Tuesday, 09 Apr 2024
AI to Increase Engagement in Textbooks: Where We Are and Where We're Going
Hear how artificial intelligence can be applied as a tool to advance learning science for effective teaching and learning practices. Review the impact of AI generated practice as has been demonstrated by faculty at ISU as part of an ongoing research project. Learn how different types of AI will shape the future of learning tools in the VitalSource Bookshelf learning platform.
Professional and Scientific Council seminar series
"P&S Classification and Compensation Structure in Action," Dwaine Heppler, university human resources. As a complimentary session to the session on the P&S Classification and Compensation structure, this session will focus on how these structures are used day to day at ISU. Join us to dive into how the classification and compensation structures are used to classify employees and inform pay decisions across the university.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Indigo Dye Drop-In Craft w/ Sarah Cady
Artist, scientist, and plant aficionado Sarah Cady will walk you through the steps of dyeing with indigo, a natural dye that ranges from light to vibrant blue. Choose from t-shirts, bags, hats, scarves, and pillowcases, and use traditional Shibori tying techniques to create interesting patterns on the fabric.
Softball vs. DePaul
Iowa State vs. DePaul. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Rovers at Reiman
Every Tuesday in April from 4:30-7 pm, visitors to Reiman Gardens are welcome to bring their dogs for a walk on our beautiful grounds. Bring your family and furry friends for a fun, casual, new experience and watch our grounds turn greener throughout the month.
Optimism Matters
Barbara Hansen Lecture in Early Childhood Development Steve Gross, MSW, is a clinical social worker and pioneer in the field of using playful engagement and relationships to overcome the devastating impacts of early childhood trauma. Steve founded Project Joy, a nonprofit organization that used the power of joyful play to heal and strengthen homeless and impoverished children throughout Greater Boston, in 1989. In 2011, Life is...
An Evening with Hertz Farm Management- Emerging Issues in Agriculture
The Carl and Marjory Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture was created in memory of the founders of Hertz Farm Management Inc. to inspire generations of industry leaders, research scientists, and young professionals to reach their full potential. Join a panel of Hertz Farm Management leadership for a Q&A style discussion about emerging issues in agriculture, preserving agricultural legacies, developments in agriculture, and...
Open Mic Night
ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclones with your singing, comedy, chainsaw juggling, or other talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop! (No chainsaw juggling, please)
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024
Digital Scholarship Symposium
Learn from experts who will discuss creative examples of developing digital literacy skills in the classroom and using digital methods to open research to a wider audience. The two panel discussions are: "Digital Scholarship Pedagogy: Expanding Digital Literacy and Creativity in the Classroom" and "Public Digital Scholarship: Community Impact Through Digital Projects." A reception with follow. Register by April 8 (5 p.m.).
Online series: Start Something
"Beyond the Business Plan: Entrepreneurial Passion," Ileana Maldonado, professor of management and entrepreneurship. Explore the distinct thought processes that set entrepreneurs apart from CEOs, delving into cognitive nuances, decision-making disparities, and innovative approaches. Registration required for link.
Workshop: Supporting Student-Centered Learning through Open Pedagogy
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the concept of open pedagogy, a teaching practice focused on student-centered and project-based learning which aims to foster a learning environment that supports students' creativity and expression through the co-creation of content.
Leaders Workshop Series: Salary Negotiation
Salary Negotiation It's never too early to learn how to negotiate a salary! This workshop hosted by Business Career Services will cover how to approach salary and benefit negotiation with an employer.
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024
International Friendship Fair
Expand your knowledge of other cultures and their customs through food and conversation in the International Nest (Parks 034). Drop in for snacks from Iran and Egypt and enjoy a short presentation about each country at 11 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.
Workshop: Bullet Journal as a research planner
This workshop will teach you the basics of setting up your own research planner. You will learn and practice rapid log notation, which allows you to organize information and tasks in a concise and structured manner. No prior experience or fancy supplies required - all you need is a pen.
Arab Night
Enjoy a celebration of Arab culture during Arab-American Heritage Month with delicious Arab desserts, henna, calligraphy demos, hands-on Arab arts, bazaar sampling, sensory exhibits, scavenger hunt and raffle.
Cyclone Cinema: Anyone But You
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
The Musical Legacies of Phenomenal Women of Color
Enjoy works by phenomenal women of color such as Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, and many more; learn about their journeys and the legacies they left behind. About the artist: "A compelling, sparkling virtuoso" (Boston Music Intelligencer), Michelle Cann is in great demand as soloist, chamber musician, pedagogue, and scholar. Last season included concerto performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic among other major symphony...
Performance: Mean Girls
"Mean Girls" is a hilarious hit musical direct from Broadway. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. She falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
Transforming Africa: Navigating the AI Revolution in the African Landscape
Anicia Peters is the CEO of the National Commission of Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), an adjunct Research Professor at the University of Namibia, and the Presidential Task Force Chairperson on 4IR (2021-2022). She founded the Africa Human Computer Interaction Conference (AfriCHI), serves on the Steering Committee of ACM CHI, and was the Technical Programme Co-Chair for the ACM CHI2023 conference. From 2019 to 2023, she also...
Friday, 12 Apr 2024
Workshop: Unpacking CyBox for better file management
This workshop will help you conquer your digital clutter and master Box. Learn to organize your files for easy retrieval and sharing. Discover how to manage files effectively, access them from anywhere, and collaborate with others. Leave the workshop armed with file management strategies, including naming conventions, folder structures, and documentation techniques.
Retirement open house: Ed Lyon
Lyon, director of Reiman Gardens since 2015, is retiring from the university on May 31.
Fired Ink Art Fridays
Create swirls and blurs of vibrant color on glass using alcohol inks and a little bit of fire. We will seal the design and slip it into an 8 x 10 frame for an instant masterpiece!
Softball vs. Oklahoma State
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Natural and Artificial Intelligence: How Rational Are Humans?
Are humans fundamentally irrational? Is that why so many people commit statistical and logical blunders and fall for fake news, medical quackery, paranormal woo-woo, and conspiracy theories? Is Artificial Intelligence rendering the human mind irrelevant? In this lecture, acclaimed scientist and author Steve Pinker presents an alternative. We humans, after all, have discovered the laws of nature, lengthened and enriched our lives, and...
Francophone Cultural Night
Celebrate the diversity within the francophone world with "Francophone" desserts and drinks, art, cultural booths, food, music, and more. If you have a Francophone background and would like to represent your country, contact the French club.
Cyclone Cinema: Anyone But You
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Concert: Tony22 w/ Mylo Marks (Hip-Hop / Alt R&B)
Tony22 is a 24 year old musician from Austin, TX. Starting as an animator on youtube under the name Tonyvtoons he grew a massive fanbase in his teen years while making music behind the scenes.
Performance: Charlie Berens
"Good Old Fashioned Tour," Wisconsin native and comedian Charlie Berens is a New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He has been featured on Comedy Central, Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS, Variety, MTV News and more. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 7.5 million followers.