Sunday, 01 Apr 2018
Open House: In Focus and Manuel Neri exhibits
Don't miss this opportunity to see the current exhibitions In Focus: Daguerreotypes, Tintypes and Photographs from the Farm House Museum Collection and Manuel Neri: Ambiguity, Mystery, and Allure on the weekend!
Forum on Justice Reform - Gubernatorial Candidates
Participating candidates include Democrats Cathy Glasson, Jon Neiderbach and Ross Wilburn, and Libertarians Marco Battaglia and Jake Porter. Iowa State student Lance Leski will moderate.
Cyclone Cinema: Father Figures
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 02 Apr 2018
Portrait Unveiling: Perry Holden
Kick off National Agronomy Week by honoring the United States' first agronomy professor - Perry Holden. Holden was department chair and vice-dean of agriculture in 1902. A coffee and cookie reception will be held following the unveiling of the Holden portrait.
Entomology Seminar
"Understanding dispersal by Western Corn Rootworm: Effects of larval density on flight and of flight on female reproduction," Eric Yu, Iowa State, M.S. defense.
Rise of Topological Quantum Materials Over Merky Topological Ocean
Dr. Seongshik Oh, Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey
Documentary and Discussion: Sister Survivors
Join us for a screening of the ABC 20/20 special "Sister Survivors," featuring interviews with the female athletes who broke their silence about the sexual abuse scandal surrounding Larry Nassar. A panel discussion focusing on higher education and accountability will immediately follow the 40-minute documentary.
HDR Photography
4-week program on Mondays beginning April 2, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. How do you capture a highly contrasted scene, where your details are in deep dark shadows and bright highlights?
Introspective Writing
6-week program beginning Monday, April 2, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. With the Gardens as inspiration, engage in writing about what resides within through quiet introspection and reflection.
Sewing Lessons
Whether you are a beginner needing to learn how to operate a sewing machine, or someone who needs help finishing a project in progress, this is for you.
Lecture: Using Technology to Help Refugees
Derek Smith is a caseworker at the International Rescue Committee in Dallas, Texas, who developed a multilingual, community-sourced app for helping refugees once they have arrived in the United States.
Tuesday, 03 Apr 2018
Summer and Fall 2018 registration: Sophomores
First day of assigned Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture
"Will Genetically Engineered Pests Protect Health, Biodiversity, and Crop Production?" Fred Gould, North Carolina State University, will summarize issues being addressed by researchers attempting to genetically suppress or alter characteristics of insect pest populations. The presentation will address the status of these systems as well as their future potential for protecting crops, human health and biodiversity.
Guest lecture: U.S. Science Policy
Tobin (Toby) Smith, vice president for policy at the Association of American Universities (AAU), will present "The Lion in the Path: U.S. Science Policy in an Era of Political Polarization and Alternative Facts."
Landscape Photography
4-week program on Tuesdays beginning April 3, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals required to capture amazing outdoor shots in this class for beginning-to-intermediate digital photographers who want to understand the basics and bring their own unique artistic expression to landscapes and outdoor shooting.
TedxIowaStateUniversity
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxIowaStateUniversity, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxIowaStateUniversity event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.
Wednesday, 04 Apr 2018
NEH Regional Workshop on Digital Humanities
A regional gathering of digital humanists, with a presentation by Elizabeth Tran, senior program officer in the Office of Digital Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities.
Workshop: Human Subjects Research Using IRBManager
Learn how to work with the new IRBManager system. Sessions are most useful for anyone who performs research with human subjects or who needs to sign off on IRB applications. Participants will learn how to submit IRB applications and access study information in the new system.
3-Part Series: Sketchnoting for Visual Note Taking and more
"Sketchnoting for Everyone - Deepen learning with visual notetaking." Verena Paepcke-Hjeltness, Assistant Professor of Industrial Design will show you the essentials of Sketchnoting, a pattern-based notetaking strategy that actively engages learners.
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.
Workshop: Human Subjects Research Using IRBManager
Learn how to work with the new IRBManager system. Sessions are most useful for anyone who performs research with human subjects or who needs to sign off on IRB applications. Participants will learn how to submit IRB applications and access study information in the new system.
POSTPONED: Softball
Iowa State's game vs. Drake has been postponed due to forecasted weather. A makeup date has not yet been determined.
SEMINAR: "Developing the Enviratron, an automated plant phenotyping facility
Lie Tang & Carolyn Lawrence-Dill - ISU ABE & GDCB
Clay Owl Walk-in Craft
Whoooo doesn't love owls? Learn the steps to make small owl figurines using a variety of clay tools. We will fire them in the kiln, and have them ready for you to come back and paint within a week or two.
Photography Master Study 4 (ALL NEW)
4-week course beginning Wednesday, April 4, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, an all new Master study course featuring eight new photography masters!
Bill Nye: Science Guy Film Screening
Film Screening sponsored by The ISU Atheist and Agnostic Society and The Climate Reality Campus Corps: ISU
Hertz Lecture in Emerging Issues in Agriculture - Amy Asmus
"What Is Possible? Advancing Agriculture through AGvocacy, Partnerships, and Collaboration" - Amy Asmus is vice president of the family-owned chemical supply company Asmus Farm Supply and a graduate of Iowa State.
Hertz Lecture in Emerging Issues in Agriculture - Amy Asmus
"What Is Possible? Advancing Agriculture through AGvocacy, Partnerships, and Collaboration" - Amy Asmus is vice president of the family-owned chemical supply company Asmus Farm Supply and a graduate of Iowa State.