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Monday, 21 Apr 2014

Registration ends: Summer 2014, Fall 2014

Apr 21, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day of assigned registration start dates for Summer 2014 and Fall 2014 registration.

The Closet Door

Apr 21, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

College of Veterinary Medicine

free

ISU Surplus Diversity

Photo opportunities and baked goods will be available.

Roundtable: The Blended Learning Brown-bag*: Implementation of Hybrid Course Design

Apr 21, 2014

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

1230 Communications Building

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Hybrid instruction is an educational approach that combines traditional face-to-face instruction and online instruction with the premise of providing the benefits of the two formats (Lamport & Hill, 2012). When executed correctly, hybrid learning has been proven to increase efficiency for the institution and learning for the students (Mitchell & Honore, 2007).

Pride Week kickoff and social

Apr 21, 2014

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Meetings, receptions

Join all of Iowa State's LGBTQA+ student organizations/interest groups, departments and associations at our first annual Pride Week Kickoff and Social. The kickoff will include light refreshments, highlights for each of the upcoming Pride Week events and information about each of the LGBTQA+ organizations at Iowa State.

Statistics Seminar

Apr 21, 2014

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Snedecor 3105

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Random Matrix Theory and Covariance Matrix Estimation", Wei Biao Wu, Department of Statistics, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

How Zoos and Veterinarians Are Helping to Save Wildlife

Apr 21, 2014

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"That Horse has Stripes! How Zoos and Veterinarians Are Helping to Save Wildlife," Joe Flanagan, chief veterinarian at the Houston Zoo. National Affairs Series

IT and the Post-Traditional World

Apr 21, 2014

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"The Beginning of Something Big: IT and the Post-Traditional World," Diana Oblinger, president and CEO of the nonprofit EDUCAUSE. Oblinger works with more than 2,000 institutions to advance higher education through information technology. Part of the Women's Leadership Series & Women in STEM Series

Tuesday, 22 Apr 2014

Graduate College students: electronic thesis

Apr 22, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College: last day to submit signed Submission Request Form for electronic thesis or dissertation.

Graduate College students: graduation approval

Apr 22, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College last day for final submission of graduate student graduation approval slip.

Open forum: Director of Admissions finalist

Apr 22, 2014

11:00 AM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Jeff Fuller, director of student recruitment in the office of admissions at the University of Houston, is one of three finalists interviewing this month for the position.

Lunchtime Gallery Talk

Apr 22, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Bldg.

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Assistant Curator Adrienne Gennett will tour the exhibition of Asian arts and discuss the new permanent exhibition space with the Periodical Room at the Parks Library, which is home to the David G. Topel and Jay-Lin Jane-Topel and Cheng Art Collection with the inaugural exhibition of their collection of Chinese jades, hardstones, and scrolls.

Out2Lunch Series: Creating Change workshop

Apr 22, 2014

12:05 PM - 1:30 PM

136 UDCC

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Lectures

Do you want to make a difference on campus? Join us for an interactive workshop to learn more on how to create positive change in our community.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Apr 22, 2014

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

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.

ROTC: Tri-Service Change of Command Ceremony

Apr 22, 2014

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Central campus lawn north of the campanile (rain location: Lied Recreation Center)

free

University Special events

All three of Iowa State's ROTC services will participate in this combined ceremony, a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of responsibility for a unit from one officer to another. The university community is invited.

Caucus Chaos

Apr 22, 2014

7:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Dave Price is political director and weekend news anchor at WHO-TV and author of the new book "Caucus Chaos."

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival

Apr 22, 2014

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!

Wednesday, 23 Apr 2014

George Washington Carver Life and Legacy Symposium

Apr 23, 2014

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Scheman Building

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Conferences Diversity

Most historians believe Carver was born in 1864, making this year the 150th since his birth. The daylong symposium will celebrate Carver's legacy and discuss how to recruit and retain students who can build on it.

ArtWalk: At Play in the Hidden Garden

Apr 23, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Palmer Building, East entry

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join University Museum as we explore some of our Art on Campus Collection's most hidden gems. Starting with Norie Sato's "One Now All", the walk will take you through Palmer, MacKay, and end in LeBaron Hall's hidden courtyard and Tom Askman's "Aequanimitas." Meet your guide at the east entrance to the Palmer Building.

HIV Testing

Apr 23, 2014

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

136 UDCC

free

ISU Surplus Diversity

Free HIV testing available on campus.

Online Teleworkshop: How to Master Academic Time Management

Apr 23, 2014

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Online Tele-Workshop - National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development

Free

Academic Affairs Training, development

This workshop is designed to provide participants with concrete skills to transition from graduate student to professor.

Softball

Apr 23, 2014

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series).

Artful Yoga

Apr 23, 2014

5:20 PM - 6:20 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat.

Photography Class: Beginner Photography

Apr 23, 2014

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $48 for members, $60 for the general public, and Iowa State University students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

Wednesdays, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This four-part workshop will cover the basics of photography including equipment, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject, and tips and tricks.

LGBTA Alliance Pride Week Meeting

Apr 23, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

232 Carver

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Meetings, receptions

Join folks from across campus for the LGBTA Alliance General Assembly Pride Week meeting.

Presentation: What Matters to Me and Why

Apr 23, 2014

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity Student activities

In about five minutes each, 10 individuals from the Iowa State community will present on life experiences, lessons learned and values solidified. A time for Q&A will follow their talks.

Thursday, 24 Apr 2014

Graduate College students: electronic thesis

Apr 24, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to upload final electronic thesis/dissertation copy for Thesis Office review.

Pride Lunch

Apr 24, 2014

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Meetings, receptions

All are welcome to join members of the LGBTQA Faculty and Staff Association for food, conversation and community. Bring your lunch!

Open forum: Director of Admissions finalist

Apr 24, 2014

3:30 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Darin Wohlgemuth, ISU interim director of admissions, is one of three finalists interviewing this month for the position.

Iowa NSF EPSCoR Energy Policy Seminar Series

Apr 24, 2014

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

0013 Curtiss Hall

free

Research Lectures Live Green

"Electricity Market Design and the Green Agenda," William Hogan, Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government.

A One Health Approach to Mountain Gorilla Conservation

Apr 24, 2014

5:00 PM

2226 Vet Med Building

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

Michael Cranfield, DVM, is the project director of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, a non-profit dedicated to the care of mountain gorillas. One Health Lecture Series