Thursday, 29 Oct 2015
Botanical Plaster Imprints Class
Press branches, leaves and other natural objects into clay, then cover with plaster of Paris. Make a set of three tiles, each with a wooden frame so it will be ready to hang as soon as you get home. We will have items from nature for imprints, but students are encouraged to bring in objects that have interesting shapes and texture for experimentation.
Celebrated Speaker Series: Christina Salwitz
"Decorating with Fine Foliage: Confessions of a Foliage-a-Holic," Christina Salwitz, horticultural guidance counselor and photojournalist in the Fairwood neighborhood of Renton, Washington.
Smashed Button Necklace Class
Upcycle vintage buttons and maybe get a little aggression out at the same time! Students will hammer metal buttons into new forms. Add texture and patina and get a collection of beautifully imperfect charms. Stack for depth, rivet together, and add them onto a chain for swanky necklace.
Cyclone Cinema: Minions
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Ghost Stories of Iowa State
How much do you know of campus history, legend, and lore? Join University Museums for an evening of historic and haunted stories about Iowa State and discover who may be haunting your lecture hall!
Friday, 30 Oct 2015
Designation of Repeat
Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a full-semester or second half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.
Last day to add/drop full-semester courses
Last day to add/drop full-semester courses or withdraw without extenuating circumstances
Pass/Not Pass changes: full-semester courses
Last day to change a full-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Art & Antique Sale
Iowa State University's Central Stores, ISU Surplus, and University Museums announces an Art & Antique Sale Oct. 29, 2015 through Nov. 1, 2015. Join this event on Facebook at ISU Surplus for photos and announcements.
Thinking Wrong, Doing Right: Design for Social Impact
Ryan Clifford, assistant professor of graphic design, will talk about his interrelated professional practice, teaching and research interests in project-based interdisciplinary collaborative design for social change; applied design thinking and rapid ideation; and creative placemaking in community-based design. Part of the IDRO Friday Research Seminar Series.
ISUAA Honors and Awards Ceremony
The ISU Alumni Association will present some of the university's highest honors to alumni and friends. Colleges also confer awards at this event. A dessert reception will follow.
Retirement reception: Lola Van Wyk
Lola Van Wyk, assistant director of design services in facilities planning and management, is retiring. A short program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Getting Started with EndNote Web
Attendees will learn all the basics for getting started with EndNote Web, free cloud-based software that helps you collect, organize, format, and use your collected citations in your papers and other writing projects. This workshop is intended for beginners. Seating is limited. Preregister to hold your seat.
Seminar: Changing learning by using student ideas to drive instruction
Identifying what students don't understand when they are learning biology can help improve student learning experiences in the classroom. Concept assessments, due to their rigorous development process, can be useful in diagnosing student difficulties and leveraging change.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Halloween
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Choose from a decorative skull or a skull mug. Decorate for Halloween or Day of the Dead. Those in costume get free user fees! Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Walk-In Crafts: DIY Cyclone Spirit
When better to add to your ISU gear than during Homecoming Week? If you just have a few minutes, stop in to make a button. For those with a little more time, try the t-shirt throw pillows!
Swimming and Diving
Iowa State vs. Omaha
Cyclone Cinema: Minions
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Soccer
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech
Saturday, 31 Oct 2015
Art & Antique Sale
Iowa State University's Central Stores, ISU Surplus, and University Museums announces an Art & Antique Sale Oct. 29, 2015 through Nov. 1, 2015. Join this event on Facebook at ISU Surplus for photos and announcements.
Walk-In Crafts: DIY Cyclone Spirit
When better to add to your ISU gear than during Homecoming Week? If you just have a few minutes, stop in to make a button. For those with a little more time, try the t-shirt throw pillows!
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma.
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Each family-friendly tailgate features games, prizes, marching band performance, merchandise, cash bar and optional catered meal (preregistration required). Tailgates begin three hours prior to kickoff and end 30 minutes prior to game time.
Homecoming: Football
Iowa State vs. Texas (Homecoming).
Cyclone Cinema: Minions
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, 01 Nov 2015
Art & Antique Sale
Iowa State University's Central Stores, ISU Surplus, and University Museums announces an Art & Antique Sale Oct. 29, 2015 through Nov. 1, 2015. Join this event on Facebook at ISU Surplus for photos and announcements.
Craft of the Month: Canvas Quotes
Use vinyl letters to spell out a short quote on one of our retro paintings, or on a canvas you prepare. Add another coat of paint and then peel the lettering off to reveal a peek-through of the original imagery. It's fun, easy, and everyone ends up with a unique piece of artwork.
Photography Workshop
Perfecting the art of composition and lighting to create a beautiful still life image is no easy task. Learn some ideas, tricks and even some hacks for creating your own reflection boards, light boxes, and more. Bring in your digital SLR camera and an object that you would like to photograph at a detail level. Must have basic knowledge of their camera and how to use the settings to take this class.
Walk-In Crafts: DIY Cyclone Spirit
When better to add to your ISU gear than during Homecoming Week? If you just have a few minutes, stop in to make a button. For those with a little more time, try the t-shirt throw pillows!
ISU Statesmen Choral Concert
ISU Statesmen are directed by James Rodde.