Friday, 14 Apr 2017
Graduate College: last day for final oral examinations
Graduate College: last day for final oral examinations. Open an account in ProQuest and enter the title for your thesis/dissertation.
Last day to drop second half-semester courses
Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Pass/Not Pass Deadline
Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Pierre Soil Science Lecture
"Microbial Communities and N Cycling in Diverse Soils" The 2017 William H. Pierre Memorial Lecture in Soil Science will be presented by David D. Myrold, a professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University, where he teaches and conducts research related to soil microbiology.
Pride Week: Swag-making
"Queer Yo Self: Pride Week Swag-Making," create Pride Week swag, including decorating your own, personalized keychain. Part of LGBT Student Services' Friday social series, "TGIF: Thank God I'm Fierce!"
Softball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Quakes (and Other Shakes) from Space" by Dr. Bill Barnhart, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Walk-In Paint Your Own Pottery: Hello Spring
Decorate a pot for growing herbs, a vase for fresh-cut flowers, or embrace the season with bunnies, chicks and other woodland friends.
Planetarium Show: The Afterlife of Stars
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!
Cyclone Cinema: Table 19
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, 15 Apr 2017
Spring Egg Hunt
Festivities will include an egg hunt for all children 6th grade and younger. The egg hunt will run continuously from 9:00 - 11:00. Children will have the opportunity to search for colorful eggs to trade in for a goody bag. Goody bags will be provided. The morning will also include story telling and lawn games as well as a visit from Reiman Gardens' spring bunny.
Volleyball: Spring Tournament
Annual spring tournament. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.; use south entrance only. Matches will be three sets (first two to 25 points, third set to 15, and win by two points).
Softball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Workshop: Willow Bird Feeder
Learn to create a willow bird feeder with willow artist Mary Kopecky.
Workshop: Morel mushroom certification
To legally sell morel mushrooms in Iowa, sellers must complete a certification workshop that covers identifying morels and false morels. People can be poisoned by eating mushrooms that are misidentified as morels. By the end of the workshops, participants will recognize true morels from false morels. Register online.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Cyclone Cinema: Table 19
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!
Sunday, 16 Apr 2017
Cyclone Cinema: Table 19
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!
Monday, 17 Apr 2017
Instructure Canvas (LMS Product) Demonstration for Instructional Designers
Instructure Canvas, one of two vendors selected to give on-campus presentations for Iowa State's next learning management system (LMS), will deliver a two-hour demonstration for instructional designers. At least 45 minutes during each presentation will be allocated to questions from the audiences.
Instructure Canvas (LMS Product) Demonstration for Faculty and Students
Instructure Canvas, one of two vendors selected to give on-campus presentations for Iowa State's next learning management system (LMS), will deliver a two-hour demonstration for faculty and students. At least 45 minutes during each presentation will be allocated to questions from the audiences.
Lecture: G.I.'s and Jews after the Holocaust
Kierra Crago-Schneider is a program officer at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
ISU Opera Studio Performances
Performed by the ISU Opera Studio under Mary Creswell and Jodi Goble
Tuesday, 18 Apr 2017
Desire 2 Learn (LMS Product) Demonstration for Instructional Designers
Desire 2 Learn, one of two vendors selected to give on-campus presentations for Iowa State's next learning management system (LMS), will deliver a two-hour demonstration for instructional designers. At least 45 minutes during each presentation will be allocated to questions from the audiences.
College of Business: CEO speaker series
"Connecting People, Creating a Better Future: Why International Trade," Lance Fritz, chairman, president and CEO, Union Pacific.
Desire 2 Learn (LMS Product) Demonstration for Faculty and Students
Desire 2 Learn, one of two vendors selected to give on-campus presentations for Iowa State's next learning management system (LMS), will deliver a two-hour demonstration for faculty and students. At least 45 minutes during each presentation will be allocated to questions from the audiences.
Teacher from the Black Lagoon
Seven delightful stories based on favorite children's books come to life in one exciting musical revue: Teacher form the Black Lagoon, Dogzilla, Grumpy Bird, I Want my Hat Back, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Splat the Cat, and, one of Aesop's Fables, The Grasshopper and the Ant!
Future Alumni Network Picnic
Future Alumni Network (FAN) members and 2017-18 All-Sports Pass holders eat free. Not a member? Join online at isufan.org or onsite at the picnic. Leave with a full stomach and your 2017-18 membership package, including a FAN T-shirt from Barefoot Campus Outfitters. FAN was formerly known as the Student Alumni Association.
Teacher from the Black Lagoon
Seven delightful stories based on favorite children's books come to life in one exciting musical revue: Teacher form the Black Lagoon, Dogzilla, Grumpy Bird, I Want my Hat Back, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Splat the Cat, and, one of Aesop's Fables, The Grasshopper and the Ant!
RECRUITING, SUPPORTING, AND MANAGING STAFF
This session provides resources and tips to efficiently recruit, mentor, and manage support or research staff, including Post Docs and Graduate Assistants. The session will briefly address questions such as the following: What is the difference between P&S staff, Merit staff, Post Docs, Graduate Assistants and hourly staff? What is required for recruitment, and how long does it take? How can I support staff?