Friday, 05 Oct 2012
SUB Music: Tony Lucca w/ Gabe Dixon
Tony Lucca started his music career back in 1991 as a member of The Mickey Mouse Club alongside Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera. For years he performed with notable acts such as, 'N Sync, Marc Anthony, Macy Gray, and Sara Bareilles. Lucca also saw recent success and much acclaim as a contestant on NBC's hit show The Voice. Tony finished as 2nd runner up, competing as part of Team Adam and coached by Adam Levine.
Saturday, 06 Oct 2012
Bonsai Show
Reiman Gardens will transform into a bit of a Japanese paradise as it hosts the Annual Iowa Fall Bonsai Show.
Yarn Bomb!
The Workspace and Ames C.art are takin' our craft to the streets! Yarn bombing is a fun and creative way to use up leftover yarn or find something to do with an unfinished project while adding temporary public art to a space. Because it can be eventually removed with just a pair of scissors it is also environmentally friendly.
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo 50th Anniversary
Collegiate teams from the Great Plains region will compete in the ISU Rodeo Club's 50th Cyclone Stampede rodeo. The event also features bull fighters, food vendors, apparel and tack vendors and rodeo clowns.
Concert: Senior Recital
Performance by Jon Brugioni.
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo 50th Anniversary
Collegiate teams from the Great Plains region will compete in the ISU Rodeo Club's 50th Cyclone Stampede rodeo. The event also features bull fighters, food vendors, apparel and tack vendors and rodeo clowns.
SUB Film: The Amazing Spider-Man
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
Concert: Senior Recital
Performance by Victoria Pioszak.
Performance: Noises Off
"Noises Off" began when the Michael Frayn stood backstage to watch a performance of a farce he had written and decided that what he saw backstage was funnier than what was happening onstage. The result is "Noises Off" which shows the disintegration of a third rate theatre company from behind the scenes. Frank Rich, theatre critic for The New York Times, called the script "The funniest play written in my lifetime."
SUB Live Music: Jon McLaughlin
Speaking from his home in the Midwest on a beautiful spring day, singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin would strike you as a pretty relaxed guy. As he recounts his numerous accomplishments without any bravado, it would be understandable for McLaughlin to feel like he could coast a little as he prepares to release his third album, Promising Promises (Razor & Tie).
Sunday, 07 Oct 2012
Bonsai Show
Reiman Gardens will transform into a bit of a Japanese paradise as it hosts the Annual Iowa Fall Bonsai Show.
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo 50th Anniversary
Collegiate teams from the Great Plains region will compete in the ISU Rodeo Club's 50th Cyclone Stampede rodeo. The event also features bull fighters, food vendors, apparel and tack vendors and rodeo clowns.
Soccer
ISU vs. West Virginia.
Yarn Bomb!
The Workspace and Ames C.art are takin' our craft to the streets! Yarn bombing is a fun and creative way to use up leftover yarn or find something to do with an unfinished project while adding temporary public art to a space. Because it can be eventually removed with just a pair of scissors it is also environmentally friendly.
Basketweaving: And Boot Two
Did Santa leave his boot behind? Weave Santa's Boot Two in class and you will have enough supply to start Boot One in class and take it home to finish. The boots will be trimmed in white fur. This class will use black dyed reed so wear old clothing and bring a towel.
Soap Making 101
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch. Learn the step by-by-step process - from the selection of oils and fragrances and calculating Lye amounts to picking out equipment. Lye safety will be emphasized (there are no pre-made synthetic bases in this class!)
Conversations on Relationships
This panel discussion will engage a diverse group of art faculty in order to explore relationships and interconnections between art and other disciplines. This conversation will feature Jennifer Drinkwater, Cindy Gould, Brent Holland, Emily Morgan, and Barbara Walton.
Performance: Noises Off
"Noises Off" began when the Michael Frayn stood backstage to watch a performance of a farce he had written and decided that what he saw backstage was funnier than what was happening onstage. The result is "Noises Off" which shows the disintegration of a third rate theatre company from behind the scenes. Frank Rich, theatre critic for The New York Times, called the script "The funniest play written in my lifetime."
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4- 5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5 - 7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
SUB Film: The Amazing Spider-Man
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
SUB Music: Freelance Whales w/Geographer
Freelance Whales formed in 2008 and have been creating indie/rock music ever since. They gained buzz in 2010 with their self-released first album Weathervanes and gained popularity when their song "Generator ^ First Floor" was featured as background music in a Twitter video. The same song was later used in the hit NBC show Chuck, as well as advertisements for Chevrolet. The band is now touring in support of their follow-up album, Diluvia.
Monday, 08 Oct 2012
ISU Major Fair
The Major Fair gives students a chance to explore all ISU majors in one place; representatives from over 100 majors will be available to provide information and answer questions about any major or career path. If you are open option, are considering changing your major, or have struggled to find the right career path, the Major Fair is for you!
Resin Jewelry
Try out one of the most diverse mediums to create jewelry. Use fabric, paper, flower petals or other unconventional materials that you can embed in your projects to give them texture. Leave class with 5 pendants and start your journey through the endless possibilities of resin!
Osborn Club Lecture
"The Dynamic Construction of Candidate Image," David Peterson, ISU political science. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, follows a dinner of Osborn Club members.
Shift: Redefining North Korea- Documentary & Discussion
For decades North Korea has been defined by its politics, which has isolated it from our global community. The People's Crisis, a 50-minute documentary, focuses on the harsh reality of life inside North Korea, including footage from a refugee rescue mission by the nonprofit awareness and advocacy organization LiNK. A discussion will follow the film.
Take It Higher Than Just Higher Education
Michael Reyes is a Chicano/Mexicano poet, actor, playwright, artist and community organizer specializing in youth development. His interactive presentations combine history, current events and performance into a fusion of education and entertainment. Latino Heritage Month Celebration
Tuesday, 09 Oct 2012
Library workshop
"Elsevier Biofuel Database Presentation," Gerry McKiernan. Elsevier Biofuel (EB) is a comprehensive, online platform that covers scientific, industrial, and commercial biofuel information sources. Through the Elsevier Biofuel database, users have access to relevant full-text content from 1,000 journals, 2,000 eBooks, and 15 years of patent backfiles.
Open meeting: Iowa State Center courtyard
Landscape architects from the Sasaki Associates design team will present the finalized concept plan for the Iowa State Center courtyard area.
Corporate Rights in Global Trade and Their Dangerous Consequences
Lori Wallach, Director of Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, is an internationally recognized expert on globalization and trade. Technology, Globalization and Culture Series & World Affairs Series.
2012 Campaign Debate: ISU College Republicans v. ISU Democrats
The ISU College Republicans will debate the ISU College Democrats on 2012 campaign issues before a panel of judges. The groups will also make available voter registration and candidate information. First Amendment Series.