Sunday, 15 May 2011
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 16 May 2011
Summer Session I
Classwork begins for summer semester I.
Summer Session I Begins
Class work begins, Session I courses.
Behind the Scenes
"David Rogers' Big Bugs."
Workshop: Introduction to Blackboard Learn
This workshop is a new instructor orientation and high-level overview of Blackboard Learn and related ISU Bb integrations and resources.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
IPERS financial help
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments at the Memorial Union. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Art Short Course: Warming Up with Watercolors
Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of eight classes on watercolors that will surely help you help you welcome summer.
Kids Story Time
This year we've been hosting Kids' Story Time every two weeks, from April to September. If you haven't already attended, please join us. Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Workshop: Introduction to Blackboard Learn
This workshop is a new instructor orientation and high-level overview of Blackboard Learn and related ISU Bb integrations and resources.
Wednesday, 18 May 2011
Add course deadline
Last day to add a Session I course without instructor's signature.
Add course deadline
Last day to process adds or section changes for a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.
Blackboard workshop: Organizing course content
Examine Bb Learn's Content Folders, Lesson Plan and Learning Module organizational features in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these are influenced by the capabilities of Bb Learn. You will organize some content in one of these features in either your own Bb Learn course or in the pre-set shell.
ArtWalk: College of Veterinary Medicine
Join Dorothy Witter, interpretation specialist, on a tour of Art on Campus around the College of Veterinary Medicine including murals by Christian Petersen and Michaela Mahady. Meet Dorothy outside the entrance to the small animal clinic.
Thursday, 19 May 2011
Blackboard workshop: Communicating with students
Examine Bb Learn's Messages, Announcements and Group features in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these can facilitate communication between you and your students and among students. You will apply at least one of these features in either your own Bb Learn course or in the pre-set shell.
Concert: Morgenstern Piano Trio
Members of the Germany-based trio are Catherine Klipfel (piano), Stefan Hempel (violin), and Emanuel Wehse (cello). They have won prizes at major international competitions in Europe and Australia. This event is the final concert of the 2010-11 season of the Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association.
Friday, 20 May 2011
Audit Deadlines
Last day to change a Session I course from audit to credit basis. Last day to elect to audit a course for Summer Session I. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Drop a course deadlines
Last day to drop a Session I course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses. Last day to drop a Session I course through AccessPlus registration.
Fee Payment deadline
Fee payment deadline for summer semester. First payment (minimum due) or payment in full.
Pass/Not Pass grade deadline
Last day to change a Session I course from Pass/Not Pass to grade without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Schedule change deadline
Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee; or to add/drop a Session I course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.
Saturday, 21 May 2011
Ames Garden Club Plant Sale
Support the Ames Garden Club and shop for plants in the Reiman Gardens' Maintenance Building parking lot.