Wednesday, 09 Sep 2015
ClubFest
ClubFest is an opportunity for students to browse through 360+ of the over 800 clubs and organizations to find out how to get involved on campus. A volunteer fair for nonprofit agencies also will be held.
Webinar "How to be an Effective Public Intellectual: A Conversation with Mark Anthony Neal"
This webinar is hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity and facilitated by Mark Anthony Neal. Register online with your ISU-sponsored membership
Retirement reception: Linda Erickson
Linda Erickson, an administrative specialist in the biomedical sciences department (College of Veterinary Medicine), is retiring after 40 years of service to the university.
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. This month we will focus on introspection and identity in our practice. Please arrive early for a discussion on the month's topic beginning at 5:15. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat.
Nature Journaling
A four week course on Wednesdays - September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Whether you are a budding naturalist, artist, or writer, Reiman Gardens is the ideal setting to observe and record pollinating insects, tropical butterflies, and native flora and fauna.
Photography Class: The Art of Seeing
A four week course on Wednesdays, September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a four-part class and experience the true art of seeing through your photography.
Panel Discussion: The U.S. Supreme Court on Free Speech, Obamacare, Same-Sex Marriage, and Lethal Injections
Panelists discuss recent Supreme Court rulings. Constitution Day event and part of the National Affairs Series
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, 10 Sep 2015
Grants Hub workshop: Finding Funding Opportunities
For research faculty and staff. Bring your laptop and learn how to use the COS Pivot searchable database to broaden your funding portfolio and increase your interdisciplinary opportunities. Register online by Sept. 8.
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers. Each session has hands-on activities to interact with all the wonderful plants that we enjoy and eat. Classes are great for kids of all ages to participate in with an adult.
Brown Bag Lecture
"Why Native Plants Matter" presented by Jim Kessler Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program with a new topic presented by regional professionals and lecturers.
Lunch and Learn Session
"Navigating through the Agile Fleet Commander System," helpful for anyone who uses the online vehicle reservation system frequently. Feel free to bring your lunch. RSVP requested. Also offered Aug. 13.
Webinar: "Overcoming Academic Perfectionism"
This webinar is hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity and facilitated by Kerry Ann Rockquemore. Register online with your ISU-sponsored membership.
Fall convocation and awards ceremony: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dean Beate Schmittmann will address the state of the college, college and university award recipients will be recognized, and new faculty will be introduced. A reception follows at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Reception: SEASONS of Iowa State book signing
Produced by the ISU Alumni Association, a new 128-page hard-bound book, SEASONS of Iowa State University, captures the four seasons on campus. In addition to photography by Jim Heemstra, SEASONS contains Iowa State history, art, architecture, landscape, and environment. The event includes book signing, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Attendees can register to win a free book and print.
Youth Watercolor Class
Learn basic sketching and watercolor techniques to paint everything from plants, animals, and butterflies, to landscapes and garden scenes.
Cyclone Cinema: Spy
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
President's Annual Address
President Steven Leath will review university achievements and share his priorities for the 2015-16 academic year. Refreshments will be available.
Comedy Night w/ Tanisha Long
Tanisha is West Philadelphia born and raised. In her Mom's apartment is where she spent most of her days (seriously). She moved to NYC in 2006 to study acting and soon discovered that she was completely obsessed with being a weirdo and making people laugh. She then began to study improv and acting at UCB, The PIT, The Philly Improv Theater and Michael Howard Studio.
Friday, 11 Sep 2015
CANCELED: Black College Reunion
This event has been canceled. A mentoring mixer will be held Sept. 12.
Graduate College students: Graduation applications
Graduate College: Last day for graduate students to submit applications for graduation for Fall 2015 through AccessPlus.
Public forum: Student health director finalist
Shelley O'Connell, student health clinic director, University of Northern Iowa, is one of two finalists for Iowa State's Thielen Student Health Center director position.
Public forum: VP for diversity and inclusion finalist
William Lewis, alumni fellow and former vice president for diversity and inclusion, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, is one of four finalists for Iowa State's vice president for diversity and inclusion.
Reiman Gardens After Hours
Start your weekend listening to a string quartet of the Central Iowa Symphony players and enjoying an Italian feast catered by ISU Catering.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Night
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Choose from Mugs of all sizes and styles for your favorite beverage. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Lecture: Architecture for the Public - A Global Practice
Jill Lerner, FAIA, a principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, will speak about the global design firm's work, her path as an architect, her role at KPF and her leadership in the profession at large. Part of the Architecture Advisory Council Lecture Series and Architecture Premiere 15 celebration.
Opening Reception: Rome Show 2015
The Rome Show 2015 will showcase projects by architecture and landscape architecture students who studied in Italy with the spring 2015 College of Design Rome Program. The opening reception will begin following the Department of Architecture's Premiere 15 student scholarships and awards ceremony and a guest lecture by Jill Lerner, FAIA, principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates.
Cyclone Cinema: Spy
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Town Hall Meeting with Senator Rand Paul
Since 1987, the Presidential Caucus Series has provided students, faculty, and community members with an opportunity to question presidential candidates or their representative before the precinct caucuses. No tickets required.