Wednesday, 23 Feb 2011
Converting WebCT courses to Blackboard Learn
Take advantage of the tools and resources available in this new and powerful platform when Bb Learn becomes available university-wide, summer semester, 2011. Find out how to convert an existing WebCT course to Blackboard Learn and learn what you need to know to get your course up and running.
ArtWalk:College of Engineering
Join Nancy Girard, educator of visual literacy and learning, on a tour of Art on Campus around the College of Engineering including "The Moth" by Mac Adams and sculptures by Seymour Lipton. Meet Nancy inside the east entrance to Howe Hall.
Workshop: ISU ADVANCE
"Pathways to Promotions from Associate to Full." Dr. Annette O'Connor, associate professor in the department of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine and 2009-10 ISU ADVANCE faculty fellow, will share the results of her research on the roles of scholarship and service in faculty promotion at Iowa State. Faculty who may prepare dossiers for promotion to full professor especially are encouraged to attend.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
"Forecaring: Creating resilient, nourished communities in the face of climate chaos" Carolyn Raffensperger
Open forum: LAS dean search
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.
Agron 600B - Soil Science Seminars
"Bioenergy Cropping Systems Effects on Soil-Gas Dynamics" Aaron Daigh
Cigar Box Guitars
Make a playable guitar out of a cigar box and serenade all those around you.
Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Updated with new classes! Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a certificate of floral design from Reiman Gardens.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, directs Jazz Ensemble I Michael Giles, directs Jazz Ensemble II
Thursday, 24 Feb 2011
Winter Escapes Art Short Course
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.
Training session: Export control
Sponsored by the ISU offices of university counsel and responsible research. The presenter is Nelson Dong, an attorney with Dorsey and Whitney, Seattle office. This session is targeted for staff in purchasing and sponsored programs administration, but anyone is welcome to attend. Those planning to attend are asked to e-mail Connie Regenold, Office for Responsible Research.
Workshop: National Science Foundation Career Awards
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and "Strengthening the Professoriate at ISU" are sponsoring a workshop on NSF career grants and how to submit a successful grant proposal. All NSF career grant awardees have been invited to this event; junior faculty members are encouraged to attend.
Training session: Export control
Sponsored by the ISU offices of university counsel and responsible research. The presenter is Nelson Dong, an attorney with Dorsey and Whitney, Seattle office. This session is targeted for faculty, but anyone is welcome to attend. Those planning to attend are asked to e-mail Connie Regenold, Office for Responsible Research.
Open forum: Vice President for Extension and Outreach candidate
Michael Gray, professor and interim assistant dean, ANR Extension, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Gray is one of five finalists interviewing for the post.
Agron 600A - Plant Breeding Seminars
"Optimization of doubled haploid production in maize" Adam Vanous (thesis)
An Introduction to Clay
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
Acrylic painting is for those looking for a fun, colorful way to express their creativity!
Etched Glass
Learn how to etch glass and create 4 amazing Cyclone mugs!
The Religion of Thinness
Michelle Lelwica is author of The Religion of Thinness: Satisfying the Spiritual Hungers behind Women's Obsession with Food and Weight. She earned a doctorate of theology from Harvard Divinity School and explores how we struggle with body image from this unique perspective. Part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
Lecture: Genetically modified food
"DNA at the Dinnertable: The Global Politics of Genetically Modified Food," Lisa Weasel, Portland State University. She is interested in the social dimensions of science and technology, particularly how issues of ethics, equity and politics relate to the life sciences. Part of the Sigma Xi Lecture Series and the Women in STEM Series.
Friday, 25 Feb 2011
Summit: The Future of Ethnic Studies
An academic summit for teachers, administrators and students. The focus of the summit's activities will be the business of teaching and researching ethnic studies in institutions of higher education in the State of Iowa and the Midwest.
Training session: Export control
Sponsored by the ISU offices of university counsel and responsible research. The presenter is Nelson Dong, an attorney with Dorsey and Whitney, Seattle office. This session is targeted for faculty, but anyone is welcome to attend. Those planning to attend are asked to e-mail Connie Regenold, Office for Responsible Research.
Developing a Transformational Ethnic Studies in a Period of Crisis and Resistance
Rose M. Brewer is the Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor in the African American & African Studies Department at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. This is the Future of Ethnic Studies Summit keynote speaker. Registration is required to attend this talk, which includes a free buffet luncheon.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium shows will start at 7 pm and 7:45 pm. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:30 pm. The shows are suitable for all ages, and are followed by a star-gazing session (weather permitting).
Dance social
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 Theatre production of "The Miracle Worker"
An illness leaves a very young child named Helen Keller blind and deaf, and consequently mute. By the age of six, she seems to be completely unreachable and her family is losing hope. Then her parents hire Anne Sullivan as a teacher for their daughter, and Anne must discover some way to do the one thing a teacher must--communicate The result is a profoundly moving piece of theatre.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Northern Iowa club team.
Saturday, 26 Feb 2011
Comedy Improv
Improvisation fosters flow, playfulness, self-awareness, giving and taking, trust, open mindedness, risk taking, spontaneity and self-confidence. And, you get to be funny!
Winter Escapes Art Short Course
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.
Music Marathon: ISU Wind Ensemble
Dr. Michael Golemo, conductor. The Iowa State Wind Ensemble will hold a 12-hour "Music Marathon" featuring solo musicians, chamber groups and jazz combos. The ISU Wind Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m.