Sunday, 21 Jul 2013
"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. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare. Drop in to our community studio to help another community of children in the orphanages of Central Africa. www.littledressesforafrica.org
Glass Beads Beyond Basics: Dichroic Glass and Aventurine Class
Add some sparkle to your lampwork with two very special kinds of glass! Dichroic glass has a metallic coating; its stunning color changes when viewed from different angles. Aventurine has tiny bits of copper suspended in glass. Other techniques may be used as time permits.
Flower Caucus
Panel discussions on Iowa political caucuses (1:30 p.m., featuring Dianee Bystrom, ISU Catt Center for Women and Politics; Kathie Obradovich, Des Moines Register; and Dave Price, WHO-TV) and Reiman Gardens' All-American Selections Trial Ground (3:30 p.m., with Jessie Liebenguth, Reiman Gardens' trial judge: Aaron Steil, WHO Radio Gardening Today; and Mark Widrlechner, ISU horticulture).
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 22 Jul 2013
Basket Weaving Class
Weave a lovely double walled basket on a 7" double slotted base. Natural and dyed reed will be used. For intermediate level weavers as some finish work on your own may be necessary.
Great Plants for Iowa
"Perennials for Shade" Great Plants for Iowa series will allow participants to develop knowledge of the wide variety of garden plants that grow well in Central Iowa. Covering nearly 500 plants, these 16 classes are spread across several years. Each class focuses on identification, cultural requirements, and the use of the plants in gardens and the broader landscape.
Tuesday, 23 Jul 2013
Graduate College Students: Electronic thesis/dissertation
Graduate College: last day to submit signed Submission Request Form for electronic thesis or dissertation.
Graduate College students: Graduation applications
Graduate College: last day for final submission of graduate student graduation approval slip.
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2013
Sociology seminar
"Rituals in Confucian China," Yuyu Liu, Sun Yat-sen University, China. Rituals used to play an important role in traditional Chinese society. The performance of rituals embodied Confucian doctrines and was an indispensable tool in maintaining the socio-political order. This lecture gives an introduction to different types of rituals and how they represented and reinforced Confucian socio-ethical values.
Thursday, 25 Jul 2013
Graduate College Students: Electronic thesis/dissertation
Graduate College: last day to upload final electronic thesis/dissertation copy for Thesis Office review.
Retirement reception: Joan Senne
Joan Senne is the membership coordinator at Reiman Gardens.
Paint Your Own Pottery with Chris Rich-McKelvey
Part of our summer series of weekly Paint Your Own Pottery techniques led by area artists. "Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing way to spend an evening. Chris' illustrations mix comic book characters and pin-up girl style. He is a regular at a number of comic book conventions and his drawings sell nationally. Line drawings will be available to trace, or Chris can give you tips on line and style to create your own beer beauty.
Friday, 26 Jul 2013
Plant Pals
"Potatoes." Join us and cultivate a garden at Reiman Gardens. We are going to grow huge vegetables like giant pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers. Each session has hands-on activities to interact with all the wonderful plants that we enjoy and eat. Classes are great for kids of all ages to participate in with an adult.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Saturday, 27 Jul 2013
Woodland Creatures Story Time
Join us for stories about woodland creatures and a very special visit from Hedgie the hedgehog.