Monday, 16 Sep 2013
Workshop: Developing your Course in Blackboard Learn
In this hands-on Blackboard Learn workshop you will learn how and where to upload your course syllabus, post assignments, create and manage announcements, send email, enroll students using the ISU Admin Tool, add TAs, course builders, or guests, organize course materials, add instructor contact info with photo, access the Grade Center, and more.
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the sixth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
Welcome Reception for Mary Petersen
Join hosts First Lady of Iowa State University Janet Leath and University Museums Member Virginia Slater for a reception in the Christian Petersen Art Museum welcoming Mary Petersen, daughter of ISU's Christian Petersen and his wife Charlotte. The public is invited to attend, greet Mary, and share their stories of the Petersen family and experiences with Christian Petersen's sculpture. Light refreshments will be served.
President's Training
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Statistics Seminar
"Particle learning for low counts in disease outbreaks", Jarad Niemi, Department of Statistics, Iowa State University
Cocktail Table and Tray Class
Impress your guests with a hand-made cocktail table and tray at your next gathering. Using 2 x 4's as the basic building blocks beginner students will gain confidence in using power tools in the woodshop. More experienced students can work with Dan to go beyond the basics on their project. Option to make it bar or lounge height depending on your needs.
Digital Camera Basics Class
Long shots and short shots: everyone wants to take a good photograph. Learn the basics of using your Digital SLR camera including settings, speeds, lighting and composition. Students will explore campus to use their new skills shooting photographs of their favorite sites and share those photographs to discuss technique, composition and design.
PMC Button Pendants
PMC looks and feels like clay, but after firing, it is 99.9% pure silver. Learn to use molding compounds to turn a button into an exquisite pendant. Bring a favorite button, use one of ours, or mix and match.