Monday, 14 Nov 2016
Retirement Symposium: Dealing with Dementia
Speakers include Christine Sutton, author of "Stop and Smell the Garbage;" Susan Callison, program specialist from the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Iowa; and Dr. Selden Spencer, neurologist at McFarland Clinic. The first 175 individuals to register will receive a tote bag with goodies and handouts, and a box lunch at 12:30 p.m.
In Between Infill: Berlin Summer Academy 2016 Exhibition Opening Reception
Opening reception for an exhibition of work by eight ISU architecture students who participated in the ars 16 berlin summer academy, a five-week workshop organized by Iowa State in partnership with Beuth Hoschule fur Technik Berlin, City College New York, the German University of Technology (GUtech), Muscat Oman, and the Berlin housing association, WBM Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Berlin-Mitte, to address infill situations with innovative approaches.
Osborn Club Lecture
Zlatan Krizan, associate professor in psychology, will present "How Sleep Shapes Social Behavior (and Vice Versa)" at the next Osborn Club lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Men's basketball
Iowa State vs. Mount St. Mary's (Maryland).
Tuesday, 15 Nov 2016
Competition: Three-Minute Thesis
Iowa State's inaugural 3MT®, founded in 2008 at the University of Queensland. Up to 30 master's and doctoral students present their research to an audience of non-experts in the discipline. Each is limited to one slide and three minutes' time.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Climate controls on shale weathering" by Dr. Ashlee Dere, Univ of Nebraska, Omaha, NE.
Floral Design Series Workshop
Topic: "Fall Color Centerpieces" - Centerpieces are wonderful additions to the holiday experience. Use rich colors with evergreens for a thankful tabletop display. Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa.
Film: Death by a Thousand Cuts
Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the island of Hispaniola. "Death by a Thousand Cuts (Muerte por mil cortes)" centers on the island's fight for natural resources and highlights the ongoing struggle with deforestation as well as tensions between Haitians and Dominicans along the border and beyond.
Wednesday, 16 Nov 2016
Registration ends for Spring 2017
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Spring 2017 registration.
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Topic: "Holiday Conservatory Display" - It's back! Don't miss your chance to preview the spectacular holiday conservatory display and get inspired by the creativity and effort that make it all happen.
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Lecture: Architecture with a Detour
Carlos Bedoya, founding partner of Mexico City-based architecture firm Productora, will present "Architecture with a Detour" as part of the 2016-17 ISU Department of Architecture Lecture Series. He will look at Productora's work "through a set of architectural variables as a means to tease out the practice's engagement not with solving problems per se, but with engaging the inherent 'difficulty' of architecture as a productive element of design."
Research Networking Social: Youth Inclusion in Public Space
The College of Design invites researchers interested in advancing youth inclusion in public space to attend the inaugural research networking social on this topic. The social aims to find common ground between disciplines by generating research questions, exploring methodologies and discussing aspirations for future collaborations. Light snacks and a child-friendly movie with a babysitter will be provided.
Frugal Floral: Arrangements under $15
Love those floral arrangements, but don't love the cost? Learn from award-winning florist Marical Greenwood how to create beautiful arrangements without stressing your pockets.
Fine dining dinner: Italian
One of three themed dinners hosted this semester by students in hospitality management 487/587: Fine Dining Event Management. Reservations are required.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette director of Jazz Ensemble I Michael Giles director of Jazz Ensemble 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, 17 Nov 2016
Webcast: OA (Open Access publishing system) Beyond APCs
Participants from around the world will discuss the possibilities of an OA system of publishing that is low/no cost to researchers or readers. The webcast is sponsored by the University of Kansas Libraries along with SPARC, the Open Access Network and Allen Press. The webcast is part of a two-day international symposium at the University of Kansas. All faculty are invited to attend.
Youth Program: 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 and individuals alike.
Sustainable Agroecosystems: An analysis across Spatial and Temporal Scales
Johan Six, ETH-Zurich, Switzerland, Sustainable Agroecosystems Chair, Department of Environmental Systems Science.
Cyclone Cinema: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
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!
Lecture: Find a Way, or Make One: Ben Barry
Graphic designer Ben Barry most recently was a communication designer for Facebook and co-founder of the Facebook Analog Research Laboratory. He will present a lecture and workshop Nov. 17-18 at the College of Design.
Lecture: The Science of Running
"Linking Biomechanics and Energy Cost," Rodger Kram, Pease Family Scholar in Kinesiology and associate professor of integrative physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder.
ISU Opera Studio
ISU Opera students perform: An Evening of Staged Arias
Friday, 18 Nov 2016
Cyclone Cinema: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
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!
Saturday, 19 Nov 2016
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Official tailgate at the Alumni Center begins three hours before every home football game and closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
Football
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Sunday, 20 Nov 2016
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.