Sunday, 08 Jan 2017
Walk-in 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.
Wednesday, 11 Jan 2017
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.
Sunday, 15 Jan 2017
Walk-in 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.
Monday, 16 Jan 2017
Service project: Crowd-sourced mapping
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. 13 at the email address above with your name, computer needs and pizza preference.
CANCELLED : Sole Hope Volunteer Day
Due to weather this event has been cancelled.
Wednesday, 18 Jan 2017
Workshop: Sustaining Academic Pipeline
Workshop Three: "Tools for Faculty of Color to Continue Their Trajectory to Professor." Speakers at the event will include: Wilson Rumbeiha, professor in veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine; and Eulanda Sanders, Donna R. Danielson Professor in Textiles and Clothing, Apparel Events and Hospitality Management. All are welcome to attend this five-part workshop series.
Spring ClubFest
ClubFest is an opportunity for students to browse hundreds of the over 850 clubs and organizations to find out how to get involved on campus. A volunteer fair for nonprofit agencies also will be held.
Thursday, 19 Jan 2017
Study Abroad Fair
A one-stop shop to learn about adventure abroad -- interning, studying and volunteering opportunities, ranging from one week to one year. Students can enter to win study abroad scholarships.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Convocation
"Courageous Conversations: Where Do We Go from Here?" - Join us for a panel discussion on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream and how it can be actualized in the current social and political climate. The Advancing One Community Awards will also be presented.
Sunday, 22 Jan 2017
Walk-in 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.
Monday, 23 Jan 2017
Ames Community Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This event was postponed from Jan. 16 due to extreme weather.
What Are Your Rights? A Conversation
A discussion of the constitutional and legal rights of Muslims with representatives from the ACLU of Iowa and the Council of American Islamic Relations
Tuesday, 24 Jan 2017
Forum: What Are the Legal Rights of Immigrants
Join us for a panel discussion about the constitutional and legal rights of all immigrants living in Iowa. Students, faculty, staff and Ames community members are invited to attend, ask questions and share their concerns and resources.
Thursday, 26 Jan 2017
Lecture: Rap, Race, Reality & Technology
Chuck D, the leader and co-founder of legendary rap group Public Enemy, delivers a powerful message about race, rage and inequality.
Sunday, 29 Jan 2017
Walk-in 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.
Monday, 30 Jan 2017
A Deeper Black: Race in America
Ta-Nehisi Coates is a national correspondent at The Atlantic and author of "Between the World and Me." Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series Keynote.
Tuesday, 31 Jan 2017
Interactive Session on Diversity
Lee Mun Wah is a documentary filmmaker, author, educator and founder of the diversity training company Stirfry Seminars.