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Friday, 12 Oct 2018

Manage Your Canvas Course - Personalized Learning and Mastery Plans

Oct 12, 2018

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

032 Parks Library

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This two-hour interactive, hands-on workshop is open to all Iowa State University instructors and instructional designers to explore how a personalized learning and mastery path can enhance your course in Canvas.

Voices from Ellis Island

Oct 12, 2018

10:00 AM

Fisher Theatre

$4-$5

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

From 1890 to 1930, Ellis Island was the first experience of life in America for millions of immigrants. First and second class passengers who arrived in New York Harbor were not required to undergo the inspection process at Ellis Island. However, the process was far different for "steerage" or third class passengers; they were transported from the pier by ferry to Ellis Island where they underwent medical and legal inspections.

Seminar: ISU Online Learning Community (ISU-OLC)

Oct 12, 2018

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

0031 Library

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

The purpose of the ISU-OLC is to share campus best practices to improve online teaching and learning; see how others are using the University Learning Management System (LMS) to create innovative learning experiences, inform the campus about existing and new web-based instructional technologies, participate in new technology testing and evaluation; as well as, to leverage LMS expertise, experience and training resources across campus.

True Colors Walk-in Craft

Oct 12, 2018

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

$5

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

National Coming Out Day is an annual LGBTQIA awareness day observed on October 11. Celebrate with us by making a throwback craft - a Perler bead keychain - brought to modern day by using colors from the flag with which you identify, including Allies.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Message Mugs

Oct 12, 2018

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5, plus the cost of the bisque selected

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Add a covert message at the bottom of a cup! Put it inside to discover when your coffee is gone, or outside to share with an office mate. Add your personal message from a sweet "I Love You" to a clever "You've Been Poisoned."

Cyclone Cinema

Oct 12, 2018

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - Three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, Owen Grady and Claire Dearing return to the island of Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that's about to erupt. They soon encounter terrifying new breeds of gigantic dinosaurs, while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet.

Hilton Madness

Oct 12, 2018

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

free

Athletics Athletics

The men's and women's basketball kickoff event will feature player introductions, 3-point shooting and slam dunk competitions, a band performance and a short scrimmage. Reminder: A clear bag security policy is in effect for Hilton Coliseum events.

Soccer

Oct 12, 2018

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State soccer hosts West Virginia.

Bad Bad Habits

Oct 12, 2018

8:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

$10 / $14 (w/ $2 DOS increase)

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Indie Rock and Pop Music

Cyclone Cinema

Oct 12, 2018

10:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - Three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, Owen Grady and Claire Dearing return to the island of Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that's about to erupt. They soon encounter terrifying new breeds of gigantic dinosaurs, while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet.

Saturday, 13 Oct 2018

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Oct 13, 2018

3:00 AM

Alumni Center

free

University Special events

Cyclones everywhere are invited to celebrate at the ISU Alumni Center before every home football game. Enjoy giveaways, shopping, refreshments, marching band performances, Cy and spirit squad appearances, and entertainment for all ages. Doors open 3 hours prior to kick-off and end 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Catered meal available for an additional charge.

Glass Beads Intensive Workshop

Oct 13, 2018

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $48, Public $58 (supplies included)

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Learn to create colorful beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire!

Volleyball

Oct 13, 2018

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State volleyball hosts TCU in a Big 12 match.

Collage of Choirs

Oct 13, 2018

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$10 / $5 Tickets available at the CY Stephens box office.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

All the choirs perform, Iowa State Singers, ISU Statesmen, Cantamus Women's Choir, Lyrica Women's Choir

Football

Oct 13, 2018

6:00 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. West Virginia. Game times and dates are subject to change.

Cyclone Cinema

Oct 13, 2018

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - Three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, Owen Grady and Claire Dearing return to the island of Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that's about to erupt. They soon encounter terrifying new breeds of gigantic dinosaurs, while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet.

Cyclone Cinema

Oct 13, 2018

10:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - Three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, Owen Grady and Claire Dearing return to the island of Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that's about to erupt. They soon encounter terrifying new breeds of gigantic dinosaurs, while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet.

Sunday, 14 Oct 2018

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Oct 14, 2018

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 in the Memorial Union

ISU Five lessons for $35, Public Five lessons for $45

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

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

Oct 14, 2018

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - Three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, Owen Grady and Claire Dearing return to the island of Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that's about to erupt. They soon encounter terrifying new breeds of gigantic dinosaurs, while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet.

Cyclone Cinema

Oct 14, 2018

10:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - Three years after the destruction of the Jurassic World theme park, Owen Grady and Claire Dearing return to the island of Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from a volcano that's about to erupt. They soon encounter terrifying new breeds of gigantic dinosaurs, while uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the entire planet.

Monday, 15 Oct 2018

Open house: Genome Informatics Facility

Oct 15, 2018

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

221 Science I

free

Research Meetings, receptions

"Nom Noms and gNoms," learn more about how biological insight can be obtained through bioinformatics. Come to further understand how your interesting biological questions can be answered using high-through put DNA/RNA sequencing, metabolomics or proteomics experiments. RSVPs appreciated.

Workshop: CELT Accessibility Awareness Week: Hands-On Accessibility - Captions

Oct 15, 2018

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

2015 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Participants will work on adding captions to the videos in their online course materials using Arc (Canvas video tool) and YouTube.

Workshop: Preparing Effective Nominations for Faculty Awards

Oct 15, 2018

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Training, development

Gain insights into the best practices of successful nominations and how to avoid the most common errors and pitfalls in your preparation. Register via Learn@ISU.

Build Your Canvas Course - Grading and Student Data in Canvas

Oct 15, 2018

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This two-hour interactive, hands-on workshop is open to all Iowa State University instructors and instructional designers to explore the Gradebook and discover student data available in a Canvas course.

Acrylic Paint Pours Class

Oct 15, 2018

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $54 Public $64 (supplies included)

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Have you been captivated by videos of paint pours? Discover how to make these colorful paintings by acrylic pouring.

ISU Jazz Concert

Oct 15, 2018

7:00 PM

M-Shop, Memorial Union

$3

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

James Bovinette, Director of Jazz 1 Michael Giles, Director of Jazz 2

Norman Borlaug Lecture

Oct 15, 2018

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green

Join a conversation with the 2018 World Food Prize Laureates Lawrence Haddad and David Nabarro about their work promoting child and maternal nutrition in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen will moderate the conversation.