Saturday, 08 Sep 2012
Workshop: Theme Gardens
Instructor: Lisa Orgler, Department of Horticulture, Iowa State University This workshop will show you how to add that extra spark to your landscape by designing a garden about anything and more importantly, about you. Warning: you will not be designing traditional themes like butterfly and moon gardens (though those are nice), but rather stretching the theme idea to a new level. Bring your creative spirit and an open mind.
Sunday, 09 Sep 2012
Soap Making 101
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch. Learn the step by-by-step process - from the selection of oils and fragrances and calculating Lye amounts to picking out equipment. Lye safety will be emphasized (there are no pre-made synthetic bases in this class!)
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4- 5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5 - 7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
SUB Film: Snow White and the Huntsman
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
Monday, 10 Sep 2012
Camera Basics
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures? Learn how in this class as you look at photo basics with the digital camera in mind. Understand how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO function in order to control depth of field and capture motion. Bring your camera (and questions!) to class.
Woodshop Orientation
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Osborn Club Lecture
"The Five Dimensions of Video Game Effects on Players," Douglas Gentile, associate professor of psychology.
Screenprinting
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Using your own design, learn to make a screen with the photographic emulsion method. Bring in your shirts and print away! This class is required in order to use the Workspace screenprinting equipment on your own.
Tuesday, 11 Sep 2012
"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.
Gallery Walk and Open House: The Land-Grant Act and the People's College
Sept. 11, 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of Iowa's acceptance of the Morrill Act. Join exhibition curator Allison Sheridan for a tour of the newly installed exhibition, The Land-Grant Act and the People's College. Take your photo with Abraham Lincoln and enjoy light refreshments as we celebrate the act that had a monumental impact on Iowa State's history. A book signing for the new publication will follow the gallery walk.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
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.
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Climate lessons from Holocene lake records of Greenland & Arctic Canada" by Yarrow Axford, Northwestern University; Evanston, IL
Engineering Study and Work Abroad Fair
"Tour The World." Information booths for more than 30 international programs will be represented by faculty coordinators and students to promote international opportunities for engineering students.
Glass Beads
Learn the process of sculpting glass rods by heating and melting the glass in the flame of a gas-powered torch. After practice, your lampworking skills will allow you to create pieces with detail and complexity that you can use in jewelry or other decorative ways.
Ballroom dance class
Intermediate American ballroom classes meet once weekly for 11 weeks. Previous ballroom dance experience is required, but no partner is needed.
Open Mic Night
Sign up is at 7 p.m. Performances at 8 p.m. All talents and guests welcome!
Beginning ballroom dance class
Beginning social ballroom dance lessons, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Class meets once weekly for 11 weeks. No partner required.
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.
Thursday, 13 Sep 2012
Student celebration of presidential installation
Students, joined by Cy, the pep band and cheerleaders, will welcome President Steven Leath and his wife Janet to the university on the eve of the Sept. 14 presidential installation.
Brown Bag Lecture
"Building a Garden Railroad" presented by Mike Kidman from Reindeer Pass Garden RR Kidman Tree Farm 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.
P&S Council Open Forum: Walking Art Tour
All employees are invited to take part in a guided walking tour of artwork on central campus, including the Grant Wood murals and Christian Petersen sculptures. Dorothy Witter, University Museums, will lead the program.