Thursday, 20 Oct 2016
Digital Soil Mapping for Iowa
Bradley Miller, Iowa State University, Department of Agronomy.
The pion diffractive process
Arkadiusz Trawinski, University of Warsaw
Sugar Skull Embroidery Workshop
Sugar skulls represent a departed soul during Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and are beautiful pieces of folk art. A number of patterns will be available to choose from and can be personalized with your color choices.
Cyclone Cinema: Star Trek Beyond
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!
Zaffarano Lecture: The Physics of Invisibility
Sir John Pendry, the physicist who proposed the idea of an "invisibility cloak," is a professor of theoretical solid state physics at Imperial College, London.
SUB Comedy Night w/ Julian McCullough
Julian McCullough is an American actor, writer, producer, and comedian best known for his appearances on Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, Chelsea Lately, and Guy Code.
Friday, 21 Oct 2016
Schedule Changes for second half-semester courses
Last day to process most schedule changes for a second half-semester course without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.
ISU ADVANCE Workshop: Changing Institutional Culture One Department at a Time
Presenters will share the evaluation of Department Enhancement Program (DEP) outcomes and themes that have emerged across departments, and then share perspectives from the various stakeholders in the process.
Pop-up meeting: CyRide transit study
CyRide representatives will have short questionnaires and comment cards, asking individuals what works well and what doesn't on the transit system. This is part of year-long study of the bus system.
Pop-up meeting: CyRide transit study
CyRide representatives will have short questionnaires and comment cards, asking individuals what works well and what doesn't on the transit system. This is part of year-long study of the bus system.
Retirement reception: John Miranowski
Professor emeritus of economics John Miranowski is retiring after 31 years of service to the university. A program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Seminar: Peer Evaluations using ThinkSpace
ThinkSpace Learning Community is hosting a special session on Peer Evaluations using ThinkSpace where your most pressing questions about designing and managing your peer evaluations will be answered. Are you new to TBL and looking for an easy way to do peer evaluations? Have you been wondering which peer evaluation method to use - evaluation by categories or by balance points (Michaelsen method)?
Getting Started with EndNote Web
This workshop for beginners introduces EndNote Web. Preregistration required. Seating is limited. Register through Learn@ISU. Keyword: LIB.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Skulls
From creepy Jack Sparrow and scary Eddie from Iron Maiden, to vibrant sugar skulls, paint a cranium that celebrates your favorite skeletal character.
Astronomy Seminar: Precision Reconstruction of Gamma Ray Sources at Multi-TeV Energies
Rita Wells, ISU
Cyclone Cinema: Star Trek Beyond
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!
One and Many: The Ceramic Art of Terry Rothrock
Terry Rothrock will speak about his career creating large-scale artwork for the television, movie and decorator-designer industries.
Halfloves w/ Doctor Murdock and Volcano Boys
Halfloves are indie rock band based out of Iowa City that mixes pop sensibilities with heady textures and space to create an emotionally charged sound.
Saturday, 22 Oct 2016
Family Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Get the chance to show off your skills by carving a pumpkin together as a family for display during Spirits in the Gardens!
Spirits in the Gardens
Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Scare is in the air as Reiman Gardens' Spirits in the Gardens event returns. All are welcome to join in the spooky fun by attending in costume. As part of a new, astounding display, see 500 carved pumpkins lit against the evening sky while here.
Lecture: Puerto Rican Student Association Cultural Night
Aurelio Curbelo, born and raised in Puerto Rico, is the director of the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence at the University of Minnesota. Previously, he worked as the multicultural liaison officer and administrator of the George Washington Carver summer research program for the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences at Iowa State.
Cyclone Cinema: Star Trek Beyond
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!
ISU Dance Scholarship Concert
Local dance professionals and students perform to benefit the ISU Dance Scholarship fund.
SALES
SALES is the collaboration between long time friends Lauren Morgan and Jordan Shih.
Sunday, 23 Oct 2016
Artist Demonstration - Don Colley
Join Don Colley, one of Faber-Castell's celebrated instructors, for a free a casual workshop where he shares tips and his techniques for drawing, his passion for life around him, and discusses being an artist on the go. This is an open house event so come and go as you please. Register to win great prizes. Don't forget to bring your sketchbook!
ISU Symphonic Band and ISU Concert Band
The Symphonic Band is an 80-member ensemble that explores traditional as well as contemporary works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Steven Smyth, Associate Director of Bands. The Concert Band performs a variety of rich literature and approximately 100 students take part in this group.
Spirits in the Gardens
Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Scare is in the air as Reiman Gardens' Spirits in the Gardens event returns. All are welcome to join in the spooky fun by attending in costume. As part of a new, astounding display, see 500 carved pumpkins lit against the evening sky while here.
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Star Trek Beyond
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, 24 Oct 2016
Lecture: Global Health and Sustainable Development
Ambassador John E. Lange (Ret.) works in global health diplomacy for the United Nations Foundation. World Affairs Series