Sunday, 05 Nov 2017
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Silk Painting Workshop
Use resist and silk-formulated paints to create beautiful images on a square silk scarf.
Cantamus Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
Performance: The Children's Hour
One of the students in an all-girls boarding school is disobedient and untruthful and ultimately runs away from the school. To avoid being sent back by her family, she tells her grandmother that the two head mistresses of the school are having a lesbian affair. Is it all a lie? Does what she says contain even a kernel of truth? Either way the story damages several lives and destroys the school. First produced in 1934 and based on a true story.
The Psychology of Video Games
The effects of video games do not stop within the game itself. From violent media and aggressive behavior to prosocial media and positive effects, the physical players of video games are influenced by the content of the game in multiple dimensions. Discover the psychology of video games with Distinguished Professor Craig Anderson and Professor Douglas Gentile of the ISU Psychology Department through an open discussion with the exhibition.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Emporia State. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Cyclone Cinema: Atomic Blonde
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, 06 Nov 2017
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
Three Minute Thesis competition
Graduate students have three minutes to explain their research in language understood by a non-specialist audience with the use of only one PowerPoint slide. All events are open to the public.
Ceremony: Gold Star Hall
Iowa State University will honor four veterans, all former students, who died in military combat. Provost Wickert will speak.
Detection and Characterization of Exo-Asteroid Belts
Dr. Kate Su, Steward Observatory
Lecture: Racial Equality and Catholic Teaching
Anne Clifford, the Msgr. James A. Supple Chair in Catholic Studies at Iowa State, will speak about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and work advocating for racial justice in light of recent developments in America and Catholic teachings on racism.
Tuesday, 07 Nov 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.
CANCELED: Research with Human Subjects
"Navigating Your Research with Human Subjects: The IRB Submission Process." This workshop was canceled.
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
Seminar: Student voices through open-ended questions and discussions using Top Hat
The last session is dedicated to using Top Hat for asking open-ended questions and discussions in order to create spaces for course-wide engagement.
Fall Pruning Workshop
Join Sarah Rummery, Reiman Gardens' Manager of Horticultural Operations, and Sharon Rink, Reiman Gardens' Horticulturist, for an informative and hands-on workshop designed to familiarize you with all the W's of autumn pruning!
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"In-situ stress and pore pressure in the Nankai Trough subduction zone" by Dr. Hiroko Kitajima, Texas A&M, College Station, TX
David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture
"Weed Science: Running to Stand Still," Dr. Paul Neve, senior research scientist, Institute Programme Lead Smart Crop Protection; group leader, weed ecology and evolution, Rothamsted Research, Department of Agroecology, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.
Seminar: Connecting Faculty to Translate Research
Network with faculty interested in translational research, including community engagement and application science. Participants can experience "lightning talks," explore university resources and funding opportunities, and connect with ISU Extension and Outreach's 99-county campus. RSVP by Nov. 3. Refreshments provided.
SEMINAR: Preparing to succeed: Gaining confidence and embracing caculated risk for career advancement
Dr. Rita Mumm from University of Illinois.
Lecture: Pakistan's Role in the War Against Terror
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi is the Consul General of Pakistan in the Chicago Consulate.
Performance: Arthur Greene, pianist
All Scriabin piano solo program by guest artist Arthur Greene.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 08 Nov 2017
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. Please arrive a few minutes early for a brief discussion of the current exhibition with a yoga twist. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required. Sponsored by University Museums and Rec. Services.
Research Workshop: Writing Winning Grant Proposals
"Writing Winning Grant Proposals." Addresses both practical and conceptual aspects that are important to writing competitive grant proposals. The workshop is tailored to meet the needs of the audience, focusing on the funding agencies (federal, private, and/or industry) that are of greatest interest to the attendees. Emphasis is given to doing the "extra" things that can make the difference between success and failure.
Symposium: Rock On in Retirement
The symposium features three presentations: "Fraud, Financial Scams and You," "Analyzing your Genome: What it can Tell You," and "Organizing your Financial House." Preregistration is requested.
Training: Youth program leaders and administrators
Information for youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers regarding youth-related policies, procedures and forms for successfully conducting youth programs at ISU.
Performance: The Cat in the Hat
Based on Dr. Suess' classic book and brought to life by TheatreworksUSA