Wednesday, 12 Sep 2012
Cyclone Ballroom dance lessons
Join Cyclone Ballroom for dance lessons every Wednesday evening, taught by licensed professional Nick Babberl. No partner required. A free, two-hour social dance follows each lesson.
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
Dedication: Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital
A major expansion of the small animal hospital, completed this summer, added more than 17,000 square feet of new space and renovated more than 88,000 square feet of existing space. The university community is invited.
Artful Yoga
Release that mid-week stress surrounded by the beauty of the Christian Petersen Art Museum during this free weekly yoga practice. Transform body, mind and spirit through a flowing series of postures and breath work! No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own yoga mat. Meet the Recreation Services yogi in 1017 Morrill Hall.
Bookbinding
Learn how to create a sketchbook or journal using the Coptic stitch. Use a variety of tools and materials to make books that reflect your personality. Leave class with two books and the know-how to keep cutting, folding and stitching more.
Class: Haiku in the Gardens
Join local published poet, Dennis Maulsby, for another course in four weekly sessions examining the history, nature, and variations of haiku poetry. Learn to write and appreciate this beautiful poetic art within the endlessly inspiring landscape of the outdoor gardens, focusing on the splendor of autumn. No poetry or writing background required-perfect for beginners and those wishing to improve their grasp of the form.
Class: Macro Flower & Insect Photography
Mark Stoltenberg is back to teach a four part workshop covering the basics of macro flower and insect photography. Topics include equipment and how to use it, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject, and tips and tricks. Each class is broken into 3 parts: classroom discussion, hands-on practice taking pictures by the students, and review of the images taken.
Bookbinding
Learn the basics of knitting: cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, rib stitch, increase and decrease techniques, pattern reading, gauge swatching, and picking up dropped stitches. Bring a pair of #7 or #8 single-point needles. Yarn will be provided.
Lecture: Engineering Countries and the Problem of Globalization
Gary Downey was trained as a mechanical engineer and a cultural anthropologist. He is the Alumni Distinguished Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Virginia Tech. Part of the Technology, Globalization and Culture Series.
SUB Music: Wallpaper. w/ Fast Break
Ricky Reed is the gold-plated microphone-wielding, funky shades wearing, rapper/showman/producer and frontman for the DJ rap electronic funk group known simply as Wallpaper. Their brand of music has been heard at countless house parties and dance clubs, and has also been featured on the hit MTV show Jersey Shore. After his hit song "#STUPiDFACEDD," went viral, Wallpaper. has skyrocketed to fame and success.