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Friday, 17 Oct 2014

First half-semester courses end: Fall 2014

Oct 17, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First half-semester courses end.

Mid-Term Grade Processing

Oct 17, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Midterm grade reports due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus by 2:15 p.m.

LGBTQA+ Faculty & Staff Lunch

Oct 17, 2014

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Hub

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Meetings, receptions

Bring your lunch and join members of the Iowa State LGBT Faculty & Staff Association for our food and picnic as we prepare to join students for the Coming Out Rally. Part of Coming Out Week.

Coming Out Rally

Oct 17, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Parks Library lawn

free

ISU Surplus Diversity

An annual tradition at Iowa State, the National Coming Out Rally provides an opportunity for the ISU community to share its coming out stories, be visible, find community/support and be proud. Join us as we gather together as one community. Part of Coming Out Week.

Interdisciplinary Phenomics Workshop

Oct 17, 2014

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

3140 Agronomy

free

Research Conferences

This series promotes interaction among faculty in diverse disciplines and helps forge new collaborations that will lead to the submission of successful grant proposals, ground-breaking research and the formation of new companies.

Learning Community: Team-Based Learning

Oct 17, 2014

1:10 PM - 2:30 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Graduates of the TBL Teaching and Learning Circles are invited to participate in the TBL Faculty/Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Learning Community. We work as teams to optimize application exercises, readiness assurance tests, peer evaluation, and other aspects of course design, and also invite speakers to facilitate discussions of TBL theory, research and classroom application. Facilitator: Lisa Orgler, Lecturer, Horticulture

Setting the Table for a Hotter, Flatter, More Crowded Earth

Oct 17, 2014

3:10 PM - 5:00 PM

127 Curtiss Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

"Setting the Table for a Hotter, Flatter, More Crowded Earth," Sonny Ramaswamy, USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture. A listening session will follow the lecture.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Treasure Boxes

Oct 17, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5 (studio fee)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Decorate a small box to store your cookie fortunes, stamp collection, gaming dice, seashells, skeleton keys, or whatever other items you collect.

Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week

Oct 17, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5 per necklace

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.

Cyclone Cinema: X-Men, Days of Future Past

Oct 17, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Soccer

Oct 17, 2014

7:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. West Virginia

Take It to the Farmer

Oct 17, 2014

7:00 PM

Ensminger Room, 1204 Kildee

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Indian agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan is often recognized as the father of the Green Revolution in India.

Dance social

Oct 17, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker Building

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.

Movie Discussion: X-Men, Days of Future Past

Oct 17, 2014

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Carver Hall lobby

free

ISU Surplus Diversity

Following the Cyclone Cinema 7 p.m. showing of "X-Men, Days of Future Past," there will be a discussion about the intersections between the film's themes, the coming out process and the LGBTQA+ community. Part of Coming Out Week.