Wednesday, 16 Oct 2013
An Epic Win: Using Blackboard to facilitate Game-based Learning (GBL)
In the Game-based Learning (GBL) model of classroom instruction, students are actively engaged. Well designed challenges help students collaborate and compete towards a shared goal. Come to this seminar to see how one instructor is using the tools in Blackboard to facilitate Game-based Learning in a large lecture course.
HeartReach Mobile Lab
The HeartReach Mobile Lab will be on campus to conduct heart and stroke screenings. Cost varies for screenings. Call 866-935-5432 to make an appointment. More information, including costs, are available online at http://www.iowahealth.org/heartreach.aspx.
Iowa Latina/o Education Initiative Conference
Speakers include Loui Olivas, president of the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education; Maria Harper-Marinick, executive vice chancellor and provost, Maricopa Community Collges, Arizona; and Felix Aquino, vice president for academic affairs, Oklahoma City Community College.
WestCyde Boutique Open House
Join us at our WestCyde Boutique Open House to browse new fall fashions & the latest home decor! You can even register to win a Stephanie Dawn bag valued at $40!
Behind the Scenes
"Maintenance Building" This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Faculty research luncheon
Learn about offices and units that support faculty research during this meet-and-greet luncheon hosted by the vice president for research and economic development.
ArtWalk: Harl Commons
Join University Museums for a tour of the newly completed Harl Commons in Curtiss Hall. Enjoy an introduction to the Art on Campus by Corinne Ulmann and Julie Chang. Meet your guide in the Harl Commons on the ground floor of Curtiss Hall.
Nanoscale Seminar Series
"An Analytical Approach To Far-Field Subdiffraction Imaging With Stimulated Emission Depletion Microscopy," Michael Lesoine, Smith Group, ISU chemistry.
Artful Yoga
Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. This free yoga practice is sponsored by the University Museums and Recreation Services.
Oil Painting Class
Through this class, students will become comfortable using oil paint, and gain confidence in color mixing, composition, and paint application. It is meant for both beginners who have never painted before and more experienced painters who would like to try a new perspective and get a chance to paint with others. Students will share supplies.
Latin American Film Festival: Chinese Take-Away
The Department of World Languages and Cultures, The World Film Studies Program and The ISU Student Union Board (SUB) proudly presents : Chinese Take-Out (Un Cuento Chino) Sebastián Borensztein / Argentina / Spain / 98 min / 2012 / Spanish with English subtitles
What Is (Ab)Normal? How to Identify Mental Illness
Psychologist Robert Krueger will discuss the differences between normal and abnormal human behavior and how the two overlap. Disability Awareness Week.
Challenging Chinaphobia: Gender Differences
Kesho Scott is an associate professor of American Studies and sociology at Grinnell College and a diversity trainer with more than two decades of work leading programs to unlearn racism.
Tribal Seeds w/ Fortunate Youth and Hirie (Raggae Rock)
For more information about this perfromance at The M-Shop, please click on the link above!