Monday, 01 Jan 2018
University holiday
University offices are closed in observance of New Year's Day.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Texas. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Tuesday, 02 Jan 2018
Retirement reception: Janis Mesenbrink
Janis (Jan) Mesenbrink, department of residence, is retiring after 40 years of service to the university.
Workshop: The Pedagogy of Canvas Quizzes
Participants will learn how to use Quizzes in Canvas. The workshop will focus on practical ways to customize Quiz Settings as well as create and administer Quizzes with a variety of question types to accommodate specific learning situations. Quiz Moderation and Analytics will be also explored.
Wednesday, 03 Jan 2018
Schedule of Classes, Summer 2018
Schedule of Classes for Summer 2018 available for viewing on the Web.
Workshop: Assignments and Gradebook in Canvas
Assignments are a backbone of the course's Gradebook in Canvas. Participants will learn to create and manage Assignments and Assignment Groups as well as explore how the Gradebook is connected to the organization of Assignments. Participants will experience the power of SpeedGrader for efficient and effective grading.
Retirement reception: Cheryl Robinette
Cheryl Robinette, a groundskeeper II in facilities planning and management, is retiring. A program will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Visit Free During Extended Holiday Hours
This holiday season Reiman Gardens will be open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays between November 29 through January 3rd for visitors to shop at the Gift Shop and see the indoor holiday train display.
Light Painting 201 (Photography)
4-week program beginning Wednesday, January 3, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. ALL NEW CLASS FOR 2018! Taking what you learned from the "original" Light Painting class, let's dive deeper and see what is possible! Join Mark Stoltenberg for a 4-week class exploring this unique photographic technique! Do not miss this "amazing" class!
Thursday, 04 Jan 2018
Caterpillar Club
A weekly early childhood development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Friday, 05 Jan 2018
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
Retirement reception: Dawn Hitsman
Dawn Hitsman, administrative specialist in the Office of Risk Management, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Diane McDonald
Diane McDonald, an animal caretaker in Laboratory Animal Resources, is retiring.
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. Northern Colorado. Times and dates are subject to change
Saturday, 06 Jan 2018
Family Movies in the Gardens
Looking for a warm, cozy place to entertain the kids for a few hours? Every Saturday in January, Reiman Gardens will offer movies for children at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, 07 Jan 2018
Registration Deadline
Last day to cancel registration by contacting the Office of the Registrar by 5 p.m. Registration may be cancelled via AccessPlus without tuition assessment until 11 p.m. Jan. 7.
Registration Deadline: Spring 2018
Last day to initiate registration for spring through AccessPlus without a late registration fee. Registration must be completed by 11 p.m.
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. Oregon State. Times and dates are subject to change
Monday, 08 Jan 2018
Movement for Older Adults
6-week program beginning Monday, January 8, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. In this 6-week program geared towards older adults, Board-Certified Movement Therapist Camilla Kottman will guide you through a series of low-impact, gentle movements intended to increase fluidity and tranquility.
Tuesday, 09 Jan 2018
Research Boot Camp: Responsible Conduct
"Responsible Conduct of Research Boot Camp for Faculty and Staff." Faculty, staff, and postdocs who receive funding through NSF or certain NIH grants are invited to a two-day "boot camp" that will satisfy NIH and NSF requirements for training in the Responsible Conduct of Research.
Workshop: Assignments and Gradebook in Canvas
Assignments are a backbone of the course's Gradebook in Canvas. Participants will learn to create and manage Assignments and Assignment Groups as well as explore how the Gradebook is connected to the organization of Assignments. Participants will experience the power of SpeedGrader for efficient and effective grading.
Professional and Scientific Council Seminar
Green Dot, a comprehensive violence prevention program, has arrived on the ISU campus. Find out what this means for P&S staff.
Wednesday, 10 Jan 2018
Research Boot Camp: Responsible Conduct
"Responsible Conduct of Research Boot Camp for Faculty and Staff." Faculty, staff, and postdocs who receive funding through NSF or certain NIH grants are invited to a two-day "boot camp" that will satisfy NIH and NSF requirements for training in the Responsible Conduct of Research.
Carillon Concert: Let Freedom Ring
A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King. Tin-Shi Tam, carillonneur.
CELT: Faculty Learning Community - Open TBL LTI is here
An introduction to the latest development in OpenTBL whereby students can directly access the iRATs, tRAts and Peer Evaluations from Canvas itself, for a secure and seamless learning experience.
Reception: 2018 Women Impacting ISU Calendar
The 12 women featured in the calendar will be recognized. A program will begin at 4 p.m. Free copies of the calendar will be distributed.
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. The practice will begin at 5:30 with a brief talk connecting the current exhibition to the yoga practice. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required at www.museums.iastate.edu.