob Reason researches how individual student behaviors are encouraged and discouraged by classroom climates. Are you inadvertently telling your students that cheating is okay in your class? Dr. Reason shares current research on what drives students to cheat, best practices for preventing academic dishonesty in your classroom, and how you can address integrity with your students.
Retirement reception: Pat Emley
Pat Emley, budget analyst for the Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory, is retiring after 40 years of service.
Documenting (and Boosting) Your Research Impact
This workshop, relevant to faculty in all disciplines and ranks, is designed to provide examples of ways to document and improve your scholarly impact.
Entomology Seminar
"Invasive fish effects on biological communities of Iowa prairie pothole wetlands," Tim Stewart, ISU natural resource ecology and management.
Nano-Plasmonic Phenomena in Graphene
Zhe Fei Argonne National Lab
Mat Cutting Class
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own.
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
Screen Printing Class
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Using your own design, learn to make a screen with the photographic emulsion method. Bring in your shirts and print away! This class is required in order to use our screen printing equipment.
Tuesday, 17 Feb 2015
Degree Audit Changes
Last day to change degree audit information for spring.
Webinar: Conducting Assessments During Your STEM Course (CIRTL Network)
Instructors of large enrollment classes will learn about ways to conduct ongoing formative assessment in their classes. A range of time-sensitive assessment activities will be described, from gauging simple comprehension to formal evaluation of class concepts.
Sentinel Plant Network First Detector Training
Reiman Gardens' staff will take you through the steps to become a certified First Detector, in the ever-increasing effort to detect and diagnose "high-consequence" pests and pathogens, such as the emerald ash borer and the Asian long-horned beetle. Additional information to come.
Workshop: Floral Design
Theme of floral arrangement to be determined. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Day of Remembrance Documentary Film & Discussion
"Honor & Sacrifice: Remembering a Japanese-American Hero" - A panel discussion with filmmaker Lucy Ostrander will immediately follow the 28-minute film. She will be joined by Jane Dusselier, director of the Asian American Studies Program, and Neil Nakadate, Professor Emeritus of English; and Grace Amemiya, Ames resident and former internee.
Comedian Kenan Thompson
Kenan Thompson is best known for his tenure on Saturday Night Live, recently wrapping his 12th season. Thompson has made numerous contributions to the show with his catalog of hilarious impressions that include Bill Cosby, Rev. Al Sharpton, Charles Barkley, Cee Lo Green and Whoopi Goldberg.
Lecture: Breaking into and Surviving a Career in Game Development
Game developer Keith Fuller on what it means to be a professional game developer and the perks and pitfalls of the industry culture.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Oklahoma.
Wednesday, 18 Feb 2015
CyServe Day
CyServe Council is sponsoring a community service day open to all students. Service projects include sorting items for Goodwill, maintenance for ACCESS, assisting with preparations for Relay for Life, conducting a food drive, interacting with seniors and various cleaning projects across campus. Carver Hall will serve as the main check-in location for all projects.
Tour: Behind the Scenes at Reiman Gardens
Topic to be determined. This program is perfect for volunteers! Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month's topic features a mini-tour, interesting facts, and the chance to see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Seminar: Using Role Playing to Inspire Critical Thinking - Game Based Learning Learning Community
Game-based Learning in Political Science Courses - Using Role Playing to Inspire Critical Thinking. Invited speaker for this session is Dr. Amy Smith, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science.
Webinar: Academic Advising for Military Students
In February 2014, NACADA's Advising Veterans, Military Students & Family Members Interest Group and Advising Students with Disabilities Commission jointly sponsored Soldiers to Students: Academic Advising for Returning Veterans, in which panelists discussed issues that veterans may experience and shared strategies for assisting student veterans.
Town hall: Role of the chief diversity officer
The committee searching for ISU's chief diversity officer seeks input on the role of the diversity officer. The committee will use ideas collected through a series of town hall meetings to develop a job description.
Retirement reception: Will Emley
Will Emley, operations manager at the Agricultural Engineering/Agronomy Research Farm, located between Ames and Boone, is retiring after 31 years of service to Iowa State.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
The Future of Sustainable Agriculture: How Monsanto is Joining the Conversation Presenter: Vance Crowe, Monsanto's Director of Millennial Engagement
Soil Science Seminar
Presenter:Ryan Oltmans, Rebecca Roberts
Town hall: Role of the chief diversity officer
The committee searching for ISU's chief diversity officer seeks input on the role of the diversity officer. The committee will use ideas collected through a series of town hall meetings to develop a job description.