Thursday, 13 Feb 2014
Lunch series: Women and Gender Studies
"The Art of Making Revolution," Connie Post, ISU English.
Award-Winning Faculty Series: Active classroom = engaged students
Award-winning Animal Science professor Curtis Youngs shares techniques for keeping students in his classrooms engaged by exploiting the unique attention span and multitasking abilities of ISU's students. Curtis will share his use of props, humor, color, and practical applications. Find out why this professor is consistently voted by exiting seniors as their favorite!
Performance: Four Score & Seven Years Ago presented by ArtsPower
The importance of courage and personal integrity is presented against the backdrop of the American Civil War as young Lemuel, a runaway slave from Georgia, and Jacob, a young Confederate soldier, become unexpected friends.
Workshop: Developing your Course in Blackboard Learn
In this hands-on Blackboard Learn workshop you will learn how and where to upload your course syllabus, post assignments, create and manage announcements, send email, enroll students using the ISU Admin Tool, add TAs, course builders, or guests, organize course materials, add instructor contact info with photo, access the Grade Center, and more.
Workshop: Using Tests, Quizzes, and Surveys in Blackboard Learn
In this hands-on Blackboard Learn workshop you will learn how to create online tests, quizzes, and surveys and learn how to use them effectively within your BbLearn course. You will also learn how to view quiz results, grade, and provide student feedback online or set your quiz to grade and provide feedback automatically.
Evolution and Computation
John Mayfield is Emeritus Professor of Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology at Iowa State and former associate dean of the Graduate College. His new book, The Engine of Complexity, Evolution as Computation, is an approach to understanding evolution based on information theory and computational science.
Friday, 14 Feb 2014
Drop deadline for first half-semester courses
Last day to drop a first half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Pass/Not Pass first half-semester courses
Last day to change a first half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after Jan. 27 count toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Repeat Course Designation Deadline
Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a first half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.
Valentine's Day Rose Sale
ISU's Hort Club will sell roses -- single, half dozen or a dozen -- in a vase or a cellophane sleeve.
Open forum: Adam Schwartz, candidate for Ames Laboratory director
Adam Schwartz is division director, condensed matter and materials, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, Calif. All are invited to attend the open forum.
Track and Field
Iowa State Classic.
BUG: Blackboard User Group Meetings
Monthly meeting of BbLearn users discussing various topics related to the use of Blackboard Learn in teaching and learning.
Research workshop
"Institutional Review Board (IRB): What All Researchers Need to Know," Kerry Agnitsch, interim director, Office for Responsible Research. Bring your lunch; cookies provided.
Multiple Ways to Love: A Valentine's Day Poetry Reading
Eduardo C. Corral won the 2011 Yale Series of Younger Poets competition for his first book of poetry, "Slow Lightning." His work is recognized for its exploration of Latino identity and gender and sexuality.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Date Night
A great way to start a date or hang out with friends on Valentine's Day.
Bela Fleck, Abigail Washburn & Del McCoury Band
Banjo superstars Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn and the legendary bluegrass Del McCoury bring a Valentine's Day treat to Stephens this year!
Dance social
Valentine's Day party. 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. University of Central Oklahoma.
Saturday, 15 Feb 2014
Reception: "Life of Sierra Leone" exhibit
Opening reception for the "Radford Davis: Life of Sierra Leone" exhibit. The photos capture the lives, conditions, and challenges of the people in one of the poorest countries on Earth. Davis is an associate professor of public health in the College of Veterinary Medicine. His passion is documenting our world and its people through photo essays.
Track and Field
Iowa State Classic.
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Texas Tech.
Argentine Tango Practica (Class)
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
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Kansas.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Central Oklahoma.
Sunday, 16 Feb 2014
Argentine Tango Class
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 17 Feb 2014
Seminar: How using digital open badges can motivate your students
Dennis Culver, Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching (CTLT), has adopted the use of digital open badges as a way to motivate students to learn new skills, demonstrate their knowledge, and provide excellent service. Culver will explain the importance of digital open badges, and how they can capture a student's competencies.
Architectural Sketching Demo/Workshop
Associate Professor Wen Qingwu of the Department of Design at Wuhan University School of Urban Design in Wuhan, China, will present this architectural sketching demonstration and workshop to accompany "The Highest Good is Like Water" exhibition, Feb. 12-21 in the ISU College of Design's Gallery 181. The exhibition and demo are free and open to the public.
Mat Cutting Class
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork.
Religious Freedom for All: Living Together with Our Deepest Differences
Os Guinness is an author and social critic who writes frequently about modern American culture. His new book, "The Global Public Square," champions the freedom of thought, conscience and religion as a way to negotiate differences in public life. Veritas Forum