Sunday, 13 Jan 2019
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. Fresno State.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Monday, 14 Jan 2019
Collecting for the Community - 10 Years of Living Green Event
Come drop off gently used clothing items, non-perishable foods, and unused toiletries to assist our peers and neighbors in need.
Semester begins
First day of classes for the spring semester.
Research workshop: Sponsored Funding Budgets 201 -- Session 1
This session will dive more deeply into budget templates, special circumstances, and hands-on exercises to further develop your skills and understanding about developing and submitting proposal budgets.
Workshop, Building a Canvas Course that Makes Sense to Your Students (Canvas Track 1)
Learn about the top five strategies to ensure that your Canvas course is navigable and user-friendly! Upon completion, participants will be able to do the following:
Research workshop: Human Research Basics -- Does This Project Need IRB Oversight?
This is the first session in a four-part series that looks more closely at the components of the IRB submission process. In this session, you will learn how to determine whether IRB oversight is required for your project. We'll also explain the various levels of IRB review (Exempt, Expedited, Full Committee).
January Craft of the Month: Decoupage
Rifle through an array of beautiful papers, and then cut, tear and combine to turn something drab into fab! Choose from a variety of objects to decoupage including photo frames, flower pots, clipboards, tiles, treasure boxes and canvas wall art. Designs can be a simple or complex as you like, but be prepared to get some glue on your fingers!
Tuesday, 15 Jan 2019
Collecting for the Community - 10 Years of Living Green Event
Come drop off gently used clothing items, non-perishable foods, and unused toiletries to assist our peers and neighbors in need.
Workshop, Low and High Stakes Quizzes in Canvas (Canvas Track 1)
The quiz set up in Canvas depends on the purpose with which the assessment is administered. Upon completion, participants will be able to do the following:
Retirement reception: Dave Russell
Dave Russell, a locksmith at facilities planning and management, is retiring from the university Jan. 15. A program will begin at 2 p.m.
Research workshop: Sponsored Funding Budgets 201 -- Session 2
This session will dive more deeply into budget templates, special circumstances, and hands-on exercises to further develop your skills and understanding about developing and submitting proposal budgets.
SUB Member Meeting
Come hang out with Student Union Board and learn more about their upcoming events, and how you can get involved, at their bi-weekly general meetings! FREE and open to ALL ISU students!
Floral Design: Mad About Marbles: Vase Arrangements
Work with variegated greens and bi-color flowers in a glass vase arrangement weighted with marbles.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
This group is great for those who love the improv comedy humor of their fellow college students and can't get enough of location, occupation, means of death.
Wednesday, 16 Jan 2019
Collecting for the Community - 10 Years of Living Green Event
Come drop off gently used clothing items, non-perishable foods, and unused toiletries to assist our peers and neighbors in need.
Faculty workshop: Advancing Your Career at ISU
Associate provost Dawn Bratsch-Prince and LAS associate dean Amy Slagell will present on best practices for putting together a portfolio, opportunities for faculty to be more engaged as their careers develop, and the new term faculty tracks. This session is intended for lecturers and senior lecturers.
Behind the Scenes: Conservatory Orchids
Join staff Horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth for an in-depth look at the orchids selected for this season's magical Conservatory display.
Carillon Concert: Let Freedom Ring
A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King. Tin-Shi Tam, carillonneur. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series
Art Walk - The Union of Art and Science at the ATRB
The new Advanced Teaching and Research Building (ATRB) represents the university's continued commitment to excellence in the biosciences. The state-of-the-art building is also home to two significant new works of art by Rose Frantzen and Ball-Nogues. Join University Museums and Associate Professor Rob Wallace in celebrating the new additions to our Art on Campus Collection.
Walk-in Craft: Women's March Sign Making Day
Get ready for the Women's March in Des Moines on January 20. Sign-making supplies will be available, as well as large tables to work around. Our playlist will include some Beyonce, Nina Simone and Gloria Gaynor for inspiration. Pick up one of our feminist buttons, or make your own for 50 cents. There is no charge for sign-making and this is open to all ages if accompanied by an adult. Together we rise!
Workshop, Grading and Student Data in Canvas (Canvas Track 1)
Use the power of Gradebook and student data in Canvas to fuel your students' progress! Upon completion, participants will be able to do the following:
Reception: Women Impacting ISU Calendar
The 12 women featured in the calendar will be recognized. A program will begin at 4 p.m. Free copies of the calendar will be distributed.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh until your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 17 Jan 2019
Collecting for the Community - 10 Years of Living Green Event
Come drop off gently used clothing items, non-perishable foods, and unused toiletries to assist our peers and neighbors in need.
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Bookmobile: Ames Public Library
In partnership with the university library, the Ames Public Library's Bookmobile added a regular Iowa State stop to its weekly route. The Bookmobile will park in the turnaround between Parks Library and Morrill Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays. Items from the Ames Public Library (for all ages) can be checked out, returned or reserved in advance for pick up.
Research workshop: Bridging the Divide Brown Bag
Bring your lunch (and your questions) to find out how the Bridging the Divide seed funding grant program could help get your research or scholarly project off the ground.
Nature at Noon: The Magic of Plants
Hear from Director Ed Lyon as he presents a program on the magic of plants! Bring your lunch to the Gardens each month and enjoy a nature-based education program relating to the 2019 theme, Toys & Games.
Retirement reception: Harry (Jack) Horner
Harry T. (Jack) Horner, University Professor of genetics, development and cell biology, retired from Iowa State last June 30 after 50-plus years on the Iowa State faculty. Due to circumstances, the department reception was delayed until now.