Sunday, 08 Sep 2013
Soccer
Soccer vs. North Dakota
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Illinois (Iowa State Challenge)
Soapmaking Class
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch using the cold process. Learn the step by-by-step process - from the selection of oils and fragrances and calculating lye amounts to picking out equipment. Lye safety will be emphasized (there are no pre-made synthetic bases in this class!) A messy but fun process so wear old clothing with a long-sleeved shirt. Leave class with about 1.5 pounds of soap.
Fanfare Concert
Opening concert of the ISU Music department featuring the ISU Music Faculty
Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4 - 5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better.
Cyclone Cinema: The Hangover Part 3
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing The Hangover Part 3! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Cyclone Cinema: The Hangover Part 3
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing The Hangover Part 3! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 09 Sep 2013
Audit a course: Fall 2013
Last day to elect to audit a full-semester course for fall. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Pass/Not Pass Deadline: Fall 2013
Last day to change a full-semester or first half-semester course from Pass/Not Pass to grade basis without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Tuition and Fee Adjustment
Last day to receive a tuition and fee adjustment for full-semester courses when dropping below full-time status. No refunds for full-semester courses after day 10 of the semester.
Afternoon Acrylic Painting Class
Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photograph. Techniques will include monochromatic painting, full color application, and glazing. This course is for painters of all levels and students will share supplies.
Candidate reception: Office of Sponsored Programs Administration
Madison Gray, senior assistant director, Office of Contract and Research Administration at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., is one of two candidates selected for campus interviews in the search for the next director of the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration. Faculty and staff are invited to meet each candidate at these informal receptions.
Statistics Seminar
"Generalized Measures of Correlation and Their Implications in GARCH and Heston Models," Zhengjun Zhang, Department of Statistics, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
Mat Cutting Class
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own.
Woodshop Orientation Class
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety.
Tuesday, 10 Sep 2013
EAP Training: The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership
Human resource services, in conjunction with Employee and Family Resources, is offering professional development classes to benefits-eligible employees. Space is limited. Register via AccessPlus (Employee tab > "HRS Training")
Online Tele-Workshop: Overcoming academic perfectionism
- Do you struggle to share your writing at early stages because it's not perfect? - Do you find yourself devastated by criticism of your work? - Do you beat yourself up every time the tiniest thing goes wrong? - Is it difficult for you to celebrate other people's success because it reminds you of your own shortcomings?
P&S Council: Professional development seminar
"How to Survive and Thrive in a Complex Organization," Cathann Kress, Vice President for Extension and Outreach.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
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.
Iowa NSF EPSCoR energy policy seminar series
"Forecasting Supply and Demand Balance in California's Cap and Trade Market," James Bushnell, University of California, Davis.
Fall convocation: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The program will include remarks from Dean Wendy Wintersteen.
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"New Insights on the Madden-Julia Oscillation from the DYNAMO project" by Dick Johnson, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Engineering Study and Work Abroad Fair
"Tour The World." Information booths for more than 30 international programs will be represented by faculty coordinators and students to promote international opportunities for engineering students.
Glass Beads Class
Learn the process of sculpting glass rods by heating and melting the glass in the flame of a gas-powered torch. After practice, your lampworking skills will allow you to create pieces with detail and complexity that you can use in jewelry or other decorative ways.
A Call to Climate Action: Our New National Purpose
Rob Hogg is a state senator from Cedar Rapids and author of the new book America's Climate Century. In the book he argues that everything Americans do this century will be shaped by the need to reduce carbon pollution and other greenhouse gases while at the same time dealing with an increasing number of climate-related disasters.
Ballroom dance class
Intermediate American ballroom classes meet once weekly for 11 weeks. Previous ballroom dance experience is required, but no partner is needed.
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.
President's Training
For more info, please follow the link above.
What's Going On in Egypt?
Mahmoud Hamad is a faculty member in the Politics Department at Drake University and taught previously at Cairo University in Egypt. His teaching and research interests focus on Middle East politics, comparative judicial politics, civil-military relations as well as religion and politics.