Wednesday, 09 May 2018
Textbook Return
Last day for end of term rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore.
Midwest Statistical Machine Learning Colloquium
The purpose of the meeting is to bring together a diverse set of researchers and practitioners to discuss current motivating problems and methodological advances in theory-based machine learning. Three morning talks on applicable theory will be followed by the poster session (with ample time for interaction with all presenters built around lunch) and three afternoon talks on a variety of important applications.
Crop Bioengineering Center Symposium
"Genome Editing: Putting Together the Pieces," with keynote speaker Stefan Jansson, Umea University, Sweden.
Open forum: Campus climate survey results
A summary of results from last fall's campus climate survey will be presented during two town public forums. The survey evaluated perceptions of the living, learning and working environment at Iowa State.
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. The practice will begin at 5:30 with a brief talk connecting the current exhibition to the yoga practice. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required at www.museums.iastate.edu.
Open forum: Campus climate survey results
A summary of results from last fall's campus climate survey will be presented during two town public forums. The survey evaluated perceptions of the living, learning and working environment at Iowa State.
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.