Wednesday, 23 May 2012
Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
Channel: Community activities
8:00 am - 9:00 pm @ Iowa State Center
An international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state and world level.Masters Defense
Channel: Agronomy Department
9:00 am - 10:00 am @ 3140 Agronomy Hall
"Analysis of regional climate model simulations of winter seasonal precipitation." Andrew Ansorge, MS, Agricultural MeteorologyCost: Free
Haiku in the Gardens
Channel: Reiman Gardens
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm @ Reiman Gardens
Join local published poet, Dennis Maulsby, for a course in four weekly sessions examining the history, nature, and variations of haiku poetry. Learn to write and appreciate this beautiful poetic art within the endlessly inspiring landscape of the outdoor gardens. No poetry or writing background required-perfect for beginners and those wishing to improve their grasp of the form. Participants will take home a workbook of handouts and reference mateCost: Cost: $24 for CoHorts members. $30 for the general public.
Silver Rings with Terrie Hoefer
Channel: The Workspace
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm @ Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union
Saw, file, and solder sterling silver sheets to make a personal ring just for you.Cost: $46ISU/$56 Public (includes supplies)
Watercolor with Jeremy Roy
Channel: The Workspace
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm @ Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union
Learn the art of watercolor painting.Cost: $55 ISU/$65 Public (includes supplies)