Sunday, 05 Jan 2014
Gymnastics
Iowa State vs. Penn State.
Argentine Tango Class
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 06 Jan 2014
Farewell: Mike Persia
Farewell for Mike Persia, assistant professor of animal science, who is joining the faculty at Virginia Tech University. A brief program will begin at 10:15 a.m. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Workshop: Developing your Course in Blackboard Learn
In this hands-on Blackboard Learn workshop you will learn how and where to upload your course syllabus, post assignments, create and manage announcements, send email, enroll students using the ISU Admin Tool, add TAs, course builders, or guests, organize course materials, add instructor contact info with photo, access the Grade Center, and more.
Tuesday, 07 Jan 2014
Seminar: Project LEA/RN 2-day Workshop (Registration required - space is limited)
2-day Workshop (Registration required - space is limited to the 1st 20 educators) Are your students doing the kind of thinking required by professionals? Are your clients processing the information needed to solve complex problems in today's world? Do you even know what your students or clients are thinking?
CANCELLED: Workshop: Using Tests, Quizzes, and Surveys in Blackboard Learn
Due to low enrollment we have cancelled this workshop. If you would like to have a consult on this specific subject - please email us at bbhelp@iastate.edu or stop by BbLearn Open Lab Monday, January 6- Friday January 10 and next week January 13 - January 17 from 8am - 5pm in 1151 Communications Building.
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Baylor.
Wednesday, 08 Jan 2014
Workshop: Grade Center Essentials and Beyond
Explore Blackboard Learn's Grade Center and see how it integrates with Assessment Tools (Tests, Assignments) & Interactive Tools (Graded Discussions, Journals, and Blogs). Learn how to add, modify, organize, show/hide, remove grade columns, and how to use Bb Learn to calculate and submit Midterm and Final Grades. Experience multiple options for entering and modifying grades -- and adding comments and feedback.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Texas Tech.
Thursday, 09 Jan 2014
Workshop: Monitoring Student Learning in Blackboard Learn
This workshop is designed to introduce the monitoring functions of your Blackboard Learn course for understanding student learning. You will see a demonstration and become familiar with the benefits and logistics of the Retention Center, early warning system, course reports, item review statuses, item selective releases, Grade Center's smart views and color-coding.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Friday, 10 Jan 2014
CANCELLED: BUG: Blackboard User Group Meetings
Due to no pressing agenda items we have decided to cancel the BUG meeting for January. If you have any questions please email us at bbhelp@iastate.edu.
Retirement: Hank Harris
Reception for Hank Harris, professor of animal science, who is retiring after 33 years of service at the university. A brief program will begin at 4 p.m.
Gymnastics
Iowa State vs. Michigan and Illinois State.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. Indiana University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League).
Saturday, 11 Jan 2014
Auditions: Metropolitan Opera National Council
Iowa District, Metropolitan Opera National Opera auditions
Argentine Tango Practica (Class)
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Oklahoma State.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. Indiana University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League).