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What is featured?

Sunday, 09 Nov 2014

Soap Making - Hot Process Class

Nov 09, 2014

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $55, Public $65 (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

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

Nov 09, 2014

1:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Winona State (exhibition).

Performance: Crimes of the Heart

Nov 09, 2014

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

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

Nov 09, 2014

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 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. 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

Nov 09, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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

Nov 09, 2014

7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Members of the Ames Piano Quartet include Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin; Jonathan Sturm, viola; George Work, cello; Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano

Monday, 10 Nov 2014

Online Tele-Workshop: Strategies for dealing with stress, rejection and haters in your midst

Nov 10, 2014

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Online Tele-Workshop - National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development

Free

Academic Affairs Training, development

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

Nov 10, 2014

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

171 Durham Center

free

Research Lectures

"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

Nov 10, 2014

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Snedecor 3105

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"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

Nov 10, 2014

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

College of Engineering Lectures

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

Nov 10, 2014

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Anne Clifford is the Msgr. James Supple Chair in Catholic Studies at Iowa State. Supple Lecture Series.

Osborn Club Lecture

Nov 10, 2014

7:00 PM

Hach Hall atrium

free

Groups, governance Lectures

"Part One: Three Millennia of Atoms and Molecules," Klaus Ruedenberg, Distinguished Professor Emeritus in chemistry and USDOE Ames Laboratory associate. Part two will be presented Dec. 8, 2014.

Concert: Chadwick Stokes

Nov 10, 2014

8:00 PM

M-Shop

$14 Students / $18 Public

Student Union Board

Chadwick Stokes is anything but your typical musician. Best known for his work with popular bands State Radio and Dispatch, Stokes released his debut solo album, Simmerkane II, in 2011 and is currently working on his forthcoming follow-up release with SState Radio and Dispatch and Sam Beam of Iron & Wine.

Tuesday, 11 Nov 2014

Youth Program Training

Nov 11, 2014

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

1155 Administrative Services Building

ISU Extension and Outreach Training, development

The offices of risk management, conference planning and management, and ISU Extension and Outreach are offering training to youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers on ISU's youth-related policies, procedures and forms. Preregister (required) by emailing orm@iastate.edu by Nov. 10.

P&S Council outreach seminar

Nov 11, 2014

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

An overview of 2015 benefits with Jane Walter, HR specialist in University Human Resources. The open forum also will be streamed live online.

Gold Star Hall Induction

Nov 11, 2014

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Great Hall, MU

Student Union Board Special events

Honor the men and women of Iowa State who have fallen for our country.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Nov 11, 2014

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

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.

Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work and Think

Nov 11, 2014

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Best known for his ground-breaking research into the role of information in the networked economy, Viktor Mayer-Schonberger is a professor of Internet Governance and Regulation at Oxford University's Internet Institute and author of eight books. National Affairs Series on Innovation Keynote.

Wednesday, 12 Nov 2014

Training: "How to Write a P&S Position Description"

Nov 12, 2014

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Determined at registration

University Training, development

University human resources is offering training on "How to Write a Professional and Scientific Position Description" in conjunction with the new PeopleAdmin 7 system training. Anyone who writes or assists with writing position descriptions is encouraged to attend. Training is offered weekly beginning Aug. 26 through Nov. 24. To register, go to AccessPlus (Employee tab > UHR Training) and choose the class you wish to attend.

Beat Diabetes Walk

Nov 12, 2014

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Begins at northeast door of Hoover Hall

free

College of Human Sciences Student activities Training, development

The Diabetic Education Club (DEC) is a new student club bringing diabetes awareness, education and support to ISU. The club is open to students, faculty, staff and community members. The short walk will begin inside the northeast door of Hoover, cross the skywalk to Howe, and loop back to Hoover. Information about the prevention of type 2 diabetes will be available along the route as well as prize drawings and healthy snacks.

Celebrate Aging and New Gerontology Programs Reception

Nov 12, 2014

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Mark the establishment of the new on-campus master's and Ph.D. programs in gerontology and enjoy great company and hors d'oeuvres with students, faculty, community partners, and friends.

Online Tele-Workshop: Beginning a Career in Academia: A Workshop for Graduate Students

Nov 12, 2014

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Online Tele-Workshop - National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development

Free

Academic Affairs Training, development

The authors of the forthcoming manuscript, Beginning A Career in Academia: A Guide for Graduate Students of Color (Routledge 2014), will offer a panel-style discussion about strategies for succeeding in the early years of tenure-track position.

Class: Photoshop Lightroom Software Training

Nov 12, 2014

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $70 for members, $87.50 for the general public, and ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 6 part course on Wednesdays, November 5, November 12, November 19 & December 3, December 10, & December 17 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Go in-depth with this photo-editing program, as photographer Mark Stoltenberg helps you to adjust your images, remove red eye, & more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, learn to more easily import, organize, enhance, & share your photos, as well as create prints & photo books.

Walk-In Craft: Upcycled Jewelry with Rhonda Scott

Nov 12, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$6

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

If you like color and fun, this is for you! Upcycle the beautiful artwork on vintage tins to create earrings or a pendant. You will learn how to safety cut, shape, and solder the metal. Drop in anytime during the evening but give yourself about an hour to complete the project.

Fine Dining Dinner: Southern American Cuisine

Nov 12, 2014

6:30 PM

Tearoom, 23 MacKay Hall

$35 per person ($30 without wine), cash, check or CyCash only

College of Human Sciences Special events

Prepared and hosted by students in HRI 487/587 (Fine Dining Event Management Dinners). Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; serving begins at 6:30.

Belly Dance Lessons

Nov 12, 2014

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.

Concert: Judah & The Lion

Nov 12, 2014

8:00 PM

M-Shop

$7 Students / $12 Public

Student Union Board

Americana / folk artist

Lecture: Efforts to Reform State Cannabis Laws

Nov 12, 2014

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

"Overcoming Prohibition" - Dan Linn is the executive director of the Illinois chapter of NORML and was one of the leading voices for passing the Illinois Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.