Friday, 18 May 2018
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) Workshop
This Quality Matters (QM) flagship workshop on the QM Rubric and its use in reviewing the design of online and blended courses is intended for a broad audience, including but not limited to faculty, instructional designers, administrators, and instructors. It is particularly helpful to those new to QM or those considering the adoption of a quality assurance process for online and blended learning.
Special Olympics Iowa summer games
More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Festival.
Saturday, 19 May 2018
Special Olympics Iowa summer games
More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Festival.
Sunday, 20 May 2018
Fee payment deadline summer
Fee payment deadline for summer semester. First payment (minimum due) or payment in full on AccessPlus.
Monday, 21 May 2018
Boot Camp: Responsible Conduct of Research
Faculty, staff and postdocs who receive funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) or certain National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants are invited to participate in a two-day "boot camp" that will satisfy NIH and NSF requirements for training in the Responsible Conduct of Research.
CELT Course Design Institute
"Build a pathway to student learning in Canvas," a four-day event full of interactive, hands-on and collaborative activities to give ISU's instructors skills, time and space for designing or substantially revising their courses. The Institute will take place May 21-24.
Retirement reception: Doug Swanson
Doug Swanson, manager of CyBowl & Billiards in the Memorial Union, is retiring May 31. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, 22 May 2018
Boot Camp: Responsible Conduct of Research
Faculty, staff and postdocs who receive funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) or certain National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants are invited to participate in a two-day "boot camp" that will satisfy NIH and NSF requirements for training in the Responsible Conduct of Research.
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
P&S Council Meet and Greet
Meet the new Professional and Scientific Council representatives, network with P&S employees and register for a prize drawing. Refreshments provided by ISU Dining.
Sorghum improvement in West and Central Africa: Joint learning and progress in a center of crop domestication
Drs. Fred Rattunde and Eva Weltzein Honorary Scholars in the Agronomy Dept. at UW-Madison and former ICRISAT Scientists Refreshments will begin at 2:45 pm
Thursday, 24 May 2018
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.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Star Wars Galaxies
We are no Jedi, but we can show you how to create a galaxy on pottery. Choose a mug, bowl or plate and enjoy Star Wars trivia, music, popcorn and beverages.
Electromagnetic structure of nucleon in various light-front approaches
Chandan Mondal, Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, China
Volunteer meeting: Rummage RAMPage
The City of Ames and the ISU Office of Sustainability seek volunteers to assist with Rummage RAMPage, a waste-reduction event to keep reusable items out of the landfill during move out and lease changeovers. This year's dates are July 27-Aug. 2.
Friday, 25 May 2018
Audit deadline: full summer courses
Last day to elect to audit a course for a twelve-week, full summer course. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Saturday, 26 May 2018
Memorial Day Weekend at the Gardens
In honor of their service all active duty military and veterans are admitted free of charge over Memorial Day weekend.
Monday, 28 May 2018
University holiday
Offices are closed and classes are recessed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Graduation applications: Summer 2018
Undergraduate applications for graduation for Summer 2018are due. Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).
Carillon Summer Concert Series
Carillon concert with guest carillonneur Linda Dzuris, Clemson University, South Carolina. Campanile tours are available after each concert. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy a summer evening on central campus with friends and family.
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
IRB Manager End User Training
Attendees will learn how to navigate the electronic IRB records system and how to submit IRB protocols for review.
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
Retirement reception: John Newton
John Newton, superintendent of Veenker Memorial Golf Course, will retire from the university June 1. A program at the May 30 reception will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Hillside Garden Talk & Walk
Director Ed Lyon will explain the history of the new water-wise Hillside Garden.
Thursday, 31 May 2018
Retirement reception: Trish Stauble
Trish Stauble, coordinator of the bioinformatics and computational biology program, is retiring. A program will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Plant Walk: Perennials & Spring Bulbs
What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum.
Online event: Digital Accessibility in Higher Education
This webcast will explore the legal and educational issues facing colleges as they try to provide services to students with a range of disabilities. Topics covered will include: