Monday, 04 Nov 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Campus conversation: Students Against Racism
Students will start the conversation with a presentation about the recent events on campus that led to the Students Against Racism protest and demands. Participants will discuss in small groups, while facilitators collect feedback on what is working, what isn't, and what needs to change. An open mic will be available to share stories and input. The event will include resources available for campus community members.
Lecture: Media and the 2020 Election
Alexander Heffner is the host of The Open Mind on PBS. He has covered American politics, civic life, and millennials since the 2008 presidential campaign. His work has been profiled in the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Des Moines Register and numerous other outlets. This lecture will provide students with the opportunity to engage with Heffner about the Iowa Caucuses and the 2020 elections.
cancelled Recital: Percussionist Michael Compitello
Guest Percussionist Michael Compitello will perform.
Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Reading and Interpreting a Request for Proposal
In this session you will learn the fundamentals of reading and interpreting agency guidelines and specific calls for proposals. We will discuss information commonly found in sponsor guidelines and tips and tricks for common mistakes.
Home Gardening Series: Putting the Garden to Bed
As winter approaches, many gardeners begin preparations for the cold season to give their garden the best start in spring.
GDCB Seminar
"Cutin biosynthesis," Dylan Kosma, University of Nevada.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Mississippi Valley State.
Wednesday, 06 Nov 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Open house: Strategic facilities plan
Three drop-in open house sessions are planned to collect input on how the university community uses its buildings and spaces. The information will be used to develop a strategic plan for future investment in design improvements or renewal of ISU campus facilities.
Workshop: Launching Your Faculty Career at ISU
An introduction, for term faculty only, to university resources, polices and programs that will help them with a successful start. The discussion will include career paths and opportunities for development. Register via Learn@ISU.
Using Campus Resources to Find Funding Opportunities
ISU provides excellent resources to assist faculty with the search for research funding. In this hands-on training you will learn how to strategically use websites and proprietary databases to identify and connect with funding opportunities and to set up saved searches, shared opportunities, and receive funding alert emails.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Open house and dedication: Digital Accessibility Lab
Designed as a welcoming and inclusive space, the Digital Accessibility Lab will allow students with disabilities to work together using assistive technology that includes speech-to-text software, text-to-speech software, gaming hardware and software, screen magnifiers, virtual reality headsets and more. A program will begin at 3 p.m., followed by tours of the lab.
Open house: Strategic facilities plan
Three drop-in open house sessions are planned to collect input on how the university community uses its buildings and spaces. The information will be used to develop a strategic plan for future investment in design improvements or renewal of ISU campus facilities.
SUB Member Meeting
Come hang out with Student Union Board and learn more about their upcoming events, and how you can get involved, at their bi-weekly general meetings! FREE and open to ALL ISU students!
Intermediate Glass Beads Workshop
Rhonda Scott Take your lamp-work skills to the next level and make amazing glass beads with metal! Learn several ways to add fine silver wire and silver foil to your creations. Students must complete a beginning glass beads class before taking this class. Supply fee includes glass for class time only.
Workshop: Intensive [Wine] Tasting Proficiency Training
Hosted by the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute, this two-evening course for consumers and wine enthusiasts examines the critical evaluation of wines. It concludes Nov. 7.
Volleyball vs. West Virginia
Iowa State Volleyball vs. West Virginia
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
This group is great for those who love the improv comedy humor of their fellow college students and can't get enough of location, occupation, means of death.
Thursday, 07 Nov 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Conference: Go Further
A one-day conference for 9th- and 10th-grade girls to learn about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and careers through hands-on activities and presentations.
Caterpillar Club
Join us this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Open house: Strategic facilities plan
Three drop-in open house sessions are planned to collect input on how the university community uses its buildings and spaces. The information will be used to develop a strategic plan for future investment in design improvements or renewal of ISU campus facilities.
Fall Pruning Workshop
Join Reiman Gardens' Horticulturists Sharon Rink and Kara Ketrick for an informative and hands-on workshop designed to familiarize you with all the W's of autumn pruning!
Working in USDA's ezFedGrants System
In this session you'll get detailed instructions on how to navigate the USDA ezFedGrants system, which is currently used by APHIS, Foreign Agricultural Service, and will soon be used by NRCS and other USDA agencies. You'll learn how to obtain system access, prepare and submit applications, and manage progress reporting, and you'll leave with some practical tools and guidance that will help you work with the system.
EndNote Web Basics
Workshop for beginners. Let us know if you need accommodations. Register through Learn@ISU, keyword: LIB.
Fused Glass Ornaments
Rhonda Scott Get in the holiday spirit by making two beautiful glass ornaments. Learn to safely cut glass, create a design and assemble glass. During the kiln firing, we will "tack fuse" your ornaments. This will join the glass, but design components will retain their individual characteristics. Ornaments will be ready for pick up the following week. Equally fun to give as gifts or to keep for yourself!
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Southern.