Sunday, 20 Nov 2016
Miniatures Workshop: MU Gallery
Celebrate the g-scale RG Express train as you join miniaturist Pam Messer for a whirlwind workshop to create a ½-inch scale scene inspired by ISU's Memorial Union Ballroom windows, the Campanile, and Reiman Garden's Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) 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.
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Drake.
Monday, 21 Nov 2016
Thanksgiving break, classes recessed
Through Nov. 25.
Tuesday, 22 Nov 2016
Thanksgiving break, classes recessed
Through Nov. 25
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Savannah State.
Wednesday, 23 Nov 2016
Graduate College students: last day for final oral examinations
Graduate College: last day for final oral examinations. Open your account in ProQuest and enter the name of your thesis/dissertation.
Thanksgiving break, classes recessed
Through Nov. 25.
Thursday, 24 Nov 2016
University holiday
University offices are closed and classes are recessed.
Friday, 25 Nov 2016
University holiday
University offices are closed and classes are recessed.
Saturday, 26 Nov 2016
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Official tailgate at the Alumni Center begins three hours before every home football game and closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
Football
Iowa State vs. West Virginia. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. Dates and times are subject to change.
Sunday, 27 Nov 2016
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Arkansas State.
Monday, 28 Nov 2016
Entomology Seminar
"Transcriptome analyses of Drosophila suzukii responses to pesticides and Anopheles gambiae (Ag55) cell line: a model to study mosquito physiology and pathogen interactions," Fnu Ruchir, Iowa State University, Department of Entomology.
Spin Ice - A Magnetic Analogue of Common Water Ice with Emergent Electrodynamics with Deconfined and Fractionalized Excitations
Michel Gingras, University of Waterloo and Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, Quantum Materials Program
Tuesday, 29 Nov 2016
Graduate College students: graduation approval
Graduate College: last day to submit signed Graduate Student Approval Form.
Open forum: Dean of Students finalist
Adam Peck, assistant vice president and dean of student affairs at Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, is one of four finalists interviewing for Iowa State's revamped associate vice president/dean of students post.
Has Compelling Experimental Evidence for Order-by-Disorder at Last Been Found in a Frustrated Magnetic Material?
Michel Gingras, University of Waterloo
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Residual Capillary Trapping in the Permeable Rservoir Sections, A New Paradigm in CO2 Geosequestration" by Dr. Robert Ritzi, Wright State University, Dayton, OH.
State of the Student Body Address
Student Body President Cole Staudt will discuss Student Government's new initiatives and recently completed projects focused on improving the student experience, especially surrounding mental health.
Wednesday, 30 Nov 2016
Horticulture Club: Poinsettia sale
The ISU Horticulture Club is selling poinsettias grown by club members in the horticulture greenhouses.
Open forum: Dean of Students finalist
Vernon Hurte, assistant to the vice president and senior associate dean of students, and director of the Center for Student Diversity at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, is one of four finalists interviewing for Iowa State's revamped associate vice president/dean of students post.
Research Workshop Series: Navigating Congress and Federal Agencies
"How to Talk Science with the Federal Government," Leslee Gilbert, Van Scoyoc Associates; Kelvin Chu, The Implementation Group. Presenting research to the federal government often takes a multipronged approach. A former NSF program director and a senior Congressional staffer will focus on how to prepare communication strategies for congressional and agency interactions.
Research Workshop Series: Navigating Congress and Federal Agencies
"Proposal Development Best Practices," Kelvin Chu, The Implementation Group. A strategic and thoughtful process based on best practices can dramatically improve proposal competitiveness and reduce proposal development work and stress. We will discuss the details of contacting program staff, positioning your proposal, anticipating the merit review process, and other lessons learned.
University Honors Program: Poster presentation and reception
Fall Honors graduates (and other Honors students) will present their Honors projects and answer questions.
Black Light Butterfly Roosting
Join Nathan Brockman, Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing Curator, for a special black light butterfly show. Learn the science behind the way many butterfly patterns fluoresce when exposed to UV light, and view them in a new way as they clump together and begin roosting for the night.
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.