Tuesday, 07 Nov 2017
CANCELED: Research with Human Subjects
"Navigating Your Research with Human Subjects: The IRB Submission Process." This workshop was canceled.
Fall Pruning Workshop
Join Sarah Rummery, Reiman Gardens' Manager of Horticultural Operations, and Sharon Rink, Reiman Gardens' Horticulturist, for an informative and hands-on workshop designed to familiarize you with all the W's of autumn pruning!
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"In-situ stress and pore pressure in the Nankai Trough subduction zone" by Dr. Hiroko Kitajima, Texas A&M, College Station, TX
Seminar: Connecting Faculty to Translate Research
Network with faculty interested in translational research, including community engagement and application science. Participants can experience "lightning talks," explore university resources and funding opportunities, and connect with ISU Extension and Outreach's 99-county campus. RSVP by Nov. 3. Refreshments provided.
Lecture: Pakistan's Role in the War Against Terror
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi is the Consul General of Pakistan in the Chicago Consulate.
Performance: Arthur Greene, pianist
All Scriabin piano solo program by guest artist Arthur Greene.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 08 Nov 2017
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. Please arrive a few minutes early for a brief discussion of the current exhibition with a yoga twist. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required. Sponsored by University Museums and Rec. Services.
Research Workshop: Writing Winning Grant Proposals
"Writing Winning Grant Proposals." Addresses both practical and conceptual aspects that are important to writing competitive grant proposals. The workshop is tailored to meet the needs of the audience, focusing on the funding agencies (federal, private, and/or industry) that are of greatest interest to the attendees. Emphasis is given to doing the "extra" things that can make the difference between success and failure.
Symposium: Rock On in Retirement
The symposium features three presentations: "Fraud, Financial Scams and You," "Analyzing your Genome: What it can Tell You," and "Organizing your Financial House." Preregistration is requested.
Training: Youth program leaders and administrators
Information for youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers regarding youth-related policies, procedures and forms for successfully conducting youth programs at ISU.
Performance: The Cat in the Hat
Based on Dr. Suess' classic book and brought to life by TheatreworksUSA
Art Walk: Honoring Those Who Serve
The legacy of service in the United States Armed Forces is strong and enduring at Iowa State. Join University Museums in honoring those who serve by joining us for a walk and talk about some of the artful ways those who serve are honored and remembered in the Art on Campus Collection.
Workshop: Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to overcome financial hurdles specific to women in planning and investing for the future. Discover the importance of having a personal plan, a firm strategy, and a consistent approach to saving for a secure, financially sound retirement. Registration requested.
Performance: The Cat in the Hat
Based on Dr. Suess' classic book and brought to life by TheatreworksUSA.
Entrepreneur panel: Bringing Technology to the Marketplace
A panel of Iowa entrepreneurs will share their stories about bringing technology to the marketplace, the innovation process and the challenges they faced in commercializing products. This event is free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, RSVPs are requested.
Fused Glass Ornament Workshop
Get in the holiday spirit by making two beautiful glass ornaments. Learn to safely cut glass, create a design and assemble glass.
Thursday, 09 Nov 2017
Registration begins for freshmen: Spring 2018
First day of assigned Spring 2018 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday.
Caterpillar Club
Join us WEEKLY this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Nature at Noon: Holiday Decorating
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy a nature-based education program relating to the 2017 theme, Water.
Showcase your expertise: Curating your Digital Respository profile
Learn how to create and manage your Digital Repository profile. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn@ISU. Keyword: LIB. Please let us know if you require any kind of accommodation.
Workshop: Tools for Change: How to increase student success while maintaining academic rigor
Timothy McNicholl, Professor of Mathematics, made big changes for ISU's STEM students. His team reduced pre-calculus's D, drop, and fail rate from 65% to 25% and increased attendance from 60% to 90%. In this interactive workshop, Dr. McNicholl will share the supports ISU and Mathematics put in place, the research that inspired his team, and the tools they created and refined to change how this course is taught at ISU.
Campus Town Hall
Students are invited to ask senior administrators questions on important campus issues. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions before and during the town hall. Topics: Campus Climate/Principles of Community; Tuition and Fees; Student Health, Wellbeing and Safety; Infrastructure/Facilities, Classrooms, Residence Halls; Open Topics (time permitting). The event also will be livestreamed.
Cyclone Cinema: Dunkirk
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Recital: Oboe Studio
Students of Amy Christensen will perform.
Concert: The Good, The Bad, and The Blues
The rich sound of The Good, The Bad, and The Blues is a mixture of the fresh new sounds of the deep rooted past of Gospel, Blues, Soul and Funk.
Friday, 10 Nov 2017
Cross Country
NCAA Midwest Regional. Times and dates are subject to change.
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.
Swimming and Diving
Iowa State vs. TCU & South Dakota.
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. South Dakota. Game times and dates are subject to change.