Friday, 28 Apr 2017
Workshop: Communicating with Voters
Ready to Run Iowa is a non-partisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become involved in public life as leaders in their respective communities. Fee includes workshop materials, a parking pass and light refreshments. Registration is required.
CODAC Spring Sale
Final day of the biannual sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, jewelry, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150.
The Giver
In a "utopian" future of sameness, young Jonas inherits an unusual career: to receive and keep the memories of his communities past. Throughout his lessons with his elder predecessor, Jonas learns of love, war, and all of life's unknown joys and pains, and he must decide whether to keep these secrets or upend his community. Based on Lois Lowry's modern classic.
Barks@Parks
The most popular study break on campus is back. Certified therapy dogs will be available in Parks Library daily during dead week. Follow the paw prints and use #BarksAtParks when sharing your photos with the dogs on Twitter.
Retirement reception: Rob Hubert
Rob Hubert, teaching laboratory coordinator for the animal science department, is retiring.
Workshop: Winning Internet Strategies
Ready to Run Iowa is a non-partisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become involved in public life as leaders in their respective communities. Fee includes workshop materials, a parking pass and light refreshments. Registration is required.
Retirement reception: Jean Anderson, Eunice Bassler, Marilyn Cox
Faculty members Jean Anderson and Eunice Bassler and analyst Marilyn Cox, all in the department of food science and human nutrition, are retiring. A program is planned at 4 p.m.
Retirement reception: Russell Mullen
Russell Mullen, agronomy department, is retiring. A program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Christine Schultz
Christine Schultz, a senior lecturer in the mathematics department, is retiring. A program will start at 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, 29 Apr 2017
Opening Weekend: "Washed Ashore" exhibit
"Washed Ashore," featuring giant sea life sculptures made from trash collected from beaches to graphically illustrate the tragedy of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways.
Treasure from Trash Drop-in Workshop
Create a mini sculpture from trash to take home in this informal, drop-in program for kids and adults.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Western Illinois. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Western Illinois. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
The Grapes of Wrath
The National Players bring a powerful production of Steinbeck's Great American Novel, The Grapes of Wrath. Presented in the intimate Fisher Theater at Iowa State Center, this story of the Joad Family's trek west. Leaving the Dust Bowl behind and persevering against all odds, they strive for their own piece of the American dream.
Sunday, 30 Apr 2017
Workshop: Needle Felting
Learn to make a small fiber "painting" from wool roving, with fiber artist and instructor, Betty Chamness Trost.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
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.