Sunday, 08 Jan 2012
SUB Music: Doomtree
Wings and teeth. No two symbols could've been better chosen to represent Minneapolis rap stalwarts Doomtree. The endlessly innovative crew/label has defied categorization from the start, leaving behind convention for what's best described as aggressive transcendence.
Wednesday, 11 Jan 2012
Carillon Concert
"Let Freedom Ring," a carillon concert in honor of Dr. King, with Dr. Tin-Shi Tam, carilloneur. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Series.
Saturday, 14 Jan 2012
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
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.
Sunday, 15 Jan 2012
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
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.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2012
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration
President Steven Leath will provide opening remarks and welcome musical performances by Shy of a Dozen in celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King. Birthday cake graciously donated by Campus Dining Services.
Sunday, 22 Jan 2012
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Tuesday, 24 Jan 2012
Lecture: Ugandan Children of War
Photographer Mary Chind and Dr. Neil Mandsager will discuss their visit to Uganda with ChildVoice International. The organization works to rehabilitate children traumatized by war, including former child soldiers, children orphaned by war, and those left destitute by rebel activity. The talk accompanies the Mary Chind's photography exhibit, Silent No More: Ugandan Children of War.
Uganda: ChildVoice International
Photographer Mary Chind and Dr. Neil Mandsager will discuss their visit to Uganda with ChildVoice International. The organization works to rehabilitate children traumatized by war, including former child soldiers, children orphaned by war and those left destitute by rebel activity.
Thursday, 26 Jan 2012
Documentary and discussion: Black American Gothic
"Black American Gothic" is a documentary film about urban migration from Chicago to Iowa City. Independent filmmaker Carla Wilson tells the story through the experience of Iowa City residents, old and new, and looks specifically at how changing demographics in the community have affected low-income housing, public schools, and law enforcement. A discussion will follow the 50-min film. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Series.
Saturday, 28 Jan 2012
Leadership on the Big Screen
Delatorro L. McNeal is a bestselling author, career coach, entrepreneur and a finalist for Business Journal's Young Minority Business Person of the Year. His books include "Caught between a Dream and a Job: How to Leave the 9-to-5 Behind and Step into the Life You've Always Wanted." Iowa State Leadership Experience (ISLE) Conference Keynote.
Sunday, 29 Jan 2012
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 30 Jan 2012
Memoir of an Integration Baby: On the Road to Tomorrow
Mark Morrison-Reed is the author of In Between: Memoir of an Integration Baby. In this frank and personal account of growing up black during the era of the civil rights movement, he wrestles with racism, the death of Martin Luther King, black radicalism, his interracial family, and serving as one of the first black Unitarian Universalist ministers. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Series
Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012
Belly Dance Foundation with Lisa Rich McKelvey (Shiara)
Build a strong vocabulary of basic dance movements that can be used for ANY style of belly dance! Body articulations and short dance combinations will be taught as part of this class. Bring a scarf or shawl to tie around your hips, grab your best friend and come join the fun on Tuesday nights!
Belly Dance Fundamentals with Lisa Rich McKelvey (Shiara)
Continue to build your movement repertoire and include new concepts like level changes and layering techniques to allow more options for personal expression. Movement phrases and practice drills will help solidify these concepts.
Belly Dance Focus with Lisa Rich McKelvey (Shiara)
Explore different belly dance styles, learn advanced concepts and include the use of dance props when appropriate.