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.
Concert: Iowa State Singers
The Iowa State Singers are directed by James Rodde.
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.
Event: Spirits in the Gardens
Scare is in the air! Visit Reiman Gardens in costume to make some of your own spooky fun. Your little ghosts and goblins will enjoy listening to our storyteller weave a scary tale and make their own ghoulish crafts. We will also be serving treats to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth! In the event of inclement weather, all activities will be moved indoors.
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.
Concert: Baroque
Baroque music for violas.
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
Studies in Creativity Student Juried Exhibit Call for Entries
Students may submit up to three pieces of artwork to be considered for display in the 2012 Studies Exhibit at the MU.
Performance: Clifford The Big Red Dog - Live!
Everyone's favorite big, red dog is coming to CY Stephens to share some lessons in timeless values through the art of theater.
Performance: Clifford The Big Red Dog - Live!
Everyone's favorite big, red dog is coming to CY Stephens to share some lessons in timeless values through the art of theater.
Cyclone Pride Buttons at The Workspace
Make your own button design or choose your favorite ISU logo - retro to new! Drop in during open hours all week.
Fall reception: National Arts and Humanities Month
Hosted by ISU's Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. and features brief faculty presentations on current research. Refreshments will be served.
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
Reiman Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Adrian Sannier
"The Rise of the Rock Star Teacher." Sannier is vice president of product at Pearson eCollege. His talk is free, as is a complimentary lunch, but registration is required.
Reiman Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Faculty Roundtable Discussion
"Teaching and Practicing Entrepreneurship: How Do We Meet the Opportunities and Challenges of Entrepreneurship Today?" This event is free and open to the public; registration is requested.
Cyclone Pride Buttons at The Workspace
Make your own button design or choose your favorite ISU logo - retro to new! Drop in during open hours all week.
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.
Library workshop
"Finding Funding: How to Find Non-Government Grants for Your Research!" Rebecca Jackson. Faculty and graduate students learn from their colleagues and advisors about grant funding opportunities from the government. But did you know that there are many non-governmental nonprofits who generously fund education and research projects in the humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences?
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Glacial modification of landscapes: from far-flung moraines to roche moutonnee" by Bob Anderson, University of Colorado; Boulder, CO
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.
Cyclone Pride Buttons at The Workspace
Make your own button design or choose your favorite ISU logo - retro to new! Drop in during open hours all week.
SusAg Colloquium
"Sustainable Ag. Communities: The History of Agricultural Worker Exclusion from Labor Protections", Paul Iversen
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.
Volleyball
ISU vs. Kansas
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!
Concert: Flute
Flute studio is directed by Sonja Giles.
Is It Time for a Change? Fundamentals in the 2012 Presidential Election
James Campbell is one of the nation's foremost experts in election modeling. He is a University at Buffalo, SUNY, Distinguished Professor of Political Science.