Wednesday, 19 Sep 2012
Lecture: Behind the Scenes
Channel: Reiman Gardens
10:00 am - 11:00 am @ Reiman Gardens
"Fountains and Water Features" Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month you will learn interesting facts, and see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.Cost: 0 for members - $8 for public
C.A.K.E. (Crafts, Arts, Knitting, and Everything Else)
Channel: Margaret Sloss Women's Center
11:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Sloss House
C.A.K.E. is a time for you to come relax and take part in some crafty activities that you enjoy or time to try some new craft such as knitting, jewelry making, scrap-booking, or just coloring.Cost: FREE - basic knitting supplies and jewelry beads will be provided
ArtWalk: Howe & Hoover halls
Channel: University Museums
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm @ Howe Hall, east entrance
Join Nancy Girard, Educator of Visual Literacy and Learning, for a tour of the art in and around Howe and Hoover Halls. Meet Nancy outside the east entrance to Howe Hall.Cost: Free and open to the public.
Walk-in Wednesdays
Channel: Margaret Sloss Women's Center
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm @ Sloss House
Walk-in-Wednesdays is a monthly series to educate ISU community members and allow them to engage in discussion regarding topics relevant to the Iowa State University Community.Cost: free
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
Channel: The Workspace
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm @ The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union
For the fifth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.Cost: Buttons and Magnets are $.50 each
SusAg Colloquium
Channel: Agronomy Department
3:00 pm - 3:50 pm @ Industrial Ed II, room 101
“Unsustainable Agriculture in History: The Role of Factor X," Jonathan Andelson, Rosenfield Professor of Social Science and director of the Center for Prairie Studies at Grinnell CollegeCost: Free
Artful Yoga
Channel: University Museums
5:20 pm - 6:20 pm @ 1017 Morrill Hall
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.Cost: Free and open to the public.
Open meeting: Iowa State Center courtyard
Channel: Facilities Planning and Management
5:30 pm @ Cardinal Room, Memorial Union
Landscape architects from the Sasaki Associates design team will present the preferred concept plan for the Iowa State Center courtyard area.Cost: free
Class: Haiku in the Gardens
Channel: Reiman Gardens
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Reiman Gardens
Join local published poet, Dennis Maulsby, for another 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, focusing on the splendor of autumn. No poetry or writing background required-perfect for beginners and those wishing to improve their grasp of the form.Cost: $24 for members - $30 for public - ISU students 15% off member price
Class: Macro & Insect Photography
Channel: Reiman Gardens
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm @ Reiman Gardens
Mark Stoltenberg is back to teach a four part workshop covering the basics of macro flower and insect photography. Topics include equipment and how to use it, depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject, and tips and tricks. Each class is broken into 3 parts: classroom discussion, hands-on practice taking pictures by the students, and review of the images taken.Cost: $48 for members - $60 for public - ISU students 15% off member price
Wire Work: Ear Wires & Head Pins
Channel: The Workspace
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm @ The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union
Interested in wire working? Learn to make your own ear wires in a variety of styles and head pins from silver wire to create unique and interesting dangles and earrings. Bring your stash of beads to class with you.Cost: ISU $20/Public $30 (supplies included)
Planet Money LIVE
Channel: Lectures Program
8:00 pm @ Great Hall, Memorial Union
The charismatic team of National Public Radio's Adam Davidson and This American Life's Alex Blumberg explain money in human terms, delivering an informative and entertaining live stage show. It's a witty and humorous approach to some of the most complex economic issues of our times and their relevance in our lives. Greater Iowa Credit Union Business Lecture SeriesCost: free
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Channel: Student Union Board
10:00 pm @ The M-Shop, MU
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's award-winning student sketch and improv group. For only $1 on select Wednesday evenings, the Mojo's crew will provide a night of laughter, passion, drama, action and more laughter!Cost: $1