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Monday, 15 Sep 2014

Training: "How to Write a P&S Position Description"

Sep 15, 2014

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Determined at registration

University Training, development

University human resources is offering training on "How to Write a Professional and Scientific Position Description" in conjunction with the new PeopleAdmin 7 system training. Anyone who writes or assists with writing position descriptions is encouraged to attend. Training is offered weekly beginning Aug. 26 through Nov. 24. To register, go to AccessPlus (Employee tab > UHR Training) and choose the class you wish to attend.

"Create Peace" Buttons for 11 Days of Global Unity

Sep 15, 2014

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$0.50 per button

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace and design a button or magnet with your message of peace, or choose from one of our "create peace" designs. Buttons and magnets are 50 cents each and proceeds will be used toward supplies for our Little Dresses for Africa project.

Workshop: Developing your Course in Blackboard Learn

Sep 15, 2014

3:10 PM - 4:30 PM

1230 Communications Building

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

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.

Snedecor Memorial Lecture

Sep 15, 2014

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Morrill 2019

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Micro-Randomized Trials & mHealth," Susan A. Murphy, Professor of Statistics and Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Digital Camera Basics Class

Sep 15, 2014

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $20, Public $30

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

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.

Where Does the Bible Come From?

Sep 15, 2014

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Rev. Charles Bobertz is a professor of New Testament Theology at Saint John's School of Theology Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota.

Dance/Percussion Tour Concert with Sean Thomas Boyt & Andy Thierauf

Sep 15, 2014

7:30 PM - 8:50 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Andy Thierauf is a percussionist and composer who specializes in the creation and performance of contemporary music. Sean Thomas Boyt is a dancer and choreographer currently based in Iowa City.

Reconstructing German Culture: Stephen Brockmann

Sep 15, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 101 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

The keynote address for Transatlantic Institute for the Study of East German Art conference will be given by Stephen Brockmann, professor of German, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.

Going Out in Style: The Folk Art of Fantasy Coffins

Sep 15, 2014

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Eric Adjetey Anang is Ghana's leading fantasy coffin artist and the grandson of Seth Kane Kwei, who helped found the folk art tradition.