Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020
Design and the Green New Deal
Billy Fleming, the Wilks Family Director of the Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology at the University of Pennsylvania and a senior fellow with Data for Progress, will present the 2020 Richard F. Hansen Lecture in Architecture. He will focus on the ways in which a national climate plan like the Green New Deal will be understood by most people through the buildings, landscapes, infrastructures and public works agenda it inspires.
Lecture: Indigenous Peoples in Children's and Young Adult Literature
Dr. Debbie Reese is an independent scholar of Indigenous childrenâEUR(TM)s literature and the teaching of Indigenous peoples and history in K-12, editor of American Indians in ChildrenâEUR(TM)s Literature. In this lecture, Dr. Reese will examine depictions of Native peoples in children's books, past and present, and provide suggestions for how to become more skilled in selecting and presenting information about Indigenous peoples to children.
Jazz Night
Professor Michael Giles directs the jazz ensembles
Lecture: My 300-Pound Journey Up Kilimanjaro
Kara's message of body acceptance, body love and health at every size are a vital message for everyone. Her life story with her eating disorder is one many people connect to emotional eating; using food as a way to escape daily stressors; hiding food behaviors and ashamed of the person whom they have become. Hearing her process up the mountain and finding herself is awe inspiring. Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week Speaker
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, 27 Feb 2020
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
IRB Basics: Informed Consent
This is the third session of a three-part series that looks more indepth at components of the IRB submission process. In this session, participants will learn about the informed consent process, including participant recruitment and the informed consent document. Discussion will center around what's required of you as the researcher, and best practices for designing and administering consent.
Copyright in the Classroom
Have you ever wondered what "Fair Use" really means? In this workshop, the University Library and University Counsel will use real-life scenarios to help you navigate Fair Use, the TEACH Act, copyright support on campus, and more! Registration required through Learn@ISU. Let us know if you need accommodation.
CCE Workshop: Writing the Literature Review
"Part 1: Conducting a lit review: A Citation Here, a Citation There ... Pretty Soon You'll Have a Lit Review." Searching for publications for a literature review is a frustrating experience for many grad students. Learn about search strategies, how to find and search subject databases, and how to keep up with literature in your field. You'll be introduced to citation chains and how they can streamline your search for relevant publications.
Retirement reception: Blue Maas
Blue Maas, secretary in the veterinary pathology department, is retiring from the university.
Crafty Cocktail Night: Punny Plant Pots
Join Reiman Gardens' staff at the Gardens after hours for crafting and sipping adult beverages!
Cyclone Cinema: Uncut Gems
A charismatic jeweller makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime.
Friday, 28 Feb 2020
Track and Field
Big 12 Conference Championships.
Workshop, Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR)
Learn the underlying principles behind the QM Rubric and the critical elements of the QM quality assurance process. Learn about drafting helpful recommendations as you apply the Rubric to an actual course. QM's 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 adjunct instructors.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Raining Cats and Dogs
Pet lovers, this night is for you! Find mugs, plates, bowls, treat jars, water dishes, figurines, and more!
Tennis
Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series: Iowa State vs. Iowa. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to Life Time Fitness, 11911 Hickman Rd., Urbandale. Check the Cyclone tennis website for location updates.
Gymnastics
Iowa State vs. Michigan State.
Planetarium Show: The Life Cycle of Stars
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!
Cyclone Cinema: Uncut Gems
A charismatic jeweller makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime.
ISU Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is an 80-member ensemble that explores traditional as well as contemporary works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Steven Smyth, Associate Director of Bands.
Performance: The Wolves
From the safety of their warm-up circle, an all-girls soccer team navigates the big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. This production contains mature content.
John Primer
John Primer paved the way for Chicago blues. He has played with Sammy Lawhorn, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, and more.
Saturday, 29 Feb 2020
Track and Field
Big 12 Conference Championships.
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. West Virginia.
Cyclone Cinema: Uncut Gems
A charismatic jeweller makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime.
Performance: The Wolves
From the safety of their warm-up circle, an all-girls soccer team navigates the big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. This production contains mature content.
Trevor Sensor & Halfloves
Trevor Sensor is widely known for his 2016 debut EP and is often compared to artists like Tom Waits and Bob Dylan. His voice sounds aged decades beyond his years. Halfloves mixes pop sensibilities with heady textures and space to create an emotionally charged sound.