Sunday, 12 Jun 2011
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, 13 Jun 2011
Summer Session II
Classwork begins for summer session II.
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.
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.
Woodshop Orientation with Dan Neubauer
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment.
Tuesday, 14 Jun 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.
Retirement reception: Loren Shiers
Shiers is a research associate in the department of agricultural and biosystems engineering. A brief program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Acrylic Painting with Dez Becker
Learn basic acrylic painting, open to painter of all levels who want more experience with acrylics.
An Introduction to Clay with Amanda Barr
If you are interested in working with clay but have little or no experience with the medium then this class is for you!
Glass Beads with Rhonda Scott
Create Venetian beads by melting glass rods with a handheld torch.
Swing Dance with Sarah Carney (beginners)
Learn to dance the old fashioned way with some Swing! Jitterbug, Charleston, and Lindy Hop with be taught.
Black and White Photography with Anastasia Whited
An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner.
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, 15 Jun 2011
Add course deadline
Last day to add a Session II course without instructor's signature
Course change or add deadline
Last day to process adds or section changes for a Session II course through AccessPlus registration
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"A New Way to Save: Introducing the Roth 403(b) Option." You now have more flexibility with your retirement savings. Find out how making Roth contributions to your 403(b) can help you plan for the retirement lifestyle you've always imagined. Please preregister, space limited.
Photo Field Trip: Campus Scavenger Hunt with Anastasia Whited
Join in on a visual scavenger hunt by capturing scenes around the ISU campus that interpret a provided list of words.
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.
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, 16 Jun 2011
Blackboard workshop: Grading student work
Explore Bb Learn's Grade Center and how it integrates with Assignments, Tests and Discussions in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these can then be viewed as both an assessment and learning activity. You will have the opportunity to apply what you discover in the pre-set shell.
Embroidery with Judith Lemish
Create a one of a kind bag using traditional or modern embroidery designs.
Food in the Gardens
"Making Salsa from your Garden," Shellie Black, Branding Iron Restaurant, Nevada, Iowa. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Object Lessons
The technique of lost wax bronze casting was one of man's earliest technologies, and not much has changed over the past 6,000 years. Learn about the process of casting and conserving bronze sculptures by examining the bronze sculptures of Christian Petersen with Director Lynette Pohlman and get a lesson on bronze waxing too. Object Lessons is a monthly hands on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.
Friday, 17 Jun 2011
Dairy Month Celebration: ISU Dairy Farm
The event includes tours of the milking parlor, barns and a discovery center for children. Free samples of milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream will be served by Iowa's dairy processors.
Lab Safety Summit
Researchers, lab supervisors and personnel, and department administrators are encouraged to attend for lab news, refreshments, networking and the launch of a new safety initiative: lab attire. Registration is requested.
Farewell reception: Dione Somerville
Somerville, ISU's dean of students since 2007, will become vice president for student affairs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in late July.