Tuesday, 08 Mar 2022
Professional and Scientific Council seminar series
"Navigating Student Loan Repayment as a Higher Education Professional," Chad Olson, associate drector, Student Financial Aid, and Isaac Ehlers, financial literacy advisor, Student Financial Success office. Learn about the various federal student loan repayment programs and forgiveness options.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Innovation 101: Student Innovation Center maker spaces
Virtual event: The Digital Media Shop is one of our most asked about Makers Spaces in the Student Innovation Center. Learn what is available to use and how to get trained on all of the equipment in these labs.
Seminar: Drosophila as a platform for discovering exercise mimetics
Join this Genetics, Development and Cell Biology Seminar Series to hear Dr. Robert Wessells, associate professor from Wayne State University, discuss research using Drosophila as a model for adaptations to endurance exercise and the possible use of exercise-induced mimetic molecules as a way to treat chronic diseases that prevent high-intensity exercise.
Performance: Joe Purdy w/ Earl Buck
Joe Purdy is an internationally acclaimed folk artist who has released 14 albums and a soundtrack to a movie in the last 15 years. Along the way, his songs have turned up on numerous TV shows, film soundtracks, and he has co-starred in an acclaimed film.
Wednesday, 09 Mar 2022
Online workshop: Intro to Citation Management Tools
Learn about several citation management tools widely used at ISU - EndNote Web, Mendeley, Overleaf, and Zotero. In a breakout session, you'll focus on one of these tools, start your own free account, get useful tips, and have your questions answered by a library specialist. Registration required.
Grade Submission Using Canvas
The Canvas Gradebook is used to calculate students' grades throughout the semester. This workshop will focus on using the ISU AdminTools: Submit Grades tool to transfer midterm and final grades to the Registrar. Attendees will also learn strategies to ensure a transparent grading process throughout the semester.
Informed Consent and the IRB
We'll help you learn about the informed consent process, including participant recruitment and the informed consent document. Discussion will center around what's required of you as the researcher, and best practices for designing and administering consent.
IRB Special Topics: Research with Secondary Data
So you know you can't begin collecting your research data before getting IRB approval, but what about using secondary data? Join us for this in-depth discussion about secondary data.
Drop-In Craft: Mini Zen Garden and Stone Mandala
Create a set of small visual reminders of the need to slow down and be present in your life.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Raining Cats and Dogs Week
Pet lovers, this night is for you! Find mugs, plates, bowls, treat jars, water dishes, figurines, and more!
Seminar: Biogeochemical controls on lignin fate in soils
Seminar by Wenjuan Huang
Lecture: The Weird, Wild World of Christian Rituals
Seth Andrews, a video producer and former Christian broadcaster, now hosts one of the most popular online atheist communities in the world. The Thinking Atheist is not a person. It is an icon encouraging all to reject faith and pursue reason and evidence. A book signing will follow the lecture.
Performance: Jazz Night
A performance by ISU jazz students.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.
Thursday, 10 Mar 2022
Drop-In Craft: Mini Zen Garden and Stone Mandala
Create a set of small visual reminders of the need to slow down and be present in your life.
NSF CAREER Workshop
The NSF CAREER Award is one of the most important and prestigious grants an early-career faculty member can receive. While all NSF grants are evaluated on intellectual merit and broader impacts, CAREER Awards also have a unique requirement to present an investigator education plan. This workshop will focus on strategies for developing a competitive NSF CAREER Award, with a focus on the broader impacts and education plan.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Raining Cats and Dogs Week
Pet lovers, this night is for you! Find mugs, plates, bowls, treat jars, water dishes, figurines, and more!
Workshop: Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
"Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon: Redressing the Balance," learn about the basics of contributing to Wikipedia, the largest collaborative volunteer-based reference work in history. We will be adding content to Wikipedia, specifically addressing the problem of underrepresentation by focusing on the race and gender gap in the arts and sciences. Registration required.
Workshop: Escape from Spreadsheet Hell
Learn how machines process data leads to better data for all. This workshop will cover basic techniques that create happy spreadsheets and happy people. Registration required.
Friday, 11 Mar 2022
ISU Online Learning Community (ISU-OLC) - March
The purpose of the ISU-OLC is to share campus best practices to improve online teaching and learning and connect with others across campus.
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Pari Natarajan and Vamsee Tirukkala
"Zeal in Innovation," Pari Natarajan and Vamsee Tirukkala, co-founders of Zinnov, a management consulting company providing services in the area of Globalization Advisory, People Practice and Market Expansion to Fortune 1000 companies and reputed SMB firms.
Saturday, 12 Mar 2022
Iowa Butterfly Survey Network Virtual Open House
Do you have an interest in butterflies and the wild places in Iowa? This citizen science program might be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you to explore and get involved with, either on your own or with friends and family.
Sunday, 13 Mar 2022
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Monday, 14 Mar 2022
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.
Spring Break
March 14 - March 18
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2022
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.
Canvas Peer-to-Peer User Groups (March)
If you are interested in joining the Canvas Peer-to-Peer (P2P) User Groups, please email celt-help@iastate.edu before this session. The P2P group consists of advanced Canvas users who support multiple faculty and courses, including instructional designers and course coordinators.
Wednesday, 16 Mar 2022
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.