Saturday, 07 Oct 2017
Pom Pom Party!
Modern crafters have fallen in love with these easy-to-make and versatile little puffs. Learn trips from a pro, our own Volunteer Coordinator and expert crafter Taylor Woodcock, on making pom-poms from scratch and crafting them into everything from décor to wearables.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Indian Hills (double-header). Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Reception: Everything to Everybody Exhibition
Closing reception for an exhibition of mixed-media paintings by Storm Lake artist and Buena Vista University art professor Mary Mello, who will give a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m.
Cyclone Cinema: The Hitman's Bodyguard
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Performance: Out of the Fire, The Banned Books Monologues
The Forward Theatre Company of Madison Wisconsin first performed this series of monologues written mostly by those in the area on the subject of banned books from various points of view. Banned books included range from "James and the Giant Peach" to "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Permission has been given for ISU students to include their monologues on the subject as well. This production opens on the Friday of National Banned Books Week.
Sunday, 08 Oct 2017
Soccer
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Performance: Out of the Fire, The Banned Books Monologues
The Forward Theatre Company of Madison Wisconsin first performed this series of monologues written mostly by those in the area on the subject of banned books from various points of view. Banned books included range from "James and the Giant Peach" to "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Permission has been given for ISU students to include their monologues on the subject as well. This production opens on the Friday of National Banned Books Week.
Printmaking Demonstration with Master Printer Asa Wentzel Fisher
Come to the Brunnier Art Museum to see a printmaking demonstration. Asa Fisher from 505 Press of Ames will be demonstrating relief and letterpress printmaking techniques while also providing insight and commentary on the current exhibition of prints by Amy Worthen.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Cyclone Cinema: The Hitman's Bodyguard
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Concert: Hawthorne Heights
Hawthorne Heights is an emo rock band based out of Ohio, formerly known as A Day in the Life.
Monday, 09 Oct 2017
The Wright Stuff: First in Flight
Barely out of their teens, two plucky bicycle mechanics team with their studious sister to out-invent the world's top scientists and achieve the timeless dream of flight.
Workshop: Course Design in Canvas (*workshop is now full*)
Participants will learn how to design courses in Canvas, facilitate easy and intuitive course navigation and pace instruction. This workshop will highlight the mechanics and pedagogy behind Homepage, Syllabus, Content Pages and Modules in Canvas. Participants will learn about best practices for creating, organizing and structuring content in Canvas courses.
The Wright Stuff: First in Flight
Barely out of their teens, two plucky bicycle mechanics team with their studious sister to out-invent the world's top scientists and achieve the timeless dream of flight.
Workshop: Course Design in Canvas (*workshop is now full*)
Participants will learn how to design courses in Canvas, facilitate easy and intuitive course navigation and pace instruction. This workshop will highlight the mechanics and pedagogy behind Homepage, Syllabus, Content Pages and Modules in Canvas. Participants will learn about best practices for creating, organizing and structuring content in Canvas courses.
Open forum: Finalist for ISU presidency
One of four candidates invited to interview on campus. The candidate's name and CV will be shared the morning of Oct. 8.
Virus Interactions Inside the Cell: Competition or Cooperation?
Dr. Lanying Zeng, Dept of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Center for Phage Technology, Texas A&M University
Film: Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea
The project, based in Bandon, Oregon, involves collecting, washing and sorting plastic that has washed up on Oregon beaches, and repurposing it into art that is awakening the hearts and minds of viewers to the global marine debris crisis. Reiman Gardens is the first botanical garden to exhibit a collection of monumental sculptures made from this debris, and we invite you to a free public viewing of this feature-length film to learn more.
Leadership Workshop Series: Building a Common Purpose
The Leaders Workshop Series is an opportunity for you to build up your leadership skills from the inside out. During these workshops, you will have the opportunity to engage in activities and discussions that will help you establish your personal values, learn some tips and tricks on how to build a common purpose and community, as well as strategies for empowering your members to lead.
Panel: Columbus Day and Representation of American Indians in Art
"Erasure and Invisibility: A Conversation on Columbus Day and Representation of American Indians in Art." When these narratives are contrasted with artwork and images of American Indians made by American Indians, how might our understanding change? Using works of art from the permanent collection by N.C. Wyeth, Juane Quick-to-See Smith, Dan Namingha and others, explore how the narrative on American Indians evolves.
Pink Hat Revolution!
Pink, cat-eared hats have adorned thousands in the Women's March on January 21. Make your own Pusseyhat, a symbol of support and solidarity for women's rights. Choose between knitting, crochet or sewing fleece.
Lecture: National Defense and International Security
Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier is Director of Operational Capability Requirements and Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements for the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon.
Tuesday, 10 Oct 2017
Research Workshop: Integrating Broader Impacts
"Integrating Broader Impacts Work Into Your Research." Learn how to effectively build a broader impacts effort in the context of your research. Attendees will meet potential community partners and hear from other faculty who have built successful research programs based on their broader impacts work. Resources to develop BI statements. Second workshop to review and refine BI statements.
Workshop: The Pedagogy of Canvas Quizzes
Participants will learn how to use Quizzes in Canvas. The workshop will focus on practical ways to customize Quiz Settings as well as create and administer Quizzes with a variety of question types to accommodate specific learning situations. Quiz Moderation and Analytics will be also explored.
Training: Youth program leaders and administrators
Information for youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers regarding youth-related policies, procedures and forms for successfully conducting youth programs at ISU.
Seminar: P&S Classification and Compensation Review update
Ask questions about the review and the process.
Workshop: The Pedagogy of Canvas Quizzes
Participants will learn how to use Quizzes in Canvas. The workshop will focus on practical ways to customize Quiz Settings as well as create and administer Quizzes with a variety of question types to accommodate specific learning situations. Quiz Moderation and Analytics will be also explored.
CANCELED: Faculty Senate meeting
The meeting was canceled so representatives could attend an open forum for a presidential finalist. The meeting will not be rescheduled. The next meeting is Nov. 14.
Open forum: Finalist for ISU presidency
One of four candidates invited to interview on campus. The candidate's name and CV will be shared the morning of Oct. 9.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Things we need to think about as we move to high resolution forecasts" by Dr. Harold Brooks, NSSL/NOAA, Norman, OK