Thursday, 15 Nov 2018
Build Your Canvas Course - Grading and Student Data in Canvas
This one and a half hour interactive, hands-on workshop is open to all Iowa State University instructors and instructional designers to explore the Gradebook and discover student data available in a Canvas course.
Caterpillar Club
Join us this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Research workshop: Export Controls - CNDE Session
This session will teach you about physical & IT security measures for export control plans, and introduces you to the concept of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). You'll learn how to implement security measures for your research data and interests, and gain a better understanding of why these security measures are necessary.
Getting Started with Arduino, Raspberry PI and Makey Makey
An introduction to the basics, pros, and cons of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Makey Makey, three microcontrollers which allow interactions between computers and the physical world. Let us know if you need accommodation. Preregistration required at Learn@ISU.
Crafty Cocktail Night: Test Tube Nature Pendants
Join us at the Gardens after hours for a creative project while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Cyclone Cinema: Mama Mia!
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Concessions such as popcorn, candy and pop are available for sale.
Lecture: Iowa State and The Great War
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of World War I, Douglas Biggs, a native of Ames and a graduate of Iowa State University, will discuss the impact of The Great War for Iowa State and its returning veterans.
Performance: Cardinal & Gold Brass Quintets
Two ISU Brass Quintets will perform.
Documentary & Discussion: Talking Black in America
The film "Talking Black in America" showcases the history and symbolic role of language in the lives of African Americans and highlights its tremendous impact on the speech and culture of the United States. It addresses the persistent misinformation about African American speech and situates it as an integral part of the historical and cultural legacy of all Americans.
Cyclone Cinema: Mama Mia!
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Concessions such as popcorn, candy and pop are available for sale.
Friday, 16 Nov 2018
Add/Drop deadline
Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Pass/Not Pass Deadline
Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Seminar: ISU Online Learning Community (ISU-OLC)
The purpose of the ISU-OLC is to share campus best practices to improve online teaching and learning; see how others are using the University Learning Management System (LMS).
Visit Day: Prospective Design Graduate Students
The College of Design is hosting a visit day for students considering a graduate degree in design or art majors. Participants have an opportunity to interact with faculty and students, tour facilities, engage with other prospective students and learn the value of Design's outstanding graduate programs. Register online.
Quality Matters Learning Community
The Quality Matters (QM) Learning Community is designed to help you improve your courses using the Quality Matters Standards. Members will have opportunities to hear about ways to meet the QM standards, as well as discussing best practices, experiences, and solutions to course design problems.
Alternative Fall Break
Minneapolis and Kansas City
Cyclone Cinema: Mama Mia!
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Concessions such as popcorn, candy and pop are available for sale.
Cyclone Cinema: Mama Mia!
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Concessions such as popcorn, candy and pop are available for sale.
Saturday, 17 Nov 2018
Gift Shop Holiday Open House
Start your holiday shopping at the Reiman Gardens Gift Shop's Holiday Open House with 30% off all regularly priced merchandise!
Opening Weekend of the RG Express Holiday Railroad
Join us for the opening weekend of the RG Express holiday railroad.
Sunday, 18 Nov 2018
Gift Shop Holiday Open House
Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Start your holiday shopping at the Reiman Gardens Gift Shop's Holiday Open House with 30% off all regularly priced merchandise!
Women's Basketball
Preseason WNIT championship.
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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Monday, 19 Nov 2018
Thanksgiving break, classes recessed
Thanksgiving break, classes recessed Nov. 19-23.
Quality Matters: Improving Your Online Course
The "Improving Your Online Course" workshop explores the QM Rubric and provides a framework to improve the quality of online courses. Participants use the QM Rubric to review their own online courses and develop a course improvement plan.
Quality Matters: Improving Your Online Course (IYOC) Follow Up
The Quality Matters: Improving Your Online Course (IYOC) follow-up session provides you with additional time to improve your course based on the information you learned in the IYOC workshop.
Tuesday, 20 Nov 2018
Thanksgiving break, classes recessed
Thanksgiving break, classes recessed Nov. 19-23.
Research workshop: Working with IACUC and IBC Protocols Using a-tune
The Office for Responsible Research, Office of the Attending Veterinarian and Laboratory Animal Resources are offering software training for researchers who submit IACUC or IBC protocols. Participants will learn how to navigate the new electronic protocol submission system, a-tune. Training topics will include creating and submitting a protocol, and, for animal users of LAR, how to order animals and manage animal records.
Floral Design: Cascading Cornucopias
Fill a willow cornucopia for a fanciful centerpiece flowing with fall florals. Registration with pre-payment is required one week in advance.