Tuesday, 21 Nov 2017
Workshop: The Pedagogy of Canvas Quizzes
Participants will learn how to use Quizzes in Canvas. The workshop will focus on practical ways to customize Quiz Settings as well as create and administer Quizzes with a variety of question types to accommodate specific learning situations. Quiz Moderation and Analytics will be also explored.
Floral Design: November
Topic: Harvest Vase Arrangements. Decorate for Thanksgiving with a spin on the classic arrangement highlighting autumn color and floating gourds.
Wednesday, 22 Nov 2017
Thanksgiving break, classes recessed
Thanksgiving break continues through Fri., Nov. 24
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.
CELT-led Webinar on How-to Build a Simple Course in Canvas
In this 60-minute webinar, CELT staff will walk participants through the process of building a simple course in Canvas; as well as, direct participants to the extensive Canvas online resources, webinars, self-paced tutorials and 24/7 Canvas Support available. In addition, participants will become familiar with the CELT resources available to plan, develop, and implement Canvas courses...
Thursday, 23 Nov 2017
University holiday
Offices are closed and classes recessed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Friday, 24 Nov 2017
University holiday
Offices are closed and classes recessed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Black Friday Family Tour
Looking for something fun and educational for your family to do the day after Thanksgiving?
Saturday, 25 Nov 2017
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Western Illinois. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Sunday, 26 Nov 2017
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. Rider. NOTE: This event takes place in Stephens Auditorium.
Monday, 27 Nov 2017
Workshop: The Pedagogy of Canvas Quizzes
Participants will learn how to use Quizzes in Canvas. The workshop will focus on practical ways to customize Quiz Settings as well as create and administer Quizzes with a variety of question types to accommodate specific learning situations. Quiz Moderation and Analytics will be also explored.
Art + Issues: Building a Campus Community
The University Museums exist to celebrate the diversity of our cultural heritage and through art teach critical thinking and generate dialogue that helps to build an inclusive campus community. Topics that relate to current events will be presented and attendees are encouraged to bring other discussion topics with them with a goal of generating understanding in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space.
Conference: Women in Ag Leadership
Whether you want to be an active leader within your farm family, create the agribusiness career path of your dreams, or influence local agricultural boards and committees, this conference will have something for you. The event will bring women together for inspiration, informal mentoring, new ideas and expanded skill sets around leadership.
Charge Density Wave Order and Nematicity in High-Temperature Superconductors
Dr. David Hawthorn, University of Waterloo
Entomology Seminar
"Emerald Ash Borer: An example of interagency cooperation in combating an invasive pest," Mark Shour and Donald Lewis, ISU entomology; and Robin Pruisner and Mike Kintner, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
Winter Nature Meditation
Learn to get the most out of your nature experience with Camilla Kottman, expressive therapies instructor, as she leads you through progressive relaxation, guided imagery, and movement techniques to help promote wellness, warmth and relaxation. A four-week program.
Tuesday, 28 Nov 2017
Conference: Women in Ag Leadership
Whether you want to be an active leader within your farm family, create the agribusiness career path of your dreams, or influence local agricultural boards and committees, this conference will have something for you. The event will bring women together for inspiration, informal mentoring, new ideas and expanded skill sets around leadership.
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.
Concert: ISU Percussion Ensemble
ISU Percussion Ensemble is directed by Jonathan Sharp.
Wednesday, 29 Nov 2017
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.
Workshop: Human Research Basics Series
"Human Research Basics Series: Protecting Human Subjects." This four-part series looks more closely at the various components of the IRB submission process. In this session, you will learn about risk in human subjects research, approaches for minimizing risk, participant confidentiality, and data security measures.
Retirement reception: Carol Cordell
Carol Cordell, academic adviser in the kinesiology department, is retiring. This is a come-and-go event.
Retirement reception: Sandie Smith
Sandie Smith, administrative specialist in the Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology, is retiring.
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.
Partial Wave analysis in hadronic decays
Dr. Fenfen An, Iowa State University
Black Light Butterfly Roosting
Join Nathan Brockman, Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing Curator, for a special backlight butterfly show.
DATUM Silent Auction
DATUM, the Iowa State student journal of architecture, space and design, is hosting a fundraising event to support printing and distribution of the publication, bringing guest speakers to campus and providing opportunities for discussion and celebration. Donated work -- including drawings, sketches, models, etc. -- will be on display Nov. 20-29 in Gallery 181, with a silent auction from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the gallery.
Wreath-Making Workshop
Learn how to assemble a holiday wreath with Reiman Gardens' Assistant Director, Aaron Steil.