Sunday, 08 Sep 2013
Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4 - 5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better.
Tuesday, 10 Sep 2013
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"New Insights on the Madden-Julia Oscillation from the DYNAMO project" by Dick Johnson, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
What's Going On in Egypt?
Mahmoud Hamad is a faculty member in the Politics Department at Drake University and taught previously at Cairo University in Egypt. His teaching and research interests focus on Middle East politics, comparative judicial politics, civil-military relations as well as religion and politics.
Wednesday, 11 Sep 2013
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the sixth 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.
Middle Eastern Belly Dance Class
Come explore the music and movements of the Middle East with Shiara, an accomplished performer, choreographer and instructor, as your guide. Learn the basic movements used for any style of belly dance as well as a short dance routine that will help to solidify these concepts. Be sure to bring a scarf or shawl to tie around your hips and get ready to shake up your Wednesday night routine!
Intermediate Middle Eastern Belly Dance Class
Expand your understanding, increase your movement vocabulary and explore your personal expression! Examine a variety of concepts to gain a greater mastery of belly dance as well. With practice you will find the ease with which the moves can be executed in the body and how everything is intimately connected with the music to produce a final product.
Thursday, 12 Sep 2013
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the sixth 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.
2nd annual Welcome Reception
Join Black Faculty and Staff Association members as we welcome new employees and reconnect with current colleagues. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Panel: Genes, Race, Free Speech, Same-Sex Marriage and the U.S. Supreme Court
Panelists will discuss recent Supreme Court rulings ranging from Marriage Equality and the Voting Rights Act to gene patents and affirmative action, as well as potential cases that may go before the court. Constitution Day Speaker.
Friday, 13 Sep 2013
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the sixth 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.
Saturday, 14 Sep 2013
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the sixth 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.