Wednesday, 25 Feb 2015
POSTPONED to MAR. 4: Teaching and Learning Circle: Mindset: How we can Learn to Fulfill our Potential
Is it possible to teach our students how to be resilient in the face of failure? Mindset: The new psychology of success by Carol Dweck (2006) reveals that we can learn to be more resilient and "learn to fulfill our potential" by moving from a fixed to a growth mindset. Join us as we discover how a growth mindset can improve our personal and professional lives.
Seminar Series: Faculty Peer Review a Win-Win Process -- Topic 2: I Want to be Evaluated or I've Been Asked to be an Evaluator -- So, Now What?
Award-winning Animal Science professor, Jodi Sterle, shares best practices and strategic techniques her department used to create a culture of change supporting peer evaluation of teaching in the promotion and tenure process. Learn practical tips for how a dedicated core of faculty can benefit from working together to support the recognition of teaching and strengthen curriculum across your department.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
From Know-How to Do-Now Presenter: Kamyar Enshayan, Director of the Center of Energy and Environmental Education at the University of Northern Iowa
Faculty Search Seminar: Genetics, Development and Cell Biology
Quantitative Biology of Cell Faculty Search Seminar: "Biophotonic Tools for Quantitative Cell Biology," Dr. Artem Pliss, SUNY-Buffalo.
Soil Science Seminar
Assessing Water Quality in the Indian Creek Watershed of Northern Alabama Presenter:Taslima Stephen, Iowa State University
Jewelry Casting Class
Lost-wax casting is an age-old sculptural jewelry process. Students will incorporate both hand carved and molded forms that will be cast in brass. Final pieces can be pendants, pins or miniatures.
Sculptural Clay Class
Try different sculptural techniques in clay with a focus on the figure. Start with the additive process of modeling using an armature. Explore how subtracting clay can assist in creating greater detail. Discover how the human form can be beautifully translated into clay.
Beginning Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. This class teaches the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week. Walk-ins welcome!
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Baylor.
Intermediate Belly Dance
Continue your Belly Dance addiction with Shiara with A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. The focus this semester will be on steps, combinations, layers, personal expression and style. This is an intermediate level class. Walk-ins welcome!