Wednesday, 13 Jan 2016
Carillon Concert: Let Freedom Ring
A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King by ISU carilloneur Tin-Shi Tam. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series.
Reception: 2016 "Women Impacting ISU" calendar unveiling
The 12 women featured in the calendar will be recognized. This is the 10th anniversary edition of the calendar.
Saturday, 16 Jan 2016
"Little Dresses for Africa" Volunteer Weekend
We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.
Sunday, 17 Jan 2016
"Little Dresses for Africa" Volunteer Weekend
We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.
Monday, 18 Jan 2016
Crowd-sourced mapping service event
The geographic information systems (GIS) facility is holding a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event. Volunteers will help create crowd-sourced maps of the world to help with disaster relief efforts. No experience required. Lunch is provided. Register by Jan. 15 at the email address above with your name, session preference, your computer needs and pizza preference.
"Little Dresses for Africa" Volunteer Weekend
We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.
Crowd-sourced mapping service event
The geographic information systems (GIS) facility is holding a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event. Volunteers will help create crowd-sourced maps of the world to help with disaster relief efforts. No experience required. Lunch is provided. Register by Jan. 15 at the email address above with your name, session preference, your computer needs and pizza preference.
Ames Community Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrate with song, story and birthday cake. An Ames tradition! After sharing birthday cake, the program begins at 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, 19 Jan 2016
Lecture: The U.S. fight against child abuse, human trafficking and sexual assault
"On the Front Lines of the U.S. Fight against Child Abuse, Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault," Ambassador Luis CdeBaca. A graduate of Iowa State, CdeBaca leads the Department of Justice Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking (SMART). World Affairs Series
Thursday, 21 Jan 2016
Study Abroad Fair
Talk with directors of ISU programs and affiliate programs that offer a wide range of study abroad options in practically any country in the world.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Convocation
Come celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and learn how his global vision of equality for everyone remains relevant today. The Advancing One Community Awards will also be presented. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series.
Monday, 25 Jan 2016
Town Hall Meeting with Bernie Sanders
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.
Wednesday, 27 Jan 2016
Gallery Talk: Art + Issues
This gallery talk will use art as a launching pad for a community discussion on campus issues. The current exhibition is focused on the democratic process of commissioning public art for the Art on Campus Collection and will be the foundation for our discussion. The program will include a guided looking exercise, followed by an open-ended dialogue which will draw upon the art in the exhibition and the issues raised by the attendees.
Walk-In Belly Dance
A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.
Thursday, 28 Jan 2016
Lecture: Women Who Don't Wait in Line
Program for Women in Science and Engineering 30th Anniversary Keynote. Reshma Saujani is the founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, a national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in technology and prepare young women for jobs of the future.
Sunday, 31 Jan 2016
Lecture: God and Government
Barry Lynn is executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State. Part of the National Affairs Series: When American Values Are in Conflict.