Sunday, 30 Oct 2016
ISU Statesmen Choral Concert
James Rodde, conductor
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm, the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Cyclone Cinema: Ghostbusters (2016)
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!
ISU Tuba Euphonium Ensemble "Octubaween"
A fun, family-friendly performance, featuring Halloween and tuba-inspired music played on a mix of tubas, euphoniums and trombones. The performance includes skits, costumes and candy.
Monday, 31 Oct 2016
Walk-In Craft: Spooky Halloween Candles
Make a spine-chilling candle holder using streaky paint and images from vintage photos.
Ghost Stories of Iowa State
How much do you know of campus history, legend, and lore? Join University Museums for an evening of historic and haunted stories about Iowa State and discover who may be haunting your lecture hall!
ISU Tuba Euphonium Ensemble "Octubaween"
A fun, family-friendly performance, featuring Halloween and tuba-inspired music played on a mix of tubas, euphoniums and trombones. The performance includes skits, costumes and candy.
Tuesday, 01 Nov 2016
Workshop: Sustaining Academic Pipeline
Workshop Two: "Promotion and Tenure: Recruitment and Retention of Faculty of Color." Speakers at the event will include: Jonathan Wickert, senior vice president and provost; and Gong-Soog Hong, professor in human development and family studies. All are welcome to attend this five-part workshop series.
Cyclone Club Luncheon
Featured speaker is women's basketball head coach Bill Fennelly; emceed by Voice of the Cyclones John Walters. Luncheons are open to the public, with an opportunity to ask questions, meet Iowa State head coaches and win prize drawings. An optional lunch, catered by Hy-Vee, is available. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
United Way Cupcake Contest, Sale and Social
Homemade cupcakes will be judged on texture, flavor, aroma and general appearance. They will be sold for $2 each with proceeds going to the College of Design's United Way of Story County campaign.
Data Management Planning, An Introduction
Ever wondered what makes a good data management plan? Have questions about data sharing & open data? Interested in learning how other researchers manage data? Want to know what resources are available to help you write a data management plan? Then this workshop is for YOU. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn@ISU. Keyword: LIB.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Earth System Science Evolution: Past, Present and Future" by Dr. Ghassem Asrar, JGCRI, PNNL/UMD, College Park, MD.
News conference and community discussion
The ISU chapter of the NAACP will address the Oct. 27 posting of posters on campus containing white heritage messages. A community discussion will follow. All are welcome.
Introspective Writing
A four-week class on Tuesdays November 1, November 8, November 15, and November 29 (no class November 22) from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. With the Gardens as inspiration, engage in writing about what resides within through quiet introspection and reflection.
Macro Photography
This is a four-week course on Tuesdays November 1, November 8, November 15, and November 29 (no class November 22) from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. This workshop will cover the basics of macro photography including equipment and how to use it, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject and "tips and tricks".
Lecture: Author Margaret Atwood
"Which Future? Fiction and the Everything Change," Margaret Atwood is an author, poet and environmental activist whose more than forty books include "The Handmaid's Tale," "The Blind Assassin," and the MaddAddam trilogy featuring "Oryx and Crake."
Wednesday, 02 Nov 2016
Graduate College students: cancel graduation
Graduate College: last day for graduate students to cancel graduation through AccessPlus without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee. Last day to submit the Request for Final Oral Exam form for Fall 2016 graduation.
Seminar: Writing Winning Grant Proposals
Addresses both practical and conceptual aspects that are important to writing successful proposals. Principles and fundamentals of good proposal writing are emphasized, along with 'how-to' practical tips and strategies.
Art Walk: Examining the Murals
As the state and nation celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Iowa native son Grant Wood, join University Museums in celebrating his contributions to the legacy of an artful, beautiful campus. We'll closely examine and discuss the Wood murals as well as other public works of art that were inspired by and in conversation with the original murals. Meet in the lower level of the Parks Library rotunda.
Author Event- Clayton Anderson
Join us in welcoming back NASA Astronaut & Iowa State Alum Clayton C. Anderson!! Clayton will be in the store on Wednesday, November 2nd from 3pm-5pm signing autographs of his book "The Ordinary Spaceman"
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Photo Gear Explained & Applied
A four-week course on Wednesdays November 2, November 9, November 16, and November 30 (no class November 23) from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg as he helps you figure it all out. Designed for folks with a DSLR camera, but open to all experience levels.
Fine dining dinner: Mexican
One of three themed dinners hosted this semester by students in hospitality management 487/587: Fine Dining Event Management. Reservations are required.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. West Virginia. Dates and times are subject to change.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 03 Nov 2016
Registration begins for sophomores: Spring 2017
First day of assigned Spring 2017 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts great for groups and individuals alike.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Pluralities, Publics, and Citizen Science panel
Participate in an interdisciplinary panel discussion on pluralities, publics, and citizen science. The event is sponsored by the Urban Ecosystem Project and funded by the National Institutes of Health Science Education Partnership Award.
Retirement reception: Dawn Kottler
Dawn Kottler, who manages student housing contracts for the residence department, is retiring after 43 years of service to the department.