Friday, 30 Mar 2018
TIME CHANGE: Softball (doubleheader)
Iowa State and Texas will play a doubleheader tomorrow starting at 12:30 p.m. due to cold temperatures expected on Saturday. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Hands on History: Using Primary Sources in the Classroom
This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how you can incorporate primary source analysis and research into your classroom, whether you want to use historical documents available online or materials from Special Collections & University Archives at Iowa State University. This is not just for history instructors, primary source literacy benefits students in all subject areas. Preregistration required.
Listening session: CALS dean search
The search committee for the dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is hosting two forums to solicit feedback from university community members on characteristics they would like to see in the next dean.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Message Mugs
Add a covert message at the bottom of a cup! Put it inside to discover when your coffee is gone, or outside to share with an office mate. Add your personal message from a sweet "I Love You" to a clever "You've Been Poisoned."
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Ancient mysteries and modern analogs: Exploring the Paleoproterozoic through the geochemistry of meromictic Fayetteville Green Lake, NY" by Dr. Jeff Havig, Univ of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Resurrection Exhibition Reception
Public reception for Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition of graphite drawings and acrylic mixed-media paintings by Robert Jinkins, graduate student in integrated visual arts.
Cyclone Cinema: Father Figures
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!
Saturday, 31 Mar 2018
Egg Hunt
Co-hosted by the Ames Jaycees, festivities will include an egg hunt for all children 6th grade and younger. The egg hunt will run continuously from 9:00 - 11:00. Children will have the opportunity to search for colorful eggs to trade in for a goody bag. Goody bags will be provided.
DATE CHANGE: Softball
Iowa State and Texas will play a doubleheader Friday, March 30, starting at 12:30 p.m. due to cold temperatures expected on Saturday. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Open House: In Focus and Manuel Neri exhibits
Don't miss this opportunity to see the current exhibitions In Focus: Daguerreotypes, Tintypes and Photographs from the Farm House Museum Collection and Manuel Neri: Ambiguity, Mystery, and Allure on the weekend!
Cyclone Cinema: Father Figures
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 Apr 2018
Open House: In Focus and Manuel Neri exhibits
Don't miss this opportunity to see the current exhibitions In Focus: Daguerreotypes, Tintypes and Photographs from the Farm House Museum Collection and Manuel Neri: Ambiguity, Mystery, and Allure on the weekend!
Forum on Justice Reform - Gubernatorial Candidates
Participating candidates include Democrats Cathy Glasson, Jon Neiderbach and Ross Wilburn, and Libertarians Marco Battaglia and Jake Porter. Iowa State student Lance Leski will moderate.
Cyclone Cinema: Father Figures
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!
Monday, 02 Apr 2018
Documentary and Discussion: Sister Survivors
Join us for a screening of the ABC 20/20 special "Sister Survivors," featuring interviews with the female athletes who broke their silence about the sexual abuse scandal surrounding Larry Nassar. A panel discussion focusing on higher education and accountability will immediately follow the 40-minute documentary.
HDR Photography
4-week program on Mondays beginning April 2, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. How do you capture a highly contrasted scene, where your details are in deep dark shadows and bright highlights?
Introspective Writing
6-week program beginning Monday, April 2, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. With the Gardens as inspiration, engage in writing about what resides within through quiet introspection and reflection.
Sewing Lessons
Whether you are a beginner needing to learn how to operate a sewing machine, or someone who needs help finishing a project in progress, this is for you.
Lecture: Using Technology to Help Refugees
Derek Smith is a caseworker at the International Rescue Committee in Dallas, Texas, who developed a multilingual, community-sourced app for helping refugees once they have arrived in the United States.
Tuesday, 03 Apr 2018
Summer and Fall 2018 registration: Sophomores
First day of assigned Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Guest lecture: U.S. Science Policy
Tobin (Toby) Smith, vice president for policy at the Association of American Universities (AAU), will present "The Lion in the Path: U.S. Science Policy in an Era of Political Polarization and Alternative Facts."
Landscape Photography
4-week program on Tuesdays beginning April 3, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals required to capture amazing outdoor shots in this class for beginning-to-intermediate digital photographers who want to understand the basics and bring their own unique artistic expression to landscapes and outdoor shooting.
TedxIowaStateUniversity
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxIowaStateUniversity, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxIowaStateUniversity event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.