Tuesday, 08 Mar 2011
STEM Education Collaboration Coffee
The Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education (CESMEE) invites those interested in STEM education to its next collaboration coffee. All students, faculty and staff are invited.
Courage to Stand - Tim Pawlenty
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is credited with balancing Minnesota's budget three times without raising taxes, despite record budget deficits. He served ten years in the Minnesota House of Representatives, including four years as House Majority Leader. His new biography is titled Courage to Stand.
Workshop: NSF Career Awards - Broader Impacts
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and "Strengthening the Professoriate at ISU" are sponsoring a workshop on the broader impacts portion of an NSF grant proposal.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Faculty Senate meeting
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public and adjourn at 5 p.m.
Exercise is Medicine
"Exercise is Medicine," Steven Blair, a recognized authority on exercise and its health benefits. He has done extensive research on the impact of diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors on mortality. The 2010-11 Helen LeBaron Hilton Chair in Human Sciences.
Putting Labels Aside: Not Left, Not Right, Just Forward
"Putting Labels Aside: Not Left, Not Right, Just Forward," John Avlon. He is a founding leader of No Labels, an organization of citizens who are asking their leaders to put labels aside and do what is best for America.
Wednesday, 09 Mar 2011
How Do I Make Blackboard Learn's Grade Center Work for Me?
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.
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"How Am I Doing?" Living a hectic life makes saving for retirement and other financial goals quite challenging. Join us at our seminar to learn a few simple steps that can help put you on the right track to planning your future today. Please preregister, space limited.
Informational session: What Can LAR Do For You?
Ron Morgan, director of Laboratory Animal Resources, will present an overview of services that LAR, clinical veterinarians and caretakers can provide, plus tips on scheduling housing needs. Those interested in attending should register by sending an e-mail to Connie Regenold.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
"Development and Function of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - Emphasis on Agriculture." William Gutowski, professor, ISU Department of Geology and Atmospheric Sciences
Agron 600B - Soil Science Seminars
"Munterville - A New Soil Series in Iowa" Mostafa Ibrahim
The Future of Learning, Research and Collaboration
In a one-hour presentation, Donald Norris, a national expert on navigating change in universities,will help kick off a campus-wide dialogue about how students, faculty and staff at Iowa State will learn, collaborate and do research in the future. A reception will follow Norris' talk.
From Idea to Novel: A Writer and Activist at Work
Author and environmentalist Rick Bass is the author of more than 20 books, including the autobiographical Why I Came West and the short story collection The Lives of Rocks. His latest novel, Nashville Chrome, draws on the rise and fall of the Brown trio, the true-life country music trailblazers who pioneered the 1950s sound from which the novel takes its title.
ISU Clarinet Choir
Gregory Oakes, director
Arab Voices: What They Are Saying to Us and Why it Matters
James Zogby is author of the newly released Arab Voices: What They Are Saying to Us and Why it Matters[/i,] as well as What Ethnic Americans Really Think and What Arabs Think. He is the founder and president of the Arab American Institute (AAI) and co-founded several other organizations serving the Arab American community.
Thursday, 10 Mar 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.
Lecture: Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
How Can I Expand My Online Assessment Offerings with Blackboard Learn?
Blackboard Learn's robust test and survey environment supports a wide range of items and media for use with traditional assessment and practice activities. In this session, you will learn how to create tests and surveys in Bb Learn, including how to create questions; import questions from Respondus; edit test and survey settings and results; incorporate randomization; use images, audio and video; and promote academic integrity.
Computer Science Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira
Carolina Cruz-Neira is the W. Hansen Hall and Mary Officer Hall/BORSF Endowed Super Chair in Telecommunications in Computer Engineering, and chief scientist of the Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. She will discuss integrating the ability to physically walk and run into a virtual environment, specifically in a CAVE-like virtual reality system.
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!
Oil Painting
Learn the basics of oil painting and become confident in your technique, you could be the next Rembrandt.
Object Lessons
The University Museums Christian Petersen Art Collection has 85 percent of the art created by the artist, but at any given time only 3 to 5 percent of the collection is on exhibition. Take this opportunity to view some of his lesser known studio sculptures and intimate drawings from his personal sketchbook. Object Lessons is a monthly hands on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.
Friday, 11 Mar 2011
Deadline: Pass/not pass credits
Last day to change a second half-semester course from Pass/Not Pass to grade basis without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Deadline: Schedule changes
Last day to process most schedule changes in a second half-semester course without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj.shtml
Drop deadline
Last day to drop a second half-semester course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
ISU Retirees Social and Program
Social at 2:30; program at 3:00 - "Understanding Islam in Ames and the United States," a panel discussion by representatives of the Darul Arqum Islamic Center
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.
Saturday, 12 Mar 2011
Winter Escapes Art Short Course Show
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.