Sunday, 03 Oct 2010
Family Weekend Open House
Free crafts with magnets, beads and more plus door prizes! Times TBA depending on the start time of the football game. Check the website for more specific information.
ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"
In Greek myth, Orpheus could charm anyone with the power of his music. Even in Hades, his music softened hearts and he was allowed to leave the Underworld with the woman he loved. Tennessee Williams creates an Orpheus who is a wild-spirited young man who plays a guitar. He wanders into small southern town where he discovers he is not the only person who longs for escape and freedom. Warning: Contains offensive language.
Garden Walk - Sculptures by Bill King and Christian Petersen
Take a tour through the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden to see the new installation of sculptures by Bill King and revisit some of your favorites by Christian Petersen. The tour will begin on the south side of Morrill Hall.
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 04 Oct 2010
IPERS financial help
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments at the Memorial Union. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical"
TheatreworksUSA presents the Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical" as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.
Studies in Creativity Juried Art Exhibit
Let people see what you have been creating in the Workspace. Current ISU students may enter up to 3 artworks for possible inclusion in Student Union Board's annual fall exhibit. Exhibit is on display October 7 - November 6 in the Gallery. For more information visit www.sub.iastate.edu.
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical"
TheatreworksUSA presents the Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical" as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.
Candidate open forum: ISURF/OIPTT executive director
Todd Headley, director of Technology Transfer, Colorado State University Research Foundation.
Horticulture Seminar
Space, Time, Energy - Learning From Interlocking a House With the Sun, by Ulrike Passe, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Director, Center for Building Energy Research at Iowa State University
Too, Too Twilling Basket with Jan Smith
Smoke and tangerine spokes with natural reed weaving create a twill cathead market basket.
Black and White Photography with Dan Neubauer
An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner. Meets Mondays from 6:30-9pm for 6 weeks.
Campaign 2010 Lecture Series: Bill Maske
Democratic Congressional candidate Bill Maske has served as an educational administrator for 25 years, most recently as superintendent of the Interstate 35 Community School District. Part of the Campaign 2010 Series.
Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football (MNF) is a live television broadcast of the National Football League
Traveling Mercies in Afghanistan, Kenya, Haiti and Mexico
"Roads to Activism: Traveling Mercies in Afghanistan, Kenya, Haiti and Mexico," Aldo Magazzeni. Magazzeni organizes volunteer community service projects around the world through his nonprofit organization Traveling Mercies. Though seemingly isolated, his efforts have a far-reaching impact for the people they serve. Part of the World Affairs Series.
Tuesday, 05 Oct 2010
ISU Symphony Youth Concert
ISU Symphony performas in Stephens Auditorium as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.
Seminar: Resiliency in the workplace
This seminar will provide participants with skills to identify stressors in their lives, understand how these stressors affect them, and learn to practice a variety of effective coping techniques. Facilitated by ISU's EAP provider, Employee and Family Resources. Register for a session on the HRS Training page in AccessPlus.
Social Security seminar
"Understanding Social Security Benefits." This seminar, valuable to employees of all ages, includes information on Social Security wage tests, when to begin your benefits, beginning Social Security when on phased retirement, changing from disability to full Social Security benefits, spousal benefits, the application process, and signing up for Medicare (even if still working). No registration required.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from Noon to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Information session: Starting a learning community
Doug Gruenewald and Steve Mickelson, co-directors of ISU learning communities, will discuss starting a new learning community, including the funding application process. To register, contact Jen Leptien.
Student Leadership Conference
The ISU Fall Leadership Conference is designed to help develop leadership skills, network with other leaders on campus, and help students become more effective leaders during their time at Iowa State and beyond. Students will have the opportunity to select one of five paths that they will follow throughout the course of the conference.
Social Security seminar
"Understanding Social Security Benefits." This seminar, valuable to employees of all ages, includes information on Social Security wage tests, when to begin your benefits, beginning Social Security when on phased retirement, changing from disability to full Social Security benefits, spousal benefits, the application process, and signing up for Medicare (even if still working). No registration required.
Wednesday, 06 Oct 2010
Infrastructure Shortfall: Before and After the Crisis
Gordon Clark is the Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography and Professorial Fellow of St. Peter's College at Oxford University. His current research combines economic geography with financial markets and includes corporate governance, decision-making, pensions and government regulation. He has done research regarding investment for urban revitalization and sustainable infrastructure.
The New Normal and the Value and Values Consumer
Iowa State alum Christine Romans is the host of "Your $$$$$," CNN's weekend business roundtable program, and a featured correspondent for "American Morning." Her new book is "Smart Is the New Rich: If You Can't Afford It, Put It Down." Part of the Technology, Globalization & Culture Series.
Solo Vintage Jazz with Sarah Carney
Come learn vintage solo jazz dancing - essentially, this is swing dancing on your own Meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30pm for 2 weeks.
Volleyball
ISU vs. Texas Tech.
Communication for Leaders
"It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It," Denise Vrchota. She teaches classes in nonverbal communication, small group communication, professional communication and conflict resolution. She is a consultant with the ISUComm initiative and an assistant professor in English and Communications Studies. Part of the Women's Leadership Series.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette, directs Jazz Ensemble I Michael Giles, directs Jazz Ensemble II
Thursday, 07 Oct 2010
Open forum: Jim Davis, IT Services
"IT: Riding the Waves ... or Fighting the Undertow?" Jim Davis, ISU vice president for information technology and chief information officer.