Friday, 01 May 2020
Postponed: Of The Deep
The production of Of the Deep has been postponed to fall semester 2021. Stay tuned for specific date/time information. Of the Deep is a new play by ISU's own award-winning Amanda Petefish-Schrag featuring puppetry and original music. W hen a young girl discovers a massive whale carcass washed up on the shore of her small, coastal town, she and the town's residents must work together to figure out what happened and how to move forward.
Webinar, Team-Based Learning (TBL) in Online Courses
Spend the lunch hour with Drs. David Cantor (Supply Chain Management) and Meghan Gillette (Human Development and Family Studies) as these instructors share how they implemented Team-Based Learning (TBL) in their online courses.
Performance: Of the Deep
When the residents of a small coastal village discover a massive whale carcass washed upon their shore, they must confront a series of challenges, both practical and existential. A new play featuring puppetry and original music by Amanda Petefish-Schrag and Ben Schrag.
Saturday, 02 May 2020
CANCELED: Smart Start workshop
A "crash course" workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. You will learn various topics such as insurance, intellectual property, business organization, registration and operations. Topics will be presented by local business professionals. Register for one or both sessions.
CANCELED: Rust and Tea Dyeing
Learn to dye silk and cotton fabrics with rust and tea.
CANCELED: Seed Starting Workshop with Autumn Rozario Hall
Join Garden Room Gallery featured artist Autumn Rozario Hall for a unique opportunity to begin your own personal rewilding journey through a seed starting workshop focused on native prairie flowers.
Performance: Of the Deep
When the residents of a small coastal village discover a massive whale carcass washed upon their shore, they must confront a series of challenges, both practical and existential. A new play featuring puppetry and original music by Amanda Petefish-Schrag and Ben Schrag.
Sunday, 03 May 2020
CANCELED: Home Gardening Series: Plant Sale Preview - Plan Your Containers
Get exclusive access to Plant Sale info to do some planning for summer containers!
Monday, 04 May 2020
Final exams
Final exams week is May 4-7.
Discuss Published Education Research in Your Discipline (DBER Journal Club)
How do students learn best in your discipline? Where can you publish the way you solved instructional problems? You are invited to share and discuss DBER journal articles, seek feedback as you begin designing your own educational research projects, and form collaborations with participants from other disciplines.
Tuesday, 05 May 2020
Final exams
Final exams week is May 4-7.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Wednesday, 06 May 2020
Final exams
Final exams week is May 4-7.
Retirement: Marshall Ruble, May 8
A drive-by celebration will be held for Marshall Ruble, who is retiring. Ruble is manager of the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center and beef teaching farm manager. A 1978 alum, Ruble has served at ISU since 1979.
WEBINAR: Adapting to Rapidly Changing Environments: A Personal Experience
Seminar by Bill Beavis, Iowa State University
Thursday, 07 May 2020
Final exams
Final exams week is May 4-7.
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, 08 May 2020
Final exams
Final exams week is May 4-7.
ONLINE: Commencement: College of Veterinary Medicine
Commencement ceremony for graduates of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
CANCELED: Free Admission Today During National Public Gardens Week
We will celebrate National Public Gardens' Week with a FREE ADMISSION day on Friday, May 8. Reiman Gardens is proud to join public gardens across the country to celebrate National Public Gardens Week annually.
CANCELED: Meet-A-Scientist
Current science gets up close and personal at this informal drop-in program. Meet up to a dozen local scientists who will share their research and knowledge with you through fun hands-on activities and conversation.
Saturday, 09 May 2020
CANCELED: Plant Sale Extravaganza
Plants for sale include perennials for sun and shade, herbs and vegetables, Iowa natives, woody plants including trees, shrubs and Buck roses, container annuals, hanging baskets, All-American Selection (AAS) winning vegetables and herbs, and prefinished mixed containers.
ONLINE: Undergraduate Commencement
Commencement ceremony for undergraduates.
Sunday, 10 May 2020
CANCELED: Mother's Day
Celebrate Mother's Day at Reiman Gardens! We will offer free admission to all mothers on Mother's Day.
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
What is Team Science? And Other Tips for Working with Interdisciplinary Teams
Upcoming research challenges require a diverse depth of knowledge and set of skills often found across disciplines. To overcome these challenges, researchers will need to create teams of interdisciplinary experts.Dr. Christophe Marchand, a Health Scientist Administrator at the NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center for Research Strategy, will host an online seminar on the principles of Team Science.
Art Walk: New Art on Campus by Catherine Widgery
Learn about the newest public art installation by multi-media artist Catherine Widgery.
Thursday, 14 May 2020
CANCELED: Nature at Noon - Plant a Row for the Hungry
Did you know nearly 1 in 9 Iowans are food insecure and 1 in 6 Iowa children do not have enough to eat?
Saturday, 16 May 2020
CANCELED: Family Nature Hour: Fairy Houses
While not everyone who looks for fairies finds them, everyone will discover the magic of nature while they search.
Sunday, 17 May 2020
CANCELED: Plein Air Painting in the Garden
Students of all skill levels will learn to paint the colors and textures of the Gardens in the French tradition of painting "en plein air," or outside!
Family Sunday: Kimono Demonstration
Join University Museums' Pohlman Fellow, Sarah Bartlett as she demonstrates how contemporary young women wear a summer kimono and learn the cultural meaning behind fabric choices and decoration styles.