Tuesday, 05 Oct 2021
Metalsmithing Jewelry Class
Begin your exploration of jewelry-making by learning techniques such as sawing, drilling, forming, chasing, annealing, and riveting. Class meets Tuesdays from 6:30-9pm for 4 weeks with instructor Terrie Hoefer.
Wednesday, 06 Oct 2021
Does this project need IRB oversight?
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).
Webinar, Choose Your Instructional Tool Adventure (Student Eval of Teaching)
CELT's Choose Your Instructional Tool Adventure focuses on various instructional strategies found on the CELT website and demonstrates practical ways to incorporate these tools in a Canvas course. This session will have a focus on student evaluation of teaching and include strategies incorporating plus/delta and class climate.
Award-Winning Seminar Series: You Didn't Let Me Down (Paola Pittoni)
Paola Pittoni, Associate Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering and university early achievement in teaching awardee, will share with you ten ways to connect with students. When students have a rapport with their instructor, they feel more comfortable in the learning environment and are more likely to ask questions and collaborate in the learning goals.
Commons in Canvas: How can I use Commons in my teaching? (online)
Canvas makes collaboration and sharing resources simple! In this workshop, you will learn how to locate resources in the Canvas Commons, import them into your course shells in Canvas and customize imported content for your own needs. You can also share the content you created with colleagues via Canvas Commons.
Lecture: Nobel Laureate Dan Shechtman
"Development of New Magnesium Alloys by Innovative Technologies," Dan Shechtman, Nobel Laureate and Iowa State University Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering. Light refreshments will be served.
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a tool carrier. Leave class with knowledge of proper machinery use, and, most importantly, woodshop safety. The orientation is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Glass Beads Class
Learn to create colorful beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire! Build your skills with step-by-step instruction and see how the quality of your beads evolves. Use these beauties in your next jewelry project, or display them as tiny works of art. Meets Wednesdays from 6-8:30pm for 4 weeks with instructor Rhonda Scott.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
ISU's premier student improv troupe presents unscripted fun at its finest every other Wednesday in the M-Shop.
Thursday, 07 Oct 2021
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Seminar: Sam Zipper, University of Kansas
Where did my water go? Irrigation and water conservation impacts on the stream, aquifer and atmosphere
Seminar Series: The research-based flipped classroom - Team-Based Learning (TBL)
"The research-based flipped classroom and team-based learning (TBL)," is an increasingly-popular form of flipped-classroom where small-group learning that can be implemented effectively in small or large classes.
Which Side Are You On? The Question Every Police Officer Must Answer
Dr. Cedric Alexander has over forty years in law enforcement, serving as former Chief of Police in DeKalb County, GA, previous President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and member of President Obama's Task Force on 21st Century Policing. His talk will focus on the shifting awareness of police scrutiny and accountability as well as share first-hand his experiences with being a police officer of color.
Indigo-Dyed Boro Scarf Class
Learn two fiber art processes to create a contemporary "distressed" scarf! Sarah Cady will teach Shibori, one of the earliest Japanese tie-dyeing techniques, which will create patterns on fabric with natural indigo dye. Weeks two and three are with Judy Lemish where you will piece together you dyed fabric with other upcycled cotton textiles.
Undergraduate Agronomy Club Meeting
Food is served at 6:30 pm - Speaker at 7pm
Cyclone Cinema: Snake Eyes
An ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage welcomes tenacious loner Snake Eyes after he saves the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach him the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing him something he's been longing for: a home. However, when secrets from Snake Eyes' past are revealed, his honor and allegiance get tested -- even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.
SUB Comedy Night: Amos Gill
One of the hottest comedians in Australia, and now swiftly making a name for himself globally, Amos Gill divides his time between Australia and the USA, where he's a staple headliner at all the top comedy venues and festivals. Amos was recently invited by Jim Jefferies to join him on his Australian arena tour, as well as at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden to a sell-out crowd, and then once more on Jim's arena tour of South Africa.
Friday, 08 Oct 2021
Cybersecurity Fair
CyIO and IT Services will host cybersecurity student clubs, demos, and other attractions to educate and interest the ISU community in cybersecurity
Webinar: Defining New Pathways for Culturally Relevant Leadership
"Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Defining New Pathways for Culturally Relevant Leadership" facilitated by Dr. Fred Bonner, professor and endowed chair in educational leadership and counseling, Prairie View A&M University. Register to receive Zoom live link.
Innovators Forum: Aaryaman Anerao
"David and Goliath." ISU aerospace engineering and ISU Startup Factory alumnus Aaryaman Anerao will speak on his meteoric success co-founding PeachPay, a website plug-in designed to allow one-click purchases for consumers no matter what merchant website they visit. Attend in person or register for a Zoom live link.
ISU Online Learning Community (ISU-OLC) - October
Join us for the October OLC meeting.
Webinar: Writing or Revising your teaching philosophy statement with Karen Bovenmyer
Karen Bovenmeyer, Future Faculty Development Program Coordinator (CELT), will lead this interactive workshop to help guide you through the development of your teaching philosophy statement. These 1-4 page statements cover three core areas (objectives, methods, evaluation).
Cyclone Cinema: Snake Eyes
An ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage welcomes tenacious loner Snake Eyes after he saves the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach him the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing him something he's been longing for: a home. However, when secrets from Snake Eyes' past are revealed, his honor and allegiance get tested -- even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.
Performance: The Fab Four
Experience the best Beatles tribute ever with The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award-winning Fab Four performs uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' classics such as "Can't Buy Me Love," "Yesterday," "A Day In The Life," "Twist And Shout," "Here Comes The Sun," and "Hey Jude."
Saturday, 09 Oct 2021
Crops Team Regional Contest
Good luck to our Crops Team in Stillwater
Commencement ceremony
This ceremony will recognize bachelor's, master's, doctoral and DVM degree recipients from 2020 who want an in-person graduation opportunity. Spring and summer 2021 graduating students also have the option to participate.
Cyclone Cinema: Snake Eyes
An ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage welcomes tenacious loner Snake Eyes after he saves the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach him the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing him something he's been longing for: a home. However, when secrets from Snake Eyes' past are revealed, his honor and allegiance get tested -- even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.
Sunday, 10 Oct 2021
Sunday Tours: Bilingual "Arte Cubano"
Journey through the exhibition "Arte Cubano" and learn about the varied artistic expressions found in contemporary Cuban art. Spanish translation by the students of the course Culture and Community: Iowa and Midwest Latino/as.
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Snake Eyes
An ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage welcomes tenacious loner Snake Eyes after he saves the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach him the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing him something he's been longing for: a home. However, when secrets from Snake Eyes' past are revealed, his honor and allegiance get tested -- even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.