Wednesday, 02 Apr 2014
Preparing for a successful P&T review - workshop for new tenure-eligible faculty, mentors, and department chairs
Review of ISU's promotion & tenure policies for new tenure-eligible faculty, their mentors, and department chairs
Statistics Seminar
"JRC Experience with Area Frame Sampling", Jacques Delince, European Commission Joint Research Centre, IPTS - Agriculture and Life Sciences in the Economy, Seville, Spain
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.
Photography Class: Beginner Photography
Wednesdays, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This four-part workshop will cover the basics of photography including equipment, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject, and tips and tricks.
Workshop: Weird Watercolors
Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, April 9, and April 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Perfect for parent and child! Join Yvonne Brune, Creative Department artist and instructor, for a hands-on art and science workshop exploring the unique effects of salt, sugar, masking fluid, and other materials in watercolor projects!
U.S. Senate Republican Candidate Forum
The College Republicans host candidates vying for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate.
Synthetic Aesthetics: Investigating Synthetic Biology's Designs on Nature
Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg explores the shared territory of science, engineering, art and design as a Design Fellow with the international research project Synthetic Aesthetics. Ginsberg is especially interested in new roles for design in emerging fields like synthetic biology. National Affairs Series on Innovation & Women in STEM Series
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, 03 Apr 2014
2014 Student Success Summit
This is a university-wide event sponsored by the Provost Office and Division of Student Affairs to focus on retention issues, the academic success of our students and student learning outcomes related to instruction.
Awareness training: Youth program staff
Training for departmental/unit youth program leaders, camp directors and administrative assistants who provide support for youth programs. Current information on youth-related policies, procedures and forms for conducting youth programs at ISU. To register, send an email to the office of risk management.
Understanding Movement Impairment in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease Research Forum with Colum MacKinnon, assistant professor of neurology, University of Minnesota.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Intervention Programs for Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease Research Forum, Chris Hass, associate professor in the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, University of Florida.
Emerging Issues in Agriculture
Jim Blome is the president and CEO for Bayer CropScience and the head of Crop Protection for the North American region. The Carl and Marjory Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture
Products of Public Space Open House
Public open house featuring projects by students in the spring-semester "Products of Public Space" option studio, an interdisciplinary experiment in creative process. Students will post their latest efforts and be available to answer questions. Come see cutting-edge concepts that could make Des Moines a more vibrant place to live and work.
Student Show: ffwd DSM!
Come and see cutting edge concepts that could make our capital city of Des Moines a more vibrant place to live and work. On display will be the work of the studio, "Products of Public Space", an interdisciplinary experiment in creative process. Students will post their latest work and be available to answer questions.
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
Elizabeth Kolbert is a staff writer for The New Yorker, an award-winning environmental journalist, and author of "Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change." Part of the World Affairs Series & the Wildness, Wilderness & the Environmental Imagination Series
Friday, 04 Apr 2014
Open forum: Animal science department chair finalist
Andre-Denis Wright, professor of animal science at the University of Vermont, will discuss his leadership style and vision for the department. He is one of three candidates interviewing for the position.
Research conference: Graduate and Professional Student Senate
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate's first student research conference will include poster displays, research presentations, a three-minute thesis competition and keynote by Stephen Gilbert, assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering. Pre-registration required for a complementary lunch.
Lawn Mower Service Days
The Agriculture Systems Technology Club is holding its annual lawn mower service days April 4-5. This is a routine service only; no major repairs. Drop off your mower during the service time.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Spring Cleaning
Help us clean out the (bisque) closet at our last Friday night PYOP for spring! 25 to 50% off select items.
The Pros and Cons of Interdisciplinary Research
Stephen Gilbert, associate director of ISU's Virtual Reality Applications Center and its graduate program in Human Computer Interaction, will describe some of the challenges and benefits of conducting research across disciplinary boundaries. Graduate and Professional Students Research Conference Keynote Address.
VISIONS Across America Exhibition Reception
The ISU Alumni Association and University Museums invite you to celebrate the opening of the exhibition "VISIONS Across America: Portraits of ISU Alumni by Jim Heemstra" which captures portraits of ISU alumni from all 50 states whose portraits show the stunning diversity, strength, and character of Iowa State University alumni.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Manifest Destiny: A Guide to the Essential Indifference of American Suburban Housing
Internationally recognized architect and author Jason Griffiths will speak about the legacy of the suburban dream in North America, presenting a first-hand account of ordinary houses first photographed in 2003 during a 6-month road trip across the US. In this lecture, he exposes the tragic beauty that lies behind this Arcadian ideal and questions the future of America's suburban home. Part of the Architecture Advisory Council Lecture Series.
Performance: Into the Woods
Familiar fairy tale characters learn the hard way that the "Happily Ever After" they sought isn't necessarily the end of story. For example, Cinderella begins to wonder if her prince is only charming, but not really sincere and almost everyone will face a frightening giant in the woods.
Saturday, 05 Apr 2014
Lawn Mower Service Days
The Agriculture Systems Technology Club is holding its annual lawn mower service days April 4-5. This is a routine service only; no major repairs. Drop off your mower during the service time.
Conference: Lessons from Abroad
The Lessons From Abroad Iowa returnee conference offers participants the chance to network with other students and professionals. Recent study abroad participants from across Iowa will hear from speakers, learn how to talk about global skills in a job interview and discover post-graduate work and study abroad opportunities. Dress is business casual. Register online.
Derek Anderson Story Time
Join us for story time by ISU's own Derek Anderson, as he discusses his newest book.
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