Wednesday, 13 Dec 2017
Final Exams
Final exams take place through Dec. 15.
Training: Digital Accessibility
"Accessible Forms and PDFs" We frequently publish these type of file in our websites or send them through email. How can we ensure these are accessible? Join us and bring your own projects so that you work along the instructor in your own forms and pdfs.
Lunch and learn: Presidential initiative funding
Grab your lunch and join the Office of the Vice President for Research for a discussion of the Presidential Interdisciplinary Research Initiative (PIRI). VPR leaders will give an overview of this internal funding program, and information and tips on how to apply. Preproposals are due Jan. 31.
Training: Digital Accessibility
"Testing Your Website for Accessibility." To ensure all the content in your website is accessible to as many users as possible, you should test using both automatic tools and manual testing. In this workshop, we'll take you through a three-step accessibility test method that includes a testing tool and manual testing with the tab key and a screen reader.
Retirement reception: Joan Aiton
Joan Aiton, administrative specialist and account manager in the animal science department, is retiring.
Retirement reception: W. Robert Stephenson
W. Robert Stephenson, Morrill Professor and University Professor of statistics, is retiring. A program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Training: Digital Accessibility
"Creating and Editing Captions for your Videos." Your video is already edited and you are ready to share with the world but captions have not been added. In this workshop, we would like you to bring your own video so that you work along the instructor on creating and editing captions.
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. Please arrive a few minutes early for a brief discussion of the current exhibition with a yoga twist. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required. Sponsored by University Museums and Rec. Services.
Thursday, 14 Dec 2017
Art Exhibit: Ben Gardener
Check out the art in the Gallery of the Memorial Union on display from December 14 to February 12.
Final Exams
Continues through Dec. 15
Caterpillar Club
A weekly early childhood development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Brown Bag: Nature at Noon
"Sea Ice in the Arctic: Where We Are, Where We're Going, and Where We've Been."
Crafty Cocktail Night: Door Swags
Join us at the Gardens after hours for a creative project while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Friday, 15 Dec 2017
Final Exams
Continues through Dec. 15
Graduate College Deadline
Graduate College: Last day to have your POSC approved for Spring 2018 graduation.
Fall 2017 Graduate College Commencement
Graduate College commencement ceremony.
Saturday, 16 Dec 2017
Butterfly Blizzard
Come in from the cold to experience a different kind of blizzard - a butterfly blizzard in Reiman Gardens' Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to release your very own butterfly, just-emerged from its chrysalis, and waiting in a container for its first flight in the Butterfly Wing. An amazing nature moment for young and old alike! While here, partake in fun, themed crafts and sip hot cocoa.
Fall 2017 Undergraduate Commencement
Undergraduate university commencement ceremony.
Sunday, 17 Dec 2017
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. UC Riverside. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2017
Farewell reception: Trevor Nelson
Trevor Nelson, director of the Study Abroad Center, is leaving the university. A program begins at 2:30 p.m.
Floral Design Series
Incorporate water into a wintergreen centerpiece featuring cranberries and cloves.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2017
Book Return - University Bookstore
Last day for end of term rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore.
Chemistry Stores: Customer Appreciation
Chemistry Stores will hold a customer appreciation open house. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
Grade Processing
Final grades due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Maryland Eastern Shore. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis. This marks the 33rd anniversary of the Christmas Tour. The group's first Christmas album, "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas," was released in 1984 and revolutionized the holiday season music category. In addition to being a holiday tradition for many families, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour is one of the longest running tours in music.
Thursday, 21 Dec 2017
Caterpillar Club
A weekly early childhood development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.