Tuesday, 17 Oct 2017
Faculty development workshop: Mentoring Graduate Students
For faculty who mentor graduate students. Best practices for working with graduate students will be discussed by Graduate College dean William Graves and Ann Marie Fiore, University Professor in apparel, events and hospitality management. Registration requested.
Workshop: Accessibility in Canvas
This workshop will focus on general accessibility practices that are available within Canvas courses. Accessibility and usability strategies are key to building successful courses for all users.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Climate Information for Climate Smart Development: big data for small actions" by Dr. Ana Bucher, World Bank, Washington DC
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Climate Information for Climate Smart Development: big data for small actions" by Dr. Ana Bucher, World Bank, Washington, D.C.
Seminar: Interdepartmental genetics
"Homology: Imaging, pairing, and a 300 Million Year Old Mystery," Chao-Ting Wu, Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School.
Floral Design Series: October
Bring your Halloween gathering back to life with a ghoulish tabletop display featuring fall colors and creepy couture!
Wednesday, 18 Oct 2017
Registration begins for Spring 2018
First day of assigned Spring 2018 registration dates for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and students in the Graduate College. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday
Registration for Seniors: Spring 2018
Seniors graduating Spring 2018 should submit a Graduation Application after registering for final course work. Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).
Pumpkin Carving
Monday through Friday, October 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join Reiman Gardens anytime Monday through Friday for a spooky good time and help us carve pumpkins. The 650 pumpkins will then go on display as lit jack-o-lanterns for our Jack-O-Lantern Walk, a part of our Spirits in the Gardens event, on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22.
Canvas Countdown: Ready for Awesome? Canvas is here!
Students will have the opportunity to meet with our Canvas representative and CELT team. Canvas demos and limited edition Canvas swag will be available.
Workshop: Groups and Collaborative Work in Canvas
Instructors can create groups for students to collaborate on group Assignments and Discussions, use Web-conferencing, and Collaborations for online projects. Participants will reflect on demonstrations exemplifying how active learning, collaboration and cooperation can be supported through Canvas' integrated tools.
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Workshop: Groups and Collaborative Work in Canvas
Instructors can create groups for students to collaborate on group Assignments and Discussions, use Web-conferencing, and Collaborations for online projects. Participants will reflect on demonstrations exemplifying how active learning, collaboration and cooperation can be supported through Canvas' integrated tools.
Made in the Shade: The Exotic Plants
Ed highly advises learning what it takes to provide ideal growing conditions for shade and starting with the durable stalwarts from Made in the Shade: Foundation Plants.
Purple Rain Paisley Doodles
Everyone doodles, whether you draw during meetings, or set aside time with a pencil and paper, but it gets even better when listening to the Purple Rain album! Learn the lines and shapes that make up paisley patterns, the namesake of Prince's legendary creative complex - Paisley Park.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. West Virginia. Game times and dates are subject to change.
The Making of Campus Art
An internship sponsored by the Department of Residence allowed Evan Harrison, Senior in Architecture, the opportunity to travel to New York City and work in the studio of internationally acclaimed artist Mickalene Thomas on the recently installed Geoffroy Residence Hall mural. Evan will share about his internship experience through pictures, stories, and revealing what it takes to make campus public art. Two sessions are available, 7pm and 8pm.
Lecture: Political and Economic Transition at Home and Abroad
MSNBC anchor and correspondent Ali Velshi brings a unique perspective to his coverage of politics and the impact of the current administration's domestic and international policy shifts. The Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science.
The Making of Campus Art
An internship sponsored by the Department of Residence allowed Evan Harrison, Senior in Architecture, the opportunity to travel to New York City and work in the studio of internationally acclaimed artist Mickalene Thomas on the recently installed Geoffroy Residence Hall mural. Evan will share about his internship experience through pictures, stories, and revealing what it takes to make campus public art. Two sessions are available, 7pm and 8pm.
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.
Thursday, 19 Oct 2017
Registration for Seniors: Spring 2018
First day of assigned Spring 2018 registration dates for students projected as seniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday.
Studies in Creativity Student Juried Exhibit
Artwork by student artists is on display in the Gallery from October 19 to December 11. The Gallery is also a meeting room, so for open viewing times give us a call.
Pumpkin Carving
Monday through Friday, October 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join Reiman Gardens anytime Monday through Friday for a spooky good time and help us carve pumpkins. The 650 pumpkins will then go on display as lit jack-o-lanterns for our Jack-O-Lantern Walk, a part of our Spirits in the Gardens event, on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22.
Workshop: Assignments and Gradebook in Canvas
Assignments are a backbone of the course's Gradebook in Canvas. Participants will learn to create and manage Assignments and Assignment Groups as well as explore how the Gradebook is connected to the organization of Assignments. Participants will experience the power of SpeedGrader for efficient and effective grading.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Workshop: Assignments and Gradebook in Canvas
Assignments are a backbone of the course's Gradebook in Canvas. Participants will learn to create and manage Assignments and Assignment Groups as well as explore how the Gradebook is connected to the organization of Assignments. Participants will experience the power of SpeedGrader for efficient and effective grading.
Getting Started with EndNote Web
Lost the references you need for your research paper? Thesis and dissertation citations becoming unmanageable? This workshop for beginners introduces EndNote Web. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn@ISU. Keyword:LIB. Please let us know if you need any kind of accommodation.
SEMINAR: The power of big data: Sifting kernels from chaff
Kenneth Cassman from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln Emeritus location.
Grand opening: Hillside Water-wise Garden
The Hillside Water-wise Garden is the only one of its kind in Iowa for its unique planting method and style. It is a visually stunning garden with a spectacular stone staircase flanked by custom built railings, ADA compliant path, different planting themes and limestone borders. Tours follow the ribbon-cutting event.
Casting Metal Class
Learn to both hand-carve and mold forms that will be cast in brass. Final pieces can be pendants, pins or miniatures.