Saturday, 08 Nov 2014
Snowblower Service Days
Sponsored by the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Cost is $25 and includes oil, half tank of gas, sparkplug and grease. Club members will not fix major problems.
Botanical Zendoodle
Join artist and instructor Sara Merritt for a workshop exploring this meditative art form, with particular emphasis on botanical shapes and designs. We will do some quick, focused doodling in the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing, and look closely at wing patterns and plant contours for inspiration. STEAM program suitable for ages 10+. Registration with prepayment required by Thursday, November 6.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Reiman Gardens' Annual Theme Year - Celebrating the Past & the Future" presented by Aaron Steil, Manager of Public Programs 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.
Bacon Expo
Student-powered event dedicated to expanding the horizons of bacon lovers and educating the public about pork production. 1,800 tickets will be sold.
Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy
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!
Concert: Band Extravaganza
Ensembles scheduled to perform include the ISU Wind Ensemble, the Cyclone Marching Band, the Symphonic Band
Performance: Crimes of the Heart
Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.
Sunday, 09 Nov 2014
Soap Making - Hot Process Class
Learn soap making from scratch, using a hot-process crock pot method. With this method the "cure time" is greatly reduced. The ability to use finicky fragrances that normally can't be used with a traditional Cold Process method is the trademark of this technique. Lye safety will be emphasized.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Winona State (exhibition).
Performance: Crimes of the Heart
Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.
Argentine Tango
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy
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!
Concert: Amara Piano Quartet
Members of the Ames Piano Quartet include Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin; Jonathan Sturm, viola; George Work, cello; Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano
Concert: Robin & Linda Williams
Folk/Americana Concert
Monday, 10 Nov 2014
Online Tele-Workshop: Strategies for dealing with stress, rejection and haters in your midst
Are you stressed? Do you feel devastated when your articles and/or grant proposals get rejected? Is the pressure of publishing/funding your work making you sick?
Nanovaccine Initiative Seminar
"The Role of TIM Proteins in Ebola Virus Entry," Wendy Maury, University of Iowa. Maury's lab identified TIM-1 as one of the cell surface receptors used by Ebola virus for entry into cells. A reception precedes her seminar at 3:30 pm.
Statistics Seminar
"Using Online Assessment to Inform Learning and Instruction in Introductory Statistics", Amy G. Froelich*, Department of Statistics, Iowa State University, Ames
T.A. Wilson Distinguished Lecture
Vilas Mujumdar, a consulting engineer and retired program director for the National Science Foundation's Engineering Research Centers and Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation Programs, will present a total complex community system approach to developing resilience in infrastructure systems to natural hazards.
A Pope Named Francis and His Witness to Love
Anne Clifford is the Msgr. James Supple Chair in Catholic Studies at Iowa State. Supple Lecture Series.
Osborn Club Lecture
"Part One: Three Millennia of Atoms and Molecules," Klaus Ruedenberg, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in chemistry and USDOE Ames Laboratory associate. Part two will be presented Dec. 8, 2014.
ISU Chamber Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor of Chamber
Concert: Chadwick Stokes
Chadwick Stokes is anything but your typical musician. Best known for his work with popular bands State Radio and Dispatch, Stokes released his debut solo album, Simmerkane II, in 2011 and is currently working on his forthcoming follow-up release with SState Radio and Dispatch and Sam Beam of Iron & Wine.
Tuesday, 11 Nov 2014
Youth Program Training
The offices of risk management, conference planning and management, and ISU Extension and Outreach are offering training to youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers on ISU's youth-related policies, procedures and forms. Preregister (required) by emailing orm@iastate.edu by Nov. 10.
P&S Council outreach seminar
An overview of 2015 benefits with Jane Walter, HR specialist in University Human Resources. The open forum also will be streamed live online.
Gold Star Hall Induction
Honor the men and women of Iowa State who have fallen for our country.
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.
Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think
Best known for his ground-breaking research into the role of information in the networked economy, Viktor Mayer-Schonberger is a professor of Internet Governance and Regulation at Oxford University's Internet Institute and author of eight books. National Affairs Series on Innovation Keynote.
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.