Sunday, 28 Oct 2012
Homecoming: Breakfast
All-you-care-to-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange drink.
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.
Fleece Hats, Mittens & Socks
Bring in your favorite fleece and learn to sew winter hats, mittens and socks. Other fun fleece projects will also be introduced for those that are interested in other gift ideas for the holidays. This class is designed for a beginning sewer but all skill levels are welcome.
Concert: ISU Statesmen
ISU Statesmen 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.
Concert: Cantamus
Cantamus Women's Choir is directed by Kathleen Rodde.
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.
Monday, 29 Oct 2012
Macrame
Sailors started it, hippies picked it up and The Workspace is bringin' it back! Learn the knots and hitches to create an eco market bag, retro plant hanger or funky belt. Then, downsize and use the knotting forms to create an earthy bracelet with added beads.
Agriculture in the Anthropocene: Growing a Sustainable Human Ecology
Ecologist Erle Ellis agrees and studies how our use and transformation of the earth, including agriculture, is a primary driver of global changes in climate, biodiversity and biogeochemistry. Pesek Colloquium on Sustainable Agriculture.
Tuesday, 30 Oct 2012
Faculty Author Book Talks
Julie Courtwright, assistant professor of history, and Radford Davis, associate professor of vet microbiology and preventive medicine, will speak about their latest published books. Courtwright will discuss "Prairie Fire: A Great Plains History," and Davis will talk about "Caring for Family Pets."
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Using the EarthScope Plate Boundary Observatory to Study the Earth's Water Cycle" by Kristine Larson, Univ of Colorado, Boulder, CO. EarthScope Distinguished Speaker.
VRAC Halloween Fun House
This movie-themed event is designed for children ages 3-12, but all are welcome to attend. Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 dates are reserved for the ISU community; Nov. 3-4 events are open to the public.
Human Rights, Social Media and the Kurds
Christian Sinclair is assistant director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Arizona. He spent ten years living and working in the Middle East, including almost seven years in Syria. Technology, Globalization and Culture Series.
Open Mic Night
Sign up is at 7 p.m. Performances at 8 p.m. All talents and guests welcome!
Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012
Graduate College students: cancel graduation
Last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.
SusAg Colloquium
"Beyond "What to Eat?", A White Bread History of Food Justice" Aaron Bobrow-Strain
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.
Concert: Clarinet Choir
Performance by the Clarinet Choir.
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, 01 Nov 2012
Registration begins for sophomores: Spring 2013
First day of assigned Spring 2013 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Fall Graduation Fair
Get everything you need to be ready for graduation. Fall graduates, join us at the Fall Grad Fair to get your cap and gown, diploma frame, order invitations, purchase and Alumni Association membership and so much more!
Family Program: Caterpillar Club
"A Season for Science" - Celebrate winter with science activities and much more
Open forum: Professional and Scientific Council
Mike Otis, associate director for human resource services, will provide an overview of the 2013 university benefits. Also, Lindsey Wanderscheid and Don Chrusciel from the P&S Awards Committee, will discuss nominating P&S staff for awards.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
VRAC Halloween Fun House
This movie-themed event is designed for children ages 3-12, but all are welcome to attend. Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 dates are reserved for the ISU community; Nov. 3-4 events are open to the public.
Graduate research symposium and seminar
"A review of the 2012 drought: Lessons learned from a state climatologist's perspective," Dennis Todey, South Dakota State University. Research poster presentations and refreshments to follow in the second-floor Agronomy commons. Part of the Agronomy Graduate Club Research Symposium.
SUB Film: The Bourne Legacy
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.
The Art of the Steal
Join us for a screening of the film The Art of the Steal, which follows the controversy of a Philadelphia doctor's multi-billion dollar collection of Post-Impressionist paintings. Following the death of Dr. Barnes in 1951, ownership of the collection fell into question, eventually leading to the dissolution of the doctor's will. This program is part of the Art+Community Series.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Northwest Missouri State (Exhibition).
Performance: Candide
Candide is an innocent young man who lives in a beautiful castle and believes he is living in the best world possible and that whatever happens is for the best. When he is banished and forced to travel through the world, he discovers that he may have been mistaken. Based on the novel by Voltaire and with music by Leonard Bernstein, "Candide" is loaded with political and social satire and with music that that is effervescent and joyous.