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Tuesday, 18 Apr 2017

Workshop: Building National Institutes of Health Budgets

Apr 18, 2017

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

0032 Parks Library

free

Research Training, development

An introduction to NIH modular budgets, budget and personnel justifications, and other agency specific requirements. This session is intended for grant coordinators and beginning researchers who will be submitting NIH proposals.

P&S Council Seminar: Leadership Principles

Apr 18, 2017

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Lectures Training, development

"Leadership Principles," Christy Johnson-Lynch, ISU volleyball head coach. A brown bag lunch precedes the seminar.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Apr 18, 2017

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

The Front Lawn Challenge

Apr 18, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Over time, traditional home landscapes have become smaller as trends in gardening and interests in plants have changed. Recent research shows that America's love for the lawn, regardless of region, is "killing" soils, depleting resources, polluting the environment and creating social barriers within neighborhoods.

Workshop: Floral Design Series

Apr 18, 2017

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$50/class (discounts for members and ISU students)

Reiman Gardens

Learn the basics of floral design from State Fair Master Flower Show judge and floral designer Sandy Gossman while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.

Lecture: The History and Politics of Russian-American Hacking

Apr 18, 2017

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Fred Kaplan is a journalist who writes a national security column for Slate magazine, and has penned five books about American politics. His most recent book, Dark Territory: The Secret History of Cyber War, chronicles the long history of hacking between the United States and Russia.

Wednesday, 19 Apr 2017

Registration ends: Summer 2017, Fall 2017

Apr 19, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day of assigned registration start dates for Summer 2017 and Fall 2017 registration.

LMS Product Overviews: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas

Apr 19, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

3558 Memorial Union

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

CELT and ITS staff will provide scenario-based overviews of the two LMS product vendors selected to give on-campus presentations: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas. Each overview presentation will feature both products. These overviews are for faculty, staff and students at Iowa State University.

Behind the Scenes: Butterfly Wing Plants

Apr 19, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month's topic features a mini-tour, interesting facts, and the chance to see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.

LMS Product Overviews: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas

Apr 19, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

3558 Memorial Union

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

CELT and ITS staff will provide scenario-based overviews of the two LMS product vendors selected to give on-campus presentations: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas. Each overview presentation will feature both products. These overviews are for faculty, staff and students at Iowa State University.

LMS Product Overviews: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas

Apr 19, 2017

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

198 Parks Library

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

CELT and ITS staff will provide scenario-based overviews of the two LMS product vendors selected to give on-campus presentations: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas. Each overview presentation will feature both products. These overviews are for faculty, staff and students at Iowa State University.

LMS Product Overviews: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas

Apr 19, 2017

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

198 Parks Library

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

CELT and ITS staff will provide scenario-based overviews of the two LMS product vendors selected to give on-campus presentations: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas. Each overview presentation will feature both products. These overviews are for faculty, staff and students at Iowa State University.

SUB General Meeting

Apr 19, 2017

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The M-Shop

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!

Lecture: Housing Biopolitics and Care

Apr 19, 2017

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 101 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Peg Rawes, a professor of architecture and philosophy at the University College London Bartlett School of Architecture, will outline how 17th-century Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza's theories of well-being and equality can be used to analyze housing and income inequalities, and how his ideas relate to post-war and current social housing design. Part of the ISU Department of Architecture Public Programs Series.

Walk-In Craft: Stamped Letter Charms

Apr 19, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace

$10 for 2 charms, $3 for each additional charm per person.

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Use a small torch to melt solder into small round charms that can be stamped with letters or numbers.

Freedom Sings: A Musical Celebration of the First Amendment

Apr 19, 2017

7:00 PM

Ames City Auditorium, 515 Clark Avenue

free

Lecture Series Arts, performances Lectures Student activities

Freedom Sings is a multimedia presentation featuring music that has been banned, censored or sounded a call for social change. A program of the First Amendment Center, Freedom Sings features live music, video and narration, and showcases hit songwriters, performers and Grammy Award winners.

Keynote: Sustainable Agriculture Symposium

Apr 19, 2017

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

"Strengthening the Sustainability of Agricultural Biodiversity," Karl Zimmerer, professor of environment and society, Pennsylvania State University.

Concert: ISU Symphonic Band

Apr 19, 2017

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

$5 adults; $3 students

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The ISU Symphonic Band will perform with Steven Smith, conductor.

COIN

Apr 19, 2017

8:00 PM

M-Shop

$10 Students / $15 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Formed in Nashville, but carving a space in the field of bright, synth-spiked indie pop more often associated with L.A. and N.Y.C., COIN was started by students at Belmont University in 2012. They sold out a show for the first time by the summer of 2013, and the quartet of Chase Lawrence (vocals/synths), Joe Memmel (guitar/vocals), Zachary Dyke (bass), and Ryan Winnen (drums) signed with Columbia that fall.

Thursday, 20 Apr 2017

Graduate College students: electronic thesis

Apr 20, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College: last day to submit final electronic thesis/dissertation to ProQuest for Thesis Office review.

LMS Product Overviews: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas

Apr 20, 2017

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

198 Parks Library

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

CELT and ITS staff will provide scenario-based overviews of the two LMS product vendors selected to give on-campus presentations: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas. Each overview presentation will feature both products. These overviews are for faculty, staff and students at Iowa State University.

LMS Product Overviews: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas

Apr 20, 2017

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

198 Parks Library

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

CELT and ITS staff will provide scenario-based overviews of the two LMS product vendors selected to give on-campus presentations: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas. Each overview presentation will feature both products. These overviews are for faculty, staff and students at Iowa State University.

Youth Program: Caterpillar Club

Apr 20, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

CANCELED: Virtual Reality Applications Center tour

Apr 20, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1140 Howe Hall

free, RSVP online

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

This event has been canceled.

Observance: First Amendment Day

Apr 20, 2017

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Central campus

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Special events Student activities

Enjoy free lunch and pick up a T-shirt at "Feast on the First."

LMS Product Overviews: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas

Apr 20, 2017

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

2403 & 2404 Vet Med

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

CELT and ITS staff will provide scenario-based overviews of the two LMS product vendors selected to give on-campus presentations: Desire 2 Learn and Instructure Canvas. Each overview presentation will feature both products. These overviews are for faculty, staff and students at Iowa State University.

Concert: Semi-Toned

Apr 20, 2017

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Start spring in style with this all-male A Cappella group hailing form the University of Exeter. With their trademark musical wit and charisma, Semi-Toned has wowed audiences both in the UK and the USA. Praised for their creativity, uniqueness, vocal acrobatics and whimsical choreography, the group ensures there is something for everyone in all their shows!

Cyclone Cinema: Sing

Apr 20, 2017

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

First Amendment Day Series Keynote: Glenn Smith

Apr 20, 2017

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"Shining a light in darkness: The First Amendment and Community Journalism," Glenn Smith, special project editor at the Charleston, South Carolina, Post and Courier and a reporter on its Pulitzer Prize-winning series focused on domestic violence.