Wednesday, 22 Oct 2014
CALS Study Abroad Fair
Get a global education: Learn about the study abroad programs offered through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided.
Natural Dyes Class
Natural dyes are fascinating for fiber artists, nature lovers and chemistry enthusiasts alike. Fiber artist Sarah Cady is all three--and in this class, she will discuss the harvesting and processing of plants for use in fiber dyeing and the chemical reactions that make these lovely colors possible.
Being a Good Person in a Morally Complicated World
Rabbi Joseph Telushkin is a spiritual leader, well-known scholar of Jewish history and ethics.
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.
Concert: Passafire
Reggae-rockers Passafire formed in 2003 from classmates at Savannah College of Art and Design. Over the years, they've become a perpetually touring band playing with artists like 311, Rebelution, Slighty Stoopid, Matisyahu, The Wailers and many more. Wisconsin-based alt-reggae band TUGG will open the show.
Lecture: United Nations Call to Action on Climate Change - Patricia Beneke
Patricia Beneke is director and regional representative of the United Nations Environment Programme's Regional Office for North America and a graduate of Iowa State. World Affairs Series.
Thursday, 23 Oct 2014
A Virtual Reconstruction of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Robert Cargill, an assistant professor of Classics and religious studies at the University of Iowa, will discuss how recent advances in the fields of archaeology and the digital humanities have enabled scholars to create digital reconstructions of archaeological remains at Qumran, the site associated with the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Cyclone Cinema: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Planet Money Live!
David Kestenbaum and Jacob Goldstein are correspondents with NPR's Planet Money team and explain the economy with humor and insight. Greater Iowa Credit Union Business Lecture Series
Friday, 24 Oct 2014
Paint Your Own Pottery: Stamping
Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. We have lots of stamps to enhance your painted designs, including lettering for personalization.
Exhibit opening reception
"Jeremy Downs: Fragile Foundations," 20 photographs that explore the relationship between a structure and its surroundings.
Cyclone Cinema: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Noche de Cultura (Night of Culture)
Noche de Cultura showcases Latino culture with food and performances as the closing event for Latino Heritage Month. Latino Heritage Month promotes cultural awareness within the ISU and Ames community. It also allows our members to promote a level of political, social, cultural and ethnic awareness. Hosted by the Latino Heritage Committee
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Concert: Tyler Hilton
Tyler Hilton released his debut album, The Tracks of Tyler Hilton, the same year of his acting debut as Chris Keller on the 2nd season of One Tree Hill. Other acting roles followed, including as Elvis Presley in the acclaimed Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line. He eventually returned to music with the 2012 release of Forget the Storm, which hit #2 on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums
Saturday, 25 Oct 2014
Cyclone Cinema: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Concert: Willie Watson
Willie Watson, a co-founding former-member of the famed Americana bluegrass band Old Crow Medicine Show, is touring in support of his debut solo album, Folk Singer Vol. 1, a collection of ten songs ranging from folk standards to obscure gems. Harpist/singer-songwriter Mikaela Davis will open the show
Sunday, 26 Oct 2014
SOAR: It's For the Birds
Meet a kestrel bird and put your crafting skills to use! Help out wildlife rehabilitators and learn about some of Iowa's coolest birds while making leather and nylon jesses and other items used for SOAR's Education Ambassadors.
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Concert: Set It Off
Since forming in 2008, pop-punk / symphonic rockers Set It Off have already released three EPs, a full-length album, signed to Equal Vision Records, toured non-stop, and shared the stage with the impressive likes of My Chemical Romance, A Day To Remember, Say Anything, Against Me! and We Came As Romans.
Tuesday, 28 Oct 2014
Intro to Clay Class
Explore working with clay! The first two weeks will focus on ways to manipulate clay by hand through slab, coil and decorating with tools. The last two weeks will give you a chance to try your hand at wheel throwing, or you may continue with handbuilding projects if you prefer.
Wednesday, 29 Oct 2014
Greenlee School: Jump-Start Internship Fair
More than 30 employers will be on site, looking for students to fill internship positions in the fields of advertising, journalism and mass communications and public relations.
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.
Don't Wait for the Next War
World Affairs Series Keynote by General (Ret) Wesley Clark.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv comedy troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!