Tuesday, 16 Oct 2018
Lecture: Where Are All the Black People? Ericka Hart
Ericka Hart is an activist, cancer survivor and sexuality educator, and is currently an adjunct at Columbia University's School of Social Work.
Research: Story Collider Show
The Office of the Vice President for Research is hosting an evening of food, drink, fun and storytelling. "The Story Collider" gives scientists a platform from which to share how science has shaped their lives. Five Iowa State faculty were selected to participate.
Wednesday, 17 Oct 2018
Seniors Graduating Spring 2019
Seniors graduating Spring 2019 should submit a Graduation Application after registering for final course work. Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).
Workshop: CELT Accessibility Awareness Week: Hands-On Accessibility - Alternative Text
Participants will work on adding alternative text to their pictures, graphs, and tables in their online course and documents. Please have samples of pictures, graphs, and tables available to use during the session or be prepared to search for these at the beginning of the workshop.
Behind the Scenes: PRISMA: ISU Architecture Exhibit
Hear about the history of Reiman Gardens' partnership with 5 faculty and 77 students from ISU Architecture leading up to the creation and installation of this beautiful interactive installation.
Workshop: Using Free, Openly-Licensed Textbooks in Your Classroom
Are you concerned about the impact of high textbook costs on your students? In this workshop, a representative from the Open Textbook Network will guide you through the the benefits of open textbooks and answer your questions. Capacity is limited and open textbooks are not available for all disciplines.
Internship and Networking Fair
Hosted by the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, this boutique-style internship and networking fair connects relevant employers with students who are preparing for careers in advertising, journalism, public relations, communications and other related fields. Open to all students; no advance registration required.
Dan Gable, "A Wrestling Life" Lecture and Book Signing
A Smithsonian Hometown Teams Exhibit Speaker Series 4-5:30 pm Community Reception - Little Woods Herbs & Teas (with h'orderves) 6-6:45 pm Community Presentation - Ames Public Library 6:45- 7:30pm Book signing - Ames Public Library
Open forum: Faculty experience work group
Members of the faculty experience work group will provide a high-level review of results from the COACHE and Campus Climate surveys and solicit ideas for maintaining and improving a positive faculty experience at Iowa State.
Film and discussion: The Witness
In this 2015 documentary, Bill Genovese aims to set the record straight regarding his sister, Catherine Susan "Kitty" Genovese, whose name took on a tragic meaning after her 1964 murder. A Green Dot event.
Lecture: Postcolonial identities Seen from Europe and Africa
Yolanda Aixela-Cabre is a cultural anthropologist, tenured scientist and vice director of research for the State Agency for Superior Scientific Research in Spain. In this lecture, she will tackle social identity through the lens of postcolonial societies.
Interdepartmental Research Showcase
A showcase of work by interdepartmental graduate students in 24 programs. Verena Paepcke-Hjeltness will lead a workshop on sketchnoting as a way to visually explore one's research interests, followed by an informal poster session. Students can connect with students from other interdepartmental graduate programs. Preregistration is appreciated.
Celtic Thunder X
Celebrating 10 years, this brand new live show is known for dramatic effects via lighting and choreography as well as realistic Irish stage sets with authentic Irish instruments. The performances have dramatic solos, compelling ensembles, and comedic acts. Celtic Thunder is viewed by millions on PBS with record number of sold out shows, which is how they have become a household name all around the world.
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.
Thursday, 18 Oct 2018
Registration begins for Seniors - Spring 2019
First day of assigned Spring 2019 registration dates for students projected as seniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday.
Canvas Conference
Would your course benefit from all section instructors using the same information? Do you seek ways for students to collaborate through video in Canvas? If so, join representatives from Canvas and CELT staff for the engaging first annual Canvas conference @ ISU.
Caterpillar Club
Join us this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Plant Walk: Fall Color
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.
Seminar: CELT Accessibility Awareness Week: Progress is Progress - ISU Extension's Accessibility Journey
ISU Extension and Outreach has made a commitment to eAccessibility and continues to roll out best practices to reach more learners, including those with vision disabilities. Learn how we have/are implementing this with publications, videos, web sites, web conferencing, learning management systems and items created in Microsoft Office, InDesign and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Data Management Plans Made Easy
Need a plan? A data management plan (DMP) is a common requirement in research grant proposals. Learn to write a DMP with less stress using DMPTool - a tool that brings together tailored templates based on funder-requirements and guidance that breaks down what you need to include. Plus get tips to make the process easier every time. Preregistration required through Learn@ISU. Let us know if you need accommodations.
The Art of Historic Renovation and Cultural Preservation
Join University Museums for a new series of tours focused on the renovation and preservation stories of the most iconic and historic locations on campus. Our third location is Catt Hall, where we will explore the many uses of the building throughout the years.
Art Reception for Current Exhibits
For the Studies in Creativity Student Juried Exhibit in the Gallery and Catherine Reinhart's polYESter Exhibit in the Pioneer Room.
Cyclone Cinema
Mission Impossible: Fallout - Hunt and IMF team join forces with CIA assassin August Walker to prevent a disaster of epic proportions. Arms dealer Lark and a group of terrorists known as the Apostles plan to use three plutonium cores for a simultaneous nuclear attack on the Vatican, Jerusalem and Mecca, Saudi Arabia. When the weapons go missing, Hunt and crew are in a desperate race against time to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.
Cyclone Cinema
Mission Impossible: Fallout - Hunt and IMF team join forces with CIA assassin August Walker to prevent a disaster of epic proportions. Arms dealer Lark and a group of terrorists known as the Apostles plan to use three plutonium cores for a simultaneous nuclear attack on the Vatican, Jerusalem and Mecca, Saudi Arabia. When the weapons go missing, Hunt and crew are in a desperate race against time to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.
Friday, 19 Oct 2018
Schedule change deadline
Last day to process most schedule changes for a second half-semester course or to add/drop a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.
Research workshop: 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.
Workshop: CELT Accessibility Awareness Week: Hands-On Accessibility - Web Accessibility Tools
Participants will work with tools within Canvas to check their course accessibility. Participants will also work with online tools for checking website accessibility.
Friday Research Seminar: The Changing Face of Landscape Tourism
Hans Klein-Hewitt, assistant professor of landscape architecture, will talk about the changing nature of landscape tourism with a focus on how tourist destinations struggle to keep up with national trends. Part of the Friday Research Seminar series sponsored by the Institute for Design Research and Outreach.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Skulls and Monsters
Let's get spooky for All Hallows' Eve!