Sunday, 21 Oct 2012
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare.
Argentine Tango Practica
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.
SUB Film: The Dark Knight Rises
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
SUB Music: The Bright Side Tour
David von Mering and Carter Schultz makeup the hip-hop, reggae, pop-rock duo Aer. Hailing from Wayland, MA the two have been entertaining college campuses for over two years with their catchy songs. Their EP What You Need made it all the way to #1 on iTunes Hip-Hop chart. In July of 2012, the popular duo finally answered their fans wish and released their first full-length album entitled The Bright Side.
Monday, 22 Oct 2012
Photoshop 2: Beyond Basics
Learning ways to edit photos including popular uses of color adjusting, cutting images, adjustment layers, sharpening and other filters, and other more advanced tools. Participants should have a good knowledge of what some Photoshop tools do and where to find them.
Tuesday, 23 Oct 2012
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience that would like to improve their technique and abilities.
Intermediate Glass Beads
Take your bead skills to the next level! Etch your beads for a matte finish. Apply pixie dust for a pearl finish. Learn several ways to use fine silver in your beads. Make a simple and beautiful gravity bead. More techniques will be demonstrated if time allows. Completion of beginning class required to register.
Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012
Food Day Celebration
The Culinary Science Club, Food Science Club, ISU Student Dietetic Association, Nutrition Club and ISU Student Organic Farm have teamed up to share their love of food. There will be demonstrations on how to make your own salad dressing and canning and preservation methods. Food Science Club will be busting myths about food science and Nutrition Club will have information on how to eat healthy.
National Campus Sustainability Day
Celebrate ISU's many sustainability initiatives and learn more about how to get involved in sustainability and living green both on and off-campus. The event features interactive displays from sustainability-focused student, campus, and community organizations and businesses as well as free bike tune-ups, refreshments and the opportunity to take part in the Live Green! Sustainability Challenge and earn some unique and sustainable prizes.
Food Day Celebration: Food Accessibility
ISU Dining has invited local organizations involved in food accessibility, nutrition and other growing local initiatives to have informational booths at Conversations. This is a unique opportunity to learn what is going on in your community: resources to use, organizations to volunteer with, and student clubs and initiatives that you can be involved with.
Alcohol, Sex, and Stress: How Not to Make an A.S.S. of Yourself
Mary Peterson served as the associate director of the Office of Student Life at the University of Iowa for 24 years. She speaks frequently on such topics as peer education, risk management, relationship development and personal motivation.
Haunted Iowa State
Campus grows a little spookier this October during the annual Haunted Iowa State event. Explore select campus locations with a haunted and historic reputation, and investigate Iowa State's past at "sites of fright." Meet at 7:00PM at the Campanile on central campus, north of the Memorial Union - maps will be distributed promptly at 7:00! Bring a flashlight and join us... if you dare!
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's award-winning student sketch and improv group. For only $1 on select Wednesday evenings, the Mojo's crew will provide a night of laughter, passion, drama, action and more laughter!
Thursday, 25 Oct 2012
Open forum: Iowa House of Representatives Candidates
Meet candidates for the 45th and 46th districts of the Iowa House of Representatives: Eric Cooper, Lisa Heddens, Dane Nealson, Stephen Quist and Beth Wessel-Kroeschell. Sponsored by the GSB's ISU Ambassadors committee.
SUB Film: Ted
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
Friday, 26 Oct 2012
SUB Film: Ted
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club (Halloween party). Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Saturday, 27 Oct 2012
SUB Film: Ted
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.