Wednesday, 01 Jun 2011
Workshop: Being creative in the classroom with PowerPoint
Learn how to plan, create, and deliver classroom presentations using PowerPoint's visual tools. Topics include classroom strategies for using PowerPoint to deliver content and manage classroom activities. Design slides using graphics, photos, and multimedia and insert sounds, and video clips. Learn to guide viewers' attention with graphs, transitions and animations. Basic skills with PowerPoint Office 2007 are required. Class uses Windows compute
ArtWalk - Central Campus
Join Nancy Girard, educator of visual literacy and learning, on a tour of art near central campus including sculptures by Christian Petersen, Luis Jimenez, and Albert Paley. Meet Nancy at the north entrance to the Memorial Union.
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.
Camera Basics with Luke Healey
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures?
Wheel Pottery with Greg Lamont
Learn to throw on the wheel; form bowls, mugs, vases, and more! For begginners and to those with more experience.
Thursday, 02 Jun 2011
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Blackboard workshop: Developing learning activities
Create Discussions, Assignments and Tests in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these can establish student motivation to learn, encourage course participation, provide frequent feedback and allow for checks for understanding. You will apply at least one of these features in either your own Bb Learn course or in the pre-set shell.
Farewell reception: Ken Kerns
Farewell reception for Ken Kerns, associate director of environmental health and safety. There will be a brief program at 3 p.m. Kerns will be assistant vice president for emergency response and environmental health and safety at Tulane University, New Orleans.
Open House: Iowa 4-H Center
The public is invited to an open house to see the results of "Extreme Cabin Makeover" and the fun opportunities for campers this summer. Enjoy a picnic dinner, take a wagon tour of camp, tour cabins and the day camp lodge and meet camp staff.
Rust Dyeing with Dez Becker
Create beautiful textiles by dyeing them with rusty objects.
Screenprinting with Dara Poorman
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts.
Friday, 03 Jun 2011
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual.
Saturday, 04 Jun 2011
Olivia Watch Band with Gail Gerlazzo
Learn to weave your own unique chaine maille watch band out of silver rings.
Sunday, 05 Jun 2011
Soul Collage® with Deb Anders-Bond
Working with the language of symbols, dreams and archetypes, create your own personalized deck of collaged cards using images you select intuitively.
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5 begginners can learn the steps and from 5-7 the floor is open to dancing for anyone.
Monday, 06 Jun 2011
Seminar: Nondestructive evaluation
"Innovations on the Cheap in Early Days of CNDE," David Hsu, senior scientist in ISU's Center for Nondestructive Evaluation.
Sushi Sets with Amanda Barr
Use handbuilding techniques to create one of a kind sushi dish sets.
Tote Bags with Judith Lemish
Make some fun and interesting tote bags out of t-shrits and lightweight fabrics.
Fused Glass Tiles with Terrie Hoefer
By layer different colors of glass, you will create two awesome tiles. Learn the basics of glass fusing.
Tuesday, 07 Jun 2011
Listening session: ISU central services for research
The purpose is to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of services that are provided to support the research enterprise in order to build an infrastructure that can effectively manage its growth. Input from faculty and staff is sought. The conveners of the session are Vice President for Research and Economic Development Sharron Quisenberry and Associate Vice President for Business and Finance Pam Cain.
Swing Dance with Sarah Carney (intermediates)
Learn to dance the old fashioned way with some Swing! Jitterbug, Charleston, and Lindy Hop with be taught.
Wednesday, 08 Jun 2011
Camera Basics with Luke Healey
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures?
Silk Painting with Eleni Archirazoglou
Use resist and dye to create beautiful images on a silk scarf.
Silver Rings with Robbie Helzer
Make a beautiful silver ring for yourself.
Belly Dance Summer School: Improvisational Tribal Style Dance w/ Stephanie
Learn the steps, cues and combos that define Tribal Style Dance. $5 discount per session when you sign up for a set of 3 or more summer school offerings!
Wheel Pottery with Greg Lamont
Learn to throw on the wheel; form bowls, mugs, vases, and more! For begginners and to those with more experience.
Thursday, 09 Jun 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.
Embroidery with Judith Lemish
Create a one of a kind bag using traditional or modern embroidery designs.
Belly Dance Summer School: Beautiful Arms& Hands w/ Shiara
This session features beautiful flowing arms and hands to compliment and highlight the rest of your dance. $5 discount per session when you sign up for a set of 3 or more summer school offerings!
Screenprinting with Dara Poorman
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts.