Monday, 07 Apr 2014
Blended Learning Brown-Bag Roundtable: "At a distance" student assessment
The use of new technologies has changed the distance education paradigm and complicated methods used to assess student learning. These changes, along with a cultural climate more accepting of cheating and added market pressures, require a reevaluation of student assessment. Learn what is being done to ensure the academic integrity of assessments delivered to distance education students.
Workshop: Economic, Environmental and Societal Sustainability
Iowa State researchers will examine new approaches for collaboration among the sciences, the humanities and business in fields related to sustainability. Preregistration is required.
Make a Commemorative VEISHEA Button at The Workspace
Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and the new LIVE @ VEISHEA design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and the new VEISHEA Mascot, "Swanson."
All the Things I Didn't Learn at the College of Design: Theaster Gates, Jr.
Artist, activist and community planner Theaster Gates, Jr. (BS 1996 Community & Regional Planning / MA 2005 Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies), Chicago, will share key lessons on his personal experience and career, from his time as an undergraduate planning student at Iowa State to the complex ecology of his current artistic practice. Both informative and performative, his presentation will embody what it means to pursue a vocation in the arts.
Statistics Seminar
"Zodiac: A Comprehensive Depiction of Genetic Interactions in Cancer by Integrating TCGA Data", Yuan Ji, Director, Biomedical Research Informatics, Northshore University Health System, University of Chicago, Chicago,Illinois
Architectural Photography Field Trip
Go on a photo scavenger hunt to shoot images of basic architectural features on the beautiful buildings all over campus.
Basketweaving Class
Pop a cork! Learn to weave a wine/champagne serving tote.
Cancelled: Sculptural Glass Beads Class
This event has been cancelled
Beauty, Abundance and Environmental Action in the Franciscan Tradition
Sr. Mary Beth Ingham explores the Franciscan intellectual tradition, including its emphasis on science, beauty and environmental ethics, through the philosophy of John Duns Scotus. Msgr. James A. Supple Lecture Series
Documentary & Discussion: God Loves Uganda
"God Loves Uganda" is an exploration of the evangelical campaign to change African culture with values imported from America. The film follows American and Ugandan religious leaders fighting "sexual immorality" and missionaries trying to convince Ugandans to follow Biblical law.