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Wednesday, 16 Feb 2011

Blackboard Learn's File Management Options

Feb 16, 2011

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

1230 Communications Building

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Putting files in folders and making them accessible can become the biggest obstacle to a pleasant experience in online learning. File management can be tricky in Bb Learn, but with a little practice, it becomes second nature. In this session, you will learn the basics to file management in Blackboard Learn, including how to upload/move files; create/organize folders; create an html folder; use the web folder for easy web-access.

Ramsey Lecture Series, College of Veterinary Medicine

Feb 16, 2011

12:00 PM

1226 College of Veterinary Medicine

Free

College of Veterinary Medicine Lectures

Mark Lyte, Ph.D, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, will present "Microbial Endocrinology: Why the Intersection of Microbiology, Endocrinology and Food Science Matters to Animal Health." Lyte is the founder of the field of microbial endocrinology, studying how neuroendocrine hormones can interact with microorganisms.

How to Develop Effective Formative Course Assessment Systems

Feb 16, 2011

12:10 PM - 1:30 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This seminar will focus on how to develop and implement effective online (WebCT based) formative course assessment surveys for engineering and science courses. The comprehensive list of survey questions developed and used by the presenters will be discussed, as will the research findings.

ISU Retirees Social and Program

Feb 16, 2011

2:30 PM

Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave.

Free

University Special events

2:30 social; 3:00 program, "The U.S. Federal Government's Debt Problem," by Dennis Starleaf, Emeritus Professor of Economics

Agron 600B - Soil Science Seminars

Feb 16, 2011

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

2020 Agronomy Hall

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

"Inseason Nitrogen Rate Adjustment in Corn Using Remote Canopy Sensing" Daniel Barker

Cigar Box Guitars

Feb 16, 2011

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $49, Public - $59

The Workspace Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

Make a playable guitar out of a cigar box and serenade all those around you.

Thursday, 17 Feb 2011

Open forum: LAS dean search

Feb 17, 2011

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

302 Catt Hall

free

Diversity and Inclusion Office Meetings, receptions

Executive vice president and provost Elizabeth Hoffman, along with search committee co-chairs Jonathan Wickert and David Holger, will host two open forums to discuss search committee membership, the search process and attributes to be sought in the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Winter Escapes Art Short Course

Feb 17, 2011

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

$37.50 public, $30 members, $26 students ($300, $240, $225 for the series); materials extra

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Student activities

Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of nine classes on watercolors and her trademark slumping plastic that will surely help you beat the winter blues.

College of Design Career Days Expo

Feb 17, 2011

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Memorial Union Great Hall

free

College of Design

Annual College of Design Career Expo offers students, professionals, design firms and alumni a unique opportunity to focus on careers in design and the arts.

How Do I Make Blackboard Learn's Grade Center Work for Me?

Feb 17, 2011

2:10 PM - 3:30 PM

1230 Communications Building

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Manage who? Manage what? Move over WebCT, a new grade book has emerged in Blackboard Learn. In this session, you will learn how to use Blackboard Learn's Grade Center to manage student performance, including how to create columns, enter grades, calculate final grades, create custom Smart Views, track student activity and export and import records with Excel.

Open forum: Vice President for Extension and Outreach candidate

Feb 17, 2011

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

1951 Food Sciences Building (auditorium)

free

Diversity and Inclusion Office Meetings, receptions

A. Scott Reed, vice provost for University Outreach and Engagement, Oregon State University. Reed is one of five finalists interviewing for the post.

Agron 600A - Plant Breeding Seminars

Feb 17, 2011

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

2026 Agronomy Hall

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

"An overview on the genetics behind self-incompatibility systems in plants" Andrea Arias

Atmospheric Science Seminar

Feb 17, 2011

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

2020 Agronomy Hall

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

"Regional Climate Model Projections of Warm-Season Precipitation in the Central US" Melissa S. Bukovsky, Ph.D., Institute for Mathematics Applied to Geosciences, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, CO

An Introduction to Clay

Feb 17, 2011

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $65, Public - $75

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

If you are interested in working with clay but have little or no experience with the medium then this class is for you!

Acrylic Painting

Feb 17, 2011

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $53, Public - $63

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Acrylic painting is for those looking for a fun, colorful way to express their creativity!

Etched Glass

Feb 17, 2011

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $29, Public - $39

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn how to etch glass and create 4 amazing Cyclone mugs!

Object Lessons

Feb 17, 2011

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Farm House Museum, central campus

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

The Farm House Museum Collection includes early photographic processes such as daguerreotypes, tintypes, stereocards, and carte d'visits. Take this opportunity to look closely at these rarely exhibited objects and learn more about the processes involved. Object Lessons is a monthly hands on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.

Performance: Sweet Honey in the Rock

Feb 17, 2011

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

Adults: $33-37, Youth: $25, ISU students: $20

Iowa State Center Arts, performances Diversity

Grammy award winning female a cappella ensemble "Sweet Honey in the Rock" will share an experience like no other.

Friday, 18 Feb 2011

Geology Seminar

Feb 18, 2011

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

0277 Science I

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity

"Stable Cu isotopes and what they tell us about how cooper deposits form" by Ryan Mathur, Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA

Gymnastics

Feb 18, 2011

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$7 adults, $5 youth

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Iowa (Hy-Vee Cy-Hawk series).

Dance social

Feb 18, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.

ISU Concert Band & Symphonic Band

Feb 18, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Ames City Auditorium

$7.00 adults; $5.00 students. Tickets available at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Natalie Steele, conducts the Concert Band. William Staub conducts the ISU Symphonic Band

Saturday, 19 Feb 2011

Fall schedule available

Feb 19, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Schedule of Classes for Fall 2011 available for viewing on the Web at (http://classes.iastate.edu).

Winter Escapes Art Short Course

Feb 19, 2011

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

$37.50 public, $30 members, $26 students ($240, $190, $165 for the series); materials extra

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Student activities

Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of seven classes on watercolors and her trademark slumping plastic that will surely help you beat the winter blues.

"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day

Feb 19, 2011

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

Free & no registration required

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa.

Men's Basketball

Feb 19, 2011

12:45 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$10-$25

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Missouri.

Women's Basketball

Feb 19, 2011

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Adults $10-$12, children $5-$6

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Colorado.

Performance: Ames Town and Gown's Musicale

Feb 19, 2011

7:30 PM

St. John's by the Campus Episcopal Church, 2338 Lincoln Way

$40 per person ($15 students)

University Special events

This fund-raising event includes a reception along with performances by several soloists and groups, including the Ames Piano Quartet and the ISU male vocal ensemble "Shy of a Dozen." Tickets are available online (http://www.amestownandgown.org), from Leslie Kawaler (515-292-6060) or at the door.