Saturday, 02 Jul 2016
Discovery Station
Project: Nature Connects Blueprints.
July/August Craft of the Month: Boho Chic Wall Hanging
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
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
University offices are closed and classes are recessed.
Tuesday, 05 Jul 2016
Kids Story Time
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
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
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
Last day to drop a full-session, 12-week course without extenuating circumstances.
After Hours Photography
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
Get the basics of glass beadmaking in this fun, short course.
Thursday, 07 Jul 2016
Youth Summer Camp #2: Green in the Garden!
Join us for a jam-packed afternoon full of fun and educational activities focused on all things green!
P&S Council Seminar: Your Career
"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
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
Clear your mind must be to paint the pottery.
Friday, 08 Jul 2016
Grade Processing Summer Session I
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
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
We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.
Basic Tree ID
Join naturalist Rachael Siebens for an interactive basic tree identification tour at Reiman Gardens.
Walk-In Argentine Tango
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
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
Find pairs from a variety of beautifully colored rough gemstones with natural patterns.
Thursday, 14 Jul 2016
Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. Topic: "Growing up with Vertical Gardening"
Brown Bag
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Topic: "Two X Two: An Architectural Installation."
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
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
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
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
Last day to change a Session II course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Withdrawal, Add/Drop Deadline Session II: Summer 2016
Last day to add/drop a course or withdraw without extenuating circumstances (Session II courses).