Sunday, 29 Oct 2017
Concert: ISU Statesmen
The Iowa Statesmen, one of the region's leading men's choirs, was founded by Dr. Rodde in the fall of 2000. The ensemble specializes in the performance of traditional and contemporary male chorus literature.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Cyclone Cinema: The Dark Tower
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!
Concert: Amara Piano Quartet
Members of the Ames Piano Quartet include Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin; Jonathan Sturm, viola; George Work, cello; Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano.
Monday, 30 Oct 2017
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.
Art + Issues- Building a Campus Community
The University Museums exist to celebrate the diversity of our cultural heritage and through art teach critical thinking and generate dialogue that helps to build an inclusive campus community. Topics that relate to current events will be presented and attendees are encouraged to bring other discussion topics with them with a goal of generating understanding in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space.
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.
Accessibility in Canvas: Being Proactive vs. Reactive
Topics to be covered: How to use Canvas' new video captioning tool The Quality Matters Framework and how it is already working for your students Accommodating Students in Canvas (including options in quizzes, assignments, modules, and more) Resources to help you assist your students with their accessibility needs
Retirement reception: Mark Hanna
Mark Hanna, scientist and Extension agricultural engineer in the agricultural and biosystems engineering department, is retiring after 44 years of service to the university.
Entomology Seminar
"Pollen for breakfast and nectar for dinner: On the dietary habits of hives," Harmen Hendriksma, ISU ecology, evolution and organismal biology.
Exciton Fission and Fusion
Dr. Dan Congreve, Rowland Institute at Harvard University (joint colloquium with EE)
Adobe Lightroom 101
This six-week course is designed to help you learn the basics of Lightroom, a very powerful photo editing program. Professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg will help to adjust your images, remove red eye and more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, learn to more easily import, organize, enhance and share your photos.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. North Dakota. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Documentary & Discussion: Food Evolution
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the documentary film "Food Evolution" wrestles with the emotions and the evidence driving one of the most heated arguments of our time: GMOs and food.
Tuesday, 31 Oct 2017
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: Al Brooks
Al Brooks, director of research/major contracts in procurement services, is retiring after 41 years of service to the university, including 31 years in procurement services. A program will begin at 3 p.m.
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.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Down-to Earth Science: Some Powerful Little Tools in the Toolbox" by William Shefchik, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Kansas City, MO.
Photography Master Study
4-session program beginning Tuesday, October 31, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. (NO CLASS 11/21). Back by popular demand, a new Master study course featuring eight new photography masters!
Ghost Stories of Iowa State
How much do you know of campus history, legend, and lore? Join University Museums for an evening of historic and haunted stories about Iowa State and discover who may be haunting your lecture hall!
Black Jacket Symphony presents Prince's Purple Rain
The Black Jacket Symphony announces a special performance to honor one of the greatest musicians of our time - Prince. More than an artist, he was a legend...an icon...other-worldly. His music transcended boundaries that nobody knew existed. While he has left this earth, his music will live on forever. Join Black Jacket Symphony as they celebrate the life of this iconic musician by recreating "Purple Rain" + more great hits!
Wednesday, 01 Nov 2017
Graduate College students: cancel graduation
Graduate College: last day for graduate students to cancel graduation through AccessPlus without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.
Graduate College: oral examinations
Graduate College: Last day to submit the Request for Final Oral Exam form for Fall 2017 graduation.
Workshop: Groups and Collaborative Work in Canvas
Instructors can create groups for students to collaborate on group Assignments and Discussions, use Web-conferencing, and Collaborations for online projects. Participants will reflect on demonstrations exemplifying how active learning, collaboration and cooperation can be supported through Canvas' integrated tools.
Water Exhibit
Where there is water, there is life. Water's multiple states of matter feed us, clean us, transport us, entertain us, and sometimes trap and destroy us. Discussions in today's news about climate change, water quality and accessibility, natural disasters, and agriculture note the value and weight of water in our everyday lives. What makes water so powerful? How is water used similarly or differently around the world? When does water become divisiv
Craft of the Month: Watercolor Quotes
Drop in during November during open hours!
Workshop: Groups and Collaborative Work in Canvas
Instructors can create groups for students to collaborate on group Assignments and Discussions, use Web-conferencing, and Collaborations for online projects. Participants will reflect on demonstrations exemplifying how active learning, collaboration and cooperation can be supported through Canvas' integrated tools.
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.
Evidence for the Standard Model Higgs -> bb decay with the ATLAS detector
Dr. Jie Yu, Iowa State University
Macro Photo 101
4-session program beginning Wednesday, November 1, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. (NO CLASS 11/22). This four-part workshop will cover the basics of macro photography including equipment and how to use it, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject and tips and tricks.