Tuesday, 15 Sep 2015
Workshop: Floral Design
Arrangement Theme: "Garden Party Arrangements" - These arrangements feature a variety of flowers that look just-picked from the garden. Ready for the spotlight, they're sure to please the nature lover. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Lecture: The Encyclical of Pope Francis on Ecology
Anne Clifford, Msgr. James A. Supple Chair in Catholic Studies at Iowa State, will examine Pope Francis's encyclical letter on ecology in anticipation of his visit to the United States. Msgr. James A. Supple Lecture Series
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.
Wednesday, 16 Sep 2015
Sculpture in the Gardens
Join Blanden Art Museum artist and instructor Diane O'Hern for a unique sculpture workshop using flowers, plants, and insects as inspiration.
Behind the Scenes
Topic: "Production Greenhouses (Fall)." Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Sculpture in the Gardens
Join Blanden Art Museum artist and instructor Diane O'Hern for a unique sculpture workshop using flowers, plants, and insects as inspiration.
Retirement reception: Tom Greenbowe
Morrill Professor of chemistry Tom Greenbowe is retiring. Brief remarks will begin at 2:15 p.m. A book of well wishes is being assembled.
Lecture: Future of Healthy Families - Ross Parke, Hilton Endowed Chair
Attend the Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series. This series brings together insight from across disciplinary bounds to address how family is defined, the current knowledge on healthy families, and the future of the field. Reception will follow.
Nature Journaling
A four week course on Wednesdays - September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Whether you are a budding naturalist, artist, or writer, Reiman Gardens is the ideal setting to observe and record pollinating insects, tropical butterflies, and native flora and fauna.
Photography Class: The Art of Seeing
A four week course on Wednesdays, September 2, September 9, September 16, and September 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a four-part class and experience the true art of seeing through your photography.
Woodshop Orientation
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.
Macrame Class
Sailors started it, hippies picked it up and The Workspace is bringin' it back! Learn the knots and hitches to create a retro plant hanger. Then, downsize and use the knotting forms to create an earthy bracelet with added beads.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. UNI
Lecture: The Dating Doctor
"Finding Relationships with Confidence, Happiness and Respect" - Relationship expert David Coleman has been speaking on college campuses for more than twenty years about the complexities of dating, relationships, romance and sex.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
Thursday, 17 Sep 2015
Study Abroad Fair
Talk with both ISU programs as well as affiliate programs that specialize in study abroad. The fair puts students in direct contact with program directors offering a wide range of study abroad options in practically any country in the world. It is an opportunity for students to get answers to their questions and make comparisons between programs to help them decide which program best meets their needs and interests.
Lunch and Learn Session
"Servicing Your ISU Vehicle," for departments with yearly or seasonal vehicle rentals. Feel free to bring your lunch. RSVP requested. Also offered Aug. 20.
Seminar: Nanovaccine Initiative and Political Science
"Countering Myths About Vaccines: Are Facts the Answer?" Brendan Nyhan, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire. Nyhan will discuss how motivated reasoning can make people vulnerable to misinformation about controversial topics in medicine like vaccines. A reception precedes his seminar at 12:40 p.m.
Grad Students: Everything you need to know about the library...but were afraid to ask!
Learn five important databases every graduate student should know, along with important library services and finding your librarian. Webinar - this workshop also occurs online simultaneously. Seating is limited for on-site workshop. Preregistration required for both on-site and online workshops.
Agronomy Seminar: Ronald Phillips
"The path to discovery," Ronald Phillips, Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics, University of Minnesota, National Academy of Sciences member
Lecture: Agronomy Seminar Series - Ronald Phillips
Ron Phillips, Regents Professor Emeritus and former McKnight Presidential Chair in Genomics, University of Minnesota, is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and widely regarded as one of the trailblazers in agricultural biotechnology.
Metalsmithing Class
Begin your exploration of jewelry-making by learning techniques such as sawing, drilling, forming, chasing, annealing and riveting. Students will complete one or two projects out of copper depending on complexity. Pendants, earrings and bangle bracelets are just a few of the possibilities!
Youth Watercolor Class
Learn basic sketching and watercolor techniques to paint everything from plants, animals, and butterflies, to landscapes and garden scenes.
Cyclone Cinema: Jurassic World
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!
Live Music: Gallant w/ Blackbear
With sold out debuts in Los Angeles and New York City, Gallant's unparalleled voice has captured the attention of tastemakers in the past month. Spending years to find his voice and artistry, his emergence is a testament to his tireless dedication to a unique vision and sound. With a sound described as future soul, his music bridges contemporary productions with old school songwriting and talents.
Science in an Age of Doubters & Deniers
Carl Zimmer is the author of 12 books about science and a columnist at the New York Times. He reports from the frontiers of biology where scientists are expanding our understanding of life. National Affairs Series: When American Values Are in Conflict.
Friday, 18 Sep 2015
Garden Quilt Show
The three-day juried show with prizes features beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners.
Local Food Festival: An Adventure in Eating
This event will feature educational displays, samples, recipes developed by ISU Dining chefs using local foods, and locally grown or produced items for sale by vendors and ISU clubs.
Seminar: Lessons Learned Using a Learning Management System (Blackboard - Faculty/Support Learning Community)
Topic: Lessons Learned Using a Learning Management System (LMS) - During this meeting, instructional designers from ELO (Engineering LAS Online) and English department will share their lessons learned and tips of using an LMS to enhance teaching.
Disparities in Housing Recovery: Evidence from Galveston, Texas
Sara Hamideh, assistant professor of community and regional planning, will talk about planning for mitigation of and long-term recovery following natural and human-caused disasters. Part of the IDRO Friday Research Seminar Series.