Thursday, 12 Jun 2014
Lecture: Brown Bag
"For the Birds - Nestbox Building Tips" presented by Pat Schlarbaum, Natural Resources Tech II, Iowa Department of Natural Resources 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.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Sgraffito Tiles
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Sgraffito is derived from the Italian word graffiare or "to scratch." Apply two colors of glaze and scratch designs or imagery through the top layer. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select. Pottery will be fired within a week for you to pick up. Pre-registration with payment not required, but reservations are recommended.
Hoop Earrings
Hammer copper tubing into hoop earrings, and experiment with patina techniques for varied finishes. Add silver ear wires and leave class with 3 new pairs of earrings to add to your jewelry box.
Friday, 13 Jun 2014
Psychology Colloquium
"Deliberate Practice and the Future of Education," K. Anders Ericsson, Florida State. Ericsson studies skill acquisition and expertise, including the role of deliberate practice. In this talk, he will be discussing the foundational aspects of this research, and highlight its relevance to education.
Saturday, 14 Jun 2014
Rose Festival
Learn about these beauties during a day devoted to the Queen of Flowers. See the amazing and over-the-top floral display made from roses. Reiman Gardens' extensive rose collection will be at its peak, including antique and Dr. Griffith Buck roses, so bring your camera, your notebook, and your nose for this beautiful, fragrant event.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Sunday, 15 Jun 2014
Dialogue with the Director
Join University Museums Director Lynette Pohlman for an inside look at the new exhibition in the Anderson Sculpture Garden featuring sculpture by Gwynn Murrill. The tour will continue on to the Christian Petersen Art Museum and Farm House Museum.
Monday, 16 Jun 2014
Session II begins: Summer 2014
Graduate College applications for graduation for Summer 2014 are due in the Graduate College, 1137 Pearson Hall.
Great Plants for Iowa Series: Medium & Large Deciduous Shrubs
This series will allow participants to develop knowledge of the wide variety of garden plants that grow well in Central Iowa. Covering nearly 500 plants, these 16 classes are spread across several years. Each class focuses on identification, cultural requirements, and the use of the plants in gardens and the broader landscape.
Natural Dyes Class
Use naturally derived dyes for yarn and roving for your next fibers project. Focus on the process of dyeing with indigo. Participants can choose two skeins of lace (880 yards), fingering (sock) (462 yards), or worsted weight yarn (220 yards). Participants may also bring wool, silk or other protein fiber to experiment with for spinning or other projects. Extra skeins will be available for purchase. Wear old clothes (apron/gloves provided.)
Tuesday, 17 Jun 2014
Explore Design! Workshop: Space Representation and the Design of Spaces
This one-day workshop for middle and high school students offers hands-on projects to promote creativity, innovative thinking and design skills. Participants will learn to draw the built environment and understand the principles of form and construction that inform architectural design.
Kids' Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
"Stars and Stripes Patriotic Arrangements" - Celebrate the Fourth of July and honor those who served in the Armed Forces with a stylish arrangement in red, white, and blue. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. All 2014 class topics were designed on a planetary theme.
Wednesday, 18 Jun 2014
Add courses Session II: Summer 2014
Last day to add a Session II course without instructor's signature.
Adds/section changes Session II: Summer 2014
Last day to process adds or section changes for a Session II course through AccessPlus registration.
Design Innovation Workshop: Art, Architecture and Environments
This workshop for middle and high school students will cover a basic introduction to mapping and architectural design. Participants will explore their natural environment and learn how to map and understand space. Concepts of painting and drawing also will be explored. The workshop continues June 19-20.
Behind the Scenes
This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month's topic features a mini-tour, interesting facts, and the chance to see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.
Nanovaccine Initiative Seminar Series
"Nanovaccines, Nanocarriers and Ultra-Sensitive Diagnostic Systems for Human Health Management," Ashok Ganguli, Institute of Nanoscience and Technology, Mohali, Punjab, India. The webinar also will be streamed live on the Nanovaccine Initiative website.
Intermediate Photography Class
Take your photography to the next level with this four-part class. Building on concepts from Beginner Photography with practical application and further exploration of the tools, mechanics, and process, take creative control of your photographs. Emphasis will be on improving familiarity with manual control of aperture, shutter, lighting and flash. You will need to bring your DSLR camera and a sturdy tripod to class.
Thursday, 19 Jun 2014
Design Innovation Workshop: Architecture, Art and Environments
Day 2 of a workshop for middle and high school students that covers a basic introduction to mapping and architectural design. Participants will explore their natural environment and learn how to map and understand space. Concepts of painting and drawing also will be explored. The workshop concludes Friday, June 20.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Garden Gnomes
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. From 3 inch minis to a foot tall "Ginormagnome," find a friend to guard your summer garden. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select. Pottery will be fired within a week for you to pick up. Pre-registration with payment is not required but a call to reserve a spot is recommended.
Bookbinding Workshop
Learn more about historical bookbinding techniques and make your own unique handmade books using variations of the Coptic stitch. Leave class with two books and the know-how to keep cutting, folding and stitching more. A perfect use for that handmade paper from the Papermaking class. Appropriate for ages 10 and up; hand sewing skills are helpful.
Woodshop Orientation Class
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Friday, 20 Jun 2014
Audit a Course Session II: Summer 2014
Last day to elect to audit a course for Summer Session II. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Audit to Credit Session II: Summer 2014
Last day to change a Session II course from audit to credit basis.
Drop Courses Session II: Summer 2014
Last day to drop a Session II course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
Drop Courses Session II: Summer 2014
Last day to drop a Session II course through AccessPlus registration.
Fee payment deadline Summer 2014
Fee payment deadline for summer. Second payment(minimum due).
Pass/Not Pass Deadline Session II: Summer 2014
Last day to change a Session II course from Pass/Not Pass to grade without it counting toward the total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Schedule Changes Session II: Summer 2014
Last day to process a schedule change without a schedule change fee or to drop a Session II course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.