Tuesday, 07 Nov 2017
Workshop: The Pedagogy of Canvas Quizzes
Participants will learn how to use Quizzes in Canvas. The workshop will focus on practical ways to customize Quiz Settings as well as create and administer Quizzes with a variety of question types to accommodate specific learning situations. Quiz Moderation and Analytics will be also explored.
CANCELED: Research with Human Subjects
"Navigating Your Research with Human Subjects: The IRB Submission Process." This workshop was canceled.
Water Exhibit
Where there is water, there is life. Water's multiple states of matter feed us, clean us, transport us, entertain us, and sometimes trap and destroy us. Discussions in today's news about climate change, water quality and accessibility, natural disasters, and agriculture note the value and weight of water in our everyday lives. What makes water so powerful? How is water used similarly or differently around the world? When does water become divisiv
Seminar: Student voices through open-ended questions and discussions using Top Hat
The last session is dedicated to using Top Hat for asking open-ended questions and discussions in order to create spaces for course-wide engagement.
Fall Pruning Workshop
Join Sarah Rummery, Reiman Gardens' Manager of Horticultural Operations, and Sharon Rink, Reiman Gardens' Horticulturist, for an informative and hands-on workshop designed to familiarize you with all the W's of autumn pruning!
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"In-situ stress and pore pressure in the Nankai Trough subduction zone" by Dr. Hiroko Kitajima, Texas A&M, College Station, TX
David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture
"Weed Science: Running to Stand Still," Dr. Paul Neve, senior research scientist, Institute Programme Lead Smart Crop Protection; group leader, weed ecology and evolution, Rothamsted Research, Department of Agroecology, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.
Seminar: Connecting Faculty to Translate Research
Network with faculty interested in translational research, including community engagement and application science. Participants can experience "lightning talks," explore university resources and funding opportunities, and connect with ISU Extension and Outreach's 99-county campus. RSVP by Nov. 3. Refreshments provided.
SEMINAR: Preparing to succeed: Gaining confidence and embracing caculated risk for career advancement
Dr. Rita Mumm from University of Illinois.
Lecture: Pakistan's Role in the War Against Terror
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi is the Consul General of Pakistan in the Chicago Consulate.
Performance: Arthur Greene, pianist
All Scriabin piano solo program by guest artist Arthur Greene.
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. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)