Wednesday, 19 Nov 2014
Registration ends for Spring 2015
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Spring 2015 registration.
Seminar: Empowering At-Risk and Marginalized Students
This presentation will focus on academic coaching and intervention strategies for students on probation, first-generation students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, underrepresented students, and students who engage in high-risk behavior. The presenter identifies as all of the above, and will reference his own struggles as a student who abused drugs and alcohol before stopping out.
Art Walk: The Gentle Doctors and Those They Serve
Installed in 1938, Christian Petersen's sculpture, The Gentle Doctor has become an internationally recognized symbol of veterinary medicine. Since then, thousands of graduates from The College of Veterinary Medicine have been inspired by the loving care and trained expertise represented through Petersen's works of art. Meet University Museums' Interpretation Specialist, David Faux, at the southwest entrance (flagpole entrance) of the College.
Summer undergraduate research opportunities
Learn about the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program and other summer research opportunities at ISU and elsewhere. A panel of faculty and students who participated in research programs will talk about finding programs, application processes and other topics related to undergraduate research.
Training: "How to Write a P&S Position Description"
University human resources is offering training on "How to Write a Professional and Scientific Position Description" in conjunction with the new PeopleAdmin 7 system training. Anyone who writes or assists with writing position descriptions is encouraged to attend. Training is offered weekly beginning Aug. 26 through Nov. 24. To register, go to AccessPlus (Employee tab > UHR Training) and choose the class you wish to attend.
Class: Photoshop Lightroom Software Training
This is a 6 part course on Wednesdays, November 5, November 12, November 19 & December 3, December 10, & December 17 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Go in-depth with this photo-editing program, as photographer Mark Stoltenberg helps you to adjust your images, remove red eye, & more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, learn to more easily import, organize, enhance, & share your photos, as well as create prints & photo books.
Fine Dining Dinner: Asian Cuisine
Prepared and hosted by students in HRI 487/587 (Fine Dining Event Management Dinners). Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; serving begins at 6:30.
Belly Dance Lessons
Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.
CANCELED Lecture: Republic of Guinea's General Sekouba Konate
This talk is being rescheduled for a later date. "Democratic Transition in Republic of Guinea and the African Union's Role in Africa's Security"
Performance: China National Acrobats
With superhuman flexibility and stunning showmanship, the China National Acrobats perform spine-tingling athletic tricks with remarkable discipline.
Concert: ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette conducts Jazz I ; Michael Giles conducts Jazz II
Lecture: World AIDS Awareness Series
"Using Epidemiology to Develop an HIV/AIDS Strategy" - Gregorio Millett. Part of the World AIDS Awareness Series and the World Affairs Series.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!