Sunday, 26 Jan 2020
Tennis
Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to Life Time Fitness, 11911 Hickman Rd., Urbandale. Check the Cyclone tennis website for location updates.
Kimono of the Textiles and Clothing Museum
Discover the rich meaning of the symbols found in the kimono from the Textiles and Clothing Museum on display in the Contemplate Japan exhibition.
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State.
Tennis
Iowa State vs. Omaha. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to Life Time Fitness, 11911 Hickman Rd., Urbandale. Check the Cyclone tennis website for location updates.
Walk-in Argentine Tango Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Cyclone Cinema: Maleficent - Mistress of Evil
At Aurora's wedding with Prince Phillips, Maleficent meets Aurora's conniving future mother-in-law who has a plan to destroy the land's fairies. It is up to Maleficent to join forces and fight this battle.
Monday, 27 Jan 2020
Seminar, CELT Teaching Talks: Course design conversations
Do you follow the science of learning when you teach? A course design conversation with Lesya Hassall, Program Coordinator (CELT), is a fun, interactive session on the fundamentals of purposeful teaching using the science of successful learning.
Monday Monologues series
"Barjche 2020: Dancing through Barriers," members from ISU's Orchesis I student dance company will perform modern dance choreography by San Francisco guest artist Kathleen Hermesdorf and artistic director Cynthia Adams.
Lecture: National Security and the Presidential Race
Dave Harden is a foreign policy expert currently serving as the Managing Director for the Georgetown Strategy Group which works within the realm of international development. He recently served as the Assistant Administrator for the US Agency for International Development's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance in the Obama Administration. Harden is a Biden campaign surrogate. Part of the Campaign Series in 2020.
Hammered Silver Earrings Workshop
Learn some basics of metalworking by making a pair of sterling silver earrings. Hammer silver into slender rectangles about 1.5" long and create texture that catches the light. Add a bright copper rivet and finish on sterling silver ear wires.
Lecture: Through the Banks of the Red Cedar
Through the Banks of the Red Cedar follows the 50 year legacy of the filmmaker's father, legendary Vikings wide receiver Gene Washington from the segregated south to MSU alongside highly decorated teammates Bubba Smith, George Webster and Clinton Jones as they become members of the first fully integrated football team in America, later making history as first round picks in the 1967 draft.
Tuesday, 28 Jan 2020
Workshop, Learning Assessment Techniques
Why should I assess? I'm already grading! Although grading is an integral part of teaching, grades rarely can identify those elements of teaching that are effective or need improvement. Learning Assessment Techniques (LATs) are short and simple strategies for assessing student learning throughout the semester.
Agronomy Graduate Student Club Meeting
All agronomy graduate students are welcome for free pizza!
Faculty workshop: Are You a Future Fellow?
This session will cover the WHY, WHAT and HOW of fellowship opportunities: Why a fellowship can advance your career, what opportunities are available for faculty, and how to assemble a successful application and manage this opportunity.
Open house: Strategic facilities plan
Facilities planning and management is collecting input on how the university community uses its buildings and spaces. The information will be used to develop a strategic plan for future investment in design improvements or renewal of ISU campus facilities. Refreshments will be provided.
CYstarters info session
Students can learn more about the 11-week summer program for young entrepreneurs. Registration required.
Beginner Ukulele Lessons 1
Learn the basics needed to make music on the ever-popular ukulele. It's like a guitar, only a whole lot easier! You will learn to tune your instrument and make basic chords plus how to accompany yourself or others using basic chord charts and song sheets, all in a fun and inclusive setting.
Beginner Ukulele Lessons 2
For the beginner who needs help moving beyond basic strumming and open chords (ex: C, G, Am, F...). Classes will focus on improving chord changes, chords and playing techniques. Classes will be tailored to the students' skill level.
Wednesday, 29 Jan 2020
Art Walk: Artfulness in the Scheman Building
From its beginnings as part of Iowa State Center to its most recent Art on Campus installation, explore the history and public art of the Scheman Building, home to the Brunnier Art Museum. Brooke Rogers, University Museums interpretive specialist, will lead the walk. Advance registration appreciated.
What is the #BetterPoster Design?
A new poster design has started to appear at research poster presentations. Are you looking to learn how to place your material into this design? Are you curious about how this design helps to convey your message better? Maybe you haven't seen this design, but you're just tired of the walls of text currently used for research posters. This session will explain the basic elements of the new design. We will also discuss how design helps convey your
Teaching and Learning Circle: Powerful Learning Tools: Unleash the Science of Learning
The book Powerful Learning Tools: Unleash the Science of Learning by Pooja K. Agarwal and Patrice M. Bain (2019) discusses practical ways to introduce retrieval, spaced out, interleaving and metacognition-driven practice to any classroom.
Workshop: Business pitches
Students learn how to quickly and effectively tell their stories to any audience, including 90-second elevator pitches for competitions. Registration requested.
Breeding of corn and soybean with Harry Stine
Harry Stine of Stine Seeds will be here to discuss corn and soybean breeding
Overview of long-term tillage research: Yield, economic returns and soil carbon nexus
Seminar by Mahdi Al-Kaisi, Iowa State University
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!
Entrepreneur Club meeting
The Entrepreneur Club meets three times a month. The club's goals are to encourage and inform students about participating in entrepreneurship, foster friendships among students who share similar interests, instill passion about building sustainable ventures and provide members with a platform to minimize risk and to maximize success.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Baylor.
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, 30 Jan 2020
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
IRB Basics: Does this project need IRB oversight?
This is the first session of a three-part series that looks more indepth at components of the IRB submission process. In this session, you will learn how to determine whether IRB oversight is required for your project. We'll also examine the various levels of IRB review (Exempt, Expedited, Full Committee).