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What is featured?

Saturday, 02 Jul 2016

Discovery Station

Jul 02, 2016

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Project: Nature Connects Blueprints.

July/August Craft of the Month: Boho Chic Wall Hanging

Jul 02, 2016

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$8

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Paint patterns and designs on feathers and sticks and add in strips of fabric or leather. Bring a special object to incorporate, or choose from our stash of treasures to personalize.

Sunday, 03 Jul 2016

Independence Day Fireworks

Jul 03, 2016

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$4-$8, free after 6 p.m.

Reiman Gardens Special events

Celebrate Independence Day with live music from 7-9 p.m., followed by the Ames fireworks display at dusk. Visitors may bring folding chairs and coolers with food and drinks, but must keep all fireworks and sparklers outside the fence. Free admission after 6 p.m. Rain date is July 5.

Monday, 04 Jul 2016

University holiday

Jul 04, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

University offices are closed and classes are recessed.

Tuesday, 05 Jul 2016

Kids Story Time

Jul 05, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.

Indoor Portrait Photography: Emphasis on Flash

Jul 05, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four week program on Tuesdays July 5, July 12, July 19, and July 26 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Want to improve your indoor portrait photography and get great shots of family events or pets?

Nature Journaling

Jul 05, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four week program on Tuesdays July 5, July 12, July 19, and July 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Whether you are a budding naturalist, artist, or writer, Reiman Gardens is the ideal setting to observe and record pollinating insects, tropical butterflies, and native flora and fauna.

Wednesday, 06 Jul 2016

Drop deadline, full-session (12-week): Summer 2016

Jul 06, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop a full-session, 12-week course without extenuating circumstances.

After Hours Photography

Jul 06, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four week program on Wednesdays July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Kick around with professional photographer Mark Stoltenberg after closing time to capture some of the best shots of Reiman Gardens.

Glass Bead Jewelry Class: Basics

Jul 06, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $40, Public $50 - includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Get the basics of glass beadmaking in this fun, short course.

Thursday, 07 Jul 2016

Youth Summer Camp #2: Green in the Garden!

Jul 07, 2016

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us for a jam-packed afternoon full of fun and educational activities focused on all things green!

P&S Council Seminar: Your Career

Jul 07, 2016

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Training, development

"Your Career: Being in the Driver's Seat," Julie Nuter, vice president for University Human Resources. RSVP required; limited seating available. No live stream will be available.

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

Jul 07, 2016

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Star Wars

Jul 07, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4 studio fee + cost of bisque, Public $5 studio fee + cost of bisque

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Clear your mind must be to paint the pottery.

Friday, 08 Jul 2016

Grade Processing Summer Session I

Jul 08, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Submit summer session I (1st 8 weeks of semester) grades on Bb Learn or AccessPlus.

Saturday, 09 Jul 2016

"Little Dresses for Africa" Volunteer Weekend

Jul 09, 2016

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Live Green Student activities

We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.

Sunday, 10 Jul 2016

"Little Dresses for Africa" Volunteer Weekend

Jul 10, 2016

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Live Green Student activities

We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.

Basic Tree ID

Jul 10, 2016

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join naturalist Rachael Siebens for an interactive basic tree identification tour at Reiman Gardens.

Walk-In Argentine Tango

Jul 10, 2016

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 11 Jul 2016

Harry Potter Cross Stitch Workshop

Jul 11, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $26, Public $36 - includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

There isn't a child (or adult) in this world that doesn't know his name. Wizards, professors, and the trio of Harry, Ron and Hermione will be pixilated into patterns that you will learn to read and follow.

Tuesday, 12 Jul 2016

Walk-In Craft: Raw Stone Earrings

Jul 12, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$12

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Find pairs from a variety of beautifully colored rough gemstones with natural patterns.

Thursday, 14 Jul 2016

Plant Pals

Jul 14, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. Topic: "Growing up with Vertical Gardening"

Brown Bag

Jul 14, 2016

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Lectures

Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Topic: "Two X Two: An Architectural Installation."

Public hearing: Regents' agenda

Jul 14, 2016

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents' July 18 telephonic meeting.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting

Jul 14, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4 studio fee + cost of bisque, Public $5 studio fee + cost of bisque

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

This is sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint.

Friday, 15 Jul 2016

Designation of Repeat Course Deadline

Jul 15, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a summer course that is not an automatic designated repeat.

Pass/Not Pass Deadline Session II: Summer 2016

Jul 15, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a Session II course to or from Pass/Not Pass.

Withdrawal, Add/Drop Deadline Session II: Summer 2016

Jul 15, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to add/drop a course or withdraw without extenuating circumstances (Session II courses).