Wednesday, 19 Nov 2014
Belly Dance Lessons
Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.
CANCELED Lecture: Republic of Guinea's General Sekouba Konate
This talk is being rescheduled for a later date. "Democratic Transition in Republic of Guinea and the African Union's Role in Africa's Security"
Performance: China National Acrobats
With superhuman flexibility and stunning showmanship, the China National Acrobats perform spine-tingling athletic tricks with remarkable discipline.
Concert: ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette conducts Jazz I ; Michael Giles conducts Jazz II
Lecture: World AIDS Awareness Series
"Using Epidemiology to Develop an HIV/AIDS Strategy" - Gregorio Millett. Part of the World AIDS Awareness Series and the World Affairs Series.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!
Thursday, 20 Nov 2014
Provost office workshop
University policies and professional development for lecturers, clinicians, and adjunct faculty - part 1.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"Under the Sea" If you like Kids Story Time, you'll flip for Caterpillar Club! Please join us for winter storytelling twice per month, from October to March. Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts great for groups and individuals alike. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Nanovaccine Initiative Seminar
"Dispatches From the Front Lines of Vaccination Policy and Practice," Lori Parsons, Iowa Immunization Coalition. Parsons will discuss how parents make vaccination decisions and the challenges healthcare providers face with current vaccines. A reception precedes her seminar at 1:30 p.m.
Education Program: Black Light Butterfly Roosting
Join Nathan Brockman, Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing Curator, for a special black light butterfly show. Learn the science behind the way many butterfly patterns fluoresce when exposed to black light, and view them in a new way as they clump together and begin roosting for the night. Preregistration and payment required by November 18.
International Week: International night
Features songs and traditional and modern dance presentations by multicultural student organizations. Students from all over the world will share their heritage.
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 Dec. 3 telephonic board meeting.
Closing Reception: "Fall" by Mat Greiner
Closing reception for "Fall," an exhibition of new work by conceptual artist and integrated visual arts graduate student Mat Greiner consisting of an installation and video efforts. Absurdity, failure and unreliability are central to Greiner's work, expressed through collisions of vignettes and fragmentary constructions. In "Fall," the works circle existential notions of mortality and soulfulness.
Cyclone Cinema: The Grand Budapest Hotel
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!
Driftless Winds - Faculty Reed Trio
From the University of Wisconsin, Platteville