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Thursday, 04 Dec 2014

Graduate College students: electronic thesis

Dec 04, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

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

Youth Program: Caterpillar Club

Dec 04, 2014

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for members. Price of admission for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

"Colors of the Rainbow" If you like Kids Story Time, you'll flip for 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 & individuals alike. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, & all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Art Mart: Holiday Sale

Dec 04, 2014

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Featured items include blown glass, pottery, jewelry, accessories, hand-woven baskets, photography and more. Most artwork sells between $3 and $20 and sales support The Gaffer's Guild, The Workspace and participating artists.

Cyclone Club Luncheon

Dec 04, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Ballroom, Alumni Center

$10

Athletics Athletics Meetings, receptions

Cyclone Club luncheons are open to the public. The program, led by John Walters, features a different coach each month. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost of admission includes a catered lunch and door prizes.

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

Dec 04, 2014

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

P&S Council meetings are open to the public.

Iowa NSF EPSCoR Energy Policy Seminar Series

Dec 04, 2014

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

1306 Elings Hall

free

Research Lectures Live Green

"Prospects for Biofuels in a Changing Environment: Flexible-fuel Vehicle Adoption and the Impact on US Biofuel Market," Sheldon (Xiaodong) Du, agricultural and applied economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Wreath Making Workshop

Dec 04, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $36 for members, $45 for the general public, and ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

Thursday, December 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -OR-- Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Learn how to assemble a holiday wreath with Reiman Gardens' staff. They will guide you through the steps to use evergreens, specialty greens, and other materials to create your own seasonal decoration for your home - all for the price of buying one in the store!

Cyclone Cinema: The Maze Runner

Dec 04, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

Men's Basketball

Dec 04, 2014

8:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$25-$35

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Arkansas (SEC/Big 12 Challenge).

Winterfest: Comedian Cameron Esposito

Dec 04, 2014

9:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Cameron Esposito is a fast-rising Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor and writer, called "the future of comedy" by Jay Leno.

Winterfest: Ice skating

Dec 04, 2014

11:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Free ice skating for the first 400 participants.

Friday, 05 Dec 2014

Winterfest: UBS open house

Dec 05, 2014

7:45 AM - 6:00 PM

University Book Store, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Shoppers can enjoy events and specials throughout the store. The "Five Days of Deals" runs Dec. 1-5.

Seminar: FERPA and Working with Parents

Dec 05, 2014

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that affords parents the right to have access to their children's education records until a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution at any age at which time the FERPA rights transfer from the parent to the student.

Retirement reception: Sandy Russell

Dec 05, 2014

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Room 1220 Beardshear Hall

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Sandy Russell, a program assistant in the ISU Treasurer's Office, is retiring.

Art Mart: Holiday Sale

Dec 05, 2014

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Featured items include blown glass, pottery, jewelry, accessories, hand-woven baskets, photography and more. Most artwork sells between $3 and $20 and sales support The Gaffer's Guild, The Workspace and participating artists.

Interdisciplinary Phenomics Workshop

Dec 05, 2014

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

3140 Agronomy

free

Research Conferences

This series promotes interaction among faculty in diverse disciplines and helps forge new collaborations that will lead to the submission of successful grant proposals, ground-breaking research and the formation of new companies.

Friday Talk: The Developing Role of the University Library as a Student Learning Center

Dec 05, 2014

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

130 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

In this brown-bag lunch presentation, Nicole Peterson, assistant professor of interior design, will share her research into educational design and the role of the library in today's society. Part of the Institute for Design Research and Outreach's Friday Talks series.

Learning Community: Team-Based Learning

Dec 05, 2014

1:10 PM - 2:30 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Graduates of the TBL Teaching and Learning Circles are invited to participate in the TBL Faculty/Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Learning Community. We work as teams to optimize application exercises, readiness assurance tests, peer evaluation, and other aspects of course design, and also invite speakers to facilitate discussions of TBL theory, research and classroom application. Facilitator: Lisa Orgler, Lecturer, Horticulture

Winterfest: Open House at The Knoll

Dec 05, 2014

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Knoll

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Visit President and Mrs. Leath's home decorated for the holidays and try some famous Knoll hot chocolate. Hosted by first lady Janet Leath.

Winterfest: Bingo

Dec 05, 2014

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Play bingo and win prizes.

Winterfest: Bowlings and billiards

Dec 05, 2014

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Underground, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Enjoy bowling and billiards in The Underground.

Winterfest: Campanile Tours, Carillon Concert

Dec 05, 2014

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Campanile lawn

free

Student Engagement Student activities

See the inside of this Iowa State treasure with a tour by University Carillonneur Tin Shi Tam.

Winterfest: Photo snow globes

Dec 05, 2014

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Winterfest craft activity, while supplies last.

Winterfest: Service project

Dec 05, 2014

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

A letter-writing service project, sponsored by ISU Student Veterans of America.

Winterfest: Spin art frisbees

Dec 05, 2014

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Commons, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Winterfest craft activity, while supplies last.

Reiman Gardens After Hours

Dec 05, 2014

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$8 ($4 for members)

Reiman Gardens

Kick back and relax at Reiman Gardens' After Hours! This quarterly event is an opportunity to enjoy good company and live music in a beautiful garden setting. Complimentary snacks and cash bar provided. Must be 21+ to attend.

Winterfest: Eats and treats

Dec 05, 2014

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Commons, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Sample seasonal beverages in the MU Market and Cafe. Meal service is available at the MU Food Court from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Winterfest: Free Crafts at the Workspace

Dec 05, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Create free crafts, including holiday ornaments, as gifts or decorate your own space.

Winterfest: Tree lighting ceremony

Dec 05, 2014

5:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Beardshear Hall steps

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Live music and the lighting of the tree on central campus.