Wednesday, 12 Nov 2014
Training: "How to Write a P&S Position Description"
University human resources is offering training on "How to Write a Professional and Scientific Position Description" in conjunction with the new PeopleAdmin 7 system training. Anyone who writes or assists with writing position descriptions is encouraged to attend. Training is offered weekly beginning Aug. 26 through Nov. 24. To register, go to AccessPlus (Employee tab > UHR Training) and choose the class you wish to attend.
Beat Diabetes Walk
The Diabetic Education Club (DEC) is a new student club bringing diabetes awareness, education and support to ISU. The club is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. The short walk will begin inside the northeast door of Hoover, cross the skywalk to Howe, and loop back to Hoover. Information about the prevention of type 2 diabetes will be available along the route as well as prize drawings and healthy snacks.
Celebrate Aging and New Gerontology Programs Reception
Mark the establishment of the new on-campus master's and Ph.D. programs in gerontology and enjoy great company and hors d'oeuvres with students, faculty, community partners, and friends.
Online Tele-Workshop: Beginning a Career in Academia: A Workshop for Graduate Students
The authors of the forthcoming manuscript, Beginning A Career in Academia: A Guide for Graduate Students of Color (Routledge 2014), will offer a panel-style discussion about strategies for succeeding in the early years of tenure-track position.
Class: Photoshop Lightroom Software Training
This is a 6 part course on Wednesdays, November 5, November 12, November 19 & December 3, December 10, & December 17 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Go in-depth with this photo-editing program, as photographer Mark Stoltenberg helps you to adjust your images, remove red eye, & more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, learn to more easily import, organize, enhance, & share your photos, as well as create prints & photo books.
Walk-In Craft: Upcycled Jewelry with Rhonda Scott
If you like color and fun, this is for you! Upcycle the beautiful artwork on vintage tins to create earrings or a pendant. You will learn how to safety cut, shape, and solder the metal. Drop in anytime during the evening but give yourself about an hour to complete the project.
Fine Dining Dinner: Southern American Cuisine
Prepared and hosted by students in HRI 487/587 (Fine Dining Event Management Dinners). Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; serving begins at 6:30.
Belly Dance Lessons
Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.
Concert: Judah & The Lion
Americana / folk artist
Lecture: Efforts to Reform State Cannabis Laws
"Overcoming Prohibition" - Dan Linn is the executive director of the Illinois chapter of NORML and was one of the leading voices for passing the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.
Thursday, 13 Nov 2014
Registration begins for freshmen: Spring 2015
First day of assigned Spring 2015 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday.
2nd annual "Rock On" in Retirement Symposium
The theme is Successful Aging. The symposium is open to the public; you needn't be retired to attend.
Fall Grad Fair
Get everything you need to be ready for graduation. Fall graduates, join us at the Fall Grad Fair to get your cap and gown, diploma frame, order invitations, purchase an Alumni Association membership and so much more!
Presentation: Fulbright funding opportunities for faculty
With Andy Reiss, assistant director of outreach and communication for the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, which administers the Fulbright Scholar Program. Open to all; no registration required.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Out of this World Holiday Decorating" presented by Dan Brabec, Coe's Floral and Gifts Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Presentation: Fulbright funding opportunities for faculty
With Andy Reiss, assistant director of outreach and communication for the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, which administers the Fulbright Scholar Program. Open to faculty from all disciplines; no registration required.
Library workshop
Altmetrics: New Metrics for Your Research Impact. Preregistration is required.
Q&A session: Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty
With Andy Reiss, assistant director of outreach and communication for the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, which administers the Fulbright Scholar Program. Open to faculty from all disciplines; no registration required.
Cyclone Cinema: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
International Week: Food night
Multicultural student organizations will be selling various food items from all over the world. This is a fantastic opportunity for students, staffs, and the whole community to explore and experience cultural immersion via exotic traditional cuisines. Food tickets are 50 cents each.
Mary Louise Smith Chair for Women and Politics: Mara Liasson
"What Just Happened? The 2014 Elections and Beyond" - Mara Liasson is the national political correspondent for National Public Radio and a contributor to the FOX News Channel.
Performance Opera
Performed by the ISU Opera Studio.
Friday, 14 Nov 2014
Statistics Seminar
"Using a geometric framework to understand and extend rare variant tests of association," Nathan Tintle, Department of Statistics, Dordt College, Siux Center, Iowa
Interdisciplinary Phenomics Workshop
This series promotes interaction among faculty in diverse disciplines and helps forge new collaborations that will lead to the submission of successful grant proposals, ground-breaking research and the formation of new companies.
Environmental Ethics: A Christian Perspective
Todd Daly, a graduate of Iowa State, is faculty at the Urbana Theological Seminary.
Friday Talk: Science Visualization, Efficacy and Collaboration
Kim Moss, assistant professor of biological/pre-medical illustration and integrated studio arts, will share her work toward developing a Science Visualization Center at Iowa State, including testing educational STEAM presentations and exploring synchronous online collaboration in science visualization education. Part of the Institute for Design Research and Outreach's Friday Talks series.
Learning Community: Team-Based Learning
Graduates of the TBL Teaching and Learning Circles are invited to participate in the TBL Faculty/Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Learning Community. We work as teams to optimize application exercises, readiness assurance tests, peer evaluation, and other aspects of course design, and also invite speakers to facilitate discussions of TBL theory, research and classroom application. Facilitator: Lisa Orgler, Lecturer, Horticulture
Paint Your Own Pottery: Ornaments
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Ornaments are great for gifts, or make them to decorate your space for the holidays.
ISU Theatre's 100th Anniversary Dinner
This is a very special year for ISU Theatre for this marks the hundredth anniversary of organized theatre at Iowa State. That was when Fredrica V. Shattuck (1883-1969) organized a group of interested students and formed Iowa State Players. We hope that, whether you're an alum, currently enrolled student, faculty, staff, or patron, you choose to join us in celebrating our 100th birthday!
Cyclone Cinema: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!