Wednesday, 18 Nov 2015
Registration ends for Spring 2016
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Spring 2016 registration.
Health screenings
The kinesiology department is offering free blood pressure and body composition screenings to employees. No appointment is necessary, and all participants will be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 Hy-Vee gift cards. The screenings are coordinated by Wellness Works, a student outreach program.
Behind the Scenes Tour
"Winter Interest." Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Public forum: Strategic plan
Faculty, staff and students are invited to share their thoughts with those developing ISU's next strategic plan. Plan developers will be looking for ways to ensure a successful student experience, enhance ISU's research profile, support economic development, promote a welcoming and safe environment and improve the campus infrastructure.
Retirement: Libby Bilyeu
Elizabeth "Libby" Bilyeu is a business manager in the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation.
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden
"Giving the Garden Life: Perennials." Join Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon for a six-week series that augments his book by the same title released this May. Each presentation addresses practical gardening applicable to novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Graphic Design Speaker Series: Thinking Wrong, Doing Right
Graphic designer, social advocate and entrepreneur John Bielenberg, founder of Project M and Future Partners and partner in mach49, will talk about using creativity and ingenuity to "design for good" and make a better world.
SOLD OUT: Fine dining dinner
American cuisine. This menu will focus on the foodscape of Portland, Oregon. One of four themed dinners hosted this semester by students in hospitality management 487/587: Fine Dining Event Management. Reservations are required.
Negative Space
Join April Eisman, Associate Professor of Art and Visual Culture, for a gallery walk of the exhibition (Re)discovering S(h)elves. In this talk, "negative space" will be explored on two levels: the negative space within particular objects or images, and the larger context of the museum as a traditionally negative space for women and women artists.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette conducts Jazz I ; Michael Giles conducts Jazz II
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 19 Nov 2015
Health screenings
The kinesiology department is offering free blood pressure and body composition screenings to employees. No appointment is necessary, and all participants will be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 Hy-Vee gift cards. The screenings are coordinated by Wellness Works, a student outreach program.
Workshop: Fulbright Scholar Program
Caitlin McNamara, recruitment and marketing officer for the Fulbright Scholar Program at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars will lead the workshop for administrators, faculty members and professionals. Repeated at 1-2:15 p.m.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"The Wonderful Weather of Winter." Join us for winter storytelling with related crafts and activities.
Seminar: Nanovaccine Initiative and CBE
"Frontiers of Biomedical Materials," Jindrich Kopecek, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Kopecek will discuss the evolution of biomedical materials and the creation of a new paradigm in nanomedicine -- drug-free macromolecular therapeutics. A reception precedes the seminar (10:30 a.m., 2061 Sweeney Hall).
Workshop: Fulbright Scholar Program
Caitlin McNamara, recruitment and marketing officer for the Fulbright Scholar Program at the Council for International Exchange of Scholars will lead the workshop for administrators, faculty members and professionals. Also offered at 9-10:15 a.m.
Showcase: President's Flipped Class Initiative
Squarely aligned with the President's initiatives on institutional excellence and enhancement of the student experience, the 2015 President's Flipped Classroom Initiative (PFCI) includes course development projects involving over 60 faculty and staff from 25 academic departments, representing all academic colleges. The event will include a short program followed by a poster session and reception.
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents' Dec. 2 telephonic meeting.
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents' Dec. 2 telephonic meeting in Ames.
Meeting: Summer undergraduate research
Learn about the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program and other summer research opportunities at ISU and elsewhere. A panel of faculty and students who have directed or participated in research programs will talk about finding programs, application processes and experiences the programs offer. Most opportunities are in STEM disciplines and require applicants to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Cyclone Cinema: Southpaw
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. this Thursday and Friday. Hope to see you there!
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, director
Friday, 20 Nov 2015
Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course
Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Pass/Not Pass second half-semester courses
Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Undergraduate graduation applications, Spring 2016
Undergraduate graduation applications for Spring 2016 are due. Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).
Cyclone Cinema: Southpaw
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. this Thursday and Friday. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, 22 Nov 2015
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. New Orleans.
Monday, 23 Nov 2015
Thanksgiving Break, classes recessed
through Nov. 27