Thursday, 28 Mar 2024
Workshop: Records Management for Student Organizations
The decisions you make and the records you create as a member of a student organization shape the history of the University. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of physical and digital records management to ensure your organization's history isn't lost or erased. The knowledge and skills you gain in this workshop will empower you to share your story from your perspective by creating, collecting, and preserving your records.
Retail Ready Summit
"Leveraging AI: Working Smarter in Retail," industry innovators will share retail success stories and strategies. Panelists include Tyler Valladolid and Tyler Parker, both from Abercrombie & Fitch; Josh Streets from Scoreboard Group; and Ames small business owners Patrick Bergstrom, Bethany DeVries, and Eric Abrams. Registration requested for in-person or virtual attendance.
Workshop: Getting started with LaTex and Overleaf
This hands-on workshop uses the Overleaf editor to demonstrate the basics of LaTeX. Attendees will work through examples, experiment with common features, and take away a list of additional resources that can be used after the workshop to explore further.
Workshop: Intro to Geospatial Humanities
This introduction to GIS for the humanities will present the basic concepts, data sources, and tools for mapping and spatial analysis. Participants will create a map using ArcGIS Online.
Retirement reception: Thelma Harding
Harding, director of graduate enrollment management in the Graduate College, will retire from the university on April 1 after 33 years of service.
Series, ChatGPT Under the Hood: The Future of Generative AI
In the final session of this series, we will explore cutting-edge advancements shaping the landscape of Generative AI.
Cyclone Cinema: Wonka
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Concert: The Wildwoods (Folk / Americana)
The Wildwoods, led by Noah and Chloe Gose with bassist Andrew Vaggalis, offer a soulful exploration of American roots music. As recent finalists in the 2023 FreshGrass and Gems on VHS' "Gems in the Rough" competitions, their evolving sound is showcased in 'Foxfield Saint John' (2023), blending intricate chords and emotions.
Friday, 29 Mar 2024
Retirement reception: Al Miller
Miller, a network engineer in the infrastructure unit of IT Services, is retiring from the university after more than 36 years of service.
Cyclone Cinema: Wonka
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Saturday, 30 Mar 2024
Soccer vs. Drake
Iowa State women's soccer hosts Drake for a spring match. Dates and times subject to change. Updates available on cyclones.com.
Cyclone Cinema: Wonka
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Sunday, 31 Mar 2024
Sunday Tour
Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Cyclone Cinema: Wonka
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Monday, 01 Apr 2024
Getting Your Course Certified for Quality: Best Practices for Instructors
Do you want to provide the best possible learning experience for your students, and be acknowledged for it? Quality Matters (QM) Certification is a marker of excellence that highlights courses that are engaging, accessible, and aligned to students' needs. In this hands-on workshop, the speakers will guide participants through a selection of the review criteria used during the QM certification process by assessing an example course in Canvas.
Banquet: 25 Year Club
The 25 Year Club honors employees who have served the university for 25, 35, 45 or 50 consecutive years at this annual banquet. Social hour starts at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and the ceremony. Reservations are required.
Tuesday, 02 Apr 2024
Dress for Success
Dress for Success is a thrifting event open to anyone. Donations of second-hand clothing begin in early March with drop-off boxes across campus. The Dress for Success organization provides underprivileged women with professional attire that helps them gain confidence as as a professional.
Reiman Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Bruce Lehrman
"Startup Successes and Lessons Learned Along the Way," Bruce Lehrman, serial entrepreneur and founder of Involta, an award-winning national IT service provider and consulting firm. Lehrman will share insights into the startup world based on his many years of entrepreneurial experience along with lessons learned so you don't have to make the same mistakes. Registration required. Lunch is provided.
Workshop: Intermediate Geospatial Humanities
This workshop serves as a follow-up to Digital Humanities 101: Intro to Geospatial Humanities. Attendees with no prior experience with ArcGIS Online are encouraged to attend that workshop prior to this one. This session will explore some more advanced features of ArcGIS Online. Participants will get hands-on experience using ArcGIS Instant Apps to create interactive maps that can be embedded in your website.
Softball vs. UNI
Iowa State vs. UNI. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Wednesday, 03 Apr 2024
Wellness Wednesdays
Take a break and center your wellbeing in a space that allows the campus community members to focus on their mental health through uplifting activities. Activities include playing, creating, practicing mindfulness, physical relaxation, and chair massages.
Forever True Day
Join fellow Cyclones around the globe in celebrating Iowa State University's second annual 24-hour virtual day of giving, Forever True Day. Fill your social media with Cyclone Power on #ForeverTrueDay and leading up to the event. Participate in the online fun and share your passion for the cardinal and gold. Challenges, matches and special prizes will be announced throughout the event.
Online series: Start Something
"Beyond the Business Plan: Entrepreneurial Passion," Pol Hermann, professor of entrepreneurship, Mike Howard, professor of management and entrepreneurship, and Shane Grivich, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Chartspan. Panel discussion about what is meant by entrepreneurial passion, explore how it offers advantages in media communications and venture success, and insights on overcoming challenges. Registration required for link.
Leaders Workshop Series: Officer Transitions
Officer Transitions Want to be successful as you transition into or out of a role within your organization? Come to find out how to effectively transition your organization's leadership.
Concert: Flute Ensemble and Clarinet Choir
Immerse yourself in a world of musical enchantment with the ISU music department studios. The performances provide a platform for talented students to showcase their solo and small ensemble musical skills, honed through dedicated lessons and studio classes with our esteemed faculty members.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.
Thursday, 04 Apr 2024
Workshop: Git basics for absolute beginners
Git is a version control system: it tracks and manages changes to your files over time and allows you to include explanations for each change. This workshop will introduce you to Git - how it works, its benefits, and how to get started -- by learning and practicing the basics. This workshop is for anyone that works with plain text data and code but requires no prior knowledge of Git. You will need a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer to participate.
Beyond Ecocriticism: Environmental Humanities in the Age of Climate Crisis
The 2024 Donald R. Benson Memorial Lecture, “Beyond Ecocriticism: Environmental Humanities in the Age of Climate Crisis,†will be delivered by Hunter Vaughan, senior research associate and associate professor, from 6â€"7:30 p.m. Thursday, April, 4, in Curtiss Hall. Light refreshments will be served.Vaughan is an environmental media scholar and a cultural historian at the University of Cambridge. He has done innovative...
Donald R. Benson Memorial Lecture: Beyond Ecocriticism: Environmental Humanities in the Age of Climate Crisis
Join the Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities as we welcome Dr. Hunter Vaughn, Senior Research Associate and Associate Professor from the University of Cambridge, for the Donald R. Benson Memorial Lecture.