Tuesday, 10 Oct 2017
Auditions: A Christmas Carol
This show has a large cast and there are many roles available! Come to 0310 Carver Hall to obtain audition materials, sign up to audition, or borrow a copy of the script. Performance dates will be December 1-10. E-mail jfcox@iastate.edu with questions.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017
Workshop: Assignments and Gradebook in Canvas
Assignments are a backbone of the course's Gradebook in Canvas. Participants will learn to create and manage Assignments and Assignment Groups as well as explore how the Gradebook is connected to the organization of Assignments. Participants will experience the power of SpeedGrader for efficient and effective grading.
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings.
Workshop: Assignments and Gradebook in Canvas
Assignments are a backbone of the course's Gradebook in Canvas. Participants will learn to create and manage Assignments and Assignment Groups as well as explore how the Gradebook is connected to the organization of Assignments. Participants will experience the power of SpeedGrader for efficient and effective grading.
Open forum: Finalist for ISU presidency
One of four candidates invited to interview on campus. The candidate's name and CV will be shared the morning of Oct. 10.
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.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Kansas State. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Auditions: A Christmas Carol
This show has a large cast and there are many roles available! Come to 0310 Carver Hall to obtain audition materials, sign up to audition, or borrow a copy of the script. Performance dates will be December 1-10. E-mail jfcox@iastate.edu with questions.
Panel: Controversy and the U.S. Supreme Court
Panelists discussing recent Supreme Court rulings include ACLU of Iowa Legal Director Rita Bettis and Dirk Deam, senior lecturer in Political Science. They will also discuss any shift in the balance of the court caused by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia and the appointment of Neil Gorsuch. Iowa State Bioethics Program Director and philosophy professor Clark Wolf, an expert in philosophy of the law, will moderate....
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette is director of Jazz I Ensemble. Michael Giles is director Jazz II Ensemble.
Concert: Dustin Lynch
Dustin Lynch is an American country music singer and songwriter, signed to Broken Bow Records. Lynch has released two albums for the label: a self-titled album in 2012, and Where It's At two years later. He has also released eight singles, of which four have reached the No. 1 position on Country Airplay.
Concert: together PANGEA
together PANGEA is an American rock band from Santa Clarita, California that is based out of Los Angeles. Opening acts for the band include Tall Juan and Daddy Issues.
Thursday, 12 Oct 2017
Workshop: Groups and Collaborative Work in Canvas
Instructors can create groups for students to collaborate on group Assignments and Discussions, use Web-conferencing, and Collaborations for online projects. Participants will reflect on demonstrations exemplifying how active learning, collaboration and cooperation can be supported through Canvas' integrated tools.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Celebration: Earth Observation Day
Iowa State's geographic information systems (GIS) facility is celebrating Earth Observation Day, including a crowd-sourced mapping event to help with disaster relieve efforts. Daryl Herzmann, ISU agronomy, will speak about the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. No previous experience is required. RSVPs requested.
Brown Bag: Nature at Noon
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy a nature-based education program relating to the 2017 theme, Water.
Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings.
Workshop: Groups and Collaborative Work in Canvas
Instructors can create groups for students to collaborate on group Assignments and Discussions, use Web-conferencing, and Collaborations for online projects. Participants will reflect on demonstrations exemplifying how active learning, collaboration and cooperation can be supported through Canvas' integrated tools.
Beyond the Text: Rare Books as Artifacts
Learn to identify unique features of early printed books (circa 1450-1850) and what they indicate about their design and production. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn@ISU. Keyword: LIB. Please let us know if you require any kind of accommodation.
Entomology Seminar
"Tracking Insect movements and migrations using isoscapes," Keith Hobson, biology, Western University.
Open forum: Finalist for ISU presidency
One of four candidates invited to interview on campus. The candidate's name and CV will be shared the morning of Oct. 11.
Magnetic Collapse? - probing the limits of magnetism under pressure
Jason Jeffries, Lawrence-Livermore National Lab
SEMINAR: Integrated weed management: now or never
Stevan Z. Knezevic, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Galaxy Scarf Workshop
Recreate beautiful swirls of color, mystical fog and luminous stars found in nebulas on a cotton scarf.
Children's Auditions: A Christmas Carol
12 roles available including Cratchit children, party guests, and Scrooge as a boy. Performance dates will be December 1-3 and 8-10. E-mail jfcox@iastate.edu with questions.
Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
ISU Jazz Combos
These are student-led small jazz groups. These groups feature some of the most gifted non-major musicians the university has to offer, and are under the tutelage of Michael Giles.
Concert: Lumbard, Lloyd & Nye
Guitarist and singer Rob Lumbard, Ricky Nye, one of the world's top boogie woogie pianoists and Nick Lloyd on double bass get together to put on a fantastic blues show.
Lecture: Photojournalist Lynsey Addario
Lynsey Addario is an American photojournalist and MacArthur Fellowship recipient who has covered conflicts and humanitarian crises in Iraq, Lebanon, Darfur, South Sudan, Congo, and Libya.