Monday, 12 Oct 2015
Lecture: Learning with Migrant Youth
Leigh Patel is a sociologist, writer and educator based at Boston College. She is the author of "Youth Held at the Border: Immigration, Education, and the Politics of Inclusion." Part of Human Sciences Week.
Acrylic Painting Class
Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photographs. Techniques will include monochromatic painting, full color application, and glazing. For painters of all levels.
Norman Borlaug Lecture: Empowering the Poor in the Fight against Hunger
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed is the 2015 World Food Prize Laureate and founder and chairperson of BRAC, the world's largest anti-poverty organization. Norman Borlaug Lecture and part of the World Affairs Series
Tuesday, 13 Oct 2015
Human Sciences Week
The first-ever week long celebration of the College of Human Sciences will take place Oct. 12-16. Today's events include P&S Council Fair, a lecture and meet-and-greet with Sarah Brown Wessling, and lecture by William Dietz.
Seminar: Gameful Design
This session will explore what it means to "gamefully design" a course. Gameful design goes beyond badges, points, and leaderboards to include more complex elements that promote deeper engagement. These elements include autonomy, agency, narrative, and more. Gameful design elements will be examined within several learning contexts, such as large lectures, small courses, and online courses.
Women's and Gender Studies series
"Beached White Male: Imperiled Masculinity in the Great Recession," Michael Goebel, ISU English, and women's and gender studies. Part of a series of informal, brown-bag lunch symposiums.
Seminar: Turning Conflict Inside Out
Presented by ISU ombuds officer Elaine Newell. Part of the professional development seminar series hosted by the Professional and Scientific Council.
Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes
Folded paper cranes symbolize longevity, wisdom and marital bliss. Choose from beautifully printed origami papers and follow the folding instructions to create your own set of three cranes. Keep them as a talisman for yourself, or give them to someone as a small but special gift.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"A Monsoonal link to the rapid Arctic ice melt" by Dr. T. N. Krishnamurti, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Brush Painting Workshop
In a world with so many problems, how can we create a more just and compassionate society to live in? Explore ways to creatively tap into your own compassion by gently opening the heart and mind through mindfulness practices, and writing the Japanese character for compassion with brush and sumi ink. McCabe teaches Buddhist philosophy, meditation, yoga, and calligraphy. He is fully ordained in the Soto Zen tradition.
Lecture: Evolution of the Obesity Epidemic and Efforts to Contain It
Dr. William Dietz is the director of the Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health, where he is leading innovative strategies to expand wellness and the prevention of chronic diseases. A member of the prestigious National Institute of Medicine, he has a distinguished career that includes fifteen years as the director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical...
Soccer
Iowa State vs. UNI
Snedecor Lecture II
"Statisticians at Work: Inspiration, Aspiration, Ambition", Jeff Wu, Coca-Cola Chair in Engineering Statistics, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta
Watch Party & Discussion: Democratic Presidential Debate
Join your Iowa State friends and colleagues to watch Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley, Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee for 90 exciting minutes of political debate!
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.
Wednesday, 14 Oct 2015
Human Sciences Week
The first-ever week long celebration of the College of Human Sciences is Oct. 12-16. Today's events include CHS clubs and information fair and philanthropy lunch, United Way pie in the face, and lecture by Stephen Russell.
Training: Youth Program Leaders
Information about youth-related policies, procedures and forms for successfully conducting youth programs at Iowa State.
Sculpture in the Gardens
Elementary techniques for youth (11 a.m.-noon) and more advanced techniques for adults (1-2 p.m.). Join us for a unique sculpture workshop using flowers, plants and insects as inspiration.
Panel: When a Student Makes the Choice to Cheat
Students may make a personal decision to engage in a dishonest act, but there are ways in which faculty and instructors can design assignments to discourage plagiarism and other academic misconduct. This panel will discuss how each member of the Iowa State community has an opportunity to play an important role in promoting and preserving integrity on campus.
Live Webinar: Moving Beyond Posting Only a Syllabus Online - QM Success Stories
Hear how colleagues engage faculty in continuous improvement. Maria Fernandez and Jeff Suarez-Grant, Instructional Designers, California State University - Los Angeles, will show you how to sneak quality assurance into faculty development and help instructors design quality courses even before deciding to teach online.
Workshop: Careers in the Commercial Sector
Three representatives with diverse backgrounds (chemistry, engineering, agriculture) from the agricultural industry sector will present and answer questions. Event is open to all and especially helpful for graduate students and postdocs.
Art Walk: A Celebration of the Living Memorial
Join Letitia Kenemer, Fine Arts Coordinator and Workspace Director, as we celebrate the artful legacy that serves as the foundation of the Iowa State Memorial Union.
Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes
Folded paper cranes symbolize longevity, wisdom and marital bliss. Choose from beautifully printed origami papers and follow the folding instructions to create your own set of three cranes. Keep them as a talisman for yourself, or give them to someone as a small but special gift.
Future of Healthy Families Lecture: Stephen Russell
Attend the Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series. This series brings together insight from across disciplinary bounds to address how family is defined, the current knowledge on healthy families, and the future of the field. Reception will follow.
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness.
Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden
"Acknowledging Your Roots: The Idiosyncrasies of the Midwest." Join Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon for a 6-week series that augments his book by the same title released this May. Each presentation addresses practical gardening applicable to novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
Live Music: The Ragbirds
Led by dynamic, energetic front woman and multi-instrumentalist Erin Zindle, The Ragbirds utilize an arsenal of instruments from around the world. The Ragbirds are a fusion of folk rock and pop hooks over danceable world rhythms stirred with a Celtic fiddler's bow.
Thursday, 15 Oct 2015
Human Sciences Week
The first-ever week long celebration of the College of Human Sciences will take place Oct. 12-16. Today's events include CHS study abroad fair, free cake, and an outreach mac and cheese packing event.
Caps for Sale: The Musical
Musical adaptation of a childhood favorite celebrating 75 years. The simple peddler learns to handle unexpected monkey business! Fun for all ages.