Monday, 28 Aug 2017
Art + Issues: Building a Campus Community
Topics that relate to current events will be presented and attendees are encouraged to bring other discussion topics with them with a goal of generating understanding in a safe, inclusive and inspiring space.
Retirement reception: Bronwyn Frame
Bronwyn Frame, an assistant scientist in the agronomy department's Plant Transformation Facility, is retiring. A short program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Scratching the Surface of Triboelectrification with Triboluminescence
Adam Collins, UCLA
Class: Ice Dyeing
Move over tie-dye, there's a new trend in town. Use fiber reactive dyes and ice to create a watercolor effect for a scarf or decorative pillowcase.
Great Plants for Iowa: Conifers
Ranging from towering trees to crawling shrubs, there is a lot to see when it comes to conifers. Did you know that not all conifers are evergreen?
Tuesday, 29 Aug 2017
Research Orientation for New Faculty
VPR Sarah Nusser will have an open, interactive discussion with new faculty about internal funding opportunities and other topics of interest. Staff from OVPR units will be on hand to answer questions about various components of the research life cycle at Iowa State and how the OVPR can support faculty throughout the process.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Driving mechanisms and feedbacks of the land greening" by Dr. Jiafu Mao, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN.
Drawing Class
Take this opportunity to learn and develop drawing skills, whether you are a beginner who likes to doodle or an artist with experience.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 30 Aug 2017
Training: Digital Accessibility
"Testing Your Website for Accessibility." To ensure all the content in your website is accessible to as many users as possible, you should test using both automatic tools and manual testing. In this workshop, we'll take you through a three-step accessibility test method that includes a testing tool and manual testing with the tab key and a screen reader.
Art Walk: Public Art in the Residence Halls
"Living with Art: Public Art in the Residence Halls." As we welcome back returning students and a new class of freshmen, let us enjoy a tour of selected public works of art installed in those places where new friendships will be made -- the residence halls. Meet at Conversations in the Oak/Elm Courtyard at noon.
ISU Lectures 60th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for an open house reception to celebrate the Iowa State Lectures Program!
The DUNE 35-ton prototype experiment: results, outcomes and lessons learned
Mike Wallbank (University of Sheffield)
Game Night at the Christian Petersen Art Museum
Compete and showcase your gaming skills at the current Christian Petersen Art Museum exhibition, GAME ART VS. ART GAME.
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a tool carrier.
Thursday, 31 Aug 2017
Kids Story Time
his much-loved storytelling program has returned with a strong literacy focus every week.
Workshop: Friendship Bracelets
Remember those cool friendship bracelets you made at camp? Learn 2 or 3 different weaving patterns with all of your favorite colors.
Cyclone Cinema: Baywatch
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!
Lecture: Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics
"Women Leaders: Building Bridges to Get the Job Done," Amy Klobuchar became the first woman elected to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate in 2006 and is currently serving her second term in office.