Tuesday, 11 Nov 2014
Meeting: Faculty Senate
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.
Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think
Best known for his ground-breaking research into the role of information in the networked economy, Viktor Mayer-Schonberger is a professor of Internet Governance and Regulation at Oxford University's Internet Institute and author of eight books. National Affairs Series on Innovation Keynote.
Wednesday, 12 Nov 2014
Training: "How to Write a P&S Position Description"
University human resources is offering training on "How to Write a Professional and Scientific Position Description" in conjunction with the new PeopleAdmin 7 system training. Anyone who writes or assists with writing position descriptions is encouraged to attend. Training is offered weekly beginning Aug. 26 through Nov. 24. To register, go to AccessPlus (Employee tab > UHR Training) and choose the class you wish to attend.
Beat Diabetes Walk
The Diabetic Education Club (DEC) is a new student club bringing diabetes awareness, education and support to ISU. The club is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. The short walk will begin inside the northeast door of Hoover, cross the skywalk to Howe, and loop back to Hoover. Information about the prevention of type 2 diabetes will be available along the route as well as prize drawings and healthy snacks.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
A Vision for an Inclusive Sustainable Food System: Immigrant and Refugee Communities as Players in Central Minnesota's Sustainable Foods Movement Ann Marie Finan, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, St. Cloud University
Celebrate Aging and New Gerontology Programs Reception
Mark the establishment of the new on-campus master's and Ph.D. programs in gerontology and enjoy great company and hors d'oeuvres with students, faculty, community partners, and friends.
Online Tele-Workshop: Beginning a Career in Academia: A Workshop for Graduate Students
The authors of the forthcoming manuscript, Beginning A Career in Academia: A Guide for Graduate Students of Color (Routledge 2014), will offer a panel-style discussion about strategies for succeeding in the early years of tenure-track position.
Class: Photoshop Lightroom Software Training
This is a 6 part course on Wednesdays, November 5, November 12, November 19 & December 3, December 10, & December 17 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Go in-depth with this photo-editing program, as photographer Mark Stoltenberg helps you to adjust your images, remove red eye, & more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, learn to more easily import, organize, enhance, & share your photos, as well as create prints & photo books.
Walk-In Craft: Upcycled Jewelry with Rhonda Scott
If you like color and fun, this is for you! Upcycle the beautiful artwork on vintage tins to create earrings or a pendant. You will learn how to safety cut, shape, and solder the metal. Drop in anytime during the evening but give yourself about an hour to complete the project.
Fine Dining Dinner: Southern American Cuisine
Prepared and hosted by students in HRI 487/587 (Fine Dining Event Management Dinners). Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; serving begins at 6:30.
Belly Dance Lessons
Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.
Concert: Judah & The Lion
Americana / folk artist
Lecture: Efforts to Reform State Cannabis Laws
"Overcoming Prohibition" - Dan Linn is the executive director of the Illinois chapter of NORML and was one of the leading voices for passing the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.
Thursday, 13 Nov 2014
Registration begins for freshmen: Spring 2015
First day of assigned Spring 2015 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday.
2nd annual "Rock On" in Retirement Symposium
The theme is Successful Aging. The symposium is open to the public; you needn't be retired to attend.
Fall Grad Fair
Get everything you need to be ready for graduation. Fall graduates, join us at the Fall Grad Fair to get your cap and gown, diploma frame, order invitations, purchase an Alumni Association membership and so much more!
Presentation: Fulbright funding opportunities for faculty
With Andy Reiss, assistant director of outreach and communication for the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, which administers the Fulbright Scholar Program. Open to all; no registration required.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Out of this World Holiday Decorating" presented by Dan Brabec, Coe's Floral and Gifts Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Presentation: Fulbright funding opportunities for faculty
With Andy Reiss, assistant director of outreach and communication for the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, which administers the Fulbright Scholar Program. Open to faculty from all disciplines; no registration required.
Workshop: PowerPoint: Beyond Bullets: Being Creative in the Classroom
Learn how to plan, create, and deliver classroom presentations using PowerPoint's visual tools. Topics include classroom strategies for using PowerPoint to deliver content and manage classroom activities. Design slides using graphics, photos, and multimedia and insert sounds, and video clips. Learn to guide viewers' attention with graphs, transitions and animations. Basic skills with PowerPoint Office 2010 are required.
Electronic nematic susceptibility of iron-based superconductors
Anna Böhmer Ames Laboratory
Library workshop
Altmetrics: New Metrics for Your Research Impact. Preregistration is required.
Q&A session: Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty
With Andy Reiss, assistant director of outreach and communication for the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, which administers the Fulbright Scholar Program. Open to faculty from all disciplines; no registration required.
Agronomy Seminar
Dig a Little. Learn a Lot: Promoting Sustainability Through Soil Health Jay Mar, State Conservationist, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Agronomy Graduate Student Research Symposium
Research Poster Displays by Agronomy Graduate Students
Cyclone Cinema: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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!
International Week: Food night
Multicultural student organizations will be selling various food items from all over the world. This is a fantastic opportunity for students, staffs, and the whole community to explore and experience cultural immersion via exotic traditional cuisines. Food tickets are 50 cents each.
Mary Louise Smith Chair for Women and Politics: Mara Liasson
"What Just Happened? The 2014 Elections and Beyond" - Mara Liasson is the national political correspondent for National Public Radio and a contributor to the FOX News Channel.
Performance Opera
Performed by the ISU Opera Studio.
Friday, 14 Nov 2014
Statistics Seminar
"Using a geometric framework to understand and extend rare variant tests of association," Nathan Tintle, Department of Statistics, Dordt College, Siux Center, Iowa