Monday, 19 Jan 2015
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Volunteer on the MLK Day of Service! Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare.
Ames Community Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrate with song, story and birthday cake. An Ames tradition! After sharing birthday cake, the program begins at 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, 20 Jan 2015
Fee Payment Deadline
Fee payment deadline for spring. First payment (minimum due) or payment in full.
Ribbon cutting and open house: Student Loan Education Office
Join President Steven Leath, director of student financial aid Roberta Johnson and the staff of the Student Loan Education Office for a short program at 10 a.m.
Youth Program Training
The risk management office, the conference planning and management office, and ISU Extension and Outreach are hosting training for youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers. The training will cover the policies, procedures and forms necessary to conduct youth programs at Iowa State. Preregistration is required. To register, email orm@iastate.edu by Jan. 18.
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
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.
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Kansas State.
Workshop: Floral Design
Theme of floral design TBD Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 21 Jan 2015
Art Inspired Student Juried Exhibit Call For Entries
Students may enter up to three entries in any media for consideration in the Art Inspired Exhibit on display January 24 - March 9 at the Memorial Union.
ClubFest II
ClubFest is an opportunity for students to browse through over 250 clubs and organizations to find out how to GET INVOLVED on campus. Although there are over 800 clubs and orgs on campus, a large sample will have booths with informational hand-outs and giveaways to highlight their club and recruit new members.
Tour: Behind the Scenes at Reiman Gardens
"Butterfly Wing" presented by Nathan Brockman, Curator of the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing This program is perfect for volunteers! Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month's topic features a mini-tour, interesting facts, and the chance to see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Workshop: UNIX
The workshop will cover navigation through directories, basic file manipulation, basic search tools, basic shell scripting and related material. No UNIX experience is necessary.
Open forum: HDFS department chair candidate
Adam Davey, professor in the department of public health at Temple University, is a finalist for the department chair post in the human development and family studies department.
Time Management Strategies for a Successful Faculty Career
Time management strategies for all faculty - create a weekly schedule that provides a balance between urgent and important tasks
Farewell reception: Ann Gogerty
Ann Gogerty has resigned from her position as global recruitment coordinator for the Office of Admissions.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. TCU.
Woodshop Orientation Class
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Thursday, 22 Jan 2015
Study Abroad Fair
Students will have direct contact with program directors overseeing the Iowa State study abroad options.
Award-Winning Faculty Series: Many Modes of Effective Teaching: Engaging Students with Traditional Lecture
Teaching award winning chemistry professor Pat Thiel draws students to her class from majors as diverse as sociology and agronomy. Why are these students so excited about quantum mechanics? Learn how to engage students, connect their evolving understandings to the basic concepts hiding under complex equations, and build personal connections even in classes with increasing enrollment pressure.
Open forum: HDFS department chair candidate
Carl Weems, professor of psychology at the University of New Orleans, is a finalist for the department chair post in the human development and family studies department.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Convocation
"One Vision, Many Voices; Join In, Speak Out!" Keynote speaker is James Bailey, CEO of the southeast division of Operation HOPE. The Advancing One Community Awards will be presented.
Felted Wool Accessories Class
Upcycle an old wool sweater into functional art that's good for the environment. Choose from making a pair of mittens or a case for your IPod, Kindle or other small electronics. Learn how to decorate your piece using felting needles and wool roving. Wool will be felted in advance but instructions on how to do it yourself will be provided.
Lecture: Zoologies - On Animals and the Human Spirit
Writer and poet Alison Hawthorne Deming on her new collection of essays about the loss of animals and its meaning for human imagination and existence.
Performance: Anything Goes
Cole Porter's first-class comedy follows the S.S. American out to sea, where etiquette and convention are tossed out the portholes as two unlikely couples journey to true love.
SUB Comedy Night
SUB Comedy Night with Kevin Iso & Whitmer Thomas
Friday, 23 Jan 2015
Workshop: UNIX
The workshop will cover more advanced search tools, regular expressions, awk and more advanced bash scripting with conditionals and loops. A follow-up to the Jan. 21 workshop.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Dots and Patterns
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Repetition of dots or shapes will create interesting patterns on your piece.