Friday, 18 Apr 2014
Add/Drop deadline second half-semester courses
Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Pass/Not Pass second half-semester courses
Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after March 14 count toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Chemistry seminar
"Newborn Screening for Lysosomal Storage Diseases," Michael Gelb, University of Washington, Seattle.
Symposium: Research Writing for Publishing in Journals
Editors of respected journals (for example, Evolution, Journal of Biological Chemistry and others) will speak about the conventions of writing for publication in their disciplines.
CANCELED: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"The Rise of Oxygen in Earth's Early Ocean and Atmosphere" by Tim Lyons, University of California, Riverside, CA.
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents April 23-24 meeting at the Iowa School for Deaf in Council Bluffs.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Saturday, 19 Apr 2014
Iowa Pride Conference
The Iowa Pride Conference is an annual conference that brings together high school and college students across Iowa to engage in dialogue, workshops, presentations and panels focusing on sexuality and gender. Registration is free, all are encouraged to attend.
Spring Egg Hunt at Reiman Gardens
The end of winter is finally in sight, and it is time to celebrate at Reiman Gardens! The Ames Jaycees will be hosting a Spring Egg Hunt at Reiman Gardens.
Volleyball vs. Nebraska
Iowa State vs. Nebraska.
Argentine Tango Practica (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
Sunday, 20 Apr 2014
Chalk Full of Pride
Join the LGBTA Alliance to chalk campus with information about the upcoming Pride Week events.
Monday, 21 Apr 2014
Registration ends: Summer 2014, Fall 2014
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Summer 2014 and Fall 2014 registration.
The Closet Door
Photo opportunities and baked goods will be available.
Roundtable: The Blended Learning Brown-bag*: Implementation of Hybrid Course Design
Hybrid instruction is an educational approach that combines traditional face-to-face instruction and online instruction with the premise of providing the benefits of the two formats (Lamport & Hill, 2012). When executed correctly, hybrid learning has been proven to increase efficiency for the institution and learning for the students (Mitchell & Honore, 2007).
Pride Week kickoff and social
Join all of Iowa State's LGBTQA+ student organizations/interest groups, departments and associations at our first annual Pride Week Kickoff and Social. The kickoff will include light refreshments, highlights for each of the upcoming Pride Week events and information about each of the LGBTQA+ organizations at Iowa State.
Statistics Seminar
"Random Matrix Theory and Covariance Matrix Estimation", Wei Biao Wu, Department of Statistics, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
How Zoos and Veterinarians Are Helping to Save Wildlife
"That Horse has Stripes! How Zoos and Veterinarians Are Helping to Save Wildlife," Joe Flanagan, chief veterinarian at the Houston Zoo. National Affairs Series
IT and the Post-Traditional World
"The Beginning of Something Big: IT and the Post-Traditional World," Diana Oblinger, president and CEO of the nonprofit EDUCAUSE. Oblinger works with more than 2,000 institutions to advance higher education through information technology. Part of the Women's Leadership Series & Women in STEM Series
Tuesday, 22 Apr 2014
Graduate College students: electronic thesis
Graduate College: last day to submit signed Submission Request Form for electronic thesis or dissertation.
Graduate College students: graduation approval
Graduate College last day for final submission of graduate student graduation approval slip.
Open forum: Director of Admissions finalist
Jeff Fuller, director of student recruitment in the office of admissions at the University of Houston, is one of three finalists interviewing this month for the position.
Lunchtime Gallery Talk
Assistant Curator Adrienne Gennett will tour the exhibition of Asian arts and discuss the new permanent exhibition space with the Periodical Room at the Parks Library, which is home to the David G. Topel and Jay-Lin Jane-Topel and Cheng Art Collection with the inaugural exhibition of their collection of Chinese jades, hardstones, and scrolls.
Out2Lunch Series: Creating Change workshop
Do you want to make a difference on campus? Join us for an interactive workshop to learn more on how to create positive change in our community.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
ROTC: Tri-Service Change of Command Ceremony
All three of Iowa State's ROTC services will participate in this combined ceremony, a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of responsibility for a unit from one officer to another. The university community is invited.
Caucus Chaos
Dave Price is political director and weekend news anchor at WHO-TV and author of the new book "Caucus Chaos."
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!
Wednesday, 23 Apr 2014
George Washington Carver Life and Legacy Symposium
Most historians believe Carver was born in 1864, making this year the 150th since his birth. The daylong symposium will celebrate Carver's legacy and discuss how to recruit and retain students who can build on it.