Sunday, 17 Nov 2019
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. Bucknell.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle's books create a lasting impression on children all over the world whether writing about a brown bear, a quiet cricket, or even a hungry caterpillar, his stories instill happiness in people of all ages. Audiences will be enthralled as Little Cloud floats across the stage, the Mixed-Up Chameleon goes on an adventure to the zoo, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar nibbles through the scenes.
Argentine Tango Lessons
Valerie Williams This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with different partners for practice. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Concert: All Roads Lead to J.S. Bach
ISU Organ Studio of Miriam Zach.
Cyclone Cinema: The Lion King
A classic Disney movie recreated into a live-action movie. Simba the lion must learn the true meaning of being a leader as he is the heir to the throne.
Monday, 18 Nov 2019
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites
Three beloved stories by Eric Carle are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets. The Very Hungry Caterpillar eats his way through an amazing variety of foods on his path to becoming a beautiful butterfly. Little Cloud playfully transforms himself into various creatures, and The Mixed-Up Chameleon, bored with his life, attempts to emulate the animals he sees at the zoo before he realizes the value in his unique self.
Monday Monologues series
"The World Made New," poetry readings by students, curated by Deb Marquart, ISU creative writing and environment. Poetry students will demonstrate how the act of writing poetry involves thoughtful work such as remembering, digging, observing, exploring, describing and imagining. Hear how the poem arrives on the page with new insights, offering in its language and imagery new ways of seeing and knowing.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites
Three beloved stories by Eric Carle are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets. The Very Hungry Caterpillar eats his way through an amazing variety of foods on his path to becoming a beautiful butterfly. Little Cloud playfully transforms himself into various creatures, and The Mixed-Up Chameleon, bored with his life, attempts to emulate the animals he sees at the zoo before he realizes the value in his unique self.
Faculty workshop: Advancing Your Term Career at ISU
An overview of the advancement process for term faculty, including best practices for putting together a portfolio and opportunities to become more engaged at the university as your career develops. Register via Learn@ISU.
1D and 2D Platforms for Topological Quantum Devices
Dr. Vlad Pribiag, University of Minnesota
ISU Jazz Ensembles I
James Bovinette, Director of Jazz 1
Tuesday, 19 Nov 2019
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Texas Southern.
GDCB Seminar
"Synthetic cells," Kate Adamala, University of Minnesota.
Floral Design: Autumn Vase Arrangements
Play with autumn grasses and fall flowers in a vase arrangement featuring red rover chrysanthemums.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Southern Mississippi (Battle 4 Atlantis).
Piano Studio Concert
Piano students of Mei-Hsuan Huang
Lecture: Seeking Security in an Unstable World
Frank Figliuzzi, the former FBI Assistant Director for Counterintelligence and current NBC News National Security Analyst joins us for an intimate and candid armchair conversation about security and stability on global, national, local, and personal levels. This is the 2019 Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science.
Wednesday, 20 Nov 2019
Behind the Scenes: Deck the Hall and More
"Holiday Lighting and Decor Installation." How do we decorate the whole Gardens for the holiday season? With lots of planning and help! Come get an insider's view of the process, from how we plan the decor to how we store the ornaments.
Seminar, Service-Learning Teaching and Learning Community
Are you interested in developing, or enhancing, a service-learning component within your course? You are invited to join this dynamic, interdisciplinary group as we share ideas and best practices of integrating service-learning into the curriculum. These interactive sessions will include topical discussions, readings, and sharing of best practices.
SUB Mental Health Kits
Come build and decorate your own mental health kit. This will be a great de-stresser and The Student Wellness Tap Room has various stress relaxing activities planned such as guided meditation, mind puzzles, Lego building, and much more!
How to Secure your Export-controlled or Controlled Unclassified Research Data and Interest
This session will teach you about physical & IT security measures for export control plans, and introduces you to the concept of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). You'll learn how to implement security measures for your research data and interests, and gain a better understanding of why these security measures are necessary.
SUB Member Meeting
Come hang out with Student Union Board and learn more about their upcoming events, and how you can get involved, at their bi-weekly general meetings! FREE and open to ALL ISU students!
Lecture: The Technological Imperative for Ethical Evolution
With a deep interest in the ethics of technology, Martin Hellman has been applying risk analysis to a potential failure of nuclear deterrence. In this upcoming lecture, he will be arguing that national security is separable from global security in this era of nuclear weapons, cyberattacks, terrorisms, and environmental crises. He will be calling on U.S. citizens and policymakers to take a wider view of global issues.
String Studio Recital
Students of George Work perform.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
This group is great for those who love the improv comedy humor of their fellow college students and can't get enough of location, occupation, means of death.
Thursday, 21 Nov 2019
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: Conservatory
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. Sign up for the series, or select individual classes.
Defense: Reginald Poelinitz
Final Oral Exam
Controlling Vortex Matter in Superconductors with Nano-Textured Structures
Wai-Kwong Kwok, Argonne National Lab
Black Light Butterfly Roosting
Join Nathan Brockman, Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing Curator, for a special black-light butterfly show.