Sunday, 03 Nov 2013
Performance: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
One person wins and everyone else loses in the competitive world of a spelling bee, and even though these kids have been told by their parents that just being there is winning, each of them knows that just isn't true. So how far should each of these elementary students go to win? Not recommended for young children.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Augustana (S.D.) (Exhibition).
World War Z
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing World War Z! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Masters of the Fiddle with Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
Masters of the Fiddle - a unique whirlwind of fiddle-driven music, dance, and song, combining the best of French, Celtic and American Bluegrass and even Cajun styles!
World War Z
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing World War Z! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 04 Nov 2013
Workshop: Crop Bioengineering Consortium
"Science and Opportunities in Using Site-Directed Mutagenesis for Plant and Animal Improvement." Sessions will address technological opportunities and state of the science, the product development landscape, and questions of safety, acceptance and regulation.
Craft of the Month: Tile Coasters
Start with a white ceramic tile, choose fabric, and Mod Podge away. Create a set of 4 tiles to avoid rings on your table and decorate your space. Walk in during open hours the month of November
Cyclone Pride Buttons at The Workspace
Make your own button design or choose your favorite ISU logo - retro to new! Drop in during open hours all week.
Statistics Seminar
"Genetic Studies of Comorbidity," Heping Zhang, Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS), Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
Fused Glass Ornaments Class
Get in the holiday spirit by creating a set of beautiful glass ornaments. Learn to safely cut glass, design and assemble different kinds of glass, and see the effects of two different firings - full fuse and tack fuse.
Tuesday, 05 Nov 2013
Workshop: Crop Bioengineering Consortium
"Science and Opportunities in Using Site-Directed Mutagenesis for Plant and Animal Improvement." Sessions will address technological opportunities and state of the science, the product development landscape, and questions of safety, acceptance and regulation.
EAP Training: Managing Conflict
Human resource services, in conjunction with Employee and Family Resources, is offering professional development classes to benefits-eligible employees. Space is limited. Register via AccessPlus (Employee tab > "HRS Training")
Getting the most out of mentoring: workshop for new tenure-eligible faculty
An event for new tenure-eligible faculty and their mentors to establish successful mentor-mentee relationships.
CANCELLED: Adviser Training
Adviser Training is intended to be a resource for all advisers of recognized student organizations at Iowa State University. It includes helpful information for advisers about University policies, procedures, and operations to ensure a successful year for your student group.
Workshop: Data Management
Bring your lunch and learn why having a well-developed data management plan (DMP) could improve your funding chances. Topics include: expectations of funding agencies; best practices and tools for preparing a data management plan for a grant proposal. Register online to reserve your seat. Refreshments provided.
EAP Training: Managing Conflict
Human resource services, in conjunction with Employee and Family Resources, is offering professional development classes to benefits-eligible employees. Space is limited. Register via AccessPlus (Employee tab > "HRS Training")
Cyclone Pride Buttons at The Workspace
Make your own button design or choose your favorite ISU logo - retro to new! Drop in during open hours all week.
Seminar: "One Healthy Word" series
"Dissecting complex phenotypes in dogs as a model for human disease," Dr. Elinor Karlsson, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, Mass.
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Provenance response to flat-slab subduction: Cenozoic forearc basins, Southern Alaska" by Emily Finzel, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Etched Ornaments Class
Learn the basics of glass etching while creating six ornaments. Choose from our imagery, or get creative and make up your own designs.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. South Dakota
Lecture and vocal recital
"Music in the Works of Cervantes," a lecture by Chad Gasta, ISU world languages and cultures, followed by a vocal recital featuring Steven Jepson (baritone) and Wayne Wyman (piano), University of Iowa.
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra will feature the powerful and poetic playing of Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan and is scheduled to include works by Estonian composers, such as VELJO TORMIS's Overture No.2 , DVOR?K's Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104 and SIBELIUS's Symphony No.5 in E-flat major, Op.82.
Wednesday, 06 Nov 2013
Graduate College students: cancel graduation
Last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.
Retirement symposium
"Rock on to Retirement," annual symposium free and open to the public. Presenters include Barb Wollan, ISU Extension and Outreach (personal finances); Donald Erickson, Chartered Financial (estate planning); and Peggy Whorton-Folsom, Aging Resources of Central Iowa (housing options). Please register in advance.
Fulbright Lunch & Learn Seminar Series
"Journalism, social media, and the flowering of democracy in Burma/Myanmar," Steve Coon, Journalism, Myanmar (Burma), 2013 Bring your lunch and learn from Fulbright alumni and current Fulbright-sponsored grantees about a variety of Fulbright Programs. All seminars will start at 12:10 pm and last 20-30 minutes, thus allowing ample time for discussion and socializing.
University policies for non-tenure eligible faculty
An event for lecturers/senior lecturers, clinicians/senior clinicians, and adjunct faculty on university policies.
Cyclone Pride Buttons at The Workspace
Make your own button design or choose your favorite ISU logo - retro to new! Drop in during open hours all week.
ISU Library Workshop: Getting Started with EndNote Basic
EndNote Basic is a free bibliographic management program that helps researchers organize, format and use collected citations in writing projects. Preregistration is required online.