Wednesday, 03 Oct 2012
ISU Campus Walk
Show your commitment to healthy living by joining students, faculty, staff, families and friends on a kilometer (.62 mile) walk that's part of the Healthiest State Initiative. Participants can choose from seven different campus routes (http://nwrc.iastate.edu/routes/).
SusAg Colloquium
"Bushels of Corn, Tubs of Trouble: Honor, Shame, and Manhood's Measurement at the Pendleton Farmer's Club, 1824," Kathleen Hillard.
Artful Yoga
Release that mid-week stress surrounded by the beauty of the Christian Petersen Art Museum during this free weekly yoga practice. Transform body, mind and spirit through a flowing series of postures and breath work! No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own yoga mat. Meet the Recreation Services yogi in 1017 Morrill Hall.
Spatial Dramaturgy
If architecture can be grasped only by movement in space, the central means to achieve presence, coherence and intelligibility of both the architectural object and the visitor's experience is spatial dramaturgy. Holger Kleine explores the possibilities of dramaturgical concepts in his academic teaching, writing and practical work as an architect. Architecture Advisory Council Lecture Series.
Is Capitalism the Key to Global Sustainability?
Hunter Lovins is the president and founder of the Natural Capitalism Solutions and a leader in sustainable management. She consults with decision makers in business and government on such topics as globalization, energy policy, economic development and land management. Technology, Globalization & Culture Series and World Affairs Series.
Wire Work: Bead Links
Learn how to make dangles, charms and bead links to create pendants or elements for a bracelet. Bring your stash of beads to class with you.
Fine Dining: American Comfort Classics
This dinner is one of four fine dining experiences offered fall semester by the students in the hospitality management program's fine dining management course. Seating begins at 6:15 p.m. To reserve seats at this dinner, contact Sammy, 515-669-1014.
Intermediate Knitting: Baby Sweaters
Is someone in your life expecting a little one? This course will guide intermediate knitters through the construction of a basic baby sweater. Baby sweaters are a great introduction to garment construction without the time investment required for an adult sweater. We will be following one of two Elizabeth Zimmerman patterns - Baby Surprise or February Baby. Knitters should be familiar with increasing, decreasing and yarn-overs.
Concert: ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
The ISU Jazz Ensembles are under the direction of Jim Bovinette, ISU music.
Environmentalism without Nature
Paul Wapner is the author of "Living Through the End of Nature," a call to regroup and refashion the American environmental movement to be more politically relevant in the twenty-first century. He is Professor of Global Environmental Politics in the School of International Service at the American University. The 2012-13 Helen LeBaron Hilton Chair in Human Sciences.
SUB Music: Paper Thick Walls w/ Mutts
Comprised of five talented musicians, Paper Thick Walls have been making elegant music for the last four years.