Sunday, 03 Nov 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Concert: ISU Statesmen
The Iowa Statesmen, one of the region's leading men's choirs, was founded by James Rodde in 2000. The ensemble specializes in the performance of traditional and contemporary male chorus literature.
Curator Talk: Iowa and Contemporary Pottery
"Timeless: Iowa and Contemporary Pottery," Adrienne Gennett, associate curator, University Museums. From large scale ceramic sculptures to the smallest of vessels, the "Iowa and Contemporary Pottery" exhibit will highlight a range of artistic expression in pottery. Gennett will discuss the exhibition and recent acquisitions to the ceramics collection.
Concert: ISU Statesmen
The Iowa Statesmen, one of the region's leading men's choirs, was founded by James Rodde in the fall of 2000. The ensemble specializes in the performance of traditional and contemporary male chorus literature.
Argentine Tango Lessons
Valerie Williams 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 different partners for practice. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Cyclone Cinema: Midsommar
A couple's trip to Sweden quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.
Concert: Amara Piano Quartet
Members of the Ames Piano Quartet include Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin; George Work, cello; and Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano.
Performance: Jersey Boys
Tony, Grammy, and Olivier award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys is the behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard ... and the radio just couldn't get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story.
Monday, 04 Nov 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Campus conversation: Students Against Racism
Students will start the conversation with a presentation about the recent events on campus that led to the Students Against Racism protest and demands. Participants will discuss in small groups, while facilitators collect feedback on what is working, what isn't, and what needs to change. An open mic will be available to share stories and input. The event will include resources available for campus community members.
Density functional theory and theoretical magnetism: 40 years of failures and successes
Dr. Vladimir Antropov, Iowa State University
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.
Lecture: Media and the 2020 Election
Alexander Heffner is the host of The Open Mind on PBS. He has covered American politics, civic life, and millennials since the 2008 presidential campaign. His work has been profiled in the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Des Moines Register and numerous other outlets. This lecture will provide students with the opportunity to engage with Heffner about the Iowa Caucuses and the 2020 elections.
cancelled Recital: Percussionist Michael Compitello
Guest Percussionist Michael Compitello will perform.
Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Reading and Interpreting a Request for Proposal
In this session you will learn the fundamentals of reading and interpreting agency guidelines and specific calls for proposals. We will discuss information commonly found in sponsor guidelines and tips and tricks for common mistakes.
MS Agronomy Defense
Title: Comparing characterization methods of Fusarium Ear Rot resistance in corn; Speaker: Eric Davis; Creative Component type: Research; Major Professor: Gary Munkvold
Home Gardening Series: Putting the Garden to Bed
As winter approaches, many gardeners begin preparations for the cold season to give their garden the best start in spring.
MS Agronomy Defense
Title: Soybean varietal response to late season nitrogen application at different plant populations; Speaker: Benjamin Buesing; Creative Component type: Research; Major Professor: Andy Lenssen
GDCB Seminar
"Cutin biosynthesis," Dylan Kosma, University of Nevada.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Mississippi Valley State.
Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Open house: Strategic facilities plan
Three drop-in open house sessions are planned to collect input on how the university community uses its buildings and spaces. The information will be used to develop a strategic plan for future investment in design improvements or renewal of ISU campus facilities.
Workshop: Launching Your Faculty Career at ISU
An introduction, for term faculty only, to university resources, polices and programs that will help them with a successful start. The discussion will include career paths and opportunities for development. Register via Learn@ISU.
Using Campus Resources to Find Funding Opportunities
ISU provides excellent resources to assist faculty with the search for research funding. In this hands-on training you will learn how to strategically use websites and proprietary databases to identify and connect with funding opportunities and to set up saved searches, shared opportunities, and receive funding alert emails.
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.
Open house and dedication: Digital Accessibility Lab
Designed as a welcoming and inclusive space, the Digital Accessibility Lab will allow students with disabilities to work together using assistive technology that includes speech-to-text software, text-to-speech software, gaming hardware and software, screen magnifiers, virtual reality headsets and more. A program will begin at 3 p.m., followed by tours of the lab.
Open house: Strategic facilities plan
Three drop-in open house sessions are planned to collect input on how the university community uses its buildings and spaces. The information will be used to develop a strategic plan for future investment in design improvements or renewal of ISU campus facilities.
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!
Intermediate Glass Beads Workshop
Rhonda Scott Take your lamp-work skills to the next level and make amazing glass beads with metal! Learn several ways to add fine silver wire and silver foil to your creations. Students must complete a beginning glass beads class before taking this class. Supply fee includes glass for class time only.