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What is featured?

Tuesday, 14 Jan 2014

Time management strategies for a successful faculty career

Jan 14, 2014

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Memorial Union, Gold Room

Academic Affairs Training, development

Strategies to effectively manage time in a faculty position: a workshop open to all new faculty

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival

Jan 14, 2014

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!

Wednesday, 15 Jan 2014

Program: Behind the Scenes

Jan 15, 2014

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for members and volunteers; $10 for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month's topic features a mini-tour, interesting facts, and the chance to see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.

Let Freedom Ring - Carillon Concert

Jan 15, 2014

12:00 PM

Central Campus

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King. Tin-Shi Tam, carilloneur. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series.

Online Tele-Workshop: How to transition from Academia to Non-Academic Professions

Jan 15, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Online Tele-Workshop - National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development

Free

Academic Affairs Training, development

This workshop is designed for PhDs and early career researchers who are considering their future career options. Many PhDs as well as faculty in temporary positions are concerned about how they can transfer their research skills and experience into jobs outside of academia. This workshop will help attendees to identify their non-academic career options, and the in-demand skill sets they can offer to future employers.

Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium

Jan 15, 2014

3:10 PM - 4:30 PM

2050 Agronomy

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

A global perspective on crop wild relatives: distributions and conservation ex situ Ms. Vivian Bernau, Visiting Researcher at Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) - Cali, Colombia

Reception: Women Impacting ISU calendar

Jan 15, 2014

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

The 2014 Women Impacting ISU calendar will be unveiled. The 12 women (four students, eight faculty/staff members) featured on the calendar were chosen by a selection committee based on their achievements in teaching, research, service, administration and various other campus activities. The event is hosted by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.

Slavery by Another Name: Documentary & Discussion

Jan 15, 2014

7:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

In the years following the Civil War, new forms of forced labor in the American South kept thousands of African Americans in bondage until the onset of World War II. This documentary spans 1865 to 1945, uses archival photographs and dramatic re-enactments, and is filmed on location in Alabama and Georgia. Brian Behnken, associate professor of history, will lead a discussion following the 90-min film. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series

Women's Basketball

Jan 15, 2014

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-12

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. West Virginia.

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival

Jan 15, 2014

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

The M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester as well as performing the Monday of VEISHEA week. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!

Thursday, 16 Jan 2014

P&S Council: Professional development seminar

Jan 16, 2014

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions Training, development

"Tame the E-mail Beast," Randy Dean, time management consultant and trainer.

Public meeting: Proposed Ames Convention Center renovation and expansion

Jan 16, 2014

10:00 AM

Room 4, Scheman Building

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

This is one of three public meetings the Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau will host today to give Ames voters a chance to learn more about the public vote on March 4 for the proposed renovations and expansion of the Scheman Building at the Iowa State Center. Meetings also begin at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the same location.

Youth Program: Caterpillar Club

Jan 16, 2014

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for members; price of admission for public

Reiman Gardens

"The Universe: Let's Stick Together" If you like Kids Story Time, you'll flip for Caterpillar Club! Please join us for winter storytelling twice per month, from October to March. Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts great for groups and individuals alike.

Friday, 17 Jan 2014

Audit to Credit Deadline

Jan 17, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a full semester course from audit to credit basis.

Drop Deadline

Jan 17, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop full-semester or first half-semester courses without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.

Registration Deadline

Jan 17, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to initiate registration through AccessPlus. A late registration fee applies.

Schedule Change Deadline

Jan 17, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a course without signatures of instructor and adviser (full-semester courses and first half-semester courses). See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj

Schedule Change Deadline

Jan 17, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process a schedule change for spring through AccessPlus registration.

Swimming and diving

Jan 17, 2014

4:00 PM

Beyer Hall pool

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Illinois.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Cardinal and Gold Night

Jan 17, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace in the Memorial Union

$4 ISU/$5 Public + The cost of the Bisque you choose

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Pick your piece and illustrate your Cyclone Pride!

Madrigal Dinner

Jan 17, 2014

5:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

$42 ($38 for ISU students, seniors, groups of 10+)

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

49th annual Madrigal Dinner, presented by the music department. As the guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the ISU Singers, The Music Men, Musica Antiqua, and the ISU Orchesis II Dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner.

Wrestling

Jan 17, 2014

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$10

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Rutgers.

Dance social

Jan 17, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.

Saturday, 18 Jan 2014

Textbook return for refund

Jan 18, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to return textbooks for refund to University Book Store. Exclusions apply. See www.isubookstore.com for details.

Little Dresses for Africa Work Weekend

Jan 18, 2014

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

No Charge

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.

Campaign College

Jan 18, 2014

1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Student activities

Interactive workshop that will teach you how to get elected or appointed to ISU's Government of the Student Body (GSB) and to other campus leadership positions. It is designed to recruit and train college women to get involved in campus leadership, but is open to all ISU students. Registration is required.

Argentine Tango Practica (Class)

Jan 18, 2014

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s

Madrigal Dinner

Jan 18, 2014

5:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

$42 ($38 for ISU students, seniors, groups of 10+)

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

49th annual Madrigal Dinner, presented by the music department. As the guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the ISU Singers, The Music Men, Musica Antiqua, and the ISU Orchesis II Dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner.

SUB Live Music: The Lone Bellow w/ Damon Dotson (alt-country / folk rock)

Jan 18, 2014

9:00 PM

The M-Shop, MU

$15 ($12 w/ ISU Student ID) in advance | $2 increase day of show

Student Union Board Arts, performances