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What is featured?

Wednesday, 01 Jun 2016

Retirement reception: Ken Soll

Jun 01, 2016

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Room 0162 General Services Building

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Ken Soll, assistant manager of the building maintenance structural shop in facilities planning and management, is retiring after nearly 37 years of service to Iowa State. A program will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Landscape Photography

Jun 01, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four week class on Wednesdays June 1, June 8, June 15, and June 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Interested in landscape photography? This class is for beginning-to-intermediate digital photographers who want to understand the basics and bring their own unique artistic expression to landscapes and outdoor shooting.

Acrylic Painting Class

Jun 01, 2016

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $70, Public $80

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn basic color theory as well as painting form both life and photographs.

Walk-In Belly Dance

Jun 01, 2016

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Sample a variety of folkloric dances from the Middle East and North Africa.

Thursday, 02 Jun 2016

Youth Program: Plant Pals

Jun 02, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.

Public hearing: Regents' agenda

Jun 02, 2016

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents' June 8-9 meeting at Iowa State University, Ames.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Demo Night

Jun 02, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4 studio fee + cost of bisque, Public $5 studio fee + cost of bisque

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Caroline Freese will show you techniques and tricks that will take your painted bisque from basic to looking like a pro. Questions on how-to's are welcome!

Garden Drawing and Color

Jun 02, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four week class on Thursdays June 2, June 9, June 16 and June 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Join local artist and Creative Department founder, Yvonne Brune for a 4-week course exploring the basics of garden and nature drawing, using the indoor and outdoor gardens as inspiration.

Friday, 03 Jun 2016

Graduate College: applications for graduation

Jun 03, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College: Last day for graduate students to initiate applications for graduation for Summer 2016 through AccessPlus.

Reiman Gardens After Hours

Jun 03, 2016

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$21 (members $16) through May 29; $28 after

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

This quarterly event is an opportunity to enjoy good company and live music in a beautiful garden setting.

Saturday, 04 Jun 2016

Discovery Station: In Living Color - Biomimicry

Jun 04, 2016

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Theme: In Living Color - Biomimicry. Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas.

Tai Chi Class

Jun 04, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $46, Public $56

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

An introduction to the 24 Posture Taijiquan Form, which was developed during the 1950's by the Chinese Athletic Committee based on the foundation of Yang Style Taijiquan.

Floral and Butterfly Watercolor

Jun 04, 2016

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four week class on Saturdays June 4, June 11, June 18 and June 25 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Have fun painting watercolor in a comfortable, non-competitive atmosphere with artist and instructor Yvonne Brune.

Summerfest

Jun 04, 2016

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Welch Ave. in Campustown

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Free family activities will include crafts from The Workspace, live music, a root beer tent and more!

Sunday, 05 Jun 2016

A Walk on the Wild Side

Jun 05, 2016

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Anderson Sculpture Garden, south side of Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Catch the last tour of Gwynn Murrill's animal sculptures in the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden to discuss her career as an artist, her unique style and the comparison of Murrill's artwork to other sculptures in the garden. The exhibition, "A Walk on the Wild Side," will be removed and returned to the artist in July, making room for a new temporary public art installation, a hallmark of the mission of the sculpture garden.

Walk-In Argentine Tango

Jun 05, 2016

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 06 Jun 2016

Touching Nature: Sensory Integration

Jun 06, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Information received through touch, taste, vision, smell, and sound lay the foundation with which a child gains skills, self-confidence, and mastery of his/her body and their environment.

Abstract People Hand Built Sculptures

Jun 06, 2016

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$16-$20

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Create abstract people in clay with artist and instructor Diane O'Hern. Add butterflies to your piece to tell a story! Then using the basic shapes, let's look at the work of famous artist Henry Moore and create action figures enjoying the Gardens or figures reclining in the landscape. A make and take art project for children through adults. Preregistration with prepayment is required.

Screen Printing Class

Jun 06, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $60, Public $70 - includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Bring in your shirts and print away!

Sewing Class: Oh, Baby!

Jun 06, 2016

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $26, Public $36

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn beginning sewing skills and make something special for a new baby.

Tuesday, 07 Jun 2016

Kids Story Time

Jun 07, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.

Workshop Series: What is a Flipped Classroom? (Part 1)

Jun 07, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This 4-part series offers an opportunity to learn more about the flipped classroom and how to incorporate this approach into a course. Coordinating faculty: Jacqulyn Baughman, senior lecturer in mechanical engineering.

Movement Milestones: Expression for Ages 15-18

Jun 07, 2016

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four week class on Tuesdays June 7, June 14, June 21 and June 28 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join Camilla Kottman, Board-Certified Movement Therapist, for a 4-week course exploring movement and development for high school-aged youth.

Wednesday, 08 Jun 2016

Integrated Pest Management (PPP Program)

Jun 08, 2016

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Integrated Pest Management is a holistic approach to addressing the pests and problems that affect our plants. IPM can be applied in any growing situation, and it is especially useful for the home gardener.

Online Course: Disabling Difference In the STEM Classroom - The Disability & Universal Course Design You Need To Know for Inclusion (Summer 2016)

Jun 08, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Online through CIRTL

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

As our classrooms become more diverse, and as we witness an increase in the number of students with disabilities (the National Council on Disability estimates that 11% of undergraduates in the US have a disability - that is 2,000,000 students), so we need to formulate responses that respond to this reality.

Youth Summer Camp #1: Incredible Insects!

Jun 08, 2016

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us for a jam-packed afternoon full of fun and educational activities focused on insects!

Walk-In Belly Dance

Jun 08, 2016

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Sample a variety of folkloric dances from the Middle East and North Africa.

Thursday, 09 Jun 2016

Brown Bag

Jun 09, 2016

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers. Topic: Chromophilia: A Personal & Professional Relationship with Color

Open house: ISU Economic Development Core Facility

Jun 09, 2016

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

1805 Collaboration Place, ISU Research Park

free

President's Division Meetings, receptions

Construction on the university's new center for economic development activities wraps up this month.