Thursday, 10 May 2018
Crop Bioengineering Center Workshop
"Genome Editing: Putting Together the Pieces."
Candidate forum: Associate dean, Graduate College
Candidate forum for Carlton Basmajian, associate professor of community and regional planning and director of the Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities
Brown Bag: Making Pollinators Move
Hear from ISU pollination researcher David Stein about the ins and outs of pollination, from types of local pollinators and where they thrive to their responses to current practices, and what's in store for the future.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Drinkware Night
Who needs a break from adulting? The Workspace and the M-Shop are partnering for Paint Your Own Pottery nights in May, and our kick off is Drinkware Night!
Friday, 11 May 2018
Candidate forum: Associate dean, Graduate College
Candidate forum for Daniela Dimitrova, professor in Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
National Public Gardens Day
We will kick off the event with FREE ADMISSION in honor of National Public Gardens Day.
Meet-A-Scientist
Current science gets up close and personal at this informal drop-in program.
Seminar: ISU Online Learning Community (ISU-OLC)
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).
Saturday, 12 May 2018
Plant Sale Extravaganza
Reiman Gardens' members only sale on Friday, May 11, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Opens to the public on Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 13, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Plant Sale Extravaganza will be held in Reiman Gardens' parking lot rain or shine.
Sunday, 13 May 2018
Registration Cancellation Deadline: Summer 2018
Last day to cancel registration for summer to avoid tuition assessment.
Mother's Day
In honor of Mother's Day, all moms are admitted free of charge.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 14 May 2018
Midwest Big Data Summer School
Designed as an intensive curriculum aimed at early career researchers to get started in data-driven research. The school will include full-day lectures on topics ranging from: data acquisition, data preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, descriptive data analysis, data analysis tools and techniques, visualization and communication, ethical issues in data science, reproducibility and repeatability, and understanding of domain/context.
Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Midwest Big Data Summer School
Designed as an intensive curriculum aimed at early career researchers to get started in data-driven research. The school will include full-day lectures on topics ranging from: data acquisition, data preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, descriptive data analysis, data analysis tools and techniques, visualization and communication, ethical issues in data science, reproducibility and repeatability, and understanding of domain/context.
Floral Design: Monumental Memorials
Pedestal Arrangements: Learn to design a full, fanning floral monument for a memorial event, celebration of life, or purely perfect for a pedestal.
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
Midwest Big Data Summer School
Designed as an intensive curriculum aimed at early career researchers to get started in data-driven research. The school will include full-day lectures on topics ranging from: data acquisition, data preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, descriptive data analysis, data analysis tools and techniques, visualization and communication, ethical issues in data science, reproducibility and repeatability, and understanding of domain/context.
Behind the Scenes: Gift Shop: Meet Marilyn!
Reiman Gardens' Gift Shop is bursting with gifts, gardening resources, toys, décor, locally made & recycled products, and more.
Art Walk: Art in Movement
How does art move and how does our movement as viewers change the way we see art? Join us for this interactive tour as we explore these questions. Meet inside the lobby of the Jischke Honors Building.
Thursday, 17 May 2018
Midwest Big Data Summer School
Designed as an intensive curriculum aimed at early career researchers to get started in data-driven research. The school will include full-day lectures on topics ranging from: data acquisition, data preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, descriptive data analysis, data analysis tools and techniques, visualization and communication, ethical issues in data science, reproducibility and repeatability, and understanding of domain/context.
Mental health crisis training (RESPOND)
An 8-hour training for ISU faculty, staff and administrators who wish to learn more about how to RESPOND to students or colleagues who are in distress. Training concludes May 24. Register online.
Special Olympics Iowa summer games
More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Festival.
Course, Document, and Web Accessibility Checkers: Open Up the Web to All of Your Students
Thursday, May 17, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital (web, software, mobile, etc.) access/inclusion and people with different disabilities.
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.