Friday, 07 Nov 2014
Stafford Lecture on Banking: Thomas Hoenig
"Leveling the Playing Field," Thomas Hoenig, an ISU alumnus and the Vice Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Interdisciplinary Phenomics Workshop
This series promotes interaction among faculty in diverse disciplines and helps forge new collaborations that will lead to the submission of successful grant proposals, ground-breaking research and the formation of new companies.
Snowblower Service Days
Sponsored by the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Cost is $25 and includes oil, half tank of gas, sparkplug and grease. Club members will not fix major problems.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Spiral String Painting
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Create a circular pattern using jute twine and contrasting colors.
Concert: Third Day
Stephens Auditorium welcomes the legendary Christian rock band, Third Day, on Friday, November 7 at 7 pm.
Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Viterbo (Exhibition).
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Performance: Crimes of the Heart
Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.
Concert: LA Price
With ISU AfterDark
Comedy! The League's Steve Rannazzisi
Steve Rannazzisi plays "Kevin," the League Commissioner on FX's hit show "The League." ISU AfterDark.
Saturday, 08 Nov 2014
Snowblower Service Days
Sponsored by the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Cost is $25 and includes oil, half tank of gas, sparkplug and grease. Club members will not fix major problems.
Botanical Zendoodle
Join artist and instructor Sara Merritt for a workshop exploring this meditative art form, with particular emphasis on botanical shapes and designs. We will do some quick, focused doodling in the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing, and look closely at wing patterns and plant contours for inspiration. STEAM program suitable for ages 10+. Registration with prepayment required by Thursday, November 6.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Reiman Gardens' Annual Theme Year - Celebrating the Past & the Future" presented by Aaron Steil, Manager of Public Programs 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.
Bacon Expo
Student-powered event dedicated to expanding the horizons of bacon lovers and educating the public about pork production. 1,800 tickets will be sold.
Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Concert: Band Extravaganza
Ensembles scheduled to perform include the ISU Wind Ensemble, the Cyclone Marching Band, the Symphonic Band
Performance: Crimes of the Heart
Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.
Sunday, 09 Nov 2014
Soap Making - Hot Process Class
Learn soap making from scratch, using a hot-process crock pot method. With this method the "cure time" is greatly reduced. The ability to use finicky fragrances that normally can't be used with a traditional Cold Process method is the trademark of this technique. Lye safety will be emphasized.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Winona State (exhibition).
Performance: Crimes of the Heart
Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.
Argentine Tango
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Concert: Amara Piano Quartet
Members of the Ames Piano Quartet include Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin; Jonathan Sturm, viola; George Work, cello; Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano
Concert: Robin & Linda Williams
Folk/Americana Concert
Monday, 10 Nov 2014
Online Tele-Workshop: Strategies for dealing with stress, rejection and haters in your midst
Are you stressed? Do you feel devastated when your articles and/or grant proposals get rejected? Is the pressure of publishing/funding your work making you sick?
Nanovaccine Initiative Seminar
"The Role of TIM Proteins in Ebola Virus Entry," Wendy Maury, University of Iowa. Maury's lab identified TIM-1 as one of the cell surface receptors used by Ebola virus for entry into cells. A reception precedes her seminar at 3:30 pm.
Statistics Seminar
"Using Online Assessment to Inform Learning and Instruction in Introductory Statistics", Amy G. Froelich*, Department of Statistics, Iowa State University, Ames
T.A. Wilson Distinguished Lecture
Vilas Mujumdar, a consulting engineer and retired program director for the National Science Foundation's Engineering Research Centers and Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation Programs, will present a total complex community system approach to developing resilience in infrastructure systems to natural hazards.
A Pope Named Francis and His Witness to Love
Anne Clifford is the Msgr. James Supple Chair in Catholic Studies at Iowa State. Supple Lecture Series.