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Wednesday, 16 Apr 2014

Open House: National Student Employment Week

Apr 16, 2014

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Ground floor, Beardshear Hall

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Free 'Breakfast on the Go' for all Iowa State students who have a job, whether on or off-campus. There also will be door prizes.

Corporate Constitutional Rights and the Erosion of Democracy

Apr 16, 2014

3:00 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

David Cobb is a former Green Party presidential candidate and the spokesperson for the grassroots organization Move to Amend.

Exonerated by the Evidence, Convicted by the System

Apr 16, 2014

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

After serving twenty years in prison for the murder of Linda Jo Edwards, Kerry Max Cook was "exonerated" by a DNA test found to match another man. Despite his exoneration, Cook's murder conviction has not been overturned.

Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins - A One-Woman Play

Apr 16, 2014

8:00 PM

Ames City Auditorium, 515 Clark Avenue

free

Lecture Series Arts, performances Lectures Student activities

Red Hot Patriot, a one-woman play written by sisters Allison and Margaret Engel, celebrates the life and work of syndicated columnist Molly Ivins. 2014 First Amendment Day Celebration

Thursday, 17 Apr 2014

Miniature Book Making Class

Apr 17, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $21/ Public $31 Includes Supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Using recycled papers and fabrics, we will play with traditional methods of bookbinding to create miniature handmade books.

Student Speech and the First Amendment: Two Supreme Court Cases and Their Legacies

Apr 17, 2014

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Mary Beth Tinker and Cathy Kuhlmeier Frey discuss free-speech rights and their landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions. 2014 First Amendment Day Celebration

Medieval Superstition and Modern Skepticism

Apr 17, 2014

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Michael Bailey, an associate professor of history at Iowa State, examines how magic and superstition have been defined in various historical eras and how these constructions have changed over time.

Friday, 18 Apr 2014

Dance social

Apr 18, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.

Saturday, 19 Apr 2014

Argentine Tango Practica (Class)

Apr 19, 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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s

Monday, 21 Apr 2014

IT and the Post-Traditional World

Apr 21, 2014

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"The Beginning of Something Big: IT and the Post-Traditional World," Diana Oblinger, president and CEO of the nonprofit EDUCAUSE. Oblinger works with more than 2,000 institutions to advance higher education through information technology. Part of the Women's Leadership Series & Women in STEM Series

Tuesday, 22 Apr 2014

Caucus Chaos

Apr 22, 2014

7:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Dave Price is political director and weekend news anchor at WHO-TV and author of the new book "Caucus Chaos."

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival

Apr 22, 2014

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!

Wednesday, 23 Apr 2014

Presentation: What Matters to Me and Why

Apr 23, 2014

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity Student activities

In about five minutes each, 10 individuals from the Iowa State community will present on life experiences, lessons learned and values solidified. A time for Q&A will follow their talks.