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Wednesday, 09 Apr 2014

Community Food Planning: A Tool for Detroit's Redevelopment

Apr 09, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

130 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Kami Pothukuchi is the founder and director of SEED Wayne, a campus-community collaborative dedicated to building sustainable food systems in Detroit, Mich. She is also an associate professor of urban studies and planning at Wayne State University in Detroit. Her work, research and writings have made her one of the most well-known food-system planners.

SP@ISU Brown Bag Lunch: Working in K-12 for Broader Impacts

Apr 09, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

location TBA

free

Academic Affairs Training, development

Fredric Janzen, professor in ecology, evolution and organismal biology; and Adah Leshem, Pre-College Education programs director at the Center for Biorenewable Chemicals; will discuss successful faculty-led K-12 programs and share how to partner with larger programs that work with K-12 students and teachers.

Artful Yoga

Apr 09, 2014

5:20 PM - 6:20 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat.

Making Space for Culture

Apr 09, 2014

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 101 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Stratton will address the long-term effects of a new funding emphasis on art practices as entrepreneurialism and "placemaking" as euphemism, and how the increased prioritization of placemaking by private funders potentially instrumentalizes artists to fill political and social gaps left by deteriorating federal, state and civic funding for social programs and community development. Part of the Architecture Advisory Council Lecture Series.

Photography Class: Beginner Photography

Apr 09, 2014

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $48 for members, $60 for the general public, and Iowa State University students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

Wednesdays, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This four-part workshop will cover the basics of photography including equipment, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject, and tips and tricks.

Workshop: Weird Watercolors

Apr 09, 2014

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $36 for members, $45 for the general public, and Iowa State students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, April 9, and April 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Perfect for parent and child! Join Yvonne Brune, Creative Department artist and instructor, for a hands-on art and science workshop exploring the unique effects of salt, sugar, masking fluid, and other materials in watercolor projects!

What Can the Atheist Movement Learn from the Gay Movement?

Apr 09, 2014

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Greta Christina is a widely-read blogger on atheism and the author of "Why Are You Atheists So Angry?"

Local Adaptation and Life History Evolution in Monkey Flowers

Apr 09, 2014

8:00 PM

125 Kildee Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

John Willis is a professor of biology at Duke University. The Charles E. Bessey Lecture.