Wednesday, 15 Nov 2017
Fine dining dinner: Life Through Julia Child
Menu includes butternut squash tart with fried sage (paired with reisling wine); potato leek soup, boeuf bourguignon (cabernet sauvignon); and baked Alaska. This is one of three themed dinners hosted this semester by students in hospitality management 487/587: Fine Dining Event Management. Reservations are required.
Lecture: When the 'Water Prince' Brought an Iceberg to Iowa
"Muhammad bin Faisal's Frozen Fantasies of Antarctic Arabia," Michael Christopher Low, assistant professor, history. By retelling the story of the "water prince," this lecture will remember one of the more colorful episodes in Iowa State's history and explore the tangled histories of oil, desalination, and climate change and adaptation in the Arabian Peninsula. This lecture is held in conjunction with the ReACT Gallery exhibition exploring water.
When the 'Water Prince' Brought an Iceberg to Iowa
When the 'Water Prince' Brought an Iceberg to Iowa: Muhammad bin Faisal's Frozen Fantasies of Antarctic Arabia Earlier this year, an Abu Dhabi-based green technology firm announced plans to harvest water from Antarctic icebergs for the United Arab Emirates. Strangely enough, this was not the first time that such a proposal had made international headlines.
Concert: ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
Jazz I Ensemble is directed by James Bovinette; Jazz II ensemble directed by Michael Giles.
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, 16 Nov 2017
Caterpillar Club
Join us WEEKLY this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Probing non-collinear magnetic states using thermal gradients
Anand Bhattacharya, Argonne National Laboratory
Water Exhibit
Where there is water, there is life. Water's multiple states of matter feed us, clean us, transport us, entertain us, and sometimes trap and destroy us. Discussions in today's news about climate change, water quality and accessibility, natural disasters, and agriculture note the value and weight of water in our everyday lives. What makes water so powerful? How is water used similarly or differently around the world? When does water become divisiv
Workshop: Accessibility in Canvas
This workshop will focus on general accessibility practices that are available within Canvas courses. Accessibility and usability strategies are key to building successful courses for all users.
SEMINAR: Global Corn production systems, today and what the future may hold
Sandy Endiccot from DuPont Pioneer- SR. Agronomy manager, international.
Crafty Cocktail Night: Lightbulb Terrarium
Join us at the Gardens after hours for a creative project while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting! Learn how to turn those burned out lightbulbs into miniature terrariums.
Cyclone Cinema: Logan Lucky
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!
Lecture: Tom Vilsack on Agriculture and Climate Change
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack served as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for eight years in the Obama administration.
Performance: ISU Opera Studio
Performance by ISU Opera students.
Friday, 17 Nov 2017
Add/Drop Deadline, second half semester courses
Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.
Pass/Not Pass Deadline, second half courses
Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Workshop: Course Design in Canvas
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.
A Conversation with Chelsea Walton
Chelsea Walton, an assistant editor with Pixar Animation Studios, will discuss her work with the documentary crew at Pixar and prior work for corporate clients and independent producers.
Water Exhibit
Where there is water, there is life. Water's multiple states of matter feed us, clean us, transport us, entertain us, and sometimes trap and destroy us. Discussions in today's news about climate change, water quality and accessibility, natural disasters, and agriculture note the value and weight of water in our everyday lives. What makes water so powerful? How is water used similarly or differently around the world? When does water become divisiv
Faculty workshop: The "Public Classroom"
Join University Counsel Michael Norton for a review of the current environment and its implications for freedom of speech, and academic freedom. All faculty are welcome.
Retirement reception: Kerry Culp
Kerry Culp, clerk in the agronomy department, is retiring.
Cyclone Cinema: Logan Lucky
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!
ISU Opera Studio Performances
Performance by ISU Opera students.
Saturday, 18 Nov 2017
Gift Shop Holiday Open House
Start your holiday shopping at the Reiman Gardens' Gift Shop's Holiday Open House. Admission is always free to visit the Gift Shop and members receive 10% off daily. Proceeds directly benefit Reiman Gardens.
Closing Reception: Culture and My Art Exhibition
Closing reception for "Culture and My Art," the Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition by integrated visual arts graduate student Xin Chen.
Sunday, 19 Nov 2017
Gift Shop Holiday Open House
Start your holiday shopping at the Reiman Gardens' Gift Shop's Holiday Open House. Admission is always free to visit the Gift Shop and members receive 10% off daily. Proceeds directly benefit Reiman Gardens.
Interpreting the State Capitol
The prints of Real and Imagined Aspects of the State Capitol Building combine a legendary local landmark with fanciful characters and perspectives and have become among Worthen's most well-known. Joan Arnett, Capitol Tour Guide Supervisor, will share the history of this 19th century Iowa building surrounded by the imaginative prints of 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.
Monday, 20 Nov 2017
Thanksgiving break, classes recessed
Thanksgiving break continues through Fri., Nov. 24
Workshop: Course Design in Canvas
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.