Monday, 09 Nov 2015
Iowa Caucus exhibit and resource fair
The State Historical Society of Iowa's "First in the Nation" traveling exhibit on the Iowa Caucuses will be on display, along with an excerpt from IPTV's documentary on the Iowa Caucuses. The League of Women Voters will offer voter registration (2-6 p.m.) and a resource fair will be held (5:15-6 p.m.). Part of the Catt Center's caucus education series of activities.
Gold Star Hall Induction
Honor the men and women of Iowa State who have fallen for our country.
Workshop: How to Participate in the Iowa Caucuses
Iowa Caucus Education Workshop - The 75-minute workshop will include an overview of the Iowa Caucus process, an explanation of the Republican and Democratic Party caucuses, and a mock caucus.
Workshop: Iowa Caucus Education
Guest speakers will talk about the importance of the Iowa Caucuses and explain the Republican Party caucus process and the Democratic Party caucus process. Following these presentations, members of the Republican and Democratic parties will lead mock caucuses for the workshop participants. Part of the Catt Center's caucus education series of activities.
Osborn Club Lecture
"Mesmerization and Magnificence of Magnetism," by Bruce Harmon, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of physics and astronomy. The lecture portion of the Osborn Club's monthly gathering is open to the public.
Lecture: The Plight of Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth
Ryan Berg, author of "No House to Call My Home: Love, Family, & Other Transgressions," will talk about his work as a counselor with LGBTQ teenagers in foster care, especially those who are about to age out of the child welfare system.
Tuesday, 10 Nov 2015
Symposium: Rock On in Retirement
Learn more about topics of interest to all retirees and those planning to retire. Topics include estate planning, downsizing, veterans affairs and social security. The program is open to the public; registration is free. Giveaways and prize drawings will be included.
Workshop: Fall Pruning
Join Sarah Rummery, Reiman Gardens' Manager of Horticultural Operations, and Sharon Rink, Reiman Gardens' Horticulturist, for an informative and hands-on workshop designed to familiarize you with all the W's of fall pruning!
P&S Council Seminar Series
"Overview of 2016 Benefits," Ed Holland, benefits coordinator, university human resources. The seminar will be webcast live and archived for later viewing.
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.
Workshop: Documenting (and Boosting) Your Research Impact: An Introduction
An overview of resources to document and improve one's scholarly impact, relevant to faculty in all ranks and disciplines.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Recovery Disparities among Housing Types, Evidence from Hurricane Ike," Sara Hamideh, ISU community and regional planning. A 3:30 p.m. reception precedes the seminar.
Lecture: Poems of Environmental & Social Justice
Jane Satterfield and Ned Balbo will read from their poetry, which engages personal and public history through an awareness of the challenges that shape our contemporary moment.
Lecture: Censorship and the New Puritans on Campus
David French is a staff writer at National Review and an attorney concentrating his practice in constitutional law.
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.
Wednesday, 11 Nov 2015
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness.
Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden
"Giving the Garden Life: Trees and Shrubs." 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.
SOLD OUT: Fine dining dinner
Asian Fusion cuisine. One of four themed dinners hosted this semester by students in hospitality management 487/587: Fine Dining Event Management. Reservations are required.
Lecture: Piracy of the Rich and Poor along the East Africa Coast
Abdi Ismail Samatar is a distinguished Africanist scholar, an elected member of the African Academy of Sciences, and an Iowa State alumnus.
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.
Thursday, 12 Nov 2015
Registration begins for freshmen: Spring 2016
First day of assigned Spring 2016 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday.
Brown Bag Lecture
"Holiday Decorating" presented by Sandy Gossman of the Ames Garden Club. Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program with a new topic presented by regional professionals and lecturers.
Women's and Gender Studies series
Q&A with Amy Slagell, Liberal Arts and Sciences associate dean, and Joanne Powell-Coffman, ISU genetics, development and cell biology. Part of a series of informal, brown-bag lunch symposiums.
Navigating Congress and federal agencies
Sophia Magill, ISU assistant director of federal relations, will join representatives from Washington, D.C.-based Van Scoyoc Associates and The Implementation Group to provide information on navigating the federal landscape with regard to the federal grant process. Registration is free (link provided below).
Getting Started with Mendeley Workshop
Attendees will learn the basics for getting started with Mendeley.
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. Midland University.
Walk-In Craft: Felted Woodland Creatures
Make an adorable and fuzzy winter-themed woodland creature! Wool roving will be used along with needle felting techniques to create a three dimensional character. These little softies are fun to make and make great ornaments during the winter season. Felt and fabric will be available for those who want to add a little hat or scarf to their critter. A great beginner project! Drop in anytime but give yourself about an hour and a half.
Cyclone Cinema: Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
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!
Documentary & Discussion: What Matters?
"What Matters?"is a feature-length documentary about three friends, two idealistic Christians and one skeptic Atheist, attempting to live in extreme poverty - on $1.25 a day - across three continents (87 min). A discussion and Q&A will follow the film.
Lecture: Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics
"The Global Tide of Women Rising," - Kathleen Parker is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The Washington Post, for which she writes a nationally syndicated column twice weekly on politics and culture.