Friday, 01 Apr 2022
Miller Open Education Mini-Grants: Proposal Writing Q&A Drop-in Session
Are you curious about how to complete the ideal proposal for the Miller Open Education Mini-Grant Program? In this Q&A-style workshop, Abbey Elder, Open Access Librarian, will guide you through the application process with a copy of the mini-grant application rubric.
Online workshop: Miller Open Education Mini-Grant Q&A
In this Q&A-style drop-in session, Abbey Elder, Open Access Librarian, will guide you through the application process with a copy of the mini-grant application rubric. Come prepared to talk about your potential project and bring along any questions you have. Registration required.
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Khaled Kasih
"1,000 Ways to Make Hummus," Khaled Kasih. From the humble beginnings of a small canning line for Hummus and Foul, to the sophisticated company it is right now, Kasih operates fully automated production lines for producing Mediterranean Aseptic Food, including its most famous product hummus "Never Tasted This Good."
Why Is It So Hard to Make Self-Driving Cars?
You may view the lecture in person at 1230 Communications or via Zoom: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/94787336376 Why is self-driving so hard? Despite tech companies and the investment of billions of dollars, the optimistic predictions about self-driving cars ââ'¬Å"being around the cornerââ'¬Â went utterly wrong. Prof. Joseph Sifakis will argue that these difficulties illustrate the challenges raised by the vision for trustworthy autonomous systems.
Drop In Craft: String Art
Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!
Paint Your Own Pottery: $10 Mug Week
What a deal! 10 bucks gets you any mug you choose.
Seminar: Functional gains achieved with electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves
Join us for this Kinesiology Pease Scholar Seminar featuring Dr. Roger Enoka, professor from the University of Colorado - Boulder.
Celebration of Life: Mark Engelbrecht
The College of Design is hosting this event to honor professor emeritus of architecture and dean emeritus Mark Engelbrecht, who died Dec. 30, 2021, in West Des Moines. Following a brief program, colleagues, alumni and friends will have the opportunity to share personal tributes. Refreshments will be served.
Fired Ink Art Fridays
Not available to go. Create swirls and blurs of vibrant color on glass using alcohol inks and a little bit of fire. We will seal the design and slip it into an 8 x 10 frame for an instant masterpiece!
Cyclone Cinema: The 355
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo
Hosted by ISU's Rodeo Club, this event features college athletes from the Great Plains region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. There are two shows on Saturday.
Saturday, 02 Apr 2022
Maple Syrup Day
Join the Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honor Society for all-you-can-eat pancakes, maple tapping, timbersports demonstration, kids activities and a live wood-turning display.
Women's and Gender Studies Student Conference
"Mobilizing the Intersections of Power and Justice," an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from across the state to present academic research, creative works, and pedagogy on topics related to gender, feminism, and sexuality. Keynote speaker is Lina-Maria Murillo, gender, women's and sexuality studies; history; and Latina/o/x studies; University of Iowa. Registration is free. Presented by the Women's and Gender Studies program.
Bonsai 101
Beginning Saturday, April 2 for two weeks. Make tiny trees with expert instruction from the Iowa Bonsai Association!
Paint Your Own Pottery: $10 Mug Week
What a deal! 10 bucks gets you any mug you choose.
Volleyball: Spring Tournament
The Cyclones host in-state rivals Drake (10 a.m.), Northern Iowa (11:15 a.m.) and Iowa (1:30 p.m.) for shortened three-set matches in this annual tournament.
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo
Hosted by ISU's Rodeo Club, this event features college athletes from the Great Plains region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. There are two shows on Saturday.
Fairy Garden Family Workshop
Create your very own miniature garden for gnomes, fairies, or other nature sprites, using miniature plants, mosses and stones.
Open House Weekend: Christian Petersen Art Museum & Farm House Museum
Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the Museums' central campus locations and spring exhibitions during an open house weekend.
Cyclone Cinema: The 355
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo
Hosted by ISU's Rodeo Club, this event features college athletes from the Great Plains region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. There are two shows on Saturday.
Sunday, 03 Apr 2022
Open House Weekend: Christian Petersen Art Museum & Farm House Museum
Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the Museums' central campus locations and spring exhibitions during an open house weekend.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza
The National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza honors the contributions and amplifies the voices of the historically black fraternities and sororities that make up the NPHC and the individual members who have made significant contributions to ISU, Ames, the state of Iowa and beyond.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Cyclone Cinema: The 355
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Monday, 04 Apr 2022
Class Climate 8.1 Admin Workshop: Survey Creation
Open to Class Climate sub-unit administrators only. During this session we will generate and schedule the surveys for Spring Session courses. Participation is optional. Pre-recorded video tutorials will be shared ahead of time.
Monday Monologues series
"Gather in Song," featuring Cantamus, Lyrica, and Count Me In ensembles, conducted by Jennifer Rodgers, assistant director of choral activities, ISU music and theatre. Hear everything from a Finnish wedding celebration to the Brazilian samba, to Dancing Queen.
Drop In Craft: String Art
Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!
Drop-In Craft: Painted Flowerpots
Simple, fun, and in-season, terra cotta pots are an easy surface to paint on. Choose from small pots to start an herb garden, to medium containers for indoor plants, and larger pots for outdoor flowers.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Gnome Week
An enchanting cast of characters awaits you! Meet Norm, Norma, Nate, Nora, Elwood, Jake, and the ever-popular foot-tall Ginormagnome. Start (or keep building) your gnome village with a cute little mushrooms, a small planter, or a fairy house.