Sunday, 19 Jan 2014
Little Dresses for Africa Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.
Argentine Tango Class
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 20 Jan 2014
Fee payment deadline
Fee payment deadline for spring. First payment (minimum due) or payment in full.
Poster Sale
Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.
Ames Community Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrate with song, story and birthday cake. An Ames tradition! After sharing birthday cake, the program begins at 6:30 pm and includes a keynote address by Iowa State University Dean of Students Pamela Anthony.
Tuesday, 21 Jan 2014
Poster Sale
Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.
Art Inspired Student Juried Exhibit Call For Entries
Students may enter up to three entries in any media for consideration in the Art Inspired Exhibit on display January 24 - March 10 at the Memorial Union.
Service-Learning Faculty/Staff/Graduate Student 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.
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Retirement reception: Lester Schmerr
Professor of aerospace engineering Lester Schmerr, also affiliated with the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, is retiring. RSVPs requested by Jan. 15 to Mary McGraw.
Glass Beads
Learn the process of sculpting glass rods by heating and melting the glass in the flame of a gas-powered torch.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Oklahoma.
Class: Floral Design Series
"Jupiter: Winter Flora" - Beat your winter woes with a beautiful arrangement of blooming flowers and fresh greens as pure as the driven snow. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. All 2014 class topics were designed on a planetary theme.
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 7:00 p.m. until all spots are filed)
Wednesday, 22 Jan 2014
Poster Sale
Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.
ClubFest II
ClubFest is an opportunity for students to browse through over 250 clubs and organizations to find out how to GET INVOLVED on campus. Although there are over 800 clubs and orgs on campus, a large sample will have booths with informational hand-outs and giveaways to highlight their club and recruit new members.
ArtWalk: Animal Science in the Balance
Join University Museums in exploring the Art on Campus in Kildee Hall. How does public art like, Ned Smyth's Balance of Life, reflect the scholarship, history and future of the Animal Science department? You be the judge. Meet your guide in the west entrance atrium of Kildee Hall.
Fulbright Lunch & Learn Seminar Series
"Environmental research, cultural experiences, and adventures in India," Ann Russell, Natural Resource Ecology and Management, India, 2005.
Online Tele-Workshop: Every semester needs a plan
Do you often start the semester with high hopes for your writing projects, but end disappointed by your actual productivity? Do you desperately want (or need) to write a lot this semester? Do you want to figure out how to be more productive AND enjoy your life this semester?
Sustainable Agriculture Colloquium
Fermentation: Coevolution, Culture, and Community Mr. Sandor Katz, Author and Fermentation Specialist
Plant Breeding Seminar Series
Recent Developments That Plant Breeding Students Should Know About On Their First Day Scott Sebastien, DuPont Pioneer
Soil Science Seminar Series
Impact of Biochar on Soil Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rivka Fidel, Department of Agronomy
Visiting Speaker Panel: Two Plans for Greater Des Moines
The DSN S 546: Products of Public Space studio will host a panel of four guest speakers who will compare and contrast "The Tomorrow Plan" and "The Capital Crossroads Vision," two comprehensive plans for the Greater Des Moines Region.
Resin Jewelry
Try out one of the most diverse mediums to create jewelry. Capture ideas, inspiration, and memories with resin.
Lectures Program Event Being Planned
Environmental Imagination Series. Speaker to be announced.
The Art of Fermentation
Sandor Ellix Katz is the author of Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods. He demystifies the process of fermentation and shares the history, health benefits and cultural significance of this preservation method.