Tuesday, 19 Sep 2023
Career Fair: College of Engineering
Employers will be on campus looking to fill post-graduation, intern and co-op positions. All ISU students and alumni are welcome to attend. Information on employers attending the career fair is available on CyHire and the MyState App ("Fairs" feature).
Virtual presentation: Exploring Fairness and Validity in Promotion and Tenure
Christiane Spitzmueller, University of California, Merced; and Juan Madera, University of Houston, will share insights from a comprehensive study of more than 10,000 external review letters across 2,000+ promotion cases at 10 universities.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Plant Lover's Week
Our pots are both charming and functional vessels for your indoor plants. From little pots for baby succulents to larger ones for more established plants, find a fun way to show off your greens.
Workshop: Dust Off Your Spreadsheets Using OpenRefine
OpenRefine is a free multipurpose data cleaner. This workshop will teach you several powerful features in OpenRefine and you will learn to document your process to effortlessly apply the same steps to similar data. This tool will lead to cleaner data with fewer oops and more woo-hoo. This is a beginner level workshop, and no prior experience is needed. A Windows, Mac, or Linux computer is needed to participate.
Afternoon Teapots Class w/ Valerie Williams
Handbuilding pottery doesn't just mean pinch pots! Learn to use our slab roller to create sheets of clay that can be assembled, manipulated, and built into functional ware. This class will start with making mugs and end with constructing a teapot, and during each session participants can enjoy a cup of afternoon tea, on the house.
Pitch Workshop
Craft your 90-second elevator pitch for the upcoming pitch competitions at Iowa State & beyond! Throughout the workshop, you'll learn how to quickly and effectively tell your story to any audience.
Scandi Plant Stand Drop-in Craft w/ John Burright
Place your favorite plant on a pedestal in the Scandi style of clean lines and neutral colors. We will assist you with assembling a plant stand with pre-cut wood. Add a solid stripe of color to capture that minimalist look. We also have 12" flowerpots to paint if you would like to purchase one or use your own similarly sized pot from home.
Workshop: Exploring Boolean Operators, Search Strategies, and Databases
"Snacking your Way to Success: Exploring Boolean Operators, Search Strategies, and Databases." Using culinary metaphors, we will explore how to find journal articles and more within library resources. We will cover the basics of Boolean Operators and break down citations to their basic ingredients. During the workshop, we will have a live demonstration on how to use both general and subject-specific databases.
Olivia's Legacy: Raising Awareness of Alcohol Culture on Campuses and How to Stay Safe
In January 2021, Iowa State student Olivia Chutich died of hypothermia and acute alcohol intoxication in her sorority's parking lot. Hear from her mother, Dr. Penny Wheeler, recently retired chief executive officer of Allina Health, as she shares the story of her daughter's spirit, the impact of her loss, and considerations for alcohol education and increasing safety in situations where alcohol is involved.
Concert: Whitehall (indie rock)
Whitehall is an indie rock four-piece from Charleston, SC. They merge a dancey demeanor with an insatiable desire for more out of life, making for an incredibly energetic and heart opening live experience. When they aren't shotgunning La Croix, Whitehall tours the east coast.