Friday, 13 Oct 2017
Midterm grade processing
Midterm grade reports due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus by 2:15 p.m.
Lecture: Antimicrobial Resistance
"Rapid Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases: A Solution to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance," Robin Patel, Mayo Clinic. Patel is a consultant and chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the Mayo Clinic, with a joint appointment in the Department of Medicine. She's also co-director of the Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory and director of the Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory.
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting
Sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint. The popped bubbles show up become more vibrant during firing and make interesting patterns.
Artist's Reception: "Headspace" exhibit
Using a variety of drawing and painting media,Meghan Flynn explores human idiosyncrasies and interpersonal relationships by portraying fragility, anxiety, identity, beauty, idealization, love, loss and depression.
Planetarium Show: Backyard Astronomy
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!
Hilton Madness
This year's Hilton Madness This year's event will feature: player introductions, men's & women's NCAA banner drop, 3-point shooting competition and a short scrimmage. A Hilton After Class Tailgate for ISU students begins at 3 p.m.
Saturday, 14 Oct 2017
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Cyclones everywhere are invited to celebrate at the ISU Alumni Center before every home football game. Enjoy giveaways, shopping, refreshments, marching band performances, Cy and spirit squad appearances, and entertainment for all ages. Doors open 3 hours prior to kick-off and end 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
Glass Beads Intensive Workshop
Learn to create colorful glass beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire!
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings.
Football
Iowa State vs. Kansas. Game times and dates are subject to change.
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 Concert Band performs a variety of rich literature and approximately 100 students take part in this group.
Sunday, 15 Oct 2017
Celebrating the Reformation
The program will feature speakers Pati Kachel, The Parable Fund in Minnesota ("Katie Luther: Here I Stand"); Rev. Don Rothweiler, retired Lutheran pastor, Ankeny ("Martin Luther: The Quest for a Gracious God"); and Dr. Paul Maier, professor emeritus of ancient history and former campus pastor, Western Michigan University ("History and Impact of the Reformation"). Vocalists Simon Estes and the Ames Children's Choir will perform.
Lyrica Women's Choir
Lyrica Women's Choir is directed by Kathleen Rodde.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 16 Oct 2017
Artwork Drop-off for Studies in Creativity Student Juried Exhibit
ISU Students are invited to submit artwork for consideration for the Studies in Creativity Exhibit. Students of any major can drop off up to 3 artworks in any media. Chosen artwork will be on display in the Gallery October 19 - December 11.
Pumpkin Carving
Monday through Friday, October 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join Reiman Gardens anytime Monday through Friday for a spooky good time and help us carve pumpkins. The 650 pumpkins will then go on display as lit jack-o-lanterns for our Jack-O-Lantern Walk, a part of our Spirits in the Gardens event, on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22.
Research Workshop: Communicating Your Research and Scholarship
"The Story Collider: Communicating Your Research and Scholarship Using Narrative." This presentation will develop participants' ability to tell personal stories and apply storytelling craft and theory to communication challenges facing their team. Participants will learn about narrative structure, identifying and developing story leads, improving performance, and connecting to audiences.
Sugar Skull Embroidery Workshop
Choose from several patterns and personalize with your color choices. Those new to stitching will learn the basic embroidery stitches. If you know the basics, try some fancy stitches to add to your repertoire.
Norman Borlaug Lecture: World Food Prize Laureate Akinwumi Adesina
"Betting on Africa to Feed the World," Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank and Nigeria's former Minister of Agriculture (2011-15), is the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate.
Tuesday, 17 Oct 2017
Pumpkin Carving
Monday through Friday, October 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join Reiman Gardens anytime Monday through Friday for a spooky good time and help us carve pumpkins. The 650 pumpkins will then go on display as lit jack-o-lanterns for our Jack-O-Lantern Walk, a part of our Spirits in the Gardens event, on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22.
Panel: Miller Faculty Fellowship Superstars
Curious about how to create, submit, and resubmit a Miller grant and scholarship? Sara Marcketti, Associate Director, CELT has assembled a panel of superstars to show you examples and guide you through their lived experiences with the Miller process. Participants will leave this session well prepared to apply.
Faculty development workshop: Mentoring Graduate Students
For faculty who mentor graduate students. Best practices for working with graduate students will be discussed by Graduate College dean William Graves and Ann Marie Fiore, University Professor in apparel, events and hospitality management. Registration requested.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Climate Information for Climate Smart Development: big data for small actions" by Dr. Ana Bucher, World Bank, Washington, D.C.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Climate Information for Climate Smart Development: big data for small actions" by Dr. Ana Bucher, World Bank, Washington DC
Floral Design Series: October
Bring your Halloween gathering back to life with a ghoulish tabletop display featuring fall colors and creepy couture!
Wednesday, 18 Oct 2017
Registration begins for Spring 2018
First day of assigned Spring 2018 registration dates for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and students in the Graduate College. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday
Registration for Seniors: Spring 2018
Seniors graduating Spring 2018 should submit a Graduation Application after registering for final course work. Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).