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Wednesday, 19 Nov 2014

Registration ends for Spring 2015

Nov 19, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day of assigned registration start dates for Spring 2015 registration.

Seminar: Empowering At-Risk and Marginalized Students

Nov 19, 2014

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This presentation will focus on academic coaching and intervention strategies for students on probation, first-generation students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, underrepresented students, and students who engage in high-risk behavior. The presenter identifies as all of the above, and will reference his own struggles as a student who abused drugs and alcohol before stopping out.

Art Walk: The Gentle Doctors and Those They Serve

Nov 19, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

College of Veterinary Medicine

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Installed in 1938, Christian Petersen's sculpture, The Gentle Doctor has become an internationally recognized symbol of veterinary medicine. Since then, thousands of graduates from The College of Veterinary Medicine have been inspired by the loving care and trained expertise represented through Petersen's works of art. Meet University Museums' Interpretation Specialist, David Faux, at the southwest entrance (flagpole entrance) of the College.

Summer undergraduate research opportunities

Nov 19, 2014

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Learn about the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program and other summer research opportunities at ISU and elsewhere. A panel of faculty and students who participated in research programs will talk about finding programs, application processes and other topics related to undergraduate research.

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

Nov 19, 2014

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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.

Class: Photoshop Lightroom Software Training

Nov 19, 2014

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $70 for members, $87.50 for the general public, and ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 6 part course on Wednesdays, November 5, November 12, November 19 & December 3, December 10, & December 17 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Go in-depth with this photo-editing program, as photographer Mark Stoltenberg helps you to adjust your images, remove red eye, & more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, learn to more easily import, organize, enhance, & share your photos, as well as create prints & photo books.

Fine Dining Dinner: Asian Cuisine

Nov 19, 2014

6:30 PM

Tearoom, 23 MacKay Hall

$35 per person ($30 without wine), cash, check or CyCash only

College of Human Sciences Special events

Prepared and hosted by students in HRI 487/587 (Fine Dining Event Management Dinners). Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; serving begins at 6:30.

Belly Dance Lessons

Nov 19, 2014

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.

CANCELED Lecture: Republic of Guinea's General Sekouba Konate

Nov 19, 2014

7:00 PM

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

This talk is being rescheduled for a later date. "Democratic Transition in Republic of Guinea and the African Union's Role in Africa's Security"

Performance: China National Acrobats

Nov 19, 2014

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$26-$49

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

With superhuman flexibility and stunning showmanship, the China National Acrobats perform spine-tingling athletic tricks with remarkable discipline.

Concert: ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II

Nov 19, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$5.00 adults; $3.00 students - Tickets sale at the door

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

James Bovinette conducts Jazz I ; Michael Giles conducts Jazz II

Lecture: World AIDS Awareness Series

Nov 19, 2014

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

"Using Epidemiology to Develop an HIV/AIDS Strategy" - Gregorio Millett. Part of the World AIDS Awareness Series and the World Affairs Series.

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival

Nov 19, 2014

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!