Thursday, 14 Dec 2017
Art Exhibit: Ben Gardener
Check out the art in the Gallery of the Memorial Union on display from December 14 to February 12.
Final Exams
Continues through Dec. 15
Caterpillar Club
A weekly early childhood development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Brown Bag: Nature at Noon
"Sea Ice in the Arctic: Where We Are, Where We're Going, and Where We've Been."
Crafty Cocktail Night: Door Swags
Join us at the Gardens after hours for a creative project while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Friday, 15 Dec 2017
Final Exams
Continues through Dec. 15
Graduate College Deadline
Graduate College: Last day to have your POSC approved for Spring 2018 graduation.
Winterfest
The Annual Agronomy Winterfest soup luncheon. Purchase tickets in the Main Office by December 12. Door prizes. Optional ornament exchange - to participate bring a wrapped ornament.
Workshop: Course Design in Canvas
Participants will learn how to design courses in Canvas, facilitate easy and intuitive course navigation and pace instruction. This workshop will highlight the mechanics and pedagogy behind Homepage, Syllabus, Content Pages and Modules in Canvas. Participants will learn about best practices for creating, organizing and structuring content in Canvas courses.
Fall 2017 Graduate College Commencement
Graduate College commencement ceremony.
Saturday, 16 Dec 2017
Butterfly Blizzard
Come in from the cold to experience a different kind of blizzard - a butterfly blizzard in Reiman Gardens' Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to release your very own butterfly, just-emerged from its chrysalis, and waiting in a container for its first flight in the Butterfly Wing. An amazing nature moment for young and old alike! While here, partake in fun, themed crafts and sip hot cocoa.
Fall 2017 Undergraduate Commencement
Undergraduate university commencement ceremony.
Sunday, 17 Dec 2017
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. UC Riverside. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 18 Dec 2017
Workshop: Course Design in Canvas
Participants will learn how to design courses in Canvas, facilitate easy and intuitive course navigation and pace instruction. This workshop will highlight the mechanics and pedagogy behind Homepage, Syllabus, Content Pages and Modules in Canvas. Participants will learn about best practices for creating, organizing and structuring content in Canvas courses.
Tuesday, 19 Dec 2017
Farewell reception: Trevor Nelson
Trevor Nelson, director of the Study Abroad Center, is leaving the university. A program begins at 2:30 p.m.
Floral Design Series
Incorporate water into a wintergreen centerpiece featuring cranberries and cloves.
Wednesday, 20 Dec 2017
Book Return - University Bookstore
Last day for end of term rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore.
Chemistry Stores: Customer Appreciation
Chemistry Stores will hold a customer appreciation open house. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
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.
Grade Processing
Final grades due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Maryland Eastern Shore. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis. This marks the 33rd anniversary of the Christmas Tour. The group's first Christmas album, "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas," was released in 1984 and revolutionized the holiday season music category. In addition to being a holiday tradition for many families, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour is one of the longest running tours in music.
Thursday, 21 Dec 2017
Caterpillar Club
A weekly early childhood development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Nicholls State.
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.
Crafty Cocktail Night
"Stocking Stuffer Speed Crafting." Join us at the Gardens after hours for a creative project while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Friday, 22 Dec 2017
Workshop: Accessibility in Canvas
This workshop will focus on general accessibility practices that are available within Canvas courses. Accessibility and usability strategies are key to building successful courses for all users.