Monday, 20 Jun 2016
Withdrawal, Add/Drop Deadline Session I: Summer 2016
Last day to add/drop a course or withdraw without extenuating circumstances (Session I courses).
Herb Gardening 101
Anyone can grow herbs! In addition to their obvious role in cooking, herbs can be grown anywhere from windowsills to full garden plots, and also provide attractive color, textures and forms, and fragrances to the home and garden.
Hand-Building with Clay Class
Use slab building techniques to make a set of cups and bowls.
Tuesday, 21 Jun 2016
Kids Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Workshop Series: Flipped classroom design (Hands-on Activity) (Part 3)
This 4-part workshop series offers an opportunity to learn more about the flipped classroom and how to incorporate this approach into a course. A flipped classroom is an instructional strategy that reverses the traditional educational arrangement by delivering instructional content, often online, outside of the classroom. This approach moves activities, including those traditionally considered homework, into the face-to-face classroom.
Floral Design Series Workshop
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Wednesday, 22 Jun 2016
Workshop Series: The Research-Based Flipped Classroom: Team-Based Learning (June 22-24, 1-4 p.m.)
Team-Based Learning (TBL) is an increasingly popular form of flipped-classroom small-group learning that can be implemented effectively in small or large classes. TBL provides students with a more intimate, small class feel even in large theater-style classrooms with fixed seats. TBL teachers report high levels of student attendance, preparation, participation and critical thinking.
Walk-In Belly Dance
Sample a variety of folkloric dances from the Middle East and North Africa.
Thursday, 23 Jun 2016
Summit: Iowa Retail Initiative
The summit will focus on the research and assistance available at ISU, as well as from other state programs which address community and retail needs. The goals of this summit are to provide an opportunity to learn about the Iowa Retail Initiative, resources available to Iowa's communities and showcase the great communities across the state. Limited space available; free registration online.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Dinosaurs RAWR!
Incorporate a terrestrial vertebrate into your design or paint a dinosaur figurine.
A Flutter of Color: Butterflies and Other Insects
The colors and patterns found on butterflies and moths speak volumes. Come learn what they are saying!
Friday, 24 Jun 2016
Graduate College students: cancel graduation
Last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.
Retirement reception: Warren Madden
Warren Madden, senior vice president for business and finance, has served at Iowa State for 50 years. A program begins at 4 p.m. in Benton Auditorium and a reception continues in Brunnier Art Museum and second floor lobby.
Saturday, 25 Jun 2016
Iowa Regional Lily Show
Iowa Regional Lily Society's (IRLS) Annual Lily Show, featuring hundreds of lilies from the U.S. and Canada and a large selection of lily designs.
College Creek cleanup
Small groups of volunteers will walk through designated sections of the creek along the banks and pick up trash. No time limit is required; all help is appreciated. Volunteers should register in advance and check in at the Forker Building parking lot.
Pollinator Fest
Visit Reiman Gardens and celebrate National Pollinator Week.
Walk-In Craft: Sun Prints
Sun prints are made on special paper that is light sensitive.
Sunday, 26 Jun 2016
Walk-In Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 27 Jun 2016
CELT Live Webinar: Report Creator in Class Climate v7.0
These live webinars (facilitated by Scantron and hosted by CELT and ITS Solution Center) for Class Climate course evaluation departmental administrators to learn about the v7 of Class Climate. Departmental administrators may join the live webinar (face-to-face viewing) in 2030 Morrill Hall or view on their own (see how below). Class Climate will be upgraded to v7 on or around May 19.
Tuesday, 28 Jun 2016
Workshop Series: What is next step for flipped classroom? A review of resources and services at Iowa State (Part 4)
This 4-part workshop series offers an opportunity to learn more about the flipped classroom and how to incorporate this approach into a course. A flipped classroom is an instructional strategy that reverses the traditional educational arrangement by delivering instructional content, often online, outside of the classroom. This approach moves activities, including those traditionally considered homework, into the face-to-face classroom.
Charcoal Drawing Class
When it comes to black and white, nothing is as rich as charcoal. The velvety darks and ability to create gestural marks are what make this media so unique.
Wednesday, 29 Jun 2016
Retirement reception: Mandi Anderson
Mandi Anderson, program coordinator in the School of Education's Research Institute for Studies in Education, is retiring after 16 years of service.
Walk-In Belly Dance
Sample a variety of folkloric dances from the Middle East and North Africa.
Thursday, 30 Jun 2016
Retirement reception: Phyllis Kendall
Phyllis Kendall, a clerk in the School of Education, is retiring after 25 years of service to Iowa State -- 24 years in the School of Education and the former Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.
Retirement reception: Gebre Tesfagiorgis
Gebre Tesfagiorgis, director of Institutional Research since June 2000, is retiring after 16 years of service to the university. A short program will begin at 1:30 p.m.