Sunday, 04 Nov 2012
Argentine Tango Practica
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.
Documentary & Discussion: The Real Dirt on Farmer John
The Real Dirt on Farmer John follows the life of John Peterson, owner and operator of AngelicOrganics, one of the largest Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms in the United States. Peterson took over the family farm as a young man in the1960s and slowly turned it into an experiment of art and agriculture. Farmer John Peterson will provide introductory remarks and join a discussion following the 80-min. film. AgArts Film Festival
SUB Film: The Bourne Legacy
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.
Monday, 05 Nov 2012
Adaptive Interface: Light, Space and Comfort exhibition
This week-long exhibition will highlight climate change adaptation projects students developed during a five-week Berlin Summer Academy, a joint program offered by the College of Design and ars Berlin, a study-abroad program at Beuth University Berlin. The show will open with a reception and refreshments at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in the Lightfoot Forum.
Exhibition reception
"Adaptive Interface: Light, Space and Comfort" features the work of eight ISU architecture students who studied in Germany. Refreshments will be served.
Documentary & Discussion: Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immigrant Death Investigation
In October 2002, the badly decomposed bodies of 11 undocumented immigrants from Mexico and Central America were found sealed inside a freight car in rural Denison, Iowa. The documentary "Train to Nowhere" offers an in-depth look at the investigation and those involved. Filmmaker Colleen Krantz is a graduate of Iowa State and former Des Moines Register reporter. AgArts Film Festival
Tuesday, 06 Nov 2012
Library workshop
"SciVerse Hub," Gerry McKiernan. SciVerse Hub Beta: a one-stop single search across SciVerse ScienceDirect, SciVerse SciTopics Beta and relevant web/third-party content.
Etched Glass Ornaments
Learn the basics of glass etching while creating six ornaments. Choose from our imagery, or get creative and make up your own designs.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. William Penn (Exhibition).
Wednesday, 07 Nov 2012
ArtWalk: Gerdin Business Building
Join Dorothy Witter, Interpretation Specialist, for a tour of the art on campus around the Gerdin Business Building. Meet Dorothy outside the west entrance to Gerdin.
SusAg Colloquium
The Impact of Crop Insurance on US Agriculture, Bruce Babcock
Artful Yoga
Release that mid-week stress surrounded by the beauty of the Christian Petersen Art Museum during this free weekly yoga practice. Transform body, mind and spirit through a flowing series of postures and breath work! No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own yoga mat. Meet the Recreation Services yogi in 1017 Morrill Hall.
Fine Dining: Midwestern American Cuisine
This dinner is one of four fine dining experiences offered fall semester by the students in the hospitality management program's fine dining management course. Seating begins at 6:15 p.m. To reserve seats at this dinner, contact Kara, 563-499-3033.
SUB Music: Rogue Valley
Rogue Valley is comprised of five talented musicians from Minneapolis, MN. Led by popular singer/songwriter Chris Koza, the band has shown incredible ambition by writing, recording, and releasing four albums all within the span of one year. Known for their incredible live concerts, Rogue Valley has shared the stage with notable acts such as Spoon, Weezer, Andrew Bird, Justin Vernon, and many others.
SUB: Afro-Latin Project
The Afro-Latin Project is an ensemble that performs music and dances of Latin America. The ensemble specializes in the music and dances influenced by the African presence in Latin America.
Thursday, 08 Nov 2012
Registration begins for freshmen: Spring 2013
First day of assigned Spring 2013 registration dates for students projected as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Brown Bag Lecture
"Building Beautiful Holiday Decor" presented by Brian Smith from Evert's Flowers Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Masters Thesis Seminar
Nitrogen sources and sinks in Iowa soils: biogeochemical links between carbon inputs, nitrate leaching, and nitrous oxide emissions, David C. Mitchell
Computer science colloquia: Andy Miner
Andy Miner, associate professor of computer science, will discuss "Opportunities in Model Checking."
Agronomy Seminars
Jon Hempel
"Just Desserts: A Taste of Chocolate and More"
"Just Desserts" will feature 20 desserts by various Story County vendors. Call 4-1663 or stop by the YWCA Ames-ISU office at 210 Lab of Mechanics to purchase tickets in advance. All proceeds support scholarships for ISU women as well as programming that works to eliminate racism and empower women.
Cabinet of Curiosities
Explore the unfamiliar, exotic, bizarre and nostalgic objects that are part of Iowa State University's academic land-grant heritage in the exhibition Cabinet of Curiosities. Exhibition curators Allison Sheridan and Jennifer Munoz will talk about the interesting history of these collections and discuss some of the most curious objects in the exhibition.
Learning to Think Like Scientists: Does Our Future Depend on It?
Suzanne Hendrich,University Professor and current president of the Faculty Senate, will engage the audience in a discussion about "thinking like a scientist" both in our daily lives and in solving some of our greatest global challenges, such as food security, poverty, and building community.
SUB Film: Magic Mike
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.
Benefit Concert
Donations to Toys for Tots drive are welcome.
Performance: Pride & Prejudice
Although many have tried, few literary romances have matched the gentle satire of Austen's Pride and Prejudice. L. A. Theatre Works' superlative company of actors brings Cristina Calvit's stunning adaptation to life.
SUB Live Music: Emerson Hart
Though millions already appreciate former Tonic front-man Emerson Hart's poignant lyrics, smart songcraft and evocative voice, Hart's debut solo album, Cigarettes and Gasoline, begins a new chapter for the renowned performer.
Our Black Year in America's Racially Divided Economy
In 2009 Maggie Anderson and her family pledged that they would patronize black-owned companies whenever possible, so she scoured the Chicago area for black-owned supermarkets, dry cleaners, gas stations, pharmacies, and clothing stores. "Our Black Year: One Family's Quest To Buy Black in America's Racially Divided Economy" is the story of their experiment in conscious consumerism. National Affairs Series.
Friday, 09 Nov 2012
Financial Regulation: The Unfinished Business
Featuring Mike Piwowar, Republican chief economist for the Senate Banking Committee
PhD Dissertation Seminar
Agronomic, seed traits and oleate stability of soybean lines containing the high-oleate transgene DP-305423-1 and the molecular characterization of the genomic region flanking the high-oleate transgene, Jordan Spear