Friday, 07 Dec 2018
What Matters, the Size of the Fish or the Size of the Pond? Understanding the Positional Nature of Residential Satisfaction
In this presentation, Daniel Kuhlmann, a new assistant professor of community and regional planning, will examine how people determine their satisfaction with their home -- is it by comparing their unit to those of their neighbors, or do people assess their units primarily based on their own needs and the objective characteristics of their home? Part of the IDRO Friday Research Seminar Series.
Barks@Parks
Comfort dogs will be available during dead week, along with chair massages and other stress-reducing activities.
Research workshop: Working with IACUC and IBC Protocols Using a-tune
The Office for Responsible Research, Office of the Attending Veterinarian and Laboratory Animal Resources are offering software training for researchers who submit IACUC or IBC protocols. Participants will learn how to navigate the new electronic protocol submission system, a-tune. Training topics will include creating and submitting a protocol, and, for animal users of LAR, how to order animals and manage animal records.
Wood-Burned Ornaments Walk-in Craft
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea. Drop in December 3-8.
NREM Graduate Student Poster Symposium
Graduate students will present their current research addressing issues in wildlife ecology, fisheries and forestry/environmental science.
Integrated Visual Arts Graduate Exhibition Open House
Open house for exhibition of integrated visual arts graduate students' work. The show will run Dec. 6-12.
Performance: It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, complete with a live sound effects artist, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he contemplates his mortality on fateful Christmas Eve.
Saturday, 08 Dec 2018
Breakfast with Santa
There are two seatings (8 and 10 a.m.). Enjoy a hearty and delicious breakfast buffet, visit with Santa, create your own holiday themed crafts, write a letter to Santa, and see the train exhibit in the Hughes Conservatory.
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and holiday wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Breakfast with Santa
There are two seatings (8 and 10 a.m.). Enjoy a hearty and delicious breakfast buffet, visit with Santa, create your own holiday themed crafts, write a letter to Santa, and see the train exhibit in the Hughes Conservatory.
Wood-Burned Ornaments Walk-in Craft
Need a last minute gift? Starting with a wood slice, stamp a design on and trace it with a wood burner, or freehand your own idea. Drop in December 3-8.
Volleyball: NIVC semifinals
Iowa State hosts UNLV in the seminfinals of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship.
Christmas at the Farm House
Celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Warm up with hot cocoa as you explore the first building on Iowa State's campus and experience what Christmas was like at the turn of the century. Children's crafts and Santa Claus will all be part of the fun.
Performance: It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, complete with a live sound effects artist, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he contemplates his mortality on fateful Christmas Eve.
Delta Rae w/ Field Division
Country Pop and Folk rock music.
Sunday, 09 Dec 2018
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and holiday wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. North Dakota.
Christmas at the Farm House
Celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Warm up with hot cocoa as you explore the first building on Iowa State's campus and experience what Christmas was like at the turn of the century. Children's crafts and Santa Claus will all be part of the fun.
Performance: It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, complete with a live sound effects artist, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he contemplates his mortality on fateful Christmas Eve.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Southern.
Monday, 10 Dec 2018
Final exams
Final exams week is Dec. 10-13.
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2018
Final exams
Final exams week is Dec. 10-13.
Manage Your Canvas Course - Group Work and Collaboration
This one and a half interactive, hands-on workshop is open to all Iowa State University instructors and instructional designers to explore options for group work and collaboration in Canvas.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Volleyball: NIVC championship
Iowa State hosts Tulane in the title match of the National Invitational Volleyball Championship.
Wednesday, 12 Dec 2018
Final exams
Final exams week is Dec. 10-13.
Faculty Workshop
Graduate Recruitment and Enrollment Management, the benefits of strategic graduate enrollment management. Presenters: Bill Graves, Carolyn Cutrona, Graduate College.
Open house: North Chilled Water Plant
See the new chillers that were installed summer 2018 to add 33 percent more capacity to chilled water production to meet increasing demands. The open house will include a self-guided tour and refreshments.
Department Winterfest Social
Faculty, staff and graduate students come together to celebrate the upcoming holiday season and the end of the year.
Research workshop: Working with IACUC or IBC Protocols Using a-tune
The Office for Responsible Research, Office of the Attending Veterinarian and Laboratory Animal Resources are offering software training for researchers who submit IACUC or IBC protocols. Participants will learn how to navigate the new electronic protocol submission system, a-tune. Training topics will include creating and submitting a protocol, and, for animal users of LAR, how to order animals and manage animal records.