Sunday, 13 Jun 2010
Recycled T-shirt Rugs with Judith Lemish
Find a use for all those t-shirts stuffed in your drawer! Students will learn to make a shag rug using rug canvas and knotting, as well as an easy woven rug using a simple loom. Spruce up your room in a "green" way. Bring 25 - 30 t-shirts to class with you.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.
Monday, 14 Jun 2010
IPERS seminar
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Summer Session II
Class work begins, Session II courses.
Kit Shop with Peter Brue
Take the stress out of the woodshop by working with kits designed by Peter Brue. Students will still use hand-tools and machines, however basic components will be pre-cut to allow for error-free building.
Preciuos Metal Clay (PMC): Button Molds with Rhonda Scott
PMC looks and feels like clay, and after firing, it is 99.9% pure silver. Learn to use molding compounds to turn buttons into jewelry. Bring a favorite button, use one of ours, or mix and match.
Tuesday, 15 Jun 2010
Kids Story Time
Bring the kids to Reiman Gardens and enjoy a creative morning. With story time and crafts inspired by the featured children's books, kids are sure to have a good time.
Recycled Necktie Halter Dress with Annihka Murray
Join the likes of Annie Hall and Avril Lavigne in wearing men's neck ties with a feminine twist. Learn to make a funky halter dress for the hot Iowa summer. Ties will be provided but bring your own to incorporate if you like! Beginning sewers welcome!
Stained Glass with Rod Simpson
Learn how to cut, foil and solder glass using a pattern you choose or create.
Wednesday, 16 Jun 2010
Add a Session II course
Last day to add a Session II course without instructor's signature.
Adds/section changes--Session II course
Last day to process adds or section changes for a Session II course through AccessPlus registration.
ArtWalk: New Sites & Old Favorites
This tour will investigate the controversial issues in the G-nome Project by Andrew Leicester at the Molecular Biology Building. Visual literacy has proven to increase communication and critical thinking skills, so why not spend your lunch learning with University Museums! Meet Nancy outside the south entrance of Molecular Biology.
TIAA-CREF seminar
"A New Way to Save for Retirement: Introducing the Roth Option." You now have more flexibility with your retirement savings. Find out how making Roth contributions to your 403(b) can help you plan for the retirement lifestyle you've always imagined. (For all employees, including C-based and D-based interested in after-tax savings that comes out at retirement tax-free.) Please pre-register.
Glass Beads with Rhonda Scott
Create Venetian beads by melting glass rods with a handheld torch. Learn how to incorporate special design techniques, such as dots and frit, to personalize your beads.
Thursday, 17 Jun 2010
Dump the (Gas) Pump day
All CyRide bus routes will be free on Thursday, June 17, as part of the national Dump the Pump promotion. Riders will save gas money, help the environment and learn about public transit. More information, including bus schedules, is online (http://www.cyride.com).
Candidate open forum: Mack Shelley
Open forum for the position of Graduate College associate dean: Mack Shelley, University Professor, ISU statistics and political science.
Informational lunch: ISU's MBA program
Learn about the MBA program in the College of Business. Lunch is provided. Those interested in attending should RSVP to Jenny Reitano, jreitano@iastate.edu, 4-7819.
Photo Field Trip: Ada Hayden Heritage Park with Luke Healey
Join photographer Luke Healey on a field trip to hone your picture taking abilities and take your photography to a new level. The first class will meet at Ada Hayden, where students can shoot and interact with the instructor and classmates. In addition to the lake, Ada Hayden features prairie, wetland and woodland that are a haven for wildlife. Walk the trails, discover the medicine wheel, and catch action shots kayaking and fishing.
Public meeting: Campustown redevelopment
At this public input session, members of the community are invited to share thoughts and ideas about redevelopment of the area south of campus. The meeting will be led by representatives of Kansas City-based LANE4 Property Group, the master developer recently selected to partner with the City of Ames and Iowa State.
Ballroom dance lessons
This beginning social ballroom class meets twice weekly (Thursdays and Fridays) for six weeks. First lesson is free; no partner required.
Friday, 18 Jun 2010
Add/drop deadline: Session I course
Last day to add/drop a course or withdraw without extenuating circumstances (Session I courses).
Audit a Session II course
Last day to elect to audit a course for Summer Session II. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Change audit to credit: Session II course
Last day to change a Session II course from audit to credit basis.
Change Pass/Not Pass to graded basis
Last day to change a Session II course from Pass/Not Pass to grade without it counting toward the total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Change to graded basis: Session I course
Last day to change a Session I course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after May 21 count toward the total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Drops-Session II courses
Last day to drop a Session II course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
Drops-Session II courses
Last day to drop a Session II course through AccessPlus registration.
Schedule changes-Session II courses
Last day to process a schedule change without a fee or to drop a Session II course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.public.iastate.edu/~registrar/fees/tuition-adj.shtml
Retirement reception: Marie Mayer
Retirement reception for Marie Mayer, communications specialist in information technology services. Mayer has worked more than 29 years at ISU. Root beer floats will be served.
Candidate open forum: Annette O'Connor
Open forum for the position of Graduate College associate dean: Annette O'Connor, associate professor, ISU veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine.