Sunday, 08 Sep 2013
Soapmaking Class
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch using the cold process. Learn the step by-by-step process - from the selection of oils and fragrances and calculating lye amounts to picking out equipment. Lye safety will be emphasized (there are no pre-made synthetic bases in this class!) A messy but fun process so wear old clothing with a long-sleeved shirt. Leave class with about 1.5 pounds of soap.
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.
Cyclone Cinema: The Hangover Part 3
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing The Hangover Part 3! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Cyclone Cinema: The Hangover Part 3
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing The Hangover Part 3! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 09 Sep 2013
Afternoon Acrylic Painting Class
Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photograph. Techniques will include monochromatic painting, full color application, and glazing. This course is for painters of all levels and students will share supplies.
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
Mat Cutting Class
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own.
Woodshop Orientation Class
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety.
Tuesday, 10 Sep 2013
Engineering Study and Work Abroad Fair
"Tour The World." Information booths for more than 30 international programs will be represented by faculty coordinators and students to promote international opportunities for engineering students.
Glass Beads Class
Learn the process of sculpting glass rods by heating and melting the glass in the flame of a gas-powered torch. After practice, your lampworking skills will allow you to create pieces with detail and complexity that you can use in jewelry or other decorative ways.
A Call to Climate Action: Our New National Purpose
Rob Hogg is a state senator from Cedar Rapids and author of the new book America's Climate Century. In the book he argues that everything Americans do this century will be shaped by the need to reduce carbon pollution and other greenhouse gases while at the same time dealing with an increasing number of climate-related disasters.
Ballroom dance class
Intermediate American ballroom classes meet once weekly for 11 weeks. Previous ballroom dance experience is required, but no partner is needed.
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.
President's Training
For more info, please follow the link above.
What's Going On in Egypt?
Mahmoud Hamad is a faculty member in the Politics Department at Drake University and taught previously at Cairo University in Egypt. His teaching and research interests focus on Middle East politics, comparative judicial politics, civil-military relations as well as religion and politics.
Beginning social dance class
Beginning social ballroom dance lessons, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Class meets once weekly for 11 weeks. No partner required.
Wednesday, 11 Sep 2013
Fall Volunteer Fair
This event presents students with opportunities to volunteer or intern with various social service agencies in the Ames and Des Moines area.
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the sixth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
SUB General Meeting
Check out our general meeting this week. It's not too late to get involved!
Metalworking Class
Learn the basics of metalsmithing in this class including how to work with different types of metal, how to safely use tools, and techniques such as sawing, drilling, forming, chasing, annealing and riveting. Students will complete one or two projects depending on complexity. Pendants, earrings and bangle bracelets are just a few of the possibilities!
Middle Eastern Belly Dance Class
Come explore the music and movements of the Middle East with Shiara, an accomplished performer, choreographer and instructor, as your guide. Learn the basic movements used for any style of belly dance as well as a short dance routine that will help to solidify these concepts. Be sure to bring a scarf or shawl to tie around your hips and get ready to shake up your Wednesday night routine!
Intermediate Middle Eastern Belly Dance Class
Expand your understanding, increase your movement vocabulary and explore your personal expression! Examine a variety of concepts to gain a greater mastery of belly dance as well. With practice you will find the ease with which the moves can be executed in the body and how everything is intimately connected with the music to produce a final product.
Thursday, 12 Sep 2013
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the sixth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
Cyclone Cinema: Iron Man 3
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Iron Man 3! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Panel: Genes, Race, Free Speech, Same-Sex Marriage and the U.S. Supreme Court
Panelists will discuss recent Supreme Court rulings ranging from Marriage Equality and the Voting Rights Act to gene patents and affirmative action, as well as potential cases that may go before the court. Constitution Day Speaker.
Tyler Farr (Country)
Tyler Farr was born and raised in the small town of Garden City, Missouri. The singer was first introduced to country music at age 16, when he spent a summer on the road with his stepfather, who played lead guitar for country icon George Jones. Farr grew to love country music, and he decided to make the move to Nashville to pursue a career as an artist.
Cyclone Cinema: Iron Man 3
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Iron Man 3! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Friday, 13 Sep 2013
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the sixth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. This one involves blowing bubbles like when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint. The popped bubbles show up and make interesting patterns on the finished pieces. We will have samples for inspiration but your own ideas are always welcome too. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Cyclone Cinema: Iron Man 3
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Iron Man 3! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!