Monday, 29 Feb 2016
Knitting Beyond Basics Workshop
Beginning knitters, are you tired of scarves? In one evening you can refine your knitting technique and learn new skills.
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a bird house.
Lecture: Climate Change in the Long Emergency
Presented by David Orr, professor of environmental studies at Oberlin College. This is part of the University Symposium on Sustainability and the Pearl Hogrefe Visiting Writers Series keynote address.
Tuesday, 01 Mar 2016
Study Break: Coloring Books!
Could you benefit from a play break during to clear your mind during finals week? Drop in and spend some time coloring.
March Craft of the Month: Coffee Koozie
Upcycle "tubular" fabric to insulate your hands from hot coffee or other winter drinks.
Sustainapalooza
Learn and practice sustainable living skills from campus and community experts in upcycling, urban gardening, green transportation, recycling and waste reduction. Local food refreshments and sustainability-themed giveaways included.
Documentary Film: Racing Extinction
Racing Extinction is the latest documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Louie Psihoyos and reveals the black-market trade in endangered species. Part of the University Symposium on Sustainability
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 02 Mar 2016
Belly Dance
A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.
Lecture: Kickstarter CEO Perry Chen
"How Kickstarter Is Redefining Success" - Perry Chen is creator and chairman of Kickstarter, the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world.
Thursday, 03 Mar 2016
Acrylic Painting Class
Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photographs.
David Ramirez w/ Lucette
The life of the traveling songwriter certainly seems romantic, but as folk/Americana artist David Ramirez hit 260,000 miles in his Kia Rio, the novelty began to wear off.
Lecture: What Americans Are Eating and a Strategy for Change
Cindy Goody is Senior Director of the Menu Innovation Team at McDonald's USA and a graduate of Iowa State. National Affairs Series
Friday, 04 Mar 2016
ISCORE Keynote Address: Barbara Love
Barbara Love is Professor Emerti of Social Justice Education at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and speaks widely on how institutions deal with multicultural organizational development and social change.
Friday Night PYOP: Bubble Painting
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
ISU AfterDark Crafts
ISU students are invited to the MU for free late-night activities held three times a semester.
Sunday, 06 Mar 2016
Glass Beads Beyond Basics: Surface Decoration
Experiment with etching, pixie dust, and baking soda to produce a variety of looks including pearl finishes and beach glass looks.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 07 Mar 2016
Lecture: Redefining Global Security
The Honorable Mary Robinson was the first woman elected president of Ireland and just completed her term as the United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Change. World Affairs Series