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Wednesday, 18 Nov 2015

Registration ends for Spring 2016

Nov 18, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day of assigned registration start dates for Spring 2016 registration.

Health screenings

Nov 18, 2015

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Human Sciences Training, development

The kinesiology department is offering free blood pressure and body composition screenings to employees. No appointment is necessary, and all participants will be entered into a drawing for one of four $50 Hy-Vee gift cards. The screenings are coordinated by Wellness Works, a student outreach program.

Behind the Scenes Tour

Nov 18, 2015

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$0-$10

Reiman Gardens

"Winter Interest." Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.

Public forum: Strategic plan

Nov 18, 2015

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

University Diversity Meetings, receptions

Faculty, staff and students are invited to share their thoughts with those developing ISU's next strategic plan. Plan developers will be looking for ways to ensure a successful student experience, enhance ISU's research profile, support economic development, promote a welcoming and safe environment and improve the campus infrastructure.

Retirement: Libby Bilyeu

Nov 18, 2015

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

257 Applied Sciences Complex II

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

Elizabeth "Libby" Bilyeu is a business manager in the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation.

SUB General Meeting

Nov 18, 2015

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gallery, MU

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!

Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden

Nov 18, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$20-$25

Reiman Gardens Lectures

"Giving the Garden Life: Perennials." Join Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon for a six-week series that augments his book by the same title released this May. Each presentation addresses practical gardening applicable to novice and experienced gardeners alike.

Graphic Design Speaker Series: Thinking Wrong, Doing Right

Nov 18, 2015

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

1213 Hoover

free

College of Design Lectures

Graphic designer, social advocate and entrepreneur John Bielenberg, founder of Project M and Future Partners and partner in mach49, will talk about using creativity and ingenuity to "design for good" and make a better world.

SOLD OUT: Fine dining dinner

Nov 18, 2015

6:30 PM

Tearoom, 23A MacKay Hall

$30 ($35 with wine)

College of Human Sciences Special events

American cuisine. This menu will focus on the foodscape of Portland, Oregon. One of four themed dinners hosted this semester by students in hospitality management 487/587: Fine Dining Event Management. Reservations are required.

Negative Space

Nov 18, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

Free

University Museums Arts, performances Special events

Join April Eisman, Associate Professor of Art and Visual Culture, for a gallery walk of the exhibition (Re)discovering S(h)elves. In this talk, "negative space" will be explored on two levels: the negative space within particular objects or images, and the larger context of the museum as a traditionally negative space for women and women artists.

Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance

Nov 18, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $35, Public $45 (5 session pass)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.

ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II

Nov 18, 2015

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$5.00 adults; $3.00 students - Tickets sale at the door

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

James Bovinette conducts Jazz I ; Michael Giles conducts Jazz II

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Nov 18, 2015

10:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.