Thursday, 08 Dec 2016
400-bushel corn: Minimizing stress management practices to increase corn yields
Randy Dowdy, Grow Big Corn, Farmer and consultant, growbigcorn.com
Elastoresistivity as a probe of electronic nematicity
Ian Fisher, Stanford
Friday, 09 Dec 2016
CODAC Fall Art Sale
Sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, jewelry, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150. A majority of proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities such as workshops, field trips and guest speakers.
Colloquium: Center for Communication Excellence
"Text Mining for Assessment of Writing and Social Positioning," Carolyn Penstein Rosé, associate professor, Language Technologies Institute and HCI Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Barks@Parks
Take a break from studying to play with some dogs.
Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our patterns to create intricate details on a glass ornament.
Meeting: ThinkSpace Faculty Learning Community
We welcome you to join the ThinkSpace Learning Community (TLC) where ISU faculty meet to create exceptional learning opportunities for students. Centering on ThinkSpace, an active learning and problem solving platform with a set of unique, powerful pedagogical tools, the TLC is designed to help you take your students' learning to higher levels-- learning that builds problem solving skills required in the workplace.
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Party at Parks
Enjoy a study break at Parks Library. Free activities include movie showings ("Secret Life of Pets," 6 and 8 p.m.), coloring, giant chess, board games, chair massages (6-8 p.m.), Barks@Parks and selfies with Cy (6-7 p.m.). The event includes free pizza, popcorn and ice cream.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Colorado (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Performance: The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."
Saturday, 10 Dec 2016
Breakfast with Santa
Kids, bring your parents to Reiman Gardens to enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet including eggs, bacon, fresh fruit and donuts! Santa will visit from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Preregister for two seating options (8 a.m. or 10 a.m.).
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Performance: The Nutcracker Ballet
This annual Iowa State Center production features choreography by Robert Thomas and Miyoko Kato Thomas of the Dancenter (Ames); over 200 local dancers from surrounding central Iowa communities; and principal dancers performing the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Colorado (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Performance: The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."
Performance: The Nutcracker Ballet
This annual Iowa State Center production features choreography by Robert Thomas and Miyoko Kato Thomas of the Dancenter (Ames); over 200 local dancers from surrounding central Iowa communities; and principal dancers performing the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.