Thursday, 24 Oct 2013
Workshop: How to Find Non-government Grants for Your Research
Learn about non-governmental non-profits that generously fund education and research projects in the humanities, the social sciences and the sciences. Presented by Rebecca Jackson, ISU Library, and Donna Van Pelt, ISU Foundation. Preregistration at http://isulib.pingg.com/FindFunding2014 is required.
Agronomy Departmental Seminar
Reducing N Exports from Cropping Lands Draining Into the Great Barrier Reef, Austrailia Dr. Peter Thorburn, Agricultural Systems Programs, Ecosystem Sciences CSIRO Australia
Illuminating Perception
The sculptures by Mac Adams play elaborate games with shadow and light. His art challenges our visual literacy as the presence of light among seemingly unrelated objects generates another layer to the visual message. Hear directly from the artist about the art in the current exhibition Illuminating Perception: Explorations of Light and Shadow by Mac Adams.
Cyclone Cinema: Monsters University
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Monsters University! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Hindsight: Twenty Years of Brand, Print and Packaging Design by Michael Braley
Iowa State University College of Design alumnus Michael Braley (BFA 1993 Graphic Design), creative director at Shatterbox in Lexington, Ky., will present this look at his 20 years of brand, print and packaging design experience.
Illuminating Perception Exhibition Reception
Join University Museums as we celebrate artist Mac Adams and the current exhibition Illuminating Perception: Explorations of Light and Shadow by Mac Adams. Live music and light refreshments will be provided.
Concert: Faculty Chamber
Gerard Morris, Guest Conductor Igor Iachimciuc, Guest Cimbalomist
Memphis the Musical
The hot new Broadway musical, Memphis, is the winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score.
The Science of Speed: Faster, Stronger and Safer
Diandra Leslie-Pelecky, author of The Physics of NASCAR, knows you can't win races without getting the math and science right. Her work has been featured in everything from TIME Magazine to the New York Times to Sporting News magazine. She is currently the director of the West Virginia Nano Initiative and Professor of Physics at West Virginia University. Sigma Xi Series & Women in STEM Series
SUB Comedy Night: Adam Ray
Come check out comedian Adam Ray at SUB Comedy Night in The M-Shop! Admission is FREE!
Cyclone Cinema: Monsters University
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Monsters University! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Friday, 25 Oct 2013
Change to Pass/Not Pass second half-semester courses
Last day to change a second half-semester course from Pass/Not Pass to grade basis without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Drops for second half-semester courses
Last day to drop a second half-semester course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
Schedule Changes for second half-semester courses
Last day to process most schedule changes for a second half-semester course without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj
Chemistry seminar
"Catalytic Applications of Perfluorinated Acceptor Phosphine Complexes," Dean Roddick, University of Wyoming.
Chemistry seminar
"Plasmonic Enhancements for Nanoscale Chemical Analysis," Zachary Schultz, University of Notre Dame.
How Artists-Teachers Create an Exceptional Learning Environment
Gerard Morris, a faculty member in the University of Puget Sound School of Music, discusses how the success of any teaching style or pedagogical process is directly linked to the artist-teacher in front of the room.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Cyclone Family Weekend
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Pick your piece and illustrate your Cyclone Pride! We will have samples for inspiration but your own ideas are always welcome too. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you choose.
Cyclone Cinema: Monsters University
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Monsters University! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Cyclone Cinema: Monsters University
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Monsters University! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. Ohio University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League). Family Weekend.
Gabriel Iglesias presents Stand-Up Revolution The Tour
Don't miss your chance to see Gabriel Iglesias presents Stand-Up Revolution the Tour at Stephens Auditorium on Friday, October 25.
The Hunts
The Hunts are an indie-folk band from the southlands of Chesapeake, Virginia. Driven by a passion for creating compelling music, these seven brothers and sisters bring to the stage an amazing chemistry and powerful presence. Having been instilled with a love of music from a very young age, all seven Hunts are phenomenally talented vocalists and multi-instrumentalists.
Cyclone Cinema: Monsters University
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Monsters University! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Getting the most out of mentoring: workshop for new tenure-eligible faculty
An event for new tenure-eligible faculty and their mentors to establish successful mentor-mentee relationships.
Saturday, 26 Oct 2013
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Tailgate begins 3 hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Preregister for optional buffet meal catered by Valentino's. Beverages and merchandise also available for purchase.
Family Weekend Open House at The Workspace
Get creative doing free crafts including ISU pennants and beaded jewelry. Make buttons and magnets for just 50 cents. Sign up for door prizes all weekend!
Football
ISU vs. Oklahoma State (Family Weekend).
VRAC's Halloween Fun House
A virtual Halloween house, featuring the minions from Despicable Me and others, that introduces children to science and technology. All ages are welcome.