Wednesday, 05 Feb 2014
Fulbright Lunch & Learn Seminar Series
"It's Much More than Acclimating: Living and Studying as a Fulbrighter, from Indonesia to the United States," Agustina Veny Purnamasari, School of Education, Indonesia, Current grantee.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
STRIPs on the Landscape Mr. Seth Watkins, Cattle Producer
Workshop: Using Tests, Quizzes, and Surveys in Blackboard Learn
In this hands-on Blackboard Learn workshop you will learn how to create online tests, quizzes, and surveys and learn how to use them effectively within your BbLearn course. You will also learn how to view quiz results, grade, and provide student feedback online or set your quiz to grade and provide feedback automatically.
Workshop: How to Write a Successful CAREER Grant Proposal
Recent NSF CAREER Grant awardees (faculty members Baskar Ganapathysubramanian, Andrew Miner, Aditya Ramamoorthy and Maria Salas-Fernandez) will talk about developing their grant proposals, including their plans for the broader impacts, evaluation and other requirements of the program. Online registration is requested.
Portrait unveiling and reception
A portrait of economics professor emeritus Neil Harl will be unveiled. A reception will follow.
Soil Science Seminar
"What Everyone Should Know about Soil Microbial Communities," Cindy Nakatsu, agronomy professor, Purdue University.
Products of Public Space: Steve Dryden, Renewable Power Markets Access
Steve Dryden, founder of Renewable Power Markets Access, De Soto, Iowa, will speak about his work as a wind developer and his view of where the wind energy market is going. RPMAccess has built more than 15 percent of the renewable wind generation in Iowa and several projects in adjacent states.
Artful Yoga
Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat.
Metalworking Class
Begin your exploration of metalsmithing by learning how to work with different types of metal, how to safely use tools, and techniques such as sawing, drilling, forming, chasing, annealing and riveting.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. TCU.
Pop Art in East Germany: Willy Wolff's Dialog with the West
Sigrid Hofer, professor of German literature and the arts at Philipps-Universitat Marburg, Germany, will give a slide lecture on "Pop Art in East Germany: Willy Wolff's Dialog with the West." Her presentation is cosponsored by the College of Design, Department of Integrated Studio Arts, Department of World Languages and Cultures and the international studies program.