Thursday, 22 May 2014
Seminar: Creating an Inclusive Classroom Series: What our African American Students Have to Say
"I don't like going to the class...the other students, the professor...I don't feel like I belong there." Could this quote be from a student in your class? The multicultural student population is increasing at most institutions across the U.S., while their retention and graduation rates have historically been lower than their majority peers.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Spring Flower Pots
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Pick a flower pot and decorate it for spring.
Friday, 23 May 2014
Audit a course, Session I : Summer 2014
Last day to elect to audit a course for Summer Session I. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Audit to credit Session I : Summer 2014
Last day to change a Session I course from audit to credit basis.
Drop Courses Session I : Summer 2014
Last day to drop a Session I course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses
Drop Courses Session I : Summer 2014
Last day to drop a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.
Pass/Not Pass to grade Session I : Summer 2014
Last day to change a Session I course from Pass/Not Pass to grade without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Schedule Changes Session I : Summer 2014
Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee; or to add/drop a Session I course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Monday, 26 May 2014
Memorial Day Ceremony
This event is hosted by the ISU Retirees Association to remember retired and current faculty, staff and spouses who died in the last year. All are welcome to attend.
Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Knitting Class
Learn the basics of knitting: cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, rib stitch, increase and decrease techniques, pattern reading, gauge swatching, and picking up dropped stitches. Bring a pair of #7 or #8 single-point needles. Yarn will be provided.
Wednesday, 28 May 2014
Lunch and Learn: East Highway 30 employee vanpool
Employees who commute to work from the east on U.S. Highway 30 (Marshalltown, State Center, Colo, Nevada) are invited to learn more about a proposed vanpool along that route.
Retirement reception: Jan Ahrens
Jan Ahrens is a secretary in occupational medicine at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory. She will retire on June 2.
Teleworkshop: Every Summer Needs a Plan
Identify your personal and professional goals for the summer and create a strategic plan to accomplish them.
Acrylic Painting Class
Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photographs. Techniques will include monochromatic painting, full color application, and glazing. For painters of all levels.
Photography Class: Food
Instructor: Mark Stoltenberg - www.markstoltenbergphoto.com Whether your goal is to make beautiful recipe books, eye-catching food blogs, or just to expand your photographic skill-set, Mark Stoltenberg will help you learn food styling techniques, proper lighting, prop selection, and post-production processes to make your food photos mouth-watering!
Art Critique
Share your artwork in a comfortable atmosphere and get feedback and ideas. Share your observations with others, and network with artists
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Stamped Silverware Plant Markers Class with Terrie Hoeffer
Stamp silverware to mark your herbs, veggies, or to add a fun message to your garden.