Wednesday, 02 May 2018
Final Exams
Final Exams: Apr. 30-May 4
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) Workshop
This Quality Matters (QM) flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and blended courses is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and instructors. It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or those considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and blended learning.
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) Workshop
This Quality Matters (QM) flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and blended courses is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and instructors. It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or those considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and blended learning.
Candidate forum: Director, Catt Center
Karen Kedrowski, executive director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Winthrop University, is one of four finalists in the search for the next director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.
cyBUY Vendor Show
Several dozen cyBUY contracted vendors will share new products and services. Enjoy refreshments and register for door prizes.
Macro Photography 201: Abstraction
4-week course beginning Wednesday, May 2, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Take your close-up photography to the next level by incorporating abstract, fine art compositions into your shots with this four-week course with professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg.
Shabby to Chic Floral Display Workshop
2-week program beginning Wednesday, May 2, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bring your own unique container and other items from home to repurpose into a fantastic floral display for a classy celebration.
Thursday, 03 May 2018
Final Exams
Final Exams: Apr. 30-May 4
Art Mart Spring Sale
Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, striking prints, campus photos and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Candidate forum: Director, Catt Center
Nichola Gutgold, professor at Penn State University, Lehigh Valley, is one of four finalists in the search for the next director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.
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.
Writing with Your Movie-Mind
3-week program beginning Thursday, May 3, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Exercise your creativity as you move through a story concept in three dimensions.
Graduate College Commencement
Commencement ceremony for the Graduate College.
Concert: Kansas
Fans will hear songs they have heard on the radio, Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, and Classic MTV since 1974. With more Top 100 hits in the set than ever before, Kansas fans will also hear some classic B-Sides, fan favorites, and material off the band's latest studio album, The Prelude Implicit.
Friday, 04 May 2018
Final Exams
Final Exams: Apr. 30-May 4
Graduate College: Deadline
Last day to have your POSC approved for Summer 2018 graduation
Art Mart Spring Sale
Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, striking prints, campus photos and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Retirement reception: Don Nielsen
Don (Harold) Nielsen, system control technician at facilities planning and management, is retiring from the university on May 4.
Retirement reception: Steve Heideman and Carla Holbrook
Steve Heideman, coordinator of chemistry department teaching laboratories, and Carla Holbrook, secretary in the chemistry department, are retiring.
Saturday, 05 May 2018
Mid Iowa Woodcarvers Show
The Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers return for their one-day show on Saturday, May 5! Guests will have the opportunity to view carving contest entries, watch carving demonstrations and participate in a hands-on lesson in whittling.
Living Floral Wreath Workshop
Decorate for spring with a living wreath planted in colorful flowers!
Art Mart Spring Sale
Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, striking prints, campus photos and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Undergraduate Commencement: CALS, CoB, LAS
Commencement ceremony for graduates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Commencement: College of Veterinary Medicine
Commencement ceremony for graduates of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Undergraduate Commencement: Design, CoE, CHS
Commencement ceremony for graduates from the College of Design, College of Engineering and College of Human Sciences.
Sunday, 06 May 2018
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 07 May 2018
Orientation: Corporate Travel Planners
One of ISU's new contracted travel agency partners, Corporate Travel Planners, will host an orientation session five times May 7-8. The session includes a demo of the Concur online booking tool. No registration is required. It will be repeated at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. today.
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
Candidate forum: Associate dean, Graduate College
Candidate forum for Annette O'Connor, professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine