Sunday, 08 Feb 2015
Event: Orchid Fest
Join Reiman Gardens for the fifth annual Orchid Fest on Saturday and Sunday, February 7 and 8. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Exotic orchids in a variety of species and colors will be on display and available for purchase both days. The Central Iowa Orchid Society will also staff a question and answer booth, providing both novices and experienced growers valuable insight on care and keeping of orchids.
Softball: Cyclone Invitational
Iowa State vs. South Dakota State.
Class: Drawing Orchids
Visit the Hughes Conservatory and the Orchid Fest for first-hand inspiration as local artist Megan Henson shows you how to draw these diverse and beautiful plants.
Walk-In Craft: Valentine's Day Cards
We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity! Paper, glitter, fabric, stamps, buttons, foam shapes and more to make your valentines.
Walk-In Craft: Valentine's Day Twig Arrows
Make a sweet Cupid's arrow for your sweetheart using a twig and some felt. Add a tiny scrolled message to profess your undying love and friendship.
Gymnastics
Iowa State vs. Centenary.
Argentine Tango Class
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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s
Monday, 09 Feb 2015
Walk-In Craft: Valentine's Day Twig Arrows
Make a sweet Cupid's arrow for your sweetheart using a twig and some felt. Add a tiny scrolled message to profess your undying love and friendship.
Walk-In Craft: Pillow Talk - Design a Pillow Case
Make a special throw pillow for you or your Valentine's casa. Draw simple designs with sharpies and add a wetting agent to bleed and blend the lines into a pattern of circles. Create a hand-made gift that looks like it's out of a high-end decorating catalog. Walk in anytime but give yourself about an hour to finish.
Kiev, Ukraine: From the Collapse of Socialism to the Mass Uprising of 2013-14
Roman Cybriwsky will discuss his new book about the recent unrest and violence in Ukraine, and how the mismanagement, corruption, and inequality of its capital, Kiev, helped create a civic revolt which led to the collapse of a national government.
Tuesday, 10 Feb 2015
Career Fair: College of Engineering
More than 330 employers will be on campus looking for Cyclone students and alumni to fill co-op, internship and full-time engineering positions. All ISU students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Walk-In Craft: Valentine's Day Twig Arrows
Make a sweet Cupid's arrow for your sweetheart using a twig and some felt. Add a tiny scrolled message to profess your undying love and friendship.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Film: Rashomon
Coordinated in conjunction with the temporary sculpture exhibit titled Chuck Ginnever: Rashomon on view in the Food Sciences courtyard, University Museums is showing the seminal Japanese film Rashomon, directed by Akira Kurosawa. Film is unrated with adult themes and content.
Echosmith
Purchase tickets in person at the M-Shop Box Office or over the phone at 515-294-8349 (M-F 11am-5pm). Tickets also available at midwestix.com
Wednesday, 11 Feb 2015
Meet and greet: Parents as Students Support Group
Stop in to meet other student parents at Iowa State. Offer suggestions on what you would like to see in a group that supports ISU students as they balance parenthood, classes and work.
Art Walk: A Celebration of Artful Integration
Join University Museums Interpretation Specialist David Faux as we continue the University Museums' 40th Anniversary celebration by examining one of Iowa State's most uniquely integrated, site specific works of public art, The G-Nome Project by Andrew Leicester.
Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair
The career fair enables students to explore career opportunities, obtain employer information, and locate internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Employers have the opportunity to connect with promising candidates for job and internship openings as well as network with university personnel and other employers.
Walk-In Craft: Valentine's Day Twig Arrows
Make a sweet Cupid's arrow for your sweetheart using a twig and some felt. Add a tiny scrolled message to profess your undying love and friendship.
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. This month we will focus on the dynamics of group practice. Please arrive early for a discussion on the month's topic beginning at 5:15. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat.
Beginning Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. This class teaches the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week. Walk-ins welcome!
Intermediate Belly Dance
Continue your Belly Dance addiction with Shiara with A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. The focus this semester will be on steps, combinations, layers, personal expression and style. This is an intermediate level class. Walk-ins welcome!
Thursday, 12 Feb 2015
P&S Professional Development Conference
"Discover Your Treasure."
CRP Club Valentine's Day Bake Sale
The Community and Regional Planning Club will sell a variety of baked goods for Valentine's Day. Prices will range from $1 to $3. Buy some sweets for your sweetie (or yourself) and help support the club's student activities.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
If you like Kids Story Time, you'll flip for Caterpillar Club! Please join us for winter storytelling twice per month, from October to March. Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts great for groups and individuals alike. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Let's hang out together!
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Technology: Brett Renfer
Brett Renfer, the director of experience design at Collins in New York City, will share his work, which ranges from writing code that results in printed materials to producing interactive video projections at an architectural scale. In addition, Renfer will offer a workshop for graphic design students Feb. 12-13.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"Introduction to Orchids" presented by Carson Whitlow, Iowa Orchid Society member and orchid enthusiast Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program with a new topic presented by regional professionals and lecturers.
Walk-In Craft: Valentine's Day Twig Arrows
Make a sweet Cupid's arrow for your sweetheart using a twig and some felt. Add a tiny scrolled message to profess your undying love and friendship.
Class: Photoship Lightroom Software Training
This class lasts for 6 weeks on Thursdays January 29, February 5, February 12, February 19, February 26, & March 5 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Go in-depth with this photo editing program, as professional photographer Mark Stoltenberg helps you to adjust your images, remove red eye, & more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, learn to more easily import, organize, enhance, share your photos, and create unique prints & books.
Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Wine Bottles
Repurpose a wine bottle and make a decorative piece for you or your Valentine. Using lace and other patterns, see the intricate detail you can achieve with etching cream. Walk in anytime but give yourself 45 minutes to finish.