Friday, 24 Aug 2012
Magician Joel Meyers
A part of ISU AfterDark.
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
A part of ISU AfterDark
College Humor Live with Jake & Amir
Join the College Humor Live Tour for a night with comedic duo Jake and Amir. These CH writers take their odd couple act offline and onstage, entertaining audiences with their original sketch comedy. ISU After Dark
Saturday, 25 Aug 2012
Textbook Refunds
Last day to return textbooks for refund to University Book Store. Exclusions apply. See www.isubookstore.com for details.
SUB Film: The Avengers
Kick off movie for the fall semester! 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.
Down and Dirty Swing Dance
Down and Dirty Swing Dance featuring the Sentimental Swing Band. Free lessons!
Sunday, 26 Aug 2012
Performance: The Yellow Rose of Suffrage
"Yellow Rose of Suffrage," a one-woman play performed by Jane Cox, professor and director of ISU Theatre. For Women's Equality Day and in honor of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center's 20th anniversary, Cox will perform her one-woman play.
SUB Film: The Avengers
Kick off movie for the fall semester! 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: Ben Miller Band
Hailing from Joplin, Missouri, The Ben Miller Band is a one-of-a kind trio that combines the frenetic energy of bluegrass, the soul of the delta blues and the haunted spirit of Appalachian mountain music. Band members Ben Miller, Scott Leeper, and Doug Dicharry create a unique and modern sound while continuing the tradition of blending together many different musical styles, which has long been a trait of their native Ozarks.
Monday, 27 Aug 2012
Town Hall Meeting: ISU Extension and Outreach
A conversation with Cathann Kress, ISU Extension and Outreach vice president, and Terry Maloy, Iowa Association of County Extension Councils executive director. Special guest Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey also will be attending.
PMC Pendant Class
Express yourself! Create a personalized pendant utilizing letter and word stamps. Precious Metal Clay looks and feels like clay, and after firing, it is 99.9% pure silver.
Tuesday, 28 Aug 2012
Open forum: College of Engineering dean search
The search committee is seeking input from the university community on the position description for the next College of Engineering dean.
Drawing
Take this opportunity to learn and develop drawing skills, whether you are a beginner who likes to doodle or an artist with experience. Students will be guided through a variety of exercises to enhance your drawing technique including: line, perspective, light and shadow, and composition, while developing hand-eye coordination and confidence.
Summer Carillon Concert Series
Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mich., guest carillonneur
Wednesday, 29 Aug 2012
ArtWalk: Dean's Gallery in Curtiss Hall
Join Nancy Girard, Educator of Visual Literacy and Learning, for a tour of the newly installed Dean's Gallery in Curtiss Hall. Enjoy the new acquisitions and familiar Christian Petersen artwork that speak to this college's mission. Meet Nancy outside the west entrance to Curtiss.
Employee Wellness: Eating to Reduce Inflammation
All employees are invited to this event. No reservations required.
Open forum: College of Engineering dean search
The search committee is seeking input from the university community on the position description for the next College of Engineering dean.
Silver Rings
Saw, file, and solder sterling silver sheet to make a personalized ring just for you. Embellish your ring with stamps and texture or learn to polish to a high shine.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's award-winning student sketch and improv group. For only $1 on select Wednesday evenings, the Mojo's crew will provide a night of laughter, passion, drama, action and more laughter!
Thursday, 30 Aug 2012
Kickoff: Black Faculty and Staff Association
Celebrate the relaunch of the Black Faculty and Staff Association. Help us welcome new employees to the university and reconnect current employees with their colleagues. Refreshments and hor d'oeuvres will be served.
Fused Glass Pendants
Make pendants or earrings by etching and fusing dichroic glass. Learn the use of tools, etching techniques and proper measuring and cutting of glass.
Panel: What's So Bad about Fifty Shades of Grey?
A panel of scholars will discuss the best-selling Fifty Shades of Grey series that libraries in Minnesota and Florida have refused to put on their shelves. Panelists include Brenda Lohman, ISU human development and family studies; Dometa Brothers, ISU English; and Lynn Carey, Ames Public Library interim director. Veronica Lorson Fowler, Communications Director for ACLU of Iowa, will moderate the discussion. Banned Book Week event.
SUB Film: The Hunger Games
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.
Wheel Pottery
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. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience that would like to improve their technique and abilities.
SUB Comedy: w/ NICK RUTHERFORD
Founding member of the sketch comedy troupe "Good Neighbor" and writer for Adult Swim. Nick has been the featured comedian at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, New York Underground Comedy Festival and the SF Sketchfest. This event is a college students favorite word FREE.
Friday, 31 Aug 2012
Audit full semester course
Last day to elect to audit a full-semester course for fall. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Pass/Not Pass to grade
Last day to change a full-semester or first half-semester course from Pass/Not Pass to grade basis without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Tuition and Fee Adjustment
Last day to receive a tuition and fee adjustment for full-semester courses when dropping below full-time status. No refunds for full-semester courses after day 10 of the semester.
Lecture: Chronology and Chemistry from 50,000 Years Ago
Elisabetta Boaretto will discuss a recent excavation at Kebara Cave, Israel, and the structure and preservation of the charred materials. She is a pioneer of the integrative approach to radiocarbon dating in archaeology.
Soccer
ISU vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series).