Thursday, 10 Mar 2016
Retirement reception: Steve Rentschler
Steve Rentschler, program coordinator in facilities planning and management, is retiring from the university after more than 46 years of service. A program will begin at 1 p.m.
Webinar : "How to Develop a Daily Writing Practice"
In this live webinar you'll learn: oThe three biggest myths about writing that hobble new faculty productivity oThe surprising difference between struggling new faculty members and those who are designated as "rising stars" oThe 30-minute strategy that will increase your writing productivity AND decrease your stress, anxiety and guilt oAnd much more...
Workshop: Emotional Intelligence
Why do some people seem to persevere in adversity and others quit? Just what does the phrase Emotional Intelligence (EQ) mean? This training will explain the difference between EQ and IQ and the importance of EQ in the workplace. The popular use of the term refers to mixed traits that include self-awareness, motivation and persistence, optimism and the ability to manage one's emotions. Registration is free on Learn@ISU.
Made in the Shade Class Series
Learn about shade gardening with Reiman Gardens' Director, Ed Lyon.
Plant Propagation for Kids
Kids, become a budding horticulturist in this fun class where you will learn to grow your own plants from cuttings and seeds. Bring home some plants, and show off your skills to your family!
Friday, 11 Mar 2016
Drop deadline
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.
Graduation Applications: Summer 2016
Undergraduate graduation applications for Summer 2016 are due. Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).
Schedule change deadline
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
Art and Activism: Agents of Change
Join three artists, including Austin Stewart, ISU assistant professor of art and visual culture, for a live-streamed discussion of how their work relates to environmental, agricultural and biological activism. The event is part of the Trinity College Dublin Students' Union Activism Festival and will be live-streamed from Dublin.
Bachelor of Design Designer-in-Residence Workshop: Line + Grid + Repetition
Join artist Kathranne Knight for an intensive workshop investigating line, grid and repetition and how they are integral to both the graphic and fine arts. Participate in a dialogue on their versatility, utility and function in the history of pictorial language. Produce a set of ink drawings and learn to generate a strong studio practice through their use. To register for the workshop, email zarecor@iastate.edu.
Sunday, 13 Mar 2016
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 14 Mar 2016
Spring break, classes recessed
Continues through March 18.
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2016
Spring break, classes recessed
Continues through March 18.
Floral Design Series Workshop
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Wednesday, 16 Mar 2016
Spring break, classes recessed
Continues through March 18.
Behind the Scenes of Reiman Gardens
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Thursday, 17 Mar 2016
Spring break, classes recessed
Continues through March 18.
Friday, 18 Mar 2016
Spring break, classes recessed
Continues through March 18.
Reiman Gardens After Hours
Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by sitting back and enjoying Celtic and other music. Sip on beer and snacks.
Sunday, 20 Mar 2016
Fee Payment Deadline for spring 2016
Fee payment deadline, spring semester. Final payment due.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 21 Mar 2016
Graduation Applications Summer 2016
Seniors graduating Summer 2016 should submit a Graduation Application after registering for final course work. Submit via AccessPlus (student tab, graduation, application).
Registration begins: Summer 2016 and Fall 2016
First day of assigned Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 registration dates for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and students in the Graduate College. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.
Open forum: Human Sciences dean candidate
Cheryl Hanley-Maxwell is one of the three finalists to become the next dean of its College of Human Sciences. Hanley-Maxwell, associate dean at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education,
Statistics Seminar
Functional and imaging data in precision medicine: Towards optimal treatment selection, Todd Ogden, Professor of Biostatistics (Psychiatry), Columbia University, New York City
Lecture: The Diversity and Evolution of the World's Languages
Linguist Asya Pereltsvaig studies how languages evolve, their commonalities, differences, and what they can tell us about our human past. The Quentin Johnson Lecture in Linguistics
Tuesday, 22 Mar 2016
Registration begins for seniors: Summer 2016, Fall 2016
First day of assigned Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 registration dates for students projected as seniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.
Women's and Gender Studies series
"Fembodyment of Conscious Learning," Christiana Langenberg, ISU English. Part of a series of informal, brown-bag lunch symposiums.
Lecture: Perspectives from Space
"Perspectives from Space," astronaut Sandra Magnus. She served 16 years in the NASA Astronaut Corps, flew two shuttle missions to the International Space Station and served on the ISS as a member of Expedition 18 for 4.5 months. Her talk will include stories, experiences and perspectives gained over her years as an astronaut.
Drawing Animals Class
Explore techniques to capture realistic animals of all species.