Monday, 30 May 2011
University holiday
Offices closed, classes recessed.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day ceremony to remember faculty, staff, and their spouses who have died. Go to link for additional details.
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
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.
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.
Retirement: Debi Franck
Retirement reception for Debi Franck, computing information systems tech in IT Services. Franck has worked at ISU for 41 years. A short program will begin at 3 p.m.
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!
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.