Sunday, 01 Mar 2015
Tennis
Iowa State vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Craft of the Month: Inked Coasters
Using the brilliant colors of alcohol ink, create abstract, bubbly patterns on a set of 4 coasters.
Performance: Love and Honor: Iowa in the Civil War
April of 2014 celebrates the 150th anniversary of the ending of the Civil War. Iowa sent a greater proportion of its men between the ages of 15-40 than did any other state. This is the story of four of them and three women who loved them.
Argentine Tango Class
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s
Cyclone Cinema: Horrible Bosses 2
Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
One Drop of Love
One Drop of Love produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, performed by Fanshen Cox Digiovanni is a multimedia solo show that tells the story of how the notion of 'race' came to be in the United States. In addition, Fanshen whom is of mixed race shares personal accounts of how it affected the relationship with her father.
Monday, 02 Mar 2015
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Oklahoma.
Winter Plant Walk at Reiman Gardens
Receive a personal expert tour of Reiman Gardens during one of our loveliest seasons. Aaron Steil, horticulturist & Reiman Gardens' Manager of Public Programs, will introduce you to ornamental grasses, trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants & more, all with a focus on winter interest. You may even get a peek at some early spring bulbs. All ages * levels of gardening experience are welcome, but be sure to dress for the weather & wear walking shoes.
Meeting: Service-Learning Faculty Learning Community
Are you interested in developing, or enhancing, a service-learning component within your course? You are invited to join this dynamic, interdisciplinary group as we walk-through the process of integrating service-learning into the curriculum. These interactive sessions will include topical discussions, readings, and sharing of best practices. Facilitator: Suzanne Hendrich, University Professor
Open forum: University Library dean finalist
Beth McNeil, professor and associate dean for academic affairs at Purdue University Libraries, is one of four finalists for Iowa State's library dean post.
Entomology Seminar
"Engineering Cry4Aa for activity against soybean aphids," Benjamin Deist, ISU entomology.
Understanding the Electroweak Symmetry Breaking: The Higgs Boson and Beyond
Junjie Zhu University of Michigan
Lecture: From Wall Street to the Front Lines of Women's Health
Suzanna de Baca is the new president and chief executive officer of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and a graduate of Iowa State University.
Tuesday, 03 Mar 2015
Lecture: Designing a Life
Dan Ibarra is a cofounder of Aesthetic Apparatus, a commercial art and printmaking studio in Minneapolis. National clients have included Old Navy and Absolut Vodka. Kelly English is the one-woman-show behind CHEERIUP, a product line of handmade play dwellings for children called "Thickets." Her work has been featured in Apartment Therapy, Martha Stewart Living Magazine and the New York Times. Part of the Spring 2015 Graphic Design Speaker Series.
Lecture: Researching & Reporting Complex Environmental Stories
A conversation with "Toms River" author Dan Fagin about science writing and writing about the environment.
Roundtable: Blended Learning Brown-Bag: Planning for Effective Hybrid Course Lectures
This session is targeted for instructors teaching courses that combine the face to face section and online section together looking for a variety of teaching strategies to engage both groups of students. Join University Professor, Mack Shelley, Department of Political Science and Department of Statistics in a conversation about planning for effective hybrid course lectures and activities.
Webinar: Advising Strategies for Students on Academic Probation
In 2010 and 2013, the NACADA Probation/Dismissal/Reinstatement Issues Interest Group sponsored webinars in which panelists discussed how we define "student on academic probation," factors that place students at risk for being placed on probation, typical probationary policies, stakeholders responsible for supporting students on academic probation, and the role and responsibilities of those who advise these students.
Felted Wool Accessories Class
Upcycle an old wool sweater into functional art that's good for the environment. Choose from making a pair of mittens or a case for your IPod, Kindle or other small electronics. Learn how to decorate your piece using felting needles and wool roving. Wool will be felted in advance but instructions on how to do it yourself will be provided.
Lecture: "Toms River" author Dan Fagin
Dan Fagin is an investigative reporter, prize-winning science journalist, and the author of Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation, which won the 2014 Pulitzer for General Nonfiction. Part of the Creative Writing Program's Environmental Imagination Series
Concert: State Symphony of Mexico
State Symphony of Mexico (Orquesta Sinfonica del Estado de Mexico) with Enrique Batiz, Music Director and Chief Conductor
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 04 Mar 2015
R.F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium
Germplasm History: The Foundation of Plant Breeding Sponsors: DuPont Pioneer and ISU Department of Agronomy Website: http://www.plantbreeding.iastate.edu/Current_Symposium/2015_Symposium_Main.html
Seminar Series: Faculty Peer Review a Win-Win Process -Topic 3: Using Peer Evals in the Promotion & Tenure Process & Strengthening the Curriculum
Award-winning Animal Science professor, Jodi Sterle, shares best practices and strategic techniques her department used to create a culture of change supporting peer evaluation of teaching in the promotion and tenure process. Learn practical tips for how a dedicated core of faculty can benefit from working together to support the recognition of teaching and strengthen curriculum across your department.
MS Defense Seminar
MS Defense Seminar Assessing fungicide in-furrow applications in soybean Presenter: Tim Hampton
Farewell reception: James Dorsett
James Dorsett, director of the international students and scholars office, is leaving Iowa State after nine years of service. A program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Open forum: University Library dean finalist
Jeff Steely, associate dean of libraries at Baylor University, is one of four finalists for Iowa State's library dean post.
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
Applying Modern Breeding Approaches to Underutilized Crops and Proto-Crops Presenter: Steven Cannon, USDA/ARS Research Geneticist and Adjunt Assitant Professor, Agronomy, ISU
Probing properties of Quark Gluon Plasma with heavy quarks
Dr. Abhisek Sen
Soil Science Seminar
Presenter:Lara Schenck, Heidi Dittmer
Lecture: Who Has the Right to the City? Design and Public Space in Contemporary Citites
Prague-based architect and educator Osamu Okamura, program director of the reSITE international festival in Prague, will address the state of urban planning in Central and Eastern Europe and highlight some of the emerging platforms--like reSITE--for designers to effect change through society, the media and public administration. The 2015 Bachelor of Design Designer-in-Residence Lecture.