Sunday, 16 Feb 2020
Tennis
Iowa State vs. Georgia State. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to Life Time Fitness, 11911 Hickman Rd., Urbandale. Check the Cyclone tennis website for location updates.
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. UNI.
Cyclone Cinema: Queen & Slim
Slim and Queen's first date takes an unexpected turn when a policeman pulls them over for a minor traffic violation. When the situation escalates, Slim takes the officer's gun and shoots him in self-defence.
Monday, 17 Feb 2020
Workshop, Introduction to Mindful and Contemplative Pedagogy in the Classroom
Karen Couves, (CELT Faculty Development Program Coordinator) will guide you through building awareness, community and connection in the classroom. Mindful and contemplative pedagogy will be discussed and modeled in this interactive presentation.
Walk-in Craft: Ankara Wrapped Bangle Bracelets
Ankara fabric (or African Wax Printing) is created through a wax-resist dyeing technique and is known for its vivid colors and bold patterns. Find a combination of Ankara fabrics that you like, and we will show you how to wrap them around cord to make a set of three bracelets sized just for you.
Entomology Seminar
"Beetles, wasps, mites, and worms: How parasite ecology improves estimates of - and foments arguments about - global animal species richness," Andrew Forbes, University of Iowa. Co-sponsored by EEB/EEOB.
Galactic Archeology Near and Far
Dr. Gail Zasoswki, University of Utah
Managing Risk in a More Uncertain World: What We Can Learn from Surfers, Studs, and Sexworkers
Allison Schrager is an economist, award-winning journalist at Quartz, and author of "An Economist Walks into a Brothel."
Tuesday, 18 Feb 2020
Walk-in Craft: Ankara Wrapped Bangle Bracelets
Ankara fabric (or African Wax Printing) is created through a wax-resist dyeing technique and is known for its vivid colors and bold patterns. Find a combination of Ankara fabrics that you like, and we will show you how to wrap them around cord to make a set of three bracelets sized just for you.
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 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.
Floral Design: Valentine Wreaths
Decorate your door (or someone else's) with a pretty floral wreath showcasing sweet, colorful shapes and lovely greens.
Town Hall Meeting: Students Against Racism
This is the second town hall meeting with Iowa State administrators to provide an update on the university's response to demands by the student group, Students Against Racism.
Lecture: The Traveling Feast
Author and environmental activist Rick Bass is the author of over two dozen books of fiction and nonfiction. In 2017, Bass was awarded The Story Prize for his short fiction collection, For a Little While.
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, 19 Feb 2020
Faculty workshop: Documenting Your Research Impact and Increasing Visibility
Led by professor Lorrie Pellack, University Library, this workshop will provide an overview of resources to document your scholarly impact and provide ideas for increasing visibility of your scholarly outcomes.
Behind the Scenes: Butterfly Lab, Part 2
Our collection of invertebrates has grown!
Sustainpalooza Clothing Swap Tabling
Tackle clothing waste by swapping!! Drop off your clothing donations for the 2020 Sustainapalooza Clothing Swap! Accepting gently-used clothing for all seasons and for men, women and children.
Award-Winning Seminar Series: Engagement through creative notetaking (Tejas Dhadphale)
Do students in your classes sometimes have trouble paying attention for the entire period? How can we encourage them to put away cell phones and laptops and avoid distraction? Can you build a one-on-one relationship with students in a large class?
Walk-in Craft: Ankara Wrapped Bangle Bracelets
Ankara fabric (or African Wax Printing) is created through a wax-resist dyeing technique and is known for its vivid colors and bold patterns. Find a combination of Ankara fabrics that you like, and we will show you how to wrap them around cord to make a set of three bracelets sized just for you.
Iowa Corn Promotion Board's Role in Research
Seminar by David Ertl, Iowa Corn
Nitrogen use in corn -what long-term data tells us
Seminar by John Sawyer, Iowa State University
Start Something series
"Start Something While at ISU: Entrepreneurship Resources for Students." The Start Something short-course series is designed for entrepreneurs. Whether you are just exploring the idea of entrepreneurship (intro series) or want to learn more about marketing your small business, this series will help kick start your next venture. Registration requested.
Film Screening: Harriet
In celebration of Black History Month this year, Student Union Board is showing a specialty screening of the biographical film, Harriet, which follows the heroic story of former slave and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman.
Woven Wall Hanging Class
The popularity of weaving is back, and this is a great way to get started on your fibers journey. Learn basic skills including how to set up a small loom, creating shapes by decreasing and increasing warps, knotting, and incorporating wool roving and other textures. Experiment with adding non-traditional elements to your weaving such as paper or natural elements. Finish a 13" x 18" weaving that will be ready to hang in your favorite space.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I
James Bovinette, Director of Jazz 1
Thursday, 20 Feb 2020
Workshop, Getting Started with Project-Based Learning
An introduction to Project-Based Learning (PBL) teaching strategies, suggestions for integrating PBL into course activities (including examples), and best practices for assessment.
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Workshop, Teaching "Great Problems" with Project-Based Learning
An Introduction to the "Great Problems Seminar" at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, lessons in adopting / creating similar courses, and discussions about cultivating innovation and social-entrepreneurial practices in cross-disciplinary student teams. Ideal for instructors and Administrators at all levels and disciplines.
Walk-in Craft: Ankara Wrapped Bangle Bracelets
Ankara fabric (or African Wax Printing) is created through a wax-resist dyeing technique and is known for its vivid colors and bold patterns. Find a combination of Ankara fabrics that you like, and we will show you how to wrap them around cord to make a set of three bracelets sized just for you.
Using NVivo as a Research Tool
Are you a qualitative researcher? Does your research involve deep analysis? Working with text-based/multimedia information? The ISU Library has NVivo on all public computers; it can be a useful tool in any stage of the research process. Using NVivo as a Research Tool webinars are offered and cover a variety of topics: transcription, literature review, coding, analyzing data, findings and publishing. Registration: Learn@ISU.