Tuesday, 01 Sep 2015
Craft of the Month: Photo Holders
Use paint, decoupage techniques and Washi tape to decorate a wood plaque with a clip for displaying your favorite photo.
Walk-In Craft: Fine Silver Pendant
Create a fine silver pendant without traditional metalworking techniques - no jewelry saw, soldering or endless filing! Use metal clay and a mold to make your pendant. We will then use a small torch to fire your work in just a few minutes. When you are done, you'll have a work of art that is 99.9% pure silver.
Love and Information Auditions
ISU Theatre is seeking an ensemble cast of 14-20+ student actors with the ability to play multiple roles. To audition, please prepare two short, contrasting, contemporary monologues. The entire audition package should not exceed two minutes total. Sign up for an audition slot in Pearson Hall 2130 starting the first week of classes. Auditions are open to all ISU students.
Drawing Class
Take this opportunity to learn and develop drawing skills, whether you are a beginner who likes to doodle or an artist with experience. Students will be guided through a variety of exercises to enhance your drawing techniques including: line, perspective, light/shadow, and composition, while developing hand-eye coordination and confidence.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have.
Wednesday, 02 Sep 2015
Zendoodle Bookbinding Class
Turn your scribbles into a thoughtful collection of reflections in this 2-part class. Start by creating your own small handmade sketchbook using recycled materials and drawing paper, and finish with guided instruction in the process of Zendoodle to begin filling the pages with beautiful designs.
Live Music: Northern Faces w/ Modern Chemistry
Offering impossibly catchy hooks and melodies, unparalleled harmonies, blues-influenced instrumentation and a modern pop sensibility, Northern Faces has crafted an impressive standout sound that is all their own. The Albany, NY-based indie-rock outfit showcases their sonic prowess on their self-titled, debut full-length, released this past April on Equal Vision Records.
Thursday, 03 Sep 2015
Crochet Class
Learn the three standard crochet stitches and how to incorporate them into project construction and finishing a market bag. Learn to read crochet patterns for future projects. Bring a size H hook to class. Yarn will be provided.
Cyclone Cinema: Pitch Perfect 2
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
Live Music: Finish Ticket
San Francisco-based quintet Finish Ticket makes melodic music that straddles the line between indie rock and radio-ready pop.
Friday, 04 Sep 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: It's a Hoot!
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Choose from owl cups, banks and figurines. Meet "Screechy," a live Eastern Screech Owl who will be visiting The Workspace courtesy of the ISU Wildlife Care Clinic. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Cyclone Cinema: Pitch Perfect 2
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Down & Dirty Swing Dance
Come out to the MU Terrace and strut you best moves at the Down and Dirty Swing Dance! For those of you who aren't nearly as experienced, lessons will be given for the first 30 minutes, 8-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, 05 Sep 2015
Cyclone Cinema: Pitch Perfect 2
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, 06 Sep 2015
Cyclone Cinema: Pitch Perfect 2
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, 08 Sep 2015
Glass Beads Class
Learn to create colorful glass beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch. Build your skills with step-by-step instruction and take home your own handmade beads each week. Your beautiful beads can be used in jewelry or other artful objects.
Documentary & Discussion: Sex Trafficking in the USA
The first episode of Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's new documentary, A Path Appears. A discussion will follow the 84-minute film. National Affairs Series.
Wednesday, 09 Sep 2015
ClubFest
ClubFest is an opportunity for students to browse through 360+ of the over 800 clubs and organizations to find out how to get involved on campus. A volunteer fair for nonprofit agencies also will be held.
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Panel Discussion: The U.S. Supreme Court on Free Speech, Obamacare, Same-Sex Marriage, and Lethal Injections
Panelists discuss recent Supreme Court rulings. Constitution Day event and part of the National Affairs Series
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 10 Sep 2015
Cyclone Cinema: Spy
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Comedy Night w/ Tanisha Long
Tanisha is West Philadelphia born and raised. In her Mom's apartment is where she spent most of her days (seriously). She moved to NYC in 2006 to study acting and soon discovered that she was completely obsessed with being a weirdo and making people laugh. She then began to study improv and acting at UCB, The PIT, The Philly Improv Theater and Michael Howard Studio.
Friday, 11 Sep 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Night
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Choose from Mugs of all sizes and styles for your favorite beverage. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Cyclone Cinema: Spy
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Town Hall Meeting with Senator Rand Paul
Since 1987, the Presidential Caucus Series has provided students, faculty, and community members with an opportunity to question presidential candidates or their representative before the precinct caucuses. No tickets required.
Live Music: ProbCause
With a polished sound that spans far outside the boundaries of hip-hop, ProbCause seamlessly jumps from dubstep, to glitch-hop, to R&B than back to a classic boom-bap gritty rap sound.
Saturday, 12 Sep 2015
Tai Chi Class
The class is an introduction to the Yang Style Short Form as taught by Cheng Man-Ch'ing. Learning and doing the Form's movements refresh the spirit and improve balance, posture, flexibility, attitude, confidence and overall health and well-being. Students will also learn some Qigong health exercises. Lloyd has been studying and practicing Yang Style Tai Chi for two decades.
Cyclone Cinema: Spy
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!