Saturday, 09 Apr 2016
Musical: The Secret Garden
Mary Lennox's her parents die in a cholera epidemic and she is sent to live in Yorkshire with relatives she has never met. She is unhappy with everything about her. Then, shortly after she arrives, she notices a vine covered wall which surrounds a secret garden. A bird helps her find the key to the door and the next day she discovers the door itself hidden behind the overgrowth. She pushes open the door and her life begins to change.
Penny and Sparrow
While the instrumentation in each of their three albums - Creature (2011), Tenboom (2013), Struggle Pretty (2014) - may differ, Penny & Sparrow has garnered a reputation of blending sincere lyrics with haunting melodies and harmonies in every song. The raw and emotive quality of their songs has been known to push crowds to near silence for an entire set.
Sunday, 10 Apr 2016
Natural Mask-Making Workshop
Make your own mask made from natural materials.
Musical: The Secret Garden
Mary Lennox's her parents die in a cholera epidemic and she is sent to live in Yorkshire with relatives she has never met. She is unhappy with everything about her. Then, shortly after she arrives, she notices a vine covered wall which surrounds a secret garden. A bird helps her find the key to the door and the next day she discovers the door itself hidden behind the overgrowth. She pushes open the door and her life begins to change.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Lecture: Murmurs at Every Turn: The Natural and Human Migrations of Northern Greece
Writer Julian Hoffman lives beside the Prespa Lakes in northwestern Greece, the first transboundary park in the Balkans. Pearl Hogrefe Visiting Writers Series
The Asia Project
Free Spoken Group Performance: The Asia Project is the story of Asia Samson, a cancer survivor who was won audiences throughout the country with a spoken word show that has been nothing less than an honest and genuine testimony of his life- a spoken word show that is always inspiring, sometimes gut-wrenching, and most often times comical buffoonery.
Monday, 11 Apr 2016
Reiman Entrepreneurial Speaker Series: Craig Culver
Craig Culver, owner of the restaurant franchise that bears his name, will talk about his recipes for success, the home runs they hit over the years and the obstacles that had to be overcome. A luncheon precedes the lecture (preregistration is requested) and a public Q&A will follow.
Lecture: Trans Entrepreneurship and Creating Trans-Inclusive Workplaces
Angelica Ross is the founder of TransTech Social Enterprises, a company that empowers trans and gender-nonconforming people through on-the-job training in leadership and workplace skills.
Searching for Dark Matter Shining in Gamma Rays
Simona Murgia, University of California, Irvine
Statistics Seminar
Hua Liang, Professor of Statistics and Biostatistics, Department of Statistics, George Washington University, Washington D.C.
Lotus & Water Lily Propagation Workshop
Dig in and learn hands-on how to divide and pot up these beautiful plants so that you have more to fill your water garden or share with friends.
Osborn Club Lecture
Steven Kawaler, professor of physics and astronomy, will present "Starquakes and Exoplanets."
Walk-In Craft: Henna Tattoos
Create temporary body art with henna.
Film & Discussion: The PhD Movie 2 - Piled Higher and Deeper
Film Screening & Conversation with PhD Comics creator Jorge Cham. Part of the Graduate and Professional Student Senate Research Conference
Lecture: Empowering Transgender Lives
Angelica Ross is a leader in the movement for trans and racial equality. Named "1st Foot Soldier of the Year" in 2015 by Melissa Harris Perry, Ross is the founder of TransTech Social Enterprises, a company that empowers trans and gender-nonconforming people through on-the-job training in leadership and workplace skills.
Lecture: The Role of Insects in Crime Scene Investigations
"Bugs and Bodies" - Richard W. Merritt, University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, is involved in the field of forensic entomology and assists police departments in crime scene investigations involving insects.
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2016
Registration begins for freshmen: Summer 2016, Fall 2016
First day of assigned Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.
Lecture: Graduate & Professional Student Senate Research Conference Keynote - Catherine Kling
"From Iowa Kid to NAS Member: Where the Study of Economics Has Taken Me" - Catherine Kling is the Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor of Agriculture and Life Sciences and was elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) last year.
VPR Workshop: Broader impacts
Over the past five years, broader impacts have seen increased focus at the National Science Foundation. These sections are playing a major role when funding decisions are made. This workshop will provide an overview of how to successfully incorporate broader impacts into your research proposals, resources that may be found on campus, and an NSF perspective on its importance.
Lecture: The Power of Procrastination
Jorge Cham is the creator of PHD Comics, including "Piled Higher and Deeper," a comic strip about life (or the lack thereof) in Academia. He also produced the PhD Movies. Part of the Graduate & Professional Student Senate Research Conference
Documentary & Discussion: The History of Yoga
Yoga has established itself as an effective alternative therapy across the world, yet few people know of it's philosophical and historical origins. The History of Yoga takes you through a 6,000 year developmental history of yoga, from the times of Harappa Civilization to the Medieval Ages to the 19th century, when modern science shed new light on the potential of yoga. The film crew traveled 35,000 km - across India, Nepal, Europe...
Ames Town & Gown Concert: Musicians from Marlboro
Pianist Cynthia Raim, violist Samuel Rhodes (formerly of the Julliard String Quartet), violinists Itamar Xorman and Robin Scott, and cellist Brook Speltz.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 13 Apr 2016
Global Food Security Consortium and Everson Seed and Biosafety Symposium
"REAL Sustainability: Real Engagement in Agricultural Livelihoods." International experts will discuss the components necessary for addressing global food and nutrition security. The symposium will offer three sessions: Developing Research Platforms for Sustainable Food Systems; Educating the Workforce for a Dynamic Industry; and Building Capacity through Public-Private Partnerships.
Open house: National Student Employment Week
ISU students who are employed -- whether on or off campus -- are invited to enjoy a free "breakfast to go" and register for door prizes.
ArtWalk: Exploring the Treasures of Our Cultural Diversity
"I do not want my house to be walled in on all sides, and my windows to be stifled. I want all the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house, as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any." -Mohandas K. Gandhi. Join University Museums as we celebrate and examine the variety and scope of the stories told and represented through our campus art.
Webinar: Preparing for the College Students of Tomorrow in Engineering
In order to prepare for tomorrow's college students, future faculty members must be equipped and aware of the complexities of these students. This session introduces the experiences of Kearns-CIRTL Graduate Fellows in teaching engineering effectively in classrooms with a widely diverse student population.
Training: Youth Program Leaders
Information about youth-related policies, procedures and forms for successfully conducting youth programs at Iowa State.
Seminar: What is next step for flipped classroom? A review of resources and services at Iowa State
This session will discuss resources and services available at Iowa State to support instructors if they're interested in flipping their courses. CELT staff will also introduce programming opportunities provided at CELT that can help instructor to continue develop their understanding of flipped classroom.