Sunday, 18 Feb 2018
Petersen to Neri: The Figurative Tradition at ISU
Representations of the figure in art are tangible, accessible, and relatable. We can see ourselves and our humanity. University Museums Director Lynette Pohlman will discuss the ongoing figurative tradition in the permanent collection beginning with the Regionalist sculptures of Christian Petersen to the abstract works of art included in the current exhibition "Manuel Neri: Ambiguity, Mystery and Allure".
TO BE RESCHEDULED - Lecture: The Artist in the World, Poetry and Playwriting
This event is being postponed due to a family emergency.
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. Iowa. Times and dates are subject to change
ISU Symphony Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor
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: Justice League
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!
Monday, 19 Feb 2018
Open forum: College of Veterinary Medicine dean finalist
The third of three finalists in the search for the next dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine will be announced Feb. 18.
Enameled Jewelry Class
In enameling, we use heat to fuse colorful crushed glass to metal. Learn to safely use a torch to create a variety of enameled projects.
Lecture: Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness
Scott Cloutier, assistant professor and senior sustainability scientist at Arizona State University, and PhD student Beth Ann Morrison, who works with Cloutier to establish the Happiness and Sustainability Research Lab at ASU, will introduce the Sustainable Neighborhoods for Happiness Index and a process to assess and enhance a neighborhood's opportunities for happiness through sustainable design.
Wheel Pottery Class
Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel.
Sustainability Symposium Keynote: The Thoughtful Coal Miner
"Coal, Climate and Environmental Backlash." Nick Mullins is a former fifth generation coal miner from Appalachia seeking to better educate audiences about Appalachia's jobs vs. environment dichotomy.
Tuesday, 20 Feb 2018
Fee payment deadline
Fee payment deadline, spring. Second payment (minimum due).
Workshop: Assignments and Gradebook in Canvas
Assignments are a backbone of the course's Gradebook in Canvas. Participants will learn to create and manage Assignments and Assignment Groups as well as explore how the Gradebook is connected to the organization of Assignments. Participants will experience the power of SpeedGrader for efficient and effective grading.
Award-Winning Faculty Series: Implementing Project-Based Learning
"Implementing Project-Based Learning in Any Classroom: Lessons from Studio." Morrill Professor Thomas Leslie, Architecture, presents tips and tricks for the project-based learning his discipline has used for 150 years. Learn how to coach students synchronizing diverse skills and help them take responsibility for meeting learning milestones.
Workshop: Sponsor-Specific Proposal Development
In this session you will learn about the recent changes to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), along with National Science Foundation (NSF) specific requirements for proposal development.
Bookbinding with Pretty Papers Class
Artists have been making gorgeous marbled and paste papers for centuries. Now it's your turn!
Floral Design: Hanging Air Plant Terrariums
Plant your own Tillandsia, along with moss and other materials, in an open glass terrarium you can suspend in the air.
Acrylic Painting Class
Discover the versatility of acrylic - a water-soluble medium that dries quickly.
Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018
Workshop: Sponsor-Specific Proposal Development
In this session you will learn about the recent changes to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), along with National Science Foundation (NSF) specific requirements for proposal development.
Behind the Scenes: Inside the Butterfly Wing
Discover the secrets inside the Butterfly Wing! Don't miss your chance for a personal tour of the hottest place in Ames by Curator and Entomologist Nathan Brockman.
Art Walk: Art and the Natural World
In celebration of the new sculpture in Bessey Hall, join University Museums as we analyze how artists have represented, explored, and honored the natural world around them through their art. Meet inside the south entrance of Kildee Hall.
Workshop: Documenting Your Research Impact and Increasing Visibility
This session, for all faculty, is designed to provide an overview of resources to document your scholarly impact and provide ideas for increasing visibility of your scholarly outcomes. Presenters: Lorrie Pellack, associate professor, library; Hope Craft, Digital Repository coordinator; and Erin Thomas, engineering and physical sciences librarian.
Lecture: Printing 3-D Food
Hod Lipson, professor of mechanical engineering and data science at Columbia University, shares the technology of 3-D food printers. These devices can fabricate edible items through computer-guided software and cook edible pastes, gels, powders, and liquid ingredients - all in a prototype that looks like an elegant coffee machine.
Retirement reception: Catherine Adams
Catherine Adams, a program assistant in psychology and communication studies, is retiring.
Expressive Journaling Class
Express your internal thoughts and experiences using pen and paper. Handwriting activates different parts of the brain which enhances focus, fosters creativity and activates reflection.
Wheel Pottery Class
Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel.
Metalsmithing Class
Begin your exploration of jewelry-making by learning techniques such as sawing, drilling, forming, chasing, annealing and riveting.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. TCU. Game times and dates are subject to change.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, Director of Jazz 1 Michael Giles, Director of Jazz 2