Tuesday, 30 Oct 2018
Build Your Canvas Course - Assignments and Quizzes
This two-hour interactive, hands-on workshop is open to all Iowa State University instructors and instructional designers to explore assignment and assessment options in Canvas.
Research workshop: Navigating Your Research with Human Subjects: The IRB Submission Process
In this session you will learn tips on developing and submitting protocols to the IRB. A member of IRB staff will walk through key sections of the non-exempt IRB application and explain what the IRB looks for during the review process. Sign up for one of the several dates we have scheduled throughout the year.
Research workshop: Funding Opportunities Available Through CEAH and How to Write a Successful Application
Faculty in the arts, humanities and social sciences are invited to bring their lunches and learn about the unique internal funding opportunities available to them to further their research and scholarly goals.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"How wetting films influence glacier dynamics and sea level" by Dr. Alan Rempel, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"How wetting films influence glacier dynamics and sea level" by Dr. Alan Rempel, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Macro Photography 101
4-sessions beginning Tuesday, October 30, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. (NO CLASS 11/20). This four-part workshop will cover the basics of macro photography including equipment and how to use it, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject and tips and tricks.
Town Hall: Student Government, Student Affairs
Students are invited to ask senior administrators questions. Panelists include Pam Cain (finance and university services), Pete Englin (student affairs and residence), Roberta Johnson (financial aid), Beate Schmittmann (LAS) and Anne Marie VanDerZanden (provost's office). Moderated by Juan Bibiloni-Rivera (Student Government) and Vernon Hurte (dean of students). The town hall will be livestreamed.
Documentary and discussion: How Millennials Can Save America and the World
"The Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save the World (Before It's Too Late)" is a new film - and book - from Sundance Award-winning filmmaker Josh Tickell. The film explores the challenges millennials and other young people face in solving current environmental, economic, and social crisis. The film features interviews with Corbin Bleu, Senator Bernie Sanders, Rosario Dawson, and Xiutezcatl Martinez.
"Octubaween" with ISU Tuba-Euphonium & Halloween Organ Concert
A fun, family-friendly performance, featuring Halloween and tuba-inspired music played on a mix of tubas, euphoniums with organ Halloween music.
Something Rotten
Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL!
Wednesday, 31 Oct 2018
Graduate College: Deadline
Graduate College: Last day for graduate students to cancel graduation through AccessPlus.
Graduate College: Oral Exams Deadline
Graduate College: Last day for Final Oral Exam Request to be received by Graduate College to avoid cancellation of Fall 2018 graduation.
Halloween Celebration
Celebrate Halloween in the Memorial Union! Trick-or-Treat at departments throughout the MU and participate in a costume contest (10 a.m.-3 p.m.). Stop by the ISU Book Store in costume and get your picture taken (10 a.m.-3 p.m.). Costumes will be judged on creativity, detail and originality, with cash prizes for first, second and third place.
Online event, Web Accessibility: Trick or Treat?
As a part of "The Year of Accessibility", the Online Learning Consortium and WCET continue to collaborate to bring our communities resources on the topic of accessibility.
Meet-and-greet: Consuela Cooper
Dr. Consuela Cooper, University of Houston, joined the Office of Admissions staff Oct. 18 as senior associate director for recruitment.
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.
NCORE/ISCORE webinar series
"Introduction to Social Justice Models of Disability," Julie Alexander, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
Reception: Alex Ramirez
Alex Ramirez, associate professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine, will be honored as the inaugural recipient of the Roy A. Schulz Professorship in swine medicine.
Photography Master Study 5
4 sessions beginning Wednesday, October 31, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. (NO CLASS 11/21). Back by popular demand, an all-new Master study course!
Ghost Stories of Iowa State
How much do you know of campus history, legend, and lore? Join University Museums for an evening of historic and haunted stories about Iowa State and discover who may be haunting your lecture hall!
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 to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 01 Nov 2018
November/December Craft of the Month: Winter Garland
Make a garland up to 5 feet long using strips of flannel. You choose the colors and patterns.
Registration begins for Sophomores - Spring 2019
First day of assigned Spring 2019 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday.
Caterpillar Club
Join us this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Open forum: Faculty experience work group
Members of the faculty experience work group will provide a high-level review of results from the COACHE and Campus Climate surveys and solicit ideas for maintaining and improving a positive faculty experience at Iowa State.
Workshop: Effectively managing disruptive classroom behavior
When disruptive behavior takes place, a number of Iowa State University faculty members recommend addressing it immediately. Their advice: remain calm, assess the situation, listen to student concerns. Especially recommended: provide a clear, firm response that is consistent with responses you've given other students. The strategies and resources in this workshop will help you prepare for these moments before they occur.
Research workshop: 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.
Crafty Cocktail Night: DIY Steampunk Jewelry
Hop on the Steampunk train with local artists Pam Dennis & Ryk Weiss!
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Southwest Baptist.
Cyclone Cinema
Ant-Man and the Wasp - Scott Lang is grappling with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym, Lang must once again don the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside the Wasp. The urgent mission soon leads to secret revelations from the past as the dynamic duo finds itself in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy.