Wednesday, 14 Oct 2015
Human Sciences Week
The first-ever week long celebration of the College of Human Sciences is Oct. 12-16. Today's events include CHS clubs and information fair and philanthropy lunch, United Way pie in the face, and lecture by Stephen Russell.
Sculpture in the Gardens
Elementary techniques for youth (11 a.m.-noon) and more advanced techniques for adults (1-2 p.m.). Join us for a unique sculpture workshop using flowers, plants and insects as inspiration.
Panel: When a Student Makes the Choice to Cheat
Students may make a personal decision to engage in a dishonest act, but there are ways in which faculty and instructors can design assignments to discourage plagiarism and other academic misconduct. This panel will discuss how each member of the Iowa State community has an opportunity to play an important role in promoting and preserving integrity on campus.
Workshop: Careers in the Commercial Sector
Three representatives with diverse backgrounds (chemistry, engineering, agriculture) from the agricultural industry sector will present and answer questions. Event is open to all and especially helpful for graduate students and postdocs.
Art Walk: A Celebration of the Living Memorial
Join Letitia Kenemer, Fine Arts Coordinator and Workspace Director, as we celebrate the artful legacy that serves as the foundation of the Iowa State Memorial Union.
Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes
Folded paper cranes symbolize longevity, wisdom and marital bliss. Choose from beautifully printed origami papers and follow the folding instructions to create your own set of three cranes. Keep them as a talisman for yourself, or give them to someone as a small but special gift.
Future of Healthy Families Lecture: Stephen Russell
Attend the Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series. This series brings together insight from across disciplinary bounds to address how family is defined, the current knowledge on healthy families, and the future of the field. Reception will follow.
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness.
Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden
"Acknowledging Your Roots: The Idiosyncrasies of the Midwest." Join Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon for a 6-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.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
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.
Live Music: The Ragbirds
Led by dynamic, energetic front woman and multi-instrumentalist Erin Zindle, The Ragbirds utilize an arsenal of instruments from around the world. The Ragbirds are a fusion of folk rock and pop hooks over danceable world rhythms stirred with a Celtic fiddler's bow.
Thursday, 15 Oct 2015
Human Sciences Week
The first-ever week long celebration of the College of Human Sciences will take place Oct. 12-16. Today's events include CHS study abroad fair, free cake, and an outreach mac and cheese packing event.
Caps for Sale: The Musical
Musical adaptation of a childhood favorite celebrating 75 years. The simple peddler learns to handle unexpected monkey business! Fun for all ages.
National Campus Sustainablity Day Celebration
Join The Green Umbrella and Live Green! to celebrate National Campus Sustainability Day!! Sustainability-minded student organizations, campus groups and community businesses will be highlighting their activities, initiatives, and products. Free bike tune-ups will be offered as well as opportunities to earn green and sustainable prizes. Bring a food donation for The SHOP Student Food Bank!
Lecture: Food and Agriculture in the 21st Century
"Hamburgers in Paradise" - Louise Fresco is president of Wageningen University and Research in The Netherlands and a former director at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. She combines a long academic career with extensive involvement in policy and development.
Caps for Sale: The Musical
Musical adaptation of a childhood favorite celebrating 75 years. The simple peddler learns to handle unexpected monkey business! Fun for all ages.
Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes
Folded paper cranes symbolize longevity, wisdom and marital bliss. Choose from beautifully printed origami papers and follow the folding instructions to create your own set of three cranes. Keep them as a talisman for yourself, or give them to someone as a small but special gift.
Leaders Workshop Series
The Leaders Workshop Series is an opportunity for you to build up your leadership skills from the inside out. During these workshops, you will have the opportunity to engage in activities and discussions that will help you establish your personal values, learn some tips and tricks on how to build an effective team and community, as well as strategies for promoting yourself and your organization and planning events.
Perfume: Intro to Natural Blending
Join natural perfumer Amanda Feeley for an in-depth introduction to natural perfume blending, from the history of perfuming to the different accords of a full scent and how to smell them.
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents' Oct. 21-22 meeting in Iowa City.
Cyclone Cinema: Mad Max: Fury Road
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Panel: How We Can Achieve an International Agreement on Climate Change
"Iowa State's Challenge for Paris." Ryan Hobert is the Senior Director for Energy and Climate Change at the United Nations Foundation. He will join a panel discussion with Iowa State students working on research and policy issues related to climate change.
Comedy Night w/ Kevin Barnett
Kevin Barnett is a fast rising comic in New York City.
Friday, 16 Oct 2015
First half-semester courses end: Fall 2015
First half-semester courses end.
Human Sciences Week
The first-ever week long celebration of the College of Human Sciences will take place Oct. 12-16. Today's events include a food and fun fest.
Mid-Term Grade Processing
Midterm grade reports due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus by 2:15 p.m.
Creating Design Culture: A Systemic Perspective through Design
Verena Paepcke-Hjeltness, assistant professor of industrial design, will discuss design as a third culture of inquiry alongside the sciences and humanities. She argues that design is prone to be a change maker if considered systematically. Part of the IDRO Friday Research Seminar Series.
Collage of Choirs
All the choirs perform, Iowa State Singers, ISU Statesmen, Cantamus Women's Choir, Lyrica Women's Choir
Paint Your Own Pottery: Chinese Brush Painting
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends Incorporate Hanzi (Chinese characters) into your design. Samples available to help you find one that represents a word or phrase that is meaningful to you. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes
Folded paper cranes symbolize longevity, wisdom and marital bliss. Choose from beautifully printed origami papers and follow the folding instructions to create your own set of three cranes. Keep them as a talisman for yourself, or give them to someone as a small but special gift.