Sunday, 07 Nov 2010
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Iowa Statesmen
The 114 men strong choir will perform How Can I Keep From Singing? by Gwyneth Walker; And with Songs We Will Glorify by Benedetto Marcello; I Come Singing by Eric Barnum, featuring James Sweeney, percussion. The middle of the program will feature selections by Shy of a Dozen. Thomas Hales, student conductor, will director Who are the Brave? by Joseph Martin and the program will cl
Fleece Hats, Mittens & Socks with Judith Lemish
Bring in your favorite fleece and learn to sew winter hats, mittens and socks. Meets Sundays from 2-4pm for 2 weeks.
ISU Theatre Production of "The Arabian Nights"
A Persian sultan whose first wife was unfaithful mistrusts all women until his beautiful young bride, Scheherazade, tells him a story on their first night together and begins a second one. The sultan eagerly awaits the conclusion of the following night. After 1001 nights of storytelling, he makes her his Queen. The stories of Scheherazade feature genies, thieves, and kings and raise storytelling to a new level of enchantment.
Women's Basketball
Exhibition vs. Wartburg College.
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Veterans Day Celebration: "Under the Middle Eastern Sky"
Veterans and military families are invited to "Under the Middle Eastern Sky" in celebration of Veteran's Day. The ISU chapter of Student Veterans of America and Operation: Military Kids are sponsoring the family-focused event, which is free for veterans, student veterans and military families.
Drumline LIVE
Drumline LIVE, a show-stopping attraction created by the music team behind 20th Century Fox's hit movie "Drumline. "
Grant Wood: A Life
"Grant Wood: A Life," R. Tripp Evans, author of the forthcoming biography Grant Wood: A Life. The book uncovers the artist's personal life and the many ways it contradicted his public image.
Monday, 08 Nov 2010
Give Some Warmth
Give Some Warmth is a winter wear drive for local non-profit organizations.
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Coach Talk: Bill Fennelly (Women's Basketball)
Cyclone head basketball coaches will meet with fans and answer questions about the season. Bring your lunch and your questions! Door Prizes will be distributed!
Horticulture Seminar
St. John EARTH Project, by Mike Reinert, Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University
Fill Me Up Basket with Jan Smith
Begin with an 8"x11" base, an 8"x12" "D" handle, add some red and green for accent, and you have a colorful holiday market basket.
ISU Percussion Ensemble
Matthew Coley, director
Tuesday, 09 Nov 2010
IPERS financial help
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments at the Memorial Union. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Graduate Education Study Circle: Strengthening the Professoriate @ ISU
"Broadening Participation Through Partnerships." Discussion will provide examples and ideas for partnerships with faculty from minority-serving institutions, as well as with these institutions. To register, e-mail spisu@iastate.edu.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from Noon to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Faculty Senate meeting
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 and adjourn at 5 p.m.
Were You Born on the Wrong Continent?
Tom Geoghegan is a public interest attorney and the author of Were You Born on the Wrong Continent? an examination of the benefits and successes of the European social democracy. He will discuss what Germany's global competitiveness has to teach our country. Part of the Technology, Globalization & Culture Series.
Wednesday, 10 Nov 2010
Nuclear Arms Control for the 21st Century
Rose Gottemoeller is the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, and was the chief negotiator of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) with the Russian Federation. She was formerly the Deputy Undersecretary of Energy for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation and responsible for all nonproliferation cooperation with Russia and the Newly Independent States. Part of the World Affairs...
Informational session: "How the Attending Veterinarian Can Help with Your Research"
Discussion led by Dr. Mary Sauer, since January ISU's attending veterinarian. Those interested in attending should register by sending an e-mail to Connie Regenold in the Office for Responsible Research.
Fine dining dinner (Tuscan)
Students in the fine dining management class are hosting two more dinners during fall semester: Nov. 10 (Tuscan) and Dec. 1 (French). To reserve your spot, call 4-9740 or e-mail lraj@iastate.edu.
Swimming
Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa
Seven Steps to Becoming Almost Famous: The Life and Times of Alan Hashimoto, Media Designer and Artist
Alan Hashimoto is an associate professor of graphic design and computer art at Utah State University. He has created over 500 published visual design solutions for more than 100 corporations, advertising firms and design studios. His design experience includes corporate branding, packaging, interactive design, animation and digital video. He is the second guest speaker in the ISU College of Design's Digital Media Lecture Series.
Stamping & Embossing with Amanda Barr
Add a new dimension to hand-made paper crafts with heat embossing. Meets Wednesdays from 7 - 9pm for 2 weeks.
Nobody's Enemy: The Youth Culture of Iran
Neda Sarmast will show clips from her documentary, "Nobody's Enemy: The Youth Culture of Iran," and discuss her work to correct misperceptions about Iranians and Muslims in the U.S. media. In 2005 she returned to her native Iran to film a documentary on the country's youth culture. She uses the film to facilitate global youth dialogue and promote tolerance among Eastern and Western cultures.
Thursday, 11 Nov 2010
Registration: freshman
First day of assigned Spring 2011 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays.
Veterans Day
To honor our service men and women, all veterans receive free admission.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Recycled Art for the Garden" presented by John Brommel, Sculptor from Des Moines area Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.