Sunday, 15 Sep 2019
Fall Floral Foraging
Cut from the Gardens - one time only! Horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth will guide you through the outdoor Gardens to cut and collect fall floral materials to arrange in a container for an amazing autumn display.
Argentine Tango Lessons
Valerie Williams 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 different partners for practice. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Cyclone Cinema: John Wick Chapter 3- Parabellum
Wick must fight his way through the streets of New York as he becomes the target of the world's most ruthless killers.
Monday, 16 Sep 2019
Atomic scale design and stability of quantum nanowires at epitaxial interfaces and free-standing in space
Prof. Michail Michailov Institute of Physical Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Light-Matter Interaction in 2D Flatland
Dr. Jun Yan, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a tool carrier. Leave class with knowledge of proper machinery use, and, most importantly, woodshop safety. Students may purchase the toolbox for $6 after class or we will use them for our Art Mart fundraiser. The orientation is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
My Battle with Mental Illness: Finding Hope in the Midst of Suffering - Jake Sullivan
"My Battle with Mental Illness: Finding Hope in the Midst of Suffering," Jake Sullivan. Sullivan played basketball at Iowa State (2000-04), silently battling depression and obsessive compulsive disorder in the midst of his athletic and academic accomplishments. He will speak about the steps he took to navigate his challenges with mental illness and the importance of recognizing that mental illness can affect anyone.
Tuesday, 17 Sep 2019
Working with IACUC protocols using a-Tune
The Office for Responsible Research, Office of the Attending Veterinarian, and Laboratory Animal Resources are offering software training for researchers who submit IACUC or IBC protocols. Participants will learn how to navigate the new electronic protocol submission system, A-tune. Training topics will include creating and submitting a protocol, and, for animal users of LAR, how to order animals and manage animal records.
IRB 101: Navigating the IRB Submission Process
In this session you will learn tips on developing and submitting protocols to the IRB. A member of IRB staff will walk through key sections of the IRB application and explain what the IRB looks for during the review process.
R.F. Baker Center for Plant Breeding Field Day
Invitation only. Showcasing collaborations in plant breeding research, providing networking opportunities.
Gallery Chat: Ruxandra Looft
Join a discussion about the ReACT exhibit, led by Ruxandra Looft, Director of Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity.
Free Speech and Academic Freedom
Henry (Hank) Reichman is the former chair of the Association of American University Professors Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure and an expert on campus free speech. He is professor emeritus of history at California State University, East Bay.
Stained Glass
Rod Simpson Create a small panel using an array of beautifully colored glass. Learn how to handle glass, choose colors and textures, fit glass to patterns, cut, grind, foil and solder. Enhanced by daylight, your piece will change based on the weather, season and time of day.
Floral Design: Game Day Arrangements
Show off your local team spirit with a floral display in cardinal and gold. Registration with pre-payment is required one week in advance.
Wheel Pottery Class
Greg Lamont Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel. Move on to forming bowls, mugs, vases and plates, and learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their skills.
Lecture: Literacy as Action in Enduring Climates of Xenophobia
Cati de los RÃÂos is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at UC Davis. De los RÃÂos's research explores the intersections of adolescent literacies, transnationalism, translanguaging, ethnic studies, and teacher education.
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night gives students the chance to show off their talents to fellow peers. Many perform as musicians, comedians, and poets. Enjoy a night full of talented Iowa State Students. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 18 Sep 2019
Campus Fire Safety Day
As part of Campus Fire Safety Month, Environmental Health and Safety is hosting its annual Fire Safety Day. Stop by to put out a simulated fire, learn fire safety tips, meet Ames fire fighters and receive a free T-shirt.
Behind the Scenes: Butterfly Survey - Citizen Science
Head out into the Gardens to track and survey live butterflies as you learn more about the Iowa Butterfly Survey Network and ways you can participate in citizen science through Reiman Gardens.
Career Fair: College of Engineering
Employers will be on campus looking to fill full-time, intern and co-op positions. All ISU students and alumni are welcome to attend. Information on employers attending the career fairs is available on CyHire and the MyState App ("Fairs" feature).
How to Secure your Export-controlled or Controlled Unclassified Research Data and Interest
This session will teach you about physical & IT security measures for export control plans, and introduces you to the concept of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). You'll learn how to implement security measures for your research data and interests, and gain a better understanding of why these security measures are necessary.
Psychology panel: Discerning fake news
"Psychology in Everyday Life: Discerning Fake News." Graduate students in psychology will discuss ways to tell the difference between real and fake news, why people often fall for fake news, and a brief history on the prevalence of fake news in the media.
Physics Prospects of Belle II: Step by Step Towards New Physics
Professor Alan Schwartz, University of Cincinnati
Ecologies of Elsewhere: Commonstudio Lecture
Kim Karlsrud and Daniel Phillips, cofounders of Commonstudio in Los Angeles, will share recent work with urban ecosystems that spans many countries, contexts and disciplinary boundaries between art, design and science.
Hand Lettering + Watercolor Workshop
Kristin Erdman Walk through a step-by-step process to learn the basics of hand-lettering and some techniques for creating a watercolor background. Choose a word that speaks your truth, and combine your new skills using pens and watercolors. Pop it in a 5" x 7" frame and leave with some new artwork for your walls and extra practice sheets to continue honing your skills. Beginners and lefties welcome!
Leaders Workshop Series
The Leaders Workshop Series is an opportunity for you to build up your leadership skills from the inside out.
Hand Lettering + Watercolor Workshop
Kristin Erdman Walk through a step-by-step process to learn the basics of hand-lettering and some techniques for creating a watercolor background. Choose a word that speaks your truth, and combine your new skills using pens and watercolors. Pop it in a 5" x 7" frame and leave with some new artwork for your walls and extra practice sheets to continue honing your skills. Beginners and lefties welcome!
Thursday, 19 Sep 2019
Study Abroad Fair
A one-stop shop to learn about adventures abroad -- interning, studying and volunteering opportunities, ranging from one week to one year. The U.S. Postal Service will have staff available to accept passport applications and renewals.
Plant Walk: Hummingbird Nectar Plants
What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens' Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and flowers that make this place so special.
Award-Winning Seminar Series: Top 10 ways to help freshmen learn (Jodi Sterle)
What are your tips for the transition from high school to college? Professionalism, communication, regular attendance, respect--how can you help make these skills habitual? Award-winning associate professor Jodi Sterle, Animal Science, shares how she helps freshman adjust to learning in the 300+ large introductory class environment.