Friday, 13 Nov 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Ornaments
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Great for gifts or make them to decorate your space for the holidays. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Reception: "Ripples 2"
"Ripples 2" is an exhibition of nearly 100 different artworks originating from a single woodcut print. The exhibit features artist books, collages, drawings, paintings, sculptures, mixed-media works and videos created by more than 45 artists. "Ripples 2" runs Nov. 13-Dec. 7. Gallery hours are 2-5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday.
Planetarium Show: Cosmic Recycling
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!
Cyclone Cinema: Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
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!
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Hampton.
Live Music: Drew Baldridge
As a 12-year-old Drew Baldridge and his buddy rolled his father's Old MGB in front of the derby crowd because the car wouldn't even start, the youngster was already a seasoned performer. The duo went on to perform a stellar rendition of "Greased Lightning" with his buddy in the back of the car, fake cigarette in mouth, sliding down the front of the car, and with detailed choreography to match the racy lyrics. You could say it was quite salacious
Saturday, 14 Nov 2015
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare. Drop in to our community studio to help another community of children in the orphanages of Central Africa. www.littledressesforafrica.org
Football
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State.
Cyclone Cinema: Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
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!
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Texas.
Sunday, 15 Nov 2015
Wrestling
Harold Nichols Open.
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare. Drop in to our community studio to help another community of children in the orphanages of Central Africa. www.littledressesforafrica.org
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga 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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
Band Extravaganza
Ensembles scheduled to perform include the ISU Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble I, and the Cyclone Marching Band.
Cyclone Cinema: Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
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!
Monday, 16 Nov 2015
Open house: Prospective Design students
The open house will include sessions with current students, department chairs and career services staff, a facilities tour, an interior design exhibition reception and opportunities to test our new website.
Live Webinar: Fostering Learning Through Furniture and Interior Design
Learning should be enriched by the places where it occurs. Studies indicate that a well-designed and properly equipped space significantly affects student performance - affecting their ability to work, communicate, interact and learn. Join us for this webinar where we take an in-depth look at how proper furnishing and interior design can transform the educational experience.
Statistics Seminar
"Bayesian Screening for Group Differences in High-Throughput Data", Eric Lock, Department of Biostatistics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
The Central Molecular Zone of our Galaxy: Tracing Stages of Star Formation in this Unique Region
Cornelia Lang University of Iowa
Redensification Rediscovered: Berlin Summer Academy 2015 Exhibition Reception
Award-winning work by ISU architecture students who participated in the five-week Berlin Summer Academy study-abroad program this past summer will be on display in the College of Design's Lyle E. Lightfoot Forum Nov. 16-20. Meet the students, view the work and enjoy refreshments at the opening reception. Program leader Ulrike Passe and architecture department chair Deborah Hauptmann will give a brief welcome and remarks.
Lecture: Atheist Voter Initiative & the Patient's Right To Know Act
Amanda Knief is the acting Legal Counsel and Public Policy Advisor for the American Atheists. She will discuss the Patient's Right To Know Act, proposed legislation that would require health care providers to disclose to patients any treatments or services that are legally available but that the provider chooses not to provide because of religious or philosophical beliefs.
Men's basketball
Iowa State vs. Chicago State (Emerald Coast Classic).
Lecture: Democracy at Work, A Cure for Capitalism
Richard Wolff is a Professor of Economics Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His recent work has concentrated on analyzing the causes and alternative solutions to the global economic crisis.
Tuesday, 17 Nov 2015
Seminar: Structure of Assignments and Grading in Game-Based Learning
This session will discuss potential strategies for assessing and evaluating students in a course implementing game-based learning. This includes planning for student understanding, point thresholds, focusing on mastery instead of mistakes, and frequency of assessments and feedback. After this discussion, the session will take on a workshop format. Participants will be given time to work on and discuss their own courses using ideas discussed throu
Workshop: Incorporating Universal Design in Your Classroom
Case studies, tools and techniques. An Iowa NSF ECSCoR event. Refreshments will be provided.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
GeoPRISMS Distinguished Lecture: "Sticky or Slippery? Controls on Subduction megathrust behavior at the Hikurangi subduction margin, New Zealand," Laura Wallace, University of Texas, Institute for Geophysics, Austin. A 3:30 p.m. reception precedes the seminar.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
"Thanksgiving Centerpieces." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Wednesday, 18 Nov 2015
Registration ends for Spring 2016
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Spring 2016 registration.
Health screenings
The kinesiology department is offering free blood pressure and body composition screenings to employees. No appointment is necessary, and all participants will be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 Hy-Vee gift cards. The screenings are coordinated by Wellness Works, a student outreach program.
Behind the Scenes Tour
"Winter Interest." Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.