Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022
Spring Blood Drive
This three-day event is planned each semester by the Iowa State Blood Drive student organization. Participants also can view their free COVID-19 antibody test results several days after donating. Donors receive a T-shirt while supplies last.
Online workshop: Intro to Citation Management Tools
Learn about several citation management tools widely used at ISU - EndNote Web, Mendeley, Overleaf, and Zotero. In a breakout session, you'll focus on one of these tools, start your own free account, get useful tips, and have your questions answered by a library specialist. Registration required.
Informed Consent and the IRB
We'll help you learn about the informed consent process, including participant recruitment and the informed consent document. Discussion will center around what's required of you as the researcher, and best practices for designing and administering consent.
IRB Special Topics: Research with Secondary Data
So you know you can't begin collecting your research data before getting IRB approval, but what about using secondary data? Join us for this in-depth discussion about secondary data.
Drop-In Craft: Mini Zen Garden and Stone Mandala
Create a set of small visual reminders of the need to slow down and be present in your life.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Raining Cats and Dogs Week
Pet lovers, this night is for you! Find mugs, plates, bowls, treat jars, water dishes, figurines, and more!
Lecture: The Weird, Wild World of Christian Rituals
Seth Andrews, a video producer and former Christian broadcaster, now hosts one of the most popular online atheist communities in the world. The Thinking Atheist is not a person. It is an icon encouraging all to reject faith and pursue reason and evidence. A book signing will follow the lecture.
Performance: Jazz Night
A performance by ISU jazz students.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.
Thursday, 10 Mar 2022
Drop-In Craft: Mini Zen Garden and Stone Mandala
Create a set of small visual reminders of the need to slow down and be present in your life.
NSF CAREER Workshop
The NSF CAREER Award is one of the most important and prestigious grants an early-career faculty member can receive. While all NSF grants are evaluated on intellectual merit and broader impacts, CAREER Awards also have a unique requirement to present an investigator education plan. This workshop will focus on strategies for developing a competitive NSF CAREER Award, with a focus on the broader impacts and education plan.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Raining Cats and Dogs Week
Pet lovers, this night is for you! Find mugs, plates, bowls, treat jars, water dishes, figurines, and more!
Workshop: Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
"Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Redressing the Balance," learn about the basics of contributing to Wikipedia, the largest collaborative volunteer-based reference work in history. We will be adding content to Wikipedia, specifically addressing the problem of underrepresentation by focusing on the race and gender gap in the arts and sciences. Registration required.
Workshop: Escape from Spreadsheet Hell
Learn how machines process data leads to better data for all. This workshop will cover basic techniques that create happy spreadsheets and happy people. Registration required.
Friday, 11 Mar 2022
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Pari Natarajan and Vamsee Tirukkala
"Zeal in Innovation," Pari Natarajan and Vamsee Tirukkala, co-founders of Zinnov, a management consulting company providing services in the area of Globalization Advisory, People Practice and Market Expansion to Fortune 1000 companies and reputed SMB firms.
Saturday, 12 Mar 2022
Iowa Butterfly Survey Network Virtual Open House
Do you have an interest in butterflies and the wild places in Iowa? This citizen science program might be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you to explore and get involved with, either on your own or with friends and family.
Sunday, 13 Mar 2022
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+.
Monday, 14 Mar 2022
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2022
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.
Wednesday, 16 Mar 2022
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.
Spring Break Game Night
The International Student Nest is hosting trivia game night. Board games will also be available and prizes will be provided to the winning teams.