Sunday, 10 Oct 2010
Needle Felting with Annihka Murray
This class will cover the basics of dry needle felting. Meets Sunday from 1-4 pm.
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.
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, 11 Oct 2010
Flu shot clinic
Occupational medicine is administering flu shots weekdays while supplies last through Oct. 29. Bring your ISU ID card or university number with you to the clinic. Parking is limited in front of TASF. Employees are encouraged to attend the clinic at their earliest convenience.
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Presentation: Coming Out 101
To raise awareness and celebrate National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11), the office of LGBT student services will host a presentation on the coming out process and the support resources available at Iowa State.
Horticulture Seminar
Art on Campus: Artistic Treasure, Eye Sore, or Educational Asset? And Do You Understand It? by Lynette Pohlman, Director and Chief Curator, University Museums at Iowa State University
Reception: Celebrating the legacy of Barbara Forker
This wine and cheese event is hosted by the College of Human Sciences and the kinesiology department. A short program will begin at 5:30 p.m. RSVPs are requested by Oct. 1; call 4-5954 or e-mail: chsalum@iastate.edu.
Too, Too Twilling Basket with Jan Smith
Smoke and tangerine spokes with natural reed weaving create a twill cathead market basket.
Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football (MNF) is a live television broadcast of the National Football League
Workshop: Game development
Industry game developers Chad Kilgore and Denise Bacher will be discussing their industry work with students interested in developing games. All ISU undergraduate students are welcome to attend.
Grassroots Efforts in the Fight against Global Hunger
"Grassroots Efforts in the Fight against Global Hunger," David Beckmann and Jo Luck. Beckmann is head of Bread for the World. Luck is president of Heifer International. The 2010 Norman Borlaug Lecture and part of the World Affairs Series.
Tuesday, 12 Oct 2010
Global Farmer Town Hall Meeting on Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity Practices
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will provide opening remarks and participate in the discussion. Panelists will include ISU's Gary Munkvold, holder of the Seed Science endowed chair; U.S. AID senior adviser Judy Chambers and farmers from Honduras, India and the United States. Registration is recommended but not required. The public is invited.
Brown Bag Lunch: OUT for lunch
Bring a lunch or dine in. Faculty, staff and students will gather to meet and find community in celebration of National Coming Out Week. Select stories and discussion will take place relating to the coming out process.
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.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session A: "Dried Floral Arrangements." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.
Wheel Pottery with Alice McGary
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Meets Tuesdays from 2:30-5pm for 6 weeks.
Faculty Senate meeting
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 and adjourn at 5 p.m.
Open house: Special Collections
The open house will showcase a collection of rare and unique volumes donated by Robert Harvey, professor emeritus of landscape architecture. Most of the volumes, which cover ag, gardening and landscape design topics, date back to the 19th century; the oldest is from 1724. Harvey and library conservator Melissa Tedone will be available for questions. A selection of books also will be on display.
Ramsey Lecture Series, College of Veterinary Medicine
"Livestock and Small Holder Development," Alice Pell, Cornell University.
Symposium: Retirement planning in changing times
"Practical Retirement and Estate Planning in the Midst of Economic and Legislative Change," a symposium for ISU faculty and staff. Registration begins at 5:30, a light meal and panel discussion follows (6-7:30 p.m.). Preregister by calling (800) 621-8515 or (515) 294-5398.
Catholicism and Buddhism: Eastern and Western Spiritualities in Dialogue
"Catholicism and Buddhism: Eastern and Western Spiritualities in Dialogue," Fr. Alan Hartway, chair of the interdisciplinary studies program at Naropa University, the only accredited Buddhist university in the United States. His ministry is in the context of daily interreligious dialogue. Msgr. James A. Supple Lecture.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session B: "Dried Floral Arrangements." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.
Wednesday, 13 Oct 2010
Knitting with Sarah Cady
This class will cover the basics of dry needle felting. Meets Sunday from 1-4 pm.
ArtWalk: College of Business
Join Nancy Girard, educator of visual literacy and learning, on a tour of Art on Campus around the College of Business including sculptures by Bill Barrett and Manuel Neri. Visual literacy has been proven to increase communication and critical thinking skills, so why not spend your lunch learning with University Museums! Meet Nancy at the west entrance to the Gerdin Business Building.
Information session: Institutional Review Board
The Office for Responsible Research is sponsoring an informational session about the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Kerry Agnitsch, IRB co-chair, will present an overview of the process for obtaining approval to conduct research involving human subjects, especially IRB's approval criteria and the importance of the informed consent process. To register, e-mail Connie Regenold, cregenol@iastate.edu.
Fine dining dinner (Indian)
Students in the fine dining management class are hosting four dinners during fall semester: Oct. 13 (Indian), Oct. 27 (American), Nov. 10 (Tuscan) and Dec. 1 (French). To reserve your spot, call 4-9740 or e-mail lraj@iastate.edu.
Camera Basics with Luke Healey
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures? Learn how in this class as you look at photo basics with the digital camera in mind. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 2 weeks.
Panel Discussion: Flooding in Ames
"Flooding in Ames: The Problems and Prospects." A panel of ISU faculty will discuss factors contributing to flooding in Ames as well as ways to reduce the impact of such events. Panelists include Bill Gutowski, Kristie Franz, Bill Simpkins and Stephen Jones. Their comments will be followed by questions from selected faculty and university and community representatives. The panel will then take take questions from the audience.
Volleyball
ISU vs. Kansas State.