Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022
Workshop: Intro to the Oral History Toolkit
The Oral History Toolkit provides an easy way for individuals to capture and share recordings using readily available technology, including cell phones, tablets, laptops, and/or audiovisual recording equipment. Registration required.
International Tartan Day Celebration
Enjoy in-store specials to celebrate Iowa State's official tartan, "Connected," a student design inspired by the architecture and art that distinguishes ISU's campus from other universities and created to reflect how all Cyclones are connected by their time at Iowa State.
Webinar: Strategies for Antiracist Action in STEM
Bala Chaudhary is an assistant professor of environmental studies at Dartmouth College, will present guidelines for developing antiracist policies and action. Her presentation will include a time for Q&A discussion.
ISU Book Store: Graduation Pre-party
The ISU Book Store will have an expert on hand for cap and gown fittings. Pick the right tassel, stole choices and more. Staff members can assist with graduation questions.
Ramsey Lecture Series
"Brucella pathogenesis: From cell biology to Type IV effector functions," Jean Celli, Washington State University.
CELT Teaching Talks: Teaching a Successful High-Enrollment Asynchronous Course (Olga Mesropova)
During this virtual brown-bag lunch session, Olga Mesropova (Associate Professor of Russian, World Languages and Cultures) will discuss her experiences of designing and delivering high-enrollment (200+ students), online, asynchronous Russian culture courses.
Protecting Human Research Subjects
Participants will discuss risk in human subjects research and approaches for minimizing or mitigating risk. We'll also examine confidentiality and data security measures to protect research subjects.
Goldtrap Lecture: Peter Boghossian
Author, philosopher and faculty member Peter Boghossian will discuss his book How to Have Impossible Conversations and provide practical techniques and tools that can be used when discussing controversial topics. His research draws on hostage negotiations, applied epistemology, and cult exits.
Drop In Craft: String Art
Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!
Drop-In Craft: Painted Flowerpots
Simple, fun, and in-season, terra cotta pots are an easy surface to paint on. Choose from small pots to start an herb garden, to medium containers for indoor plants, and larger pots for outdoor flowers.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Gnome Week
An enchanting cast of characters awaits you! Meet Norm, Norma, Nate, Nora, Elwood, Jake, and the ever-popular foot-tall Ginormagnome. Start (or keep building) your gnome village with a cute little mushrooms, a small planter, or a fairy house.
Workshop Series: Spring 2022 Strolls for Well-being at ISU
Join us for this 3-part workshop series to explore the Spring 2022 Strolls for Well-being: Press Pause and Take a Break. The workshop begins with an initial group meeting with facilitators to acquaint participants with the program options and to distribute the Guidebook. There are two additional group meetings in the series with facilitators. Participants are encouraged to enjoy the Strolls for Well-Being at ISU when it is convenient for them.
Softball vs. Northern Iowa
Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa. Schedule updates and weather delays are available on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Impostor Syndrome: Coping Strategies for High Achievers
Imposter Syndrome is defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. It disproportionately affected high-achievers and can cause anxiety and depression. Dr. Dawn Bratsch-Prince will explain how to recognize imposter syndrome, her own experiences with it, and how to overcome it. Bratsch-Prince is Associate Provost for Faculty and professor of Spanish at Iowa State University.
Pastel Painting
Wednesdays beginning April 6 for 4 weeks. Expressive lines or smoothly blended techniques offer a wide range of ways to paint with the versatile medium of pastels.
Selling the Past as Innovation in Africa's Green Revolution
Many farmers, scientists, and development experts advocate a shift from high-input, chemical-intensive agriculture to low-input ecological farming. They are supported by an impressive array of research documenting both the risks of continuing to follow our current practices and the potential benefits of a transition to more sustainable farming. Timothy A. Wise is a senior advisor at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.