Monday, 09 Mar 2020
Author Lecture: Grant Wood's Secrets
Author and professor Sue Taylor will speak about Grant Wood's life and legacy in "Grant Woods Secrets."
Living in the Future's Past
Living in the Future's Past is a film narrated by Jeff Bridges and directed by Susan Kucera. It was awarded the Gold World Medal by the United Nations for its efforts in the field of climate change and sustainability and Best Documentary by the Arizona International Film Festival. The documentary will challenge students to think about environmental issues and their place within this movement. A discussion will follow the film.
Lecture: Is God a Conservative?
Award-winning novelist of crime and suspense, conservative speaker Andrew Klavan will discuss how God provides morality. He posits "John Adams said our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. Do we have to have faith if we want to be free?" Nominated five times, two of his books have won the Edgar Award. Klavan also has a podcast on The Daily Wire.
Tuesday, 10 Mar 2020
Gallery Chat
In conjunction with the exhibition "Creating Global Understanding," members of the World Languages and Culture faculty will lead informal discussions of the works of art they researched and interpreted. Registration requested.
CCE Seminar: Developing Successful Job Application Materials
"Crafting your Teaching Philosophy Statement." Learn valuable tips on how to create different application materials for your job packet. You'll be ready for the job market in no time. Seating is limited; register in advance.
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.
Trivia Night: Game Changer
Consider yourself a history buff? Think you know Iowa State? Love game nights with friends?
Lecture: Three Ways to Disappear
Katy Yocom was born and raised in Atchison, Kansas, and currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky. In her debut novel, "Three Ways to Disappear," Yocom explores the story of journalist Sarah DeVaughan. In researching the novel, Yocom traveled to India. "Three Ways to Disappear" won the Siskiyou Prize for New Environmental Literature and was named a Barnes & Noble Top Indie Favorite.
Wednesday, 11 Mar 2020
NSF CAREER Writing Workshop
Are you an early career faculty looking for great funding opportunities? Do you want to practice conveying your ideas in a cohesive manner? Are you looking for grant writing tips? Join the Grants Hub to get an overview of the NSF CAREER Program.
CCE Seminar: Developing Successful Job Application Materials
"Composing your Cover Letter." Learn valuable tips on how to create different application materials for your job packet. You'll be ready for the job market in no time. Seating is limited; register in advance.
Integrating rye cereal production into corn-soybean systems
Seminar by Camilla Martins
Panel discussion: Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus
Members of the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus will talk about their history, community impact, important figures and more. Presented by the Women's and Gender Studies Program.
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!
Suffragette, Editor, Abolitionist: The Story of Mary Louise Booth
Join author Tricia Foley as she walks through the extraordinary life of Mary Louise Booth, who was a founding editor of HarperâEUR(TM)s Bazar, wrote the first history of New York City, and a leader in the abolition and suffrage movements. Tricia is a home design and restoration expert, who has published 10 books about design and lifestyles. Part of the 100th Anniversary Events Commemorating Women's Suffrage.
Lecture: Childfree by Choice
Dr. Amy Blackstone is a professor in sociology at the University of Maine, researching on childfree choice, workplace harassment, and civic engagement. She is the author of Childfree by Choice. Dr. Blackstone will discuss the culture and discrimination that surrounds not having children for women, men, gay and lesbian couples, and trans persons. She will discuss the history of the childfree movement and its future.
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, 12 Mar 2020
Procurement workshop: How Do I Buy?
Find out what hasn't changed and what's new, including introducing some new tools that have been created to help make purchases and purchasing decisions. We will address commonly asked questions and leave plenty of open Q&A time with our cyBUY, P-Card and T&H Card experts and procurement agents.
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Subrecipient Monitoring
This session will give you guidelines and suggestions on managing the logistics of funded research projects that include subrecipients and/or collaborators. We'll include a discussion of reporting requirements and mechanisms, and build your awareness of what funding agencies expect of you and of your subrecipients.
Nature at Noon: Botanical Art and Illustration
Ever wondered about the difference between "floral" and "botanical" art? Or botanical "art" versus botanical "illustration?" Kelsey Wilson, local artist from Nevada, will be leading a discussion on the key differences of these art forms and highlighting some contemporary masters.
Gallery Chat: #WomenKnowStuffToo
Artist Linda Emmerson with discuss her works of art included in the #WomenKnowStuffToo ReACT Exhibition.
Start Something series
"Marketing Online and Offline: It's All About Reach." The Start Something short-course series is designed for entrepreneurs. Whether you are just exploring the idea of entrepreneurship (intro series) or want to learn more about marketing your small business, this series will help kick start your next venture. Registration requested.
CANCELLED - New Materials and Devices for Quantum Coherent Electronic Technologies
Michael Flatte, University of Iowa
EndNote Web Basics
Lost the references you need for your research paper? Thesis and dissertation citations becoming unmanageable? Beginner's workshop introduces EndNote Web, a free bibliographic management program. Registration required through Learn@ISU. Let us know if you need accommodation.
Entomology Seminar
"Superbugs to superorganisms: the ecology of microbes, invertebrates and antibiotics," Jane Lucas, University of Idaho. Co-sponsored by EEB/EEOB.
Crafty Cocktail Night: String Art
Join Reiman Gardens' staff at the Gardens after hours for crafting and sipping adult beverages! Make a small original artwork with string, nails, and wood.
Cyclone Cinema: Charlie's Angels
Elena Houghlin is a scientist, engineer and inventor of Calisto -- a sustainable energy source that will revolutionize the way people use power. But when the cutting edge technology falls into the wrong hands, Elena turns to the Townsend Agency for help.
Performance: Waitress
Inspired by the beloved film, "Waitress" tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town's new doctor may offer her a fresh start, but Jenna must summon the strength to rebuild her own life. Don't miss this uplifting celebration of friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie. A preshow dinner will also be available for this performance.
Tiny Moving Parts w/ Belmont, Capstan, & Jetty Bones
Tiny Moving Parts's new album, breathe, tackles issues such as mental health, anxiety, and mortality, while also expanding their sound. Breathe serves as an important emotional crutch. It's the friend we all need at our darkest times.