Saturday, 17 Jan 2015
ESPN's College GameDay
Program broadcasts live from the floor of Hilton 9-11 a.m., and the public is welcome. Hilton north doors only open at 7 a.m. All seating is general admission.
Workshop: Swirl Painted Flower Pots
Join Natalie Buskohl, artist and gardener, for a fun, informal, and a little bit messy painting activity to turn a flower pot into a swirling work of art. We will use large buckets to drip and swirl paint, then dip each flower pot for a unique effect. Bring your friends and make it a painting party. Flower pots and materials included, but please dress for the mess.
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare.
Family Movies at Reiman Gardens
Movie: "A Bug's Life"
Little Dresses for Africa Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.
Family Movies at Reiman Gardens
Movie: "A Bug's Life"
Madrigal Dinner 50th Anniversary (SOLD OUT)
The 50th annual Madrigal Dinner, presented by the music department. As the guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the ISU Singers, The Music Men, Musica Antiqua, and the ISU Orchesis II Dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner.
Cyclone Cinema: Gone Girl
Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Ames Winter Classic w/ Mumfords
Mumford's invites friends to share their love for central Iowa music. Extravision, Trigger-Fish and MR NASTI will join Mumford's to celebrate Iowa music. This show is ALL AGES and FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Kansas.
Sunday, 18 Jan 2015
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare.
Wrestling and gymnastics
"Beauty and the Beast," combined gymnastics and wrestling competition. ISU gymnastics vs. Oregon State and Southeast Missouri State; ISU wrestling vs. Virginia Tech.
Argentine Tango Class
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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s
Cyclone Cinema: Gone Girl
Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 19 Jan 2015
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Volunteer on the MLK Day of Service! Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare.
Ames Community Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrate with song, story and birthday cake. An Ames tradition! After sharing birthday cake, the program begins at 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, 20 Jan 2015
Fee Payment Deadline
Fee payment deadline for spring. First payment (minimum due) or payment in full.
Ribbon cutting and open house: Student Loan Education Office
Join President Steven Leath, director of student financial aid Roberta Johnson and the staff of the Student Loan Education Office for a short program at 10 a.m.
Youth Program Training
The risk management office, the conference planning and management office, and ISU Extension and Outreach are hosting training for youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers. The training will cover the policies, procedures and forms necessary to conduct youth programs at Iowa State. Preregistration is required. To register, email orm@iastate.edu by Jan. 18.
Webinar: Developing Active Learning Activities for Your STEM Course (CIRTL Network)
Instructors of large enrollment classes will learn about ways in which to implement active learning in the lecture hall. The process of engaging students from the first class meeting will be outlined, with particular emphasis on strategies to help students to get to know one another and techniques through which the faculty can learn names in the anonymous "sea" of students.
Roundtable: Blended Learning Brown-Bag: Audio/Video Solutions for Teaching and Learning at Iowa State
Information Technology Services is planning to invest significant resources in an audio/video hosting solution for Iowa State University in the very near future. If you an instructor currently using audio, video, and other rich media in your teaching and learning environment or wanting your students to upload rich media assignments this session is for you.
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
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.
Plant Breeding Seminar
The impact of 80 years of breeding on soybean traits Presenter: Brian Diers, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Using Kaons to Unlock the Secrets of the Neutrino
Joshua Spitz MIT
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Kansas State.
Workshop: Floral Design
Theme of floral design TBD Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 21 Jan 2015
Art Inspired Student Juried Exhibit Call For Entries
Students may enter up to three entries in any media for consideration in the Art Inspired Exhibit on display January 24 - March 9 at the Memorial Union.