Friday, 29 Apr 2016
CODAC Spring Art Sale
The CODAC (College of Design Art Club) annual spring sale of artwork by students in the integrated studio arts/integrated visual arts programs will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 27-29, outside the College of Design Dean's Office. Most of the proceeds go directly to the student artists, while the rest help fund club activities.
Retirement reception: Jay-Lin Jane
Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences Jay-Lin Jane is retiring from the food science and human nutrition department. A program will begin at 3 p.m.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. With strong chances of rain on Saturday and Sunday, the Cyclones and Sooners will now play a double-header on Friday (2 and 4 p.m.) The final game of the series is set for Saturday at noon.
Paint Your Own Pottery Sale
20-50% off bisque-ware through May 5
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.
Planetarium Show: Backyard Astronomy
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!
Concert: Michael Londra, opera
Irish tenor Michael Londra is known internationally for singing traditional Irish music. The evening will include Londra's renowned rendition of "Danny Boy" and also musicians playing fiddles, uillean pipes and bodhran drums to accompany him.
Performance: The Birds
Two Athenians guided by a crow and a jackdaw leave their city and all its arguments in order to look for a better life. This is the start of an idea one of them eventually has--that birds were the original gods and should build themselves a great city between heaven and earth. The nightingale calls the birds of the world who begin to assemble and start building that city in the sky. Actors as well as puppets will be used in this new adaptation.
Saturday, 30 Apr 2016
Stash The Trash
Stash the Trash is a volunteer effort that brings students and community members together to help clean up the Ames community and assist homeowners with yard work. The event is organized by the ISU Student Activities Center and the Volunteer Center of Story County. Volunteers can choose to work alone, with a group of people, or with an organization.
Art Supply Swap
Bring items from your own stash - things that you aren't going to use, but can't bring yourself to throw away. Swap for new or new-to-you supplies!
Paint Your Own Pottery Sale
20-50% off bisque-ware through May 5
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.
Auditions: Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
Roles available for 3 men and 5 women. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, improvisational storytelling, and singing. No advance preparation necessary. Stop by 2130 Pearson Hall to sign up for an audition time! Auditions are open to all ISU students. Visit www.theatre.iastate.edu for more details.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. With strong chances of rain on Saturday and Sunday, the Cyclones and Sooners will now play a double-header on Friday (2 and 4 p.m.) The final game of the series is set for Saturday at noon.
Exhibition: Rural Route 3
An exhibition of work by architecture and interior design students related to the space of the family farm; the way it is framed, expressed and understood; and possible future land uses for a farm site. Architecture senior lecturer Pete Goche and graphic design assistant professor Alex Braidwood also will share work.
Stage reading: Holloway
Holloway is a new musical based on true events from 2005, and feature songs from writer/composer Joseph Smith, Marion. It is scheduled to make its New York City premiere on Aug. 14.
Performance: The Birds
Two Athenians guided by a crow and a jackdaw leave their city and all its arguments in order to look for a better life. This is the start of an idea one of them eventually has--that birds were the original gods and should build themselves a great city between heaven and earth. The nightingale calls the birds of the world who begin to assemble and start building that city in the sky. Actors as well as puppets will be used in this new adaptation.
Sunday, 01 May 2016
University Bills
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MOVED: Softball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. With strong chances of rain on Saturday and Sunday, the Cyclones and Sooners will now play a double-header on Friday (2 and 4 p.m.) The final game of the series is set for Saturday at noon.
Art Supply Swap
Bring items from your own stash - things that you aren't going to use, but can't bring yourself to throw away. Swap for new or new-to-you supplies!
Craft of the Month: Watercolor Quotes
Use masking fluid to write out a movie quote, song lyrics, or a sassy phrase on special paper.
Paint Your Own Pottery Sale
20-50% off bisque-ware through May 5
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.
Pattern Glass Made in Iowa
Eagle Glass Works and the Iowa City Flint Glass Co., the only glass manufacturers west of the Mississippi in the early 1880's, began when J. H. Leighton came to Iowa in the late 1870's looking to make a name for himself in the glass making industry. Learn about the pitfalls of making glass in Iowa that led to the quick demise of the industry.
Performance: The Birds
Two Athenians guided by a crow and a jackdaw leave their city and all its arguments in order to look for a better life. This is the start of an idea one of them eventually has--that birds were the original gods and should build themselves a great city between heaven and earth. The nightingale calls the birds of the world who begin to assemble and start building that city in the sky. Actors as well as puppets will be used in this new adaptation.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 02 May 2016
Final Exams
Continue through May 6.
Plant Protection Program: Plant & Insect Diagnostic Center
Hear from the experts at Iowa State University's Plant & Insect Diagnostic Center (PIDC) as they discuss and demonstrate official methods for testing and identifying plant pests and pathogens.
Retirement reception: Ken Burditt
Ken Burditt, customer relations specialist with ISU Printing and Copy Services, is retiring.
Paint Your Own Pottery Sale
20-50% off bisque-ware through May 5