Tuesday, 23 Feb 2016
Data-Driven Science Distinguished Lecture
"Harnessing Big Data to Build Resilient Communities," Sallie Keller, Virginia Tech University.
Wednesday, 24 Feb 2016
Future of Healthy Families Lecture: Gregory Duncan
Attend the Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series. This series brings together insight from across disciplinary bounds to address how family is defined, the current knowledge on healthy families, and the future of the field. Reception will follow.
Jewelry Box Class
Choose one of several simple but elegant box designs and create a one-of-a-kind jewelry box with contrasting hardwoods.
Resin Jewelry Class
Try out one of the most diverse mediums to create jewelry. Capture ideas, inspiration, and memories with resin.
Belly Dance
A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.
Crochet Class
Learn the three standard crochet stitches and how to incorporate them into project construction and finishing a market bag.
Lecture: Andrea's Voice, Silenced by Bulimia
Eating Disorder and Body Image Awareness Week Speaker Andrea Smeltzer died in her sleep at the age of 19 after a one-year struggle with bulimia. Andrea's parents, Tom and Doris Smeltzer, now devote their time to eating disorder prevention through Andrea's Voice Foundation.
Varieties Finals
Finals, is the last round of Varieties competition. Groups previously perform at Semi-Finals and only a select few move on to perform at Finals.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 25 Feb 2016
Rock Your Body
Rock Your Body features biofeedback, massages, body positive activities, games with prizes, food, smoothies, raffles, and vendors with self-care products and services. Part of Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
Varieties Finals
Finals, is the last round of Varieties competition. Groups previously perform at Semi-Finals and only a select few move on to perform at Finals.
Lecture: How to Succeed Ethically When Others Bend the Rules
"How to Succeed Ethically When Others Bend the Rules: The VW & GM Scandals." Frank Bucaro is senior ethics advisor and content provider for the Automotive Institute of Ethics. His presentation highlights companies like Volkswagen and General Motors as examples of the problems and consequences that can arise when ethical behavior is not defined, understood or demonstrated.
SUB Comedy Night w/ Fahim Anwar
As seen on MTV's Guy Code, Late Night with Seth Meyers, @midnight, Neighbors, Rizzoli & Isles and more!
Friday, 26 Feb 2016
Friday Night PYOP: The Good Dinosaur
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
Holy White Hounds
The grinding, beat-infused cadre that is Holy White Hounds started in late 2013 between longtime friends Brenton Dean (vocals, guitar) and Ambrose Lupercal (bass). Having played in various projects across the Midwest, the two sat down to create something urgent, novel and infectious.
Saturday, 27 Feb 2016
Bee Hotel Workshop
Building a "bee hotel" to place in your yard is a great way to support your flora, and provided space for bees to thrive.
The Ready Set
Starting in 2007, Indiana teenager Jordan Witzigreuter began retreating to his parents' basement to record songs that straddled the border between melodic emo-pop and bubbly electronica. Although he adopted a name for the project - The Ready Set - Witzigreuter took a solo approach to the songs, which he recorded and performed entirely by himself.
Sunday, 28 Feb 2016
Bee Hotel Workshop
Building a "bee hotel" to place in your yard is a great way to support your flora, and provided space for bees to thrive.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
CAM
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Cam has taken the country music scene by storm over the past year. She released her critically-acclaimed debut EP, Welcome to Cam Country, in March of 2015 and her platinum-certified, Grammy-nominated, hit-single "Burning House" the following June. Instantly popular, "Burning House" peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
Monday, 29 Feb 2016
Knitting Beyond Basics Workshop
Beginning knitters, are you tired of scarves? In one evening you can refine your knitting technique and learn new skills.
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a bird house.
Lecture: Climate Change in the Long Emergency
Presented by David Orr, professor of environmental studies at Oberlin College. This is part of the University Symposium on Sustainability and the Pearl Hogrefe Visiting Writers Series keynote address.
Tuesday, 01 Mar 2016
Study Break: Coloring Books!
Could you benefit from a play break during to clear your mind during finals week? Drop in and spend some time coloring.
March Craft of the Month: Coffee Koozie
Upcycle "tubular" fabric to insulate your hands from hot coffee or other winter drinks.
Sustainapalooza
Learn and practice sustainable living skills from campus and community experts in upcycling, urban gardening, green transportation, recycling and waste reduction. Local food refreshments and sustainability-themed giveaways included.
Documentary Film: Racing Extinction
Racing Extinction is the latest documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Louie Psihoyos and reveals the black-market trade in endangered species. Part of the University Symposium on Sustainability
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)