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Tuesday, 13 Nov 2018

Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences

Nov 13, 2018

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

2050 Agronomy

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Communicating climate information - lessons from the FRACTAL experience" by Dr. Chris Lennard, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

Berlin Summer Academy 2018 Exhibition Reception

Nov 13, 2018

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Lightfoot Forum, College of Design

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

See the work of ISU architecture students who participated in the 2018 Berlin Summer Academy in an exhibition in the Lightfoot Forum and hear more about the experience at this opening reception.

Lecture: Science Inspired Design

Nov 13, 2018

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

2432 Food Sciences Building

free

College of Design Lectures

Forrest Meggars, assistant professor of architecture at Princeton University and head of Princeton's CHAOS (Cooling and Heating for Architecturally Optimized Systems) lab, will talk about optimization of building systems and minimization of the chaos generated by the heat transfer process.

Documentary & Discussion: Maineland

Nov 13, 2018

6:30 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

MAINELAND follows two affluent and cosmopolitan teenagers from China as they settle into a boarding school in blue-collar rural Maine. They are part of the enormous wave of Chinese "parachute students" enrolling in U.S. private schools. A discussion with the director, Miao Wang, will immediately follow the 90-minute film.

Women's Basketball

Nov 13, 2018

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$10

Athletics Athletics

Preseason WNIT semifinal, Iowa State vs. Auburn.

Cinderella

Nov 13, 2018

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$35-$84

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love-the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more-plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including "In My Own Little Corner," and "Ten Minutes Ago" in this hilarious and romantic experience for anyone who's ever had a dream.

SAI Toy's for Tots Benefit Concert

Nov 13, 2018

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

Money donation or a new toy

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Student performances, benefitting the Sigma Alpha Iota international music fraternity.

Wednesday, 14 Nov 2018

Research workshop: Working in USDA's ezFedGrants System

Nov 14, 2018

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Memorial Union, Gold Room

Research Training, development

In this session you'll get detailed instructions on how to navigate the USDA ezFedGrants system, which is currently used by APHIS, Foreign Agricultural Service, and will soon be used by NRCS and other USDA agencies. You'll learn how to obtain system access, prepare and submit applications, and manage progress reporting, and you'll leave with some practical tools and guidance that will help you work with the system.

Information session: Nationally competitive student awards

Nov 14, 2018

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

3534 Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

A representative from the Institute of International Education will attend to talk about the Boren scholarship, and information will be shared about other nationally competitive awards. This session will be repeated at noon today in the same location.

Art Walk: A Luminous Sight

Nov 14, 2018

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Marston Hall, east entrance

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join University Museums as we examine the affect light has on art, because as Leonardo da Vinci said "Of the original phenomena, light is the most enthralling." Meet inside the east entrance of Marston Hall.

Putting Your Research on the Map with ArcGIS Story Maps

Nov 14, 2018

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

In this workshop you will learn how to create interactive map-based exhibits using ArcGIS Story Maps from GIS software giant ESRI. Story Maps https://storymaps.arcgis.com/en/ is an open source online exhibit creation tool created by and based around the ESRI ArcGIS platform. Let us know if you need accommodation. Preregistration required at Learn@ISU.

Build Your Canvas Course - Assignments and Quizzes

Nov 14, 2018

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This one and a half hour interactive, hands-on workshop is open to all Iowa State University instructors and instructional designers to explore assignment and assessment options in Canvas.

How a Center of Innovation Can Impact the University and Community

Nov 14, 2018

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 101 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Allen D. Kunkel is associate vice president for economic development and director of the Jordan Valley Innovation Center at Missouri State University, where he is responsible for guiding the center in its mission of supporting businesses concentrating on advanced technology, biotechnology, life sciences and nanotechnology research and development.

The Precipitous Decline of Cairo, Illinois: Enamels and Photography

Nov 14, 2018

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 101 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Enamel artist Sarah Perkins will give a short slide lecture about her personal work, which is primarily enameled bowls and containers, and photographer Gwen Walstrand will present her projects, which include narrative approaches to landscape and typological portraits of adolescents. The two will also discuss their collaborative exhibition highlighting the decline of Cairo, Illinois, on display at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames.

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Nov 14, 2018

9:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

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, 15 Nov 2018

Build Your Canvas Course - Grading and Student Data in Canvas

Nov 15, 2018

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This one and a half hour interactive, hands-on workshop is open to all Iowa State University instructors and instructional designers to explore the Gradebook and discover student data available in a Canvas course.

Caterpillar Club

Nov 15, 2018

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.

Research workshop: Export Controls - CNDE Session

Nov 15, 2018

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Applied Sciences Complex II, Room 257

Research Training, development

This session will teach you about physical & IT security measures for export control plans, and introduces you to the concept of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). You'll learn how to implement security measures for your research data and interests, and gain a better understanding of why these security measures are necessary.

Getting Started with Arduino, Raspberry PI and Makey Makey

Nov 15, 2018

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

An introduction to the basics, pros, and cons of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Makey Makey, three microcontrollers which allow interactions between computers and the physical world. Let us know if you need accommodation. Preregistration required at Learn@ISU.

Crafty Cocktail Night: Test Tube Nature Pendants

Nov 15, 2018

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

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

Cyclone Cinema: Mama Mia!

Nov 15, 2018

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Concessions such as popcorn, candy and pop are available for sale.

Lecture: Iowa State and The Great War

Nov 15, 2018

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

In recognition of the 100th anniversary of World War I, Douglas Biggs, a native of Ames and a graduate of Iowa State University, will discuss the impact of The Great War for Iowa State and its returning veterans.

Documentary & Discussion: Talking Black in America

Nov 15, 2018

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

The film "Talking Black in America" showcases the history and symbolic role of language in the lives of African Americans and highlights its tremendous impact on the speech and culture of the United States. It addresses the persistent misinformation about African American speech and situates it as an integral part of the historical and cultural legacy of all Americans.

Cyclone Cinema: Mama Mia!

Nov 15, 2018

10:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Concessions such as popcorn, candy and pop are available for sale.

Friday, 16 Nov 2018

Add/Drop deadline

Nov 16, 2018

All day

10 Enrollment Services Center

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to add/drop a second half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.

Pass/Not Pass Deadline

Nov 16, 2018

All day

10 Enrollment Services Center

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.