Monday, 01 Dec 2014
Winterfest: Clothing drive
Donations will go to the Ames Emergency Residence Project. Preferred donations include hats, socks and gloves. Drop-off locations include MWL Hall Desk, UDCC mail room, Wallace-Wilson Hall Desk, Lebaron Hall and Carver Hall. The drive runs Monday through Friday, Dec. 1-5.
changed to Dec. 8 - Monday Organ Recital
Students of Dr. Ruth Harris
World AIDS Awareness Series: Documentary Film
The documentary film deepsouth explores the stigma of HIV/AIDS in the rural American South. The film follows four people directly confronting the region's history, poverty, and now soaring HIV infection rates.
Tuesday, 02 Dec 2014
Graduate College students: electronic thesis
Last day to submit signed Submission Request Form for electronic thesis or dissertation.
Graduate College students: graduation approval
Last day for final submission of graduate student graduation approval slip.
Discussion: NACADA: Conference Engagement and "Hot Topics"
Engaging with NACADA provides numerous benefits including online resources in the clearinghouse, web-based events, regional conference and the Annual Conference, which was held October 8-11 in Minneapolis, MN. Twelve advisers, advising coordinators and advising partners attended on behalf of Iowa State University.
Information open house
Graduate students are invited to learn more about the STEM Fellowship Program, a partnership between Iowa State and the Des Moines Public School District.
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Lamar.
Wednesday, 03 Dec 2014
Online Tele-Workshop: How to Negotiate a Success
There is little debate that scholars of color often are committed--and are asked--to take on additional responsibilities in committee work and mentoring. Balancing our dedication to our scholarship with extra service expectations is no easy task.
Workshop: Paper Star Lantern Making
Are you inspired by the paper star lanterns you see in holiday displays? Now you can make your own in this one-time workshop, where we will provide you with a variety of papers to choose from, show you how it's done, and leave you with your very own collapsible paper star lantern and electrical component. Preregistration with payment required by December 1.
Art Walk: A Celebration of the Seasons
Join University Museums Interpretation Specialist, David Faux in observing the close of another successful fall semester and changing of the seasons. We will look both forward and behind by focusing on Ellen Wagener's pastel drawings depicting the four distinct seasons that are hallmarks of living in Iowa. Discover the role Wagener and her works will play in the celebration of University Museums 40th anniversary.
Employee wellness: Humming for the Heart: A Heart-healthy Diet
Dietetic intern Sabina Karamuja will present heart-healthy meal suggestions.
Youth Program Training
The offices of risk management, conference planning and management, and ISU Extension and Outreach are offering training to youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers on ISU's youth-related policies, procedures and forms. Preregister (required) by emailing orm@iastate.edu by Dec. 2.
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.
ISU Percussion Ensemble
Matthew Coley director of percussion
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!
Thursday, 04 Dec 2014
Graduate College students: electronic thesis
Last day to upload final electronic thesis/dissertation copy for Thesis Office review.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"Colors of the Rainbow" If you like Kids Story Time, you'll flip for Caterpillar Club! Please join us for winter storytelling twice per month, from October to March. Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts great for groups & individuals alike. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, & all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Art Mart: Holiday Sale
Featured items include blown glass, pottery, jewelry, accessories, hand-woven baskets, photography and more. Most artwork sells between $3 and $20 and sales support The Gaffer's Guild, The Workspace and participating artists.
Cyclone Club Luncheon
Cyclone Club luncheons are open to the public. The program, led by John Walters, features a different coach each month. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost of admission includes a catered lunch and door prizes.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Iowa NSF EPSCoR Energy Policy Seminar Series
"Prospects for Biofuels in a Changing Environment: Flexible-fuel Vehicle Adoption and the Impact on US Biofuel Market," Sheldon (Xiaodong) Du, agricultural and applied economics, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Wreath Making Workshop
Thursday, December 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -OR-- Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Learn how to assemble a holiday wreath with Reiman Gardens' staff. They will guide you through the steps to use evergreens, specialty greens, and other materials to create your own seasonal decoration for your home - all for the price of buying one in the store!
Cyclone Cinema: The Maze Runner
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!
ISU Jazz Combos
Michael Giles, director
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Arkansas (SEC/Big 12 Challenge).
Winterfest: Comedian Cameron Esposito
Cameron Esposito is a fast-rising Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor and writer, called "the future of comedy" by Jay Leno.
Winterfest: Ice skating
Free ice skating for the first 400 participants.
Friday, 05 Dec 2014
Winterfest: UBS open house
Shoppers can enjoy events and specials throughout the store. The "Five Days of Deals" runs Dec. 1-5.
Seminar: FERPA and Working with Parents
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that affords parents the right to have access to their children's education records until a student turns 18 years old or enters a postsecondary institution at any age at which time the FERPA rights transfer from the parent to the student.