Wednesday, 03 Dec 2014
Online Tele-Workshop: How to Negotiate a Success
There is little debate that scholars of color often are committed--and are asked--to take on additional responsibilities in committee work and mentoring. Balancing our dedication to our scholarship with extra service expectations is no easy task.
Workshop: Paper Star Lantern Making
Are you inspired by the paper star lanterns you see in holiday displays? Now you can make your own in this one-time workshop, where we will provide you with a variety of papers to choose from, show you how it's done, and leave you with your very own collapsible paper star lantern and electrical component. Preregistration with payment required by December 1.
Art Walk: A Celebration of the Seasons
Join University Museums Interpretation Specialist, David Faux in observing the close of another successful fall semester and changing of the seasons. We will look both forward and behind by focusing on Ellen Wagener's pastel drawings depicting the four distinct seasons that are hallmarks of living in Iowa. Discover the role Wagener and her works will play in the celebration of University Museums 40th anniversary.
Employee wellness: Humming for the Heart: A Heart-healthy Diet
Dietetic intern Sabina Karamuja will present heart-healthy meal suggestions.
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 Dec. 2.
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.
ISU Percussion Ensemble
Matthew Coley director of percussion
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!
Thursday, 04 Dec 2014
Graduate College students: electronic thesis
Last day to upload final electronic thesis/dissertation copy for Thesis Office review.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"Colors of the Rainbow" If you like Kids Story Time, you'll flip for Caterpillar Club! Please join us for winter storytelling twice per month, from October to March. Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts great for groups & individuals alike. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, & all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Art Mart: Holiday Sale
Featured items include blown glass, pottery, jewelry, accessories, hand-woven baskets, photography and more. Most artwork sells between $3 and $20 and sales support The Gaffer's Guild, The Workspace and participating artists.
Cyclone Club Luncheon
Cyclone Club luncheons are open to the public. The program, led by John Walters, features a different coach each month. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost of admission includes a catered lunch and door prizes.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Iowa NSF EPSCoR Energy Policy Seminar Series
"Prospects for Biofuels in a Changing Environment: Flexible-fuel Vehicle Adoption and the Impact on US Biofuel Market," Sheldon (Xiaodong) Du, agricultural and applied economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Wreath Making Workshop
Thursday, December 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -OR-- Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Learn how to assemble a holiday wreath with Reiman Gardens' staff. They will guide you through the steps to use evergreens, specialty greens, and other materials to create your own seasonal decoration for your home - all for the price of buying one in the store!
Cyclone Cinema: The Maze Runner
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!
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, director
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Arkansas (SEC/Big 12 Challenge).
Winterfest: Comedian Cameron Esposito
Cameron Esposito is a fast-rising Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor and writer, called "the future of comedy" by Jay Leno.
Winterfest: Ice skating
Free ice skating for the first 400 participants.
Friday, 05 Dec 2014
Winterfest: UBS open house
Shoppers can enjoy events and specials throughout the store. The "Five Days of Deals" runs Dec. 1-5.
Seminar: FERPA and Working with Parents
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that affords parents the right to have access to their children's education records until a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution at any age at which time the FERPA rights transfer from the parent to the student.
Retirement reception: Sandy Russell
Sandy Russell, a program assistant in the ISU Treasurer's Office, is retiring.
Art Mart: Holiday Sale
Featured items include blown glass, pottery, jewelry, accessories, hand-woven baskets, photography and more. Most artwork sells between $3 and $20 and sales support The Gaffer's Guild, The Workspace and participating artists.
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.
Friday Talk: The Developing Role of the University Library as a Student Learning Center
In this brown-bag lunch presentation, Nicole Peterson, assistant professor of interior design, will share her research into educational design and the role of the library in today's society. 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
Winterfest: Open House at The Knoll
Visit President and Mrs. Leath's home decorated for the holidays and try some famous Knoll hot chocolate. Hosted by first lady Janet Leath.
Winterfest: Bingo
Play bingo and win prizes.
Winterfest: Bowlings and billiards
Enjoy bowling and billiards in The Underground.