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Monday, 07 Apr 2014

Blended Learning Brown-Bag Roundtable: "At a distance" student assessment

Apr 07, 2014

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

1230 Communications Building

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

The use of new technologies has changed the distance education paradigm and complicated methods used to assess student learning. These changes, along with a cultural climate more accepting of cheating and added market pressures, require a reevaluation of student assessment. Learn what is being done to ensure the academic integrity of assessments delivered to distance education students.

Workshop: Economic, Environmental and Societal Sustainability

Apr 07, 2014

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave.

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Conferences

Iowa State researchers will examine new approaches for collaboration among the sciences, the humanities and business in fields related to sustainability. Preregistration is required.

Make a Commemorative VEISHEA Button at The Workspace

Apr 07, 2014

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

50 cents per button or magnet

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and the new LIVE @ VEISHEA design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and the new VEISHEA Mascot, "Swanson."

All the Things I Didn't Learn at the College of Design: Theaster Gates, Jr.

Apr 07, 2014

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Lyle E. Lightfoot Forum, College of Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Artist, activist and community planner Theaster Gates, Jr. (BS 1996 Community & Regional Planning / MA 2005 Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies), Chicago, will share key lessons on his personal experience and career, from his time as an undergraduate planning student at Iowa State to the complex ecology of his current artistic practice. Both informative and performative, his presentation will embody what it means to pursue a vocation in the arts.

Statistics Seminar

Apr 07, 2014

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Snedecor 3105

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Zodiac: A Comprehensive Depiction of Genetic Interactions in Cancer by Integrating TCGA Data", Yuan Ji, Director, Biomedical Research Informatics, Northshore University Health System, University of Chicago, Chicago,Illinois

Architectural Photography Field Trip

Apr 07, 2014

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $17/ Public $27

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Go on a photo scavenger hunt to shoot images of basic architectural features on the beautiful buildings all over campus.

Basketweaving Class

Apr 07, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $35/ Public $45 Includes Supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Pop a cork! Learn to weave a wine/champagne serving tote.

Cancelled: Sculptural Glass Beads Class

Apr 07, 2014

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $36/ Public $46 Includes Some Supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

This event has been cancelled

Beauty, Abundance and Environmental Action in the Franciscan Tradition

Apr 07, 2014

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green

Sr. Mary Beth Ingham explores the Franciscan intellectual tradition, including its emphasis on science, beauty and environmental ethics, through the philosophy of John Duns Scotus. Msgr. James A. Supple Lecture Series

Documentary & Discussion: God Loves Uganda

Apr 07, 2014

8:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"God Loves Uganda" is an exploration of the evangelical campaign to change African culture with values imported from America. The film follows American and Ugandan religious leaders fighting "sexual immorality" and missionaries trying to convince Ugandans to follow Biblical law.