Thursday, 08 Nov 2012
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
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Southern
Planetarium Show
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium to learn more. Shows are at 7pm and 7:30 pm and are suitable for all ages. Weather permitting a star-gazing session will be held after dark. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:45 pm. Seating is limited.
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.
Concert: New York Chamber Soloists
An event of the Ames Town & Gown Association. Tickets are available online, at Rieman Music, Ames; ISU music department office or online at www.amestownandgown.org.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Oklahoma Hockey Club
SUB Live Music: Sims of Doomtree
Restless and passionate but with an unflinching realism at his core, Sims has seen enough of life to know there are no easy answers.
Saturday, 10 Nov 2012
Wrestling: Harold Nichols Cyclone Open
More than 20 Iowa State wrestlers will compete in the open meet. Doors open at 8 a.m.
Workshop: Magazine Mosaics
Instructor: Kaukab Barni Merchant Mosaics are made of tiny colored pieces of stone, pottery, glass or other materials, arranged together and set in plaster or cement. They can be used to decorate a floor, a wall or a ceiling, but in this workshop we will explore this method using cut or torn paper to create a layered picture inspired by nature, one piece at a time.
Derek Anderson Story Time
ISU alum, Derek Anderson, joins us for a special story time. Don't miss out on Derek's wonderful stories, laughter and fun. Afterward, Derek will be on hand to sign books.
Farm House Museum Open House
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. The Iowa State campus became electrified in 1884, just four years after the invention of the light bulb. Find out how lighting changed in the farm house over the years, and enjoy the display of Victorian music boxes - a recent gift to the permanent collection. Warm up with hot cider as you explore the first building on Iowa State's campus.
Diwali Night
"Diwali" (or "Deepawali"), popularly known as the festival of lights, is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. Come and celebrate Diwali with the Indian Students Association and enjoy a night of Indian performances and food (dinner served at 8 p.m.).
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.
Performance: Band Extravaganza
Ensembles performances include the ISU bands and ensembles.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Oklahoma Hockey Club
SUB Music: Parlours w/ Hemmingbirds
Des Moines, IA-based Parlours hasn't been around long, but the talented five-piece band has already created a ton of buzz in the Midwest region with their self-titled EP. Their song I Dream of Chicago closed the series finale for FOX show The Chicago Code and more recently, the group had two songs featured on ABC Family's The Lying Game as well as a song in the indie film Sassy Pants.