Wednesday, 19 Feb 2014
Reading: Looking After Minidoka, An American Memoir
Neil Nakadate will read from and discuss his new book, an account of the discrimination faced by his Japanese American family during World War II.
Thursday, 20 Feb 2014
Fused Glass Accessories Class
Learn the basics of fusing by creating glass cabochons. Attach them to jewelry blanks and leave with wearable art including a bracelet, ring and set of hair pins.
Brain Fix: Using Neuroscience and Nutrition as a Metaphor for Recovery
Dr. Ralph Carson is a clinical nutritionist and exercise physiologist who has been involved in the clinical treatment of addictions, obesity, and eating disorders for more than 30 years. He currently manages Oprah Winfrey's web page on eating disorders and is the consultant for Pine Grove's eating disorder program. Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Cyclone Cinema: Gravity
A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.
Sewing: Tablet Cover Class
A class for beginning sewers who can thread the machine and sew a little but need some direction to practice their skills. Make a cover for your iPad or Kindle that is fun and functional.
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques.
Endangered Languages: A Poet's Journey into Global Cultures
Bob Holman is a poet, spoken word artist, professor, activist, filmmaker and soon-to-be host of a PBS documentary on endangered languages. Goldtrap Lecture in English
Friday, 21 Feb 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Night
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Choose from mugs of all sizes and styles for your favorite beverage and personalize it.
Social Justice Summit
Vijay Pendakur, Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Success, DePaul University, will take a look at, the identities we carry and how social systems of power, privilege and oppression impact our lived experiences in contemporary American society.
Cyclone Cinema: Gravity
A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Saturday, 22 Feb 2014
Adinkra Painting
Adinkra is a stamped cloth traditionally made by people in Ghana. The symbols in Adinkra each have a special meaning from unity and strength to faith and initiative in addition to representing proverbs.
Argentine Tango Practica (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: Gravity
A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.
Sunday, 23 Feb 2014
Meaning in Body Language: An Introduction to Delsarte Principals
An introduction to the most basic elements of body language through the Delsarte System of Expression. Developed 150 years ago, Delsarte is a powerful force in our understanding of human movement and expression. This interactive workshop is led by Joe Williams, who is on the movement faculty for the Dalcroze Institute at Juilliard, where students of theater, music and dance from around the world learn his Three Pillars approach to Delsarte.
Beauty, Power & Presence: A Deeper Look at Delsarte
Developed 150 years ago, Delsarte is a powerful force in our understanding of human movement and expression. Awaken the body and its relationship to internal emotion, thought and impulse. Take a more in-depth look and the universal principles and awareness of emotional content of the body. Study techniques to give the control of expression and gesture to our creative unconscious.
Soap Making - Cold Process Class
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch. Learn the step-by-step process - from the selection of oils and fragrances and calculating lye amounts to picking out equipment.
Argentine Tango Class
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Cyclone Cinema: Gravity
A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.
Monday, 24 Feb 2014
Intermediate Knitting: Chunky Cowl Class
Do you enjoy the fashion stylings of the dystopian future? Knit an amazing chunky cowl inspired by Katniss Everdeen in "Catching Fire."
The Catholic Church in the 21st Century
George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, is a Catholic theologian and frequent commentator on issues of religion and public life. Msgr. James A. Supple Lecture Series
Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth?
Author and journalist Alan Weisman's best selling book "The World Without Us" asked readers to envision how our planet would respond to a loss of the human race. His new book, "Countdown: Our Last Best Hope for a Future on Earth?" tackles population growth and the challenges it poses for a sustainable human future. Part of the Wildness, Wilderness & the Environmental Imagination Series and the University Symposium on Sustainability.
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014
Sustainapalooza 2014
Join The Green Umbrella, Live Green!, and the Council on Sustainability for the third annual Sustainapalooza. An event focused on green and sustainable initiatives, accomplishments, and opportunities at Iowa State and in the Ames community. Refreshments and sustainability-themed giveaways included.
Climate Preparedness and Resilient Cities: What It Means in Iowa
Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie was one of eight U.S. mayors recently appointed to the State, Local and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience. Part of the 2014 Symposium on Sustainability
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!
Wednesday, 26 Feb 2014
Photoshop
Explore the basic tools of Photoshop. This class will be a slowly paced, step-by-step, follow-along class for the raw beginner.