Tuesday, 29 Nov 2016
Graduate College students: graduation approval
Graduate College: last day to submit signed Graduate Student Approval Form.
Open forum: Dean of Students finalist
Adam Peck, assistant vice president and dean of student affairs at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, is one of four finalists interviewing for Iowa State's revamped associate vice president/dean of students post.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Residual Capillary Trapping in the Permeable Rservoir Sections, A New Paradigm in CO2 Geosequestration" by Dr. Robert Ritzi, Wright State University, Dayton, OH.
State of the Student Body Address
Student Body President Cole Staudt will discuss Student Government's new initiatives and recently completed projects focused on improving the student experience, especially surrounding mental health.
Wednesday, 30 Nov 2016
Horticulture Club: Poinsettia sale
The ISU Horticulture Club is selling poinsettias grown by club members in the horticulture greenhouses.
Open forum: Dean of Students finalist
Vernon Hurte, assistant to the vice president and senior associate dean of students, and director of the Center for Student Diversity at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, is one of four finalists interviewing for Iowa State's revamped associate vice president/dean of students post.
Research Workshop Series: Navigating Congress and Federal Agencies
"How to Talk Science with the Federal Government," Leslee Gilbert, Van Scoyoc Associates; Kelvin Chu, The Implementation Group. Presenting research to the federal government often takes a multipronged approach. A former NSF program director and a senior Congressional staffer will focus on how to prepare communication strategies for congressional and agency interactions.
Research Workshop Series: Navigating Congress and Federal Agencies
"Proposal Development Best Practices," Kelvin Chu, The Implementation Group. A strategic and thoughtful process based on best practices can dramatically improve proposal competitiveness and reduce proposal development work and stress. We will discuss the details of contacting program staff, positioning your proposal, anticipating the merit review process, and other lessons learned.
University Honors Program: Poster presentation and reception
Fall Honors graduates (and other Honors students) will present their Honors projects and answer questions.
Black Light Butterfly Roosting
Join Nathan Brockman, Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing Curator, for a special black light butterfly show. Learn the science behind the way many butterfly patterns fluoresce when exposed to UV light, and view them in a new way as they clump together and begin roosting for the night.
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
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, 01 Dec 2016
December Craft of the Month: Canvas Quotes
Use vinyl letters to spell out a short quote on one of our retro paintings, or on a canvas you prepare. Add another coat of paint and then peel the lettering off to reveal a peek-through of the original imagery. It's fun easy, and everyone ends up with a unique piece of artwork.
Graduate College students: electronic thesis
Graduate College: last day to upload electronic thesis/dissertation to ProQuest for Thesis Office review.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
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.
Art Mart Holiday Sale
Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, campus photos and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Horticulture Club: Poinsettia sale
The ISU Horticulture Club is selling poinsettias grown by club members in the horticulture greenhouses.
Open forum: Dean of Students finalist
Jana Schwartz, dean of student affairs at Front Range Community College, Larimer, Colorado, is one of four finalists interviewing for Iowa State's revamped associate vice president/dean of students post.
Cyclone Club Luncheon
Featured speaker is athletics director Jamie Pollard; emceed by Voice of the Cyclones John Walters. Luncheons are open to the public, with an opportunity to ask questions, meet Iowa State head coaches and win prize drawings. An optional lunch, catered by Hy-Vee, is available. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
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. 5-6 meeting in Cedar Falls.
Spatiotemporal variability of soil greenhouse gas emissions in Australian agroecosystems: Should we really be scalling from the chamber to the field?
Marshall McDaniel, Iowa State University, Agronomy Department
Appreciation Reception for Lecturers, Clinicians and Adjunct Faculty
Get reacquainted with peers and meet new colleagues. Registration encouraged.
Crafty Cocktail Night: Natural Ornaments
Visit the Gardens after hours for Crafty Cocktails, and create a different recycled or re-purposed craft to celebrate environmental stewardship, while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Wreath Workshop
Learn how to assemble a holiday wreath with Reiman Gardens' Assistant Director, Aaron Steil.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
It's a cirque show, Broadway musical, holiday spectacular and family show all in one! It's the perfect holiday gift that children and adults alike will enjoy. The show features 300 costumes, 20 acts, and 30 performers, original music and seasonal favorites all performed in a winter wonderland of amazement.
Cyclone Cinema: Snowden
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: Lynn Povich, Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics
Lynn Povich is an award-winning journalist and pioneer for women's equality in the workplace. She helped organize a landmark sex discrimination suit against Newsweek magazine in 1970 and five years later became the first female senior editor in the magazineââ'¬â"¢s history. Her 2012 book, The Good Girls Revolt, chronicles that lawsuit, its impact on the women involved, and what has - and hasn't - changed for women in business...
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, director
Men's basketball
Iowa State vs. Cincinnati.