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What is featured?

Monday, 23 Apr 2018

Orientation: Key Travel

Apr 23, 2018

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

31 Parks Library

free

Operations and Finance Division Training, development

One of ISU's new contracted travel agency partners, Key Travel, will host an orientation session six times April 23-25. The session includes a demo of Key Travel's online booking tool. No registration is required.

Workshop: Sponsor-Specific Proposal Development

Apr 23, 2018

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

In this session you will learn about USDA and USDA-NIFA requirements including IDC limitations, cost-share requirements, and other agency-specific forms.

Out of the Fire: The Banned Books Monologues

Apr 23, 2018

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

ReACT Gallery, 0003 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

First performed on campus Fall 2017, this encore performance features a selection of the monologues and will be performed in the ReACT Gallery. Banned books included range from "James and the Giant Peach" to "Lady Chatterley's Lover" and some by ISU students. Directed by Amanda Petefish-Schrag, ISU Theatre.

Tuesday, 24 Apr 2018

Orientation: Key Travel

Apr 24, 2018

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

31 Parks Library

free

Operations and Finance Division Training, development

One of ISU's new contracted travel agency partners, Key Travel, will host an orientation session six times April 23-25. The session includes a demo of Key Travel's online booking tool. No registration is required. It will be repeated at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. today.

Workshop: Human Research Basics Series

Apr 24, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

"Human Research Basics: Best Practices for a Successful IRB Submission." This four-part series looks more closely at the various components of the IRB submission process. In this session, you'll get tips for ensuring a smooth IRB review process.

Research Workshop: Submission software training

Apr 24, 2018

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

1485 Vet Med

free

Research Training, development

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.

Open forum: CELT director finalist

Apr 24, 2018

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

2019 Morrill Hall

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Sara Marcketti, professor in the apparel, events and hospitality management department, and interim director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, is a finalist for the director's post.

Lecture: Ethical Considerations

Apr 24, 2018

7:00 PM

2050 Agronomy Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green

Brian Green, Santa Clara University, will speak about the potential ethical implications of emerging and disruptive food technologies. He'll share what needs to be considered so people may use these technologies in ways that encourage the development of a healthy, fair and sustainable food system for the future.

Wednesday, 25 Apr 2018

Workshop: Sponsor-Specific Proposal Development

Apr 25, 2018

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

In this session you will learn about USDA and USDA-NIFA requirements including IDC limitations, cost-share requirements, and other agency-specific forms.

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 25, 2018

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

First day of biannual sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts (undergraduate) and integrated visual arts (graduate) programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150. A majority of proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities such as workshops, field trips and guest speakers.

Candidate forum: Director, Catt Center

Apr 25, 2018

12:00 PM

302 Catt Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Tracy Osborn, associate professor and program director at the University of Iowa, is one of four finalists in the search for the next director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.

Orientation: Key Travel

Apr 25, 2018

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

31 Parks Library

free

Operations and Finance Division Training, development

One of ISU's new contracted travel agency partners, Key Travel, will host an orientation session six times April 23-25. The session includes a demo of Key Travel's online booking tool. No registration is required. It will be repeated at 3 p.m. today.

Workshop: Emotional intelligence

Apr 25, 2018

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

University Training, development

Session two of a two-part series. High-energy, interactive conversation that fosters awareness about how to be smarter with feelings. Learn how to be more intentional and purposeful with emotions so you can impact workplace outcomes. Session two will expand on session one with labeling and validating emotions; creating strategies and techniques to implement and increase EQ.

Poster presentation: University honors program

Apr 25, 2018

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

A poster presentation and reception featuring honors projects and graduates. Spring and summer honors graduates and honors students will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects.

Softball

Apr 25, 2018

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn CyHawk Series). Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.

Winners from The Fashion Show 2018

Apr 25, 2018

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Textiles and Clothing Museum, 1015 Morrill Hall

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Join the student designers and The Fashion Show committee members in viewing the top award winners from this years show. Light refreshments will be served.

