Tuesday, 05 Apr 2016
Registration begins for sophomores: Summer 2016, Fall 2016
First day of assigned Summer 2016 and Fall 2016 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.
Panel Discussion on Career Management and Planning
Would you like information on how to prepare for annual/six month performance reviews, advancement to senior lecturer/clinician, how to remain current in your profession as a lecturer or adjunct faculty, or how to effectively supervise teaching assistants?
Symposium: Undergraduate research and creative expression
A day-long celebration of undergraduate research that brings students from all academic disciplines together to share their work with the university community, families and guests through oral presentation sessions in a conference-style environment. Free registration for any ISU undergraduate involved in mentored research; application deadline is Feb. 12.
Open forum: Strategic plan
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to offer comments on the draft of Iowa State's next strategic plan. The new plan will guide university planning and activities from fiscal years 2017 through 2022.
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.
Open forum: Human Sciences dean candidate
Stephan Wilson currently serves as a Regents Professor of human development and family studies and dean of the College of Human Sciences at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.
Macro Photography 2 Abstraction Class
4 week program on Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Take your close-up photography to the next level by incorporating abstract, fine art compositions into your shots.
Movement Milestones: Expression for Ages 6-10
A 4 week program Tuesdays: April 5, 12, 19 and 26. Join Camilla Kottman, Board-Certified Movement Therapist, for a four week course exploring movement and development for elementary-aged youth.
Visioning Board Workshop
Learn to tap into your intuition by observing the subtle, deeper aspects of your experience so it can guide your choices.
Lecture: National Poetry Month Readings
National Book Award finalist Ada Limon and Iowa State instructor and poet Jennifer Knox read from their work.
Panel Discussion: Iowa Farmers on Sustainability
"Farming for the Long Term." Three Iowa farmers share practical solutions and personal experiences with conservation and sustainable agriculture practices. The Shivvers Memorial Lecture.
Performance: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son.
Wednesday, 06 Apr 2016
Youth Watercolor
4 week program on Wednesdays April 6, 13, 20, and 27 - Learn basic sketching and watercolor techniques.
SVPP - Preparing for a Successful P&T Review
Workshop for new tenure-eligible faculty hosted by Provost Wickert. Faculty, department chairs, and their mentors will receive an update on the latest P&T policies and recommendations on how to successfully prepare for a third year and P&T review.
Women's and Gender Studies series
""Feminism, Backlash and Difficult Choices: The Controversy over Barbara Bush's Wellesley College Commencement Speech," Maggie LaWare, ISU English. Part of a series of informal, brown-bag lunch symposiums.
Webinar: 5 Secrets to a Super Productive Summer
In this webinar facilitated by Kerry Ann Rocquemore, you will learn: oHow to avoid the biggest mistakes academic writers make during the academic term oHow to maximize your research and writing productivity oHow to combat professional isolation and create a supportive writing community oHow you can experiment with these strategies in our upcoming 14 Day Writing Challenge
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Lecture: Future of Healthy Families
Featuring Ronald Dahl, Institute of Human Development at the University of California, Berkeley. Part of the Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series, which brings together insight from across disciplinary bounds to address how family is defined, the current knowledge on healthy families and the future of the field. Reception will follow.
Animal Photography Class
4 week program on Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Learn to take quality images of your pets, local wildlife, and zoo animals.
Reflective Nature Meditation
4 week program on Wednesdays April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn to get the most out of your nature experience with Camilla Kottman, expressive therapies instructor.
Exhibit Reception for Focus and APEX
See the final two art student art exhibits of this year at the MU
Lecture: Beal Lecture in Rural Sociology
"The Geography of Inequality: Local Governments and Community Well-Being across America" - Linda Labao is a professor in Rural Sociology, Sociology, and Geography at The Ohio State University's School of Environment and Natural Resources
Richard Thompson Memorial Lecture: The Education of Indians and Unfinished Business
Norbert S. Hill, Jr., (Oneida Nation) is the Area Manager for Education and Training for the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin.
Walk-In Belly Dance
A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.
Lecture: ISIS, Jihadist Violence, and the Quest for an Idealized Islamic State
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Lecture Series Michael Christopher Low, Department of History, will reframe the discussion of ISIS against the backdrop of more than a half century of unsuccessful jihadist attempts to topple repressive dictatorships and secular states in the Middle East.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 07 Apr 2016
Webinar : "Micro-aggression, Micro-resistance, and Ally Development in the Academy"
This webinar will examine ways in which micro-aggressions particularly impact women, faculty and staff of color, and LGBTQ faculty and staff in our institutions. In response, we can practice forms of micro-resistance and ally behaviors when we see our colleagues targeted, or when we ourselves are targeted. This focus on empowerment allows us to take action in our local environments, lessening the impact upon colleague when micro-aggressions occur
Panel: How to Manage Disruptive or Distressed Students in Your Classroom
Student stress, depression, and anxiety often manifest themselves as disruptive and distressed behaviors. Reducing stress, depression, and anxiety increases student engagement, ability to learn, and the mental health and well being of our communities. This panel will provide information and resources for helping faculty identify and respond compassionately and effectively to students exhibiting these behaviors.
Private i : The Mystery of Managing Personal Digital Files
Designed for ISU participants from all backgrounds and levels of experience, this workshop will explore the what, why, and how of personal digital record-keeping through a murder mystery activity. Topics will range from best practices for creating digital records and rights issues in the digital landscape to strategies for storing digital records and emerging developments regarding the digital afterlife.
Presentation: "Your Career as a Journey"
"The Confidence Trajectory: Your Career as a Journey," Beth Ford, group executive vice president and chief operating officer for Land O'Lakes, St. Paul, and College of Business alumna. A networking reception follows.