Monday, 21 Feb 2011
Graduate Student Teaching and Learning Circle: McKeachie's Teaching Tips
"McKeachie's Teaching Tips" has long been a valued resource for beginning and experienced teachers alike. This circle, specifically for graduate students, will read and discuss portions of McKeachie's 13th edition text, which covers such topics as course preparation, discussion and lecture, grading and assessment and more. Participants may check out a copy on loan from CELT.
Gamma "Panther Chow" fund-raiser
Support the ISU Gammas by purchasing a snack bag of "Panther Chow" cereal treats for $1. Funds are being used to send members to the national sisterhood retreat. ISU's Gamma Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. is a multicultural group which works to empower women through academics, community service, cultural awareness morals and ethics, and social interaction.
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Open forum: President Geoffroy
Open forum with president Gregory Geoffroy.
GIS Seminar: Virtual Environments
"Here, There, or in the Air: Issues with Perceptions of Space, Place, and Embodiment in Virtual Environments." Brian Mennecke, ISU management information systems, will discuss the role of geographic thinking and spatial relationships in virtual worlds and what we can learn about spatial analysis, spatial cognition and perceptions of self and others. Part of the GIS Seminar Series.
2011 Symposium on Enhancing Sustainability at Iowa State University
The afternoon session features section discussions (3) organized for students, staff and faculty. It continues with a reception and poster presentations (6:30-8 p.m.), and lecture by Jerome Ringo, Green Port (8 p.m.).
Horticulture seminar
"Diversity in Education and Experience," Neric Smith, landscape and turfgrass, Indian Hills Community College.
Black and White Photography
An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner.
Camera Basics
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures? Well, then take this class!
Creation science presentation
"Best Evidences for Special Presentation," Charles Jackson, Creation Truth Foundation, Noble, Okla. A special presentation of the scientific evidences for Special Creation as opposed to Darwinian evolution by natural forces. A Q&A session will follow.
Symposium keynote: Diversity in the Environmental Movement
"Diversity in the Environmental Movement: Our Collaborative Opportunities," Jerome Ringo. Jerome Ringo worked for more than twenty years in the petrochemical industry before turning to a career in conservation and environmental justice. Ringo is senior executive for global strategies with Green Port. University Symposium on Sustainability reception and research poster display precedes the talk, 6:30-8 p.m.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Texas.