Sunday, 16 Nov 2014
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare.
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. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Slam Poet Rudy Francisco
National Underground Poetry Slam Champion Rudy Francisco combines activism with poetry to enlighten his audience.
Monday, 17 Nov 2014
The Making of a Scientist
"An Appetite for Wonder: The Making of a Scientist," Richard Dawkins, evolutionary biologist and secularist and the Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford. Bioethics Program Director Clark Wolf will moderate the discussion. National Affairs Series
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2014
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"It got cold and they died: Climate and the Norse Greenland settlements" by Dr. Ray Arritt, Dept. of Agronomy, ISU
International Week: International bazaar
The International Bazaar will feature international music, henna painting, Dragon dance, traditional clothes to try on, international and traditional games, tea, calligraphy and a photo booth.
Wednesday, 19 Nov 2014
Belly Dance Lessons
Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.
CANCELED Lecture: Republic of Guinea's General Sekouba Konate
This talk is being rescheduled for a later date. "Democratic Transition in Republic of Guinea and the African Union's Role in Africa's Security"
Thursday, 20 Nov 2014
International Week: International night
Features songs and traditional and modern dance presentations by multicultural student organizations. Students from all over the world will share their heritage.