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Wednesday, 13 Dec 2017

Final Exams

Dec 13, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Final exams take place through Dec. 15.

Training: Digital Accessibility

Dec 13, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

206 Durham

free

University Training, development

"Accessible Forms and PDFs" We frequently publish these type of file in our websites or send them through email. How can we ensure these are accessible? Join us and bring your own projects so that you work along the instructor in your own forms and pdfs.

Lunch and learn: Presidential initiative funding

Dec 13, 2017

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

1102 Molecular Biology

free

Research Training, development

Grab your lunch and join the Office of the Vice President for Research for a discussion of the Presidential Interdisciplinary Research Initiative (PIRI). VPR leaders will give an overview of this internal funding program, and information and tips on how to apply. Preproposals are due Jan. 31.

Training: Digital Accessibility

Dec 13, 2017

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

206 Durham

free

University Training, development

"Testing Your Website for Accessibility." To ensure all the content in your website is accessible to as many users as possible, you should test using both automatic tools and manual testing. In this workshop, we'll take you through a three-step accessibility test method that includes a testing tool and manual testing with the tab key and a screen reader.

Retirement reception: Joan Aiton

Dec 13, 2017

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

atrium, Kildee Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Joan Aiton, administrative specialist and account manager in the animal science department, is retiring.

Retirement reception: W. Robert Stephenson

Dec 13, 2017

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

3105 Snedecor Hall

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

W. Robert Stephenson, Morrill Professor and University Professor of statistics, is retiring. A program will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Training: Digital Accessibility

Dec 13, 2017

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

206 Durham

free

University Training, development

"Creating and Editing Captions for your Videos." Your video is already edited and you are ready to share with the world but captions have not been added. In this workshop, we would like you to bring your own video so that you work along the instructor on creating and editing captions.

Artful Yoga

Dec 13, 2017

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. Please arrive a few minutes early for a brief discussion of the current exhibition with a yoga twist. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required. Sponsored by University Museums and Rec. Services.

Thursday, 14 Dec 2017

Art Exhibit: Ben Gardener

Dec 14, 2017

All day

Gallery

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Check out the art in the Gallery of the Memorial Union on display from December 14 to February 12.

Final Exams

Dec 14, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Continues through Dec. 15

Caterpillar Club

Dec 14, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

A weekly early childhood development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.

Brown Bag: Nature at Noon

Dec 14, 2017

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

free

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

"Sea Ice in the Arctic: Where We Are, Where We're Going, and Where We've Been."

Crafty Cocktail Night: Door Swags

Dec 14, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$10-$12.50

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Join us at the Gardens after hours for a creative project while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!

Friday, 15 Dec 2017

Final Exams

Dec 15, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Continues through Dec. 15

Graduate College Deadline

Dec 15, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College: Last day to have your POSC approved for Spring 2018 graduation.

Saturday, 16 Dec 2017

Butterfly Blizzard

Dec 16, 2017

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Come in from the cold to experience a different kind of blizzard - a butterfly blizzard in Reiman Gardens' Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to release your very own butterfly, just-emerged from its chrysalis, and waiting in a container for its first flight in the Butterfly Wing. An amazing nature moment for young and old alike! While here, partake in fun, themed crafts and sip hot cocoa.

Fall 2017 Undergraduate Commencement

Dec 16, 2017

1:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Special events

Undergraduate university commencement ceremony.

Sunday, 17 Dec 2017

Women's Basketball

Dec 17, 2017

2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. UC Riverside. Game times and dates are subject to change.

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Dec 17, 2017

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Workspace

ISU Five lessons for $35, Public Five lessons for $45

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Tuesday, 19 Dec 2017

Farewell reception: Trevor Nelson

Dec 19, 2017

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Memorial Union, Campanile Room

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Trevor Nelson, director of the Study Abroad Center, is leaving the university. A program begins at 2:30 p.m.

Floral Design Series

Dec 19, 2017

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Incorporate water into a wintergreen centerpiece featuring cranberries and cloves.

Wednesday, 20 Dec 2017

Book Return - University Bookstore

Dec 20, 2017

All day

University Bookstore

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day for end of term rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore.

Chemistry Stores: Customer Appreciation

Dec 20, 2017

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

1400 Gilman Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Chemistry Stores will hold a customer appreciation open house. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Grade Processing

Dec 20, 2017

2:15 PM

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Final grades due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus.

Men's Basketball

Dec 20, 2017

6:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Maryland Eastern Shore. Game times and dates are subject to change.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

Dec 20, 2017

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$49-$80

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis. This marks the 33rd anniversary of the Christmas Tour. The group's first Christmas album, "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas," was released in 1984 and revolutionized the holiday season music category. In addition to being a holiday tradition for many families, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour is one of the longest running tours in music.

Thursday, 21 Dec 2017

Caterpillar Club

Dec 21, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

A weekly early childhood development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.