Friday, 01 Mar 2019
Old, new, borrowed, and blue: Breeding for specialty crops and traits
The R.F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium
Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity
ISCORE is the university's local initiative designed to provide an ongoing platform of sharing and applying new knowledge through presentations and workshops. The conference supports the university's Mission to "create, share and apply knowledge ... and make Iowa and the world a better place." This year's keynote will be delivered by Vernon Wall, LeaderShape Inc., Washington, D.C. Registration (free) is requested.
CANCELED: Homeschool Day: Plant Science
Reiman Gardens' plant collections provide a living laboratory for learning all about plants.
Retirement reception: Ed Logan
Ed Logan, a facilities mechanic at the Memorial Union, is retiring after 25 years of service to the university.
ISCORE Keynote: Vernon Wall
Vernon Wall is a nationally known speaker in the areas of social justice and leadership styles and is one of the founders and facilitators of the Social Justice Training Institute.
Friday Research Seminar: The Art of Asking Questions
How do questions influence the thinking process in design? To what extent do (high-level) questions influence problem definition and shape idea generation? What type of question-asking behavior drives the creative thinking process? How does one learn to ask "good" questions? In this talk, Carlos Cardoso, associate professor of industrial design, will discuss the role of question-asking in designing as part of his research in design methodology.
March Craft of the Month: Secret Book Safe
Hollow out a book for a secret place to stash your treasures in plain sight. Start by gluing the edges together, then use a box knife to cut out a rectangular compartment within the pages. Add decorative paper to your interior cutout to tidy up the edges, and keep it under a stack of real books overnight to compress the pages. Drop in during open hours but give yourself about 90 minutes.
Reception: Nancy Olson and Stephen Veysey
Nancy Olson, finance coordinator in the chemistry department, is leaving, and Stephen Veysey, chemistry instrument services manager, is retiring. A short program with remarks will begin at 2:30 pm.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Superhero Night
Turn a figurine into a new guardian or nemesis, or paint your favorite hero, villain, or speech bubble - Ka-Pow! Wear a cape and get half price studio fees, and enter our drawing for two tickets to Captain Marvel, releasing March 8.
Cyclone Cinema: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet, a PG fantasy/adventure movie rated 3.5 stars. Watch Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz travel the World Wide Web on a mission. They risk it all to save the video game, "Sugar Rush" with the help of citizens of the internet
Lecture: Reframing the National Conversation about Immigration
"Law and Story: Reframing the National Conversation about Immigration," Rev. Dr. David Vasquez-Levy, President of the Pacific School of Religion, and Tom Miller, Iowa State Attorney General, will discuss both immigration laws and the current immigration narrative among academic, legal and religious communities.
Performance: Sense and Sensibility
In 18th-century England, the sudden death of Henry Dashwood leaves his daughters financially destitute and socially vulnerable. The sisters -- sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne -- must learn how to weather the ridiculous societal pressures of the time in order to find love and their place in this new world. A charming, new adaptation written by ISU alum Kerry Skram.
Comedian Becky Robinson
Becky Robinson, a comedian will be joining us for a great night of laughs at ISU AfterDark.
ISU AfterDark
ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. Enjoy an evening with Panda Express, the chance to win a $1,000 and entertainment.
ISU AfterDark: Antoni Porowski
Actor, Antoni Porowski, is best known for his role as the food and wine expert in the Netflix series, Queer Eye.
Saturday, 02 Mar 2019
Iowa Songwriters Showcase
Iowa songwriters J. Jeffrey Messerole and Aaron Earl Short will perform two shows. Messerole is an Americana musician who performs original folk, blues, and alternative country music. Short is a bluesy songwriter and storyteller with a troubadour style. The Goldfinch Room provides great acoustics in an intimate setting for approximately 80 people.
Cyclone Cinema: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet, a PG fantasy/adventure movie rated 3.5 stars. Watch Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz travel the World Wide Web on a mission. They risk it all to save the video game, "Sugar Rush" with the help of citizens of the internet
Performance: Sense and Sensibility
In 18th-century England, the sudden death of Henry Dashwood leaves his daughters financially destitute and socially vulnerable. The sisters -- sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne -- must learn how to weather the ridiculous societal pressures of the time in order to find love and their place in this new world. A charming, new adaptation written by ISU alum Kerry Skram.
Iowa Songwriters Showcase
Iowa songwriters J. Jeffrey Messerole and Aaron Earl Short will perform two shows. Messerole is an Americana musician who performs original folk, blues, and alternative country music. Short is a bluesy songwriter and storyteller with a troubadour style. The Goldfinch Room provides great acoustics in an intimate setting for approximately 80 people.
Sunday, 03 Mar 2019
Performance: Sense and Sensibility
In 18th-century England, the sudden death of Henry Dashwood leaves his daughters financially destitute and socially vulnerable. The sisters -- sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne -- must learn how to weather the ridiculous societal pressures of the time in order to find love and their place in this new world. A charming, new adaptation written by ISU alum Kerry Skram.
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet, a PG fantasy/adventure movie rated 3.5 stars. Watch Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz travel the World Wide Web on a mission. They risk it all to save the video game, "Sugar Rush" with the help of citizens of the internet
Monday, 04 Mar 2019
Research workshop: Human Research Basics -- Informed Consent
This is the third part of a four-part series that looks more closely at the components of the IRB submission process. In this session, participants will learn about the informed consent process, including participant recruitment and the informed consent document. Discussion will center around what's required of you as the researcher, and best practices for designing and administering consent.
Teacher Education Career Fair
Open to anyone seeking employment as a teacher, exploring student teaching options, or looking for ways to enhance their professional communication and networking skills is welcome to participate. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from school districts and other organizations.
Open forum: College of Engineering dean finalist
Each of five dean finalists will be announced the day before his or her campus visit.
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:
Seminar series: Developing Successful Job Application Materials
Part IV: Crafting the Teaching Philosophy Statement
Lecture: President Wendy Wintersteen
"My Journey as a Woman in STEM," President Wendy Wintersteen. Join ISU Student Government in a celebration of International Women's Day. President Wintersteen will speak about her journey as a woman in STEM, from being one of the first female ISU extension associates in integrated pest management to becoming the first woman president of Iowa State University.
Workshop: Miller Open Education Mini-Grants Q&A
Curious about how to complete and submit a Miller Open Education Mini-Grant application? Abbey Elder, Open Access Librarian, and Holly Bender, Associate Director, CELT, will guide you through the application process in this Q&A-styled workshop.
Accretion Disks: From Black Holes to Planets
Dr. Jacob B. Simon, University of Colorado