Thursday, 18 Feb 2016
ISU Jazz Combos
The student-led small jazz groups are operating under creative programming theme of "A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing", insinuating that popular jazz standards are shuffled around and performed in a different style than which they are traditionally associated. Bebop as a Bossa Nova, Duke as a Dirge, Monk as a Funk, and more reinventions. These groups feature some of the most gifted non-major musicians the university has to offer, and are under the tu
Performance: Ragtime
The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician unfold in turn-of-the-century New York.
Friday, 19 Feb 2016
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents' Feb. 24-25 meeting at Iowa State University.
Farewell reception: Andy Weisskopf
Andy Weisskopf, information security officer for IT Services, is leaving Iowa State.
Tennis
Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to the Ames Racquet and Fitness, 320 S. 17th Street, Ames.
Astronomy Seminar
The Amazing Aliens of Tabby's Star (Dr. Massimo Marengo, Iowa State University
Friday Night PYOP: Alice's Tea Party
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
Social Justice Summit
Designed for undergraduate students aimed at providing them with the opportunity to increase their awareness surrounding issues of inclusion and to develop action plans that will assist them in being agents of change on campus. Learn more about yourself, engage in discussion with other students on a variety of issues, and create strategies for implementing social change.
Gymnastics
Iowa State vs. Air Force, Minnesota.
Varieties Finals
Finals, is the last round of Varieties competition. Groups previously perform at Semi-Finals (on Feb. 5 and 6) and only a select few move on to perform at Finals.
ISU Symphony Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor
Stephen Kellogg w/ Liz Longley
In the classic American tradition of musical troubadour and documentarians of society, Stephen Kellogg has been furrowing the great American roads solo, and with his band, playing his brand of American rock and roll for the past decade.
Saturday, 20 Feb 2016
Schedule of Classes for Fall 2016
Schedule of Classes for Fall 2016 available for viewing on the Web at http://classes.iastate.edu/
Men's basketball
Iowa State vs. TCU.
Varieties Finals
Finals, is the last round of Varieties competition. Groups previously perform at Semi-Finals (on Feb. 5 and 6) and only a select few move on to perform at Finals.
Sunday, 21 Feb 2016
ISU Statesmen Choral Concert
Dr. James Rodde, conductor
Gymnastics
Iowa State vs. Nebraska, North Carolina and Wisconsin, La Crosse.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 22 Feb 2016
Online Course: Accessibility - Designing and Teaching Courses for All Learners
Gain a better understanding of accessibility as a civil rights issue and develop the knowledge and skills you need to design learning experiences that promote inclusive learning environments.
VPR Workshop: NEH Regional Application
This workshop will include an overview of the National Endowment for the Humanities and Humanities Iowa programs and special initiatives, and a session devoted to strategies for winning competitive applications and understanding the review process. A limited number of individual appointments with an NEH program officer will be available.
Lunch and learn: Financial wellness
"Am I on Track?" Brian Hood, Legacy Financial Group. Register online through Learn@ISU.
Teaching & Learning Circle: Communication in the Classroom
Learning occurs when students understand class content and perceive they are understood by classmates and instructor. Understanding is achieved as a result of interpersonal communication that occurs in the classroom, between students and instructors. The purpose of this learning circle is to examine and practice interpersonal communication competencies that will contribute to understanding in the classroom.
Visualization of Defect-Modulated Collective Excitations with Ultrafast Electron Microscopy
David Flannigan University of Minnesota
Film & Discussion: Who Speaks for Islam?
A panel discussion will follow a screening of the 55-minute documentary "Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think."
Tuesday, 23 Feb 2016
VPR Workshop: NEH Regional Application
This workshop will include an overview of the National Endowment for the Humanities and Humanities Iowa programs and special initiatives, and a session devoted to strategies for winning competitive applications and understanding the review process. A limited number of individual appointments with an NEH program officer will be available.
Seminar: Interdepartmental toxicology
"Biological transformation and removal of polychlorinated biphenyls from soils and sediments," Tim Mattes, civil and environmental engineering, University of Iowa.
Data-Driven Science Distinguished Lecture
"Harnessing Big Data to Build Resilient Communities," Sallie Keller, Virginia Tech University.
Wednesday, 24 Feb 2016
Forum: Intellectual property assignments
ISU officials encourage faculty, professional and scientific staff, postdoctoral scholars and graduate assistants to assign intellectual property rights to the university. At this forum, university counsel Paul Tanaka, research foundation in-house counsel Donna Johns and associate vice president for research Wolfgang Kliemann will answer questions on IP assignments.
Future of Healthy Families Lecture: Gregory Duncan
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.