Documentary preview: George Washington Carver

Apr 25, 2018

7:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Special events

Filmmaker Laurel Bower will show a 30-minute segment of her hour-long IPTV documentary, "George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life," celebrating the life of George Washington Carver, including Iowa State's role in his path to education.

Thursday, 26 Apr 2018

Textbook Buyback

Apr 26, 2018

All day

University Bookstore

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.

Caterpillar Club

Apr 26, 2018

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Best for children five and under with an adult.

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 26, 2018

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

Second day of biannual sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts (undergraduate) and integrated visual arts (graduate) programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150. A majority of proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities such as workshops, field trips and guest speakers.

Performance: The Great Gatsby

Apr 26, 2018

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance, $5 door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

A National Players production, based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic book. Part of the Iowa State Center's Martha-Ellen Tye Youth Matinee Series.

World Intellectual Property Day celebration

Apr 26, 2018

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Central campus

free

President's Division Meetings, receptions

The Iowa State University Research Foundation and the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer will celebrate World Intellectual Property Day on central campus April 26. The event will highlight important innovations developed by Iowa State researchers and include a sampling of products developed with ISU inventions. Those stopping by can meet faculty who are an important part of ISU's intellectual property engine.

In Focus: Daguerreotypes, Tintypes and Photographs from the Farm House Museum Collection

Apr 26, 2018

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum, central campus

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Photography, as we know it today, takes place on the screen of a computer or phone, but before the invention of these devices, all photographs were physical objects that could be touched, turned, held and looked at under a magnifying glass. Explore the Farm House Museum Collection of 19th Century photography with Charlie Coffey, exhibition curator, photographer, and University Museums intern extraordinaire.

Online event: Inclusive Teaching in Mathematics and Informatics

Apr 26, 2018

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

View on your own register through CIRTL through link below

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Diversity Training, development

Student and professor demographics in mathematics and informatics show that, like other STEM fields, women remain underrepresented as both learners and instructors. In this panel of current and future faculty and undergraduate students will discuss how identity intersects with instruction in these two fields.

College of Human Sciences Entrepreneurship Showcase

Apr 26, 2018

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

LeBaron Hall lobby and auditorium

free

College of Human Sciences Academic calendar Special events

College of Human Sciences students compete for cash prizes as people from business, industry, and academia judge them on their ideas to start a new business or spruce up an existing one. The 15th annual College of Human Sciences Entrepreneurship Showcase will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 in the LeBaron Hall lobby area. The awards ceremony will follow at 9 p.m. in the LeBaron Auditorium.

4th Congressional District Democratic Candidate Forum

Apr 26, 2018

6:30 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

The Iowa State College Democrats will host a forum with candidates running for the Democratic nomination for the 4th Congressional District, which includes the city of Ames and Iowa State University.

Friday, 27 Apr 2018

Voorhees Supply Chain Management Conference

Apr 27, 2018

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

CPMI Event Center, 2321 N. Loop Dr., Ames

$28, free for ISU students

Ivy College of Business Conferences

"Creative Destruction in Supply Chain," for professionals who deal with the planning, sourcing, making and delivering of products. This includes all businesses, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.

Anthropology Symposium

Apr 27, 2018

8:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Pearson Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Conferences

The anthropology symposium is an opportunity for students to share their projects and research with faculty and peers. Christina Gish Hill, lecturer in world languages and cultures, will present the keynote address. All are welcome to attend. Registration not required.

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 27, 2018

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

Final day of biannual sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts (undergraduate) and integrated visual arts (graduate) programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150. A majority of proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities such as workshops, field trips and guest speakers.

Retirement reception: Tsing-Chang Chen

Apr 27, 2018

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Agronomy Hall commons

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity Meetings, receptions

Tsing-Chang (Mike) Chen, professor of geological and atmospheric sciences, is retiring after 40 years on the ISU faculty. Remarks will begin at 11:30 a.m.