Sunday, 09 Sep 2012
Soap Making 101
Make quality, handmade soap from scratch. 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!)
Argentine Tango Practica
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.
SUB Film: Snow White and the Huntsman
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
Monday, 10 Sep 2012
Camera Basics
Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures? Learn how in this class as you look at photo basics with the digital camera in mind. Understand how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO function in order to control depth of field and capture motion. Bring your camera (and questions!) to class.
Woodshop Orientation
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. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Screenprinting
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Using your own design, learn to make a screen with the photographic emulsion method. Bring in your shirts and print away! This class is required in order to use the Workspace screenprinting equipment on your own.
Tuesday, 11 Sep 2012
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth 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.
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
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.
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
Sign up is at 7 p.m. Performances at 8 p.m. All talents and guests welcome!
Beginning ballroom 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, 12 Sep 2012
Cyclone Ballroom dance lessons
Join Cyclone Ballroom for dance lessons every Wednesday evening, taught by licensed professional Nick Babberl. No partner required. A free, two-hour social dance follows each lesson.
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth 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.
Bookbinding
Learn how to create a sketchbook or journal using the Coptic stitch. Use a variety of tools and materials to make books that reflect your personality. Leave class with two books and the know-how to keep cutting, folding and stitching more.
Bookbinding
Learn the basics of knitting: cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, rib stitch, increase and decrease techniques, pattern reading, gauge swatching, and picking up dropped stitches. Bring a pair of #7 or #8 single-point needles. Yarn will be provided.
SUB Music: Wallpaper. w/ Fast Break
Ricky Reed is the gold-plated microphone-wielding, funky shades wearing, rapper/showman/producer and frontman for the DJ rap electronic funk group known simply as Wallpaper. Their brand of music has been heard at countless house parties and dance clubs, and has also been featured on the hit MTV show Jersey Shore. After his hit song "#STUPiDFACEDD," went viral, Wallpaper. has skyrocketed to fame and success.
Thursday, 13 Sep 2012
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth 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.
Open meeting: Pre-PT Club
Welcome back gathering, open to anyone interested in finding out more about the Pre-PT Club. Pizza will be served. Rain location in 102 Forker.
Documentary and Discussion: "Mother: Caring for 7 Billion"
Mother, a 60 minute film, breaks a 40-year taboo by bringing to light an issue that silently fuels our most pressing environmental, humanitarian and social crises - population growth. It is a critical time to talk about this subject because, as of 2011, the world's population has now reached seven billion.
SUB Film: Men in Black III
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
SUB Music: Jennifer Hall
Sometimes sweet, occasionally heartbreaking, and always sincere, Chicago's Jennifer Hall writes music that looks back to an age long gone while buzzing with a youthful edge.
Friday, 14 Sep 2012
SUB Film: Men in Black III
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Waltz dance lessons
XTRA Moves: Beginning waltz dance lessons, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Includes both beginning and more advanced steps taught by Jim and Suzi Benjamin.
Parking Ramp Movie: 21 Jump Street
Gather your friends and crowd the MU ramp for a free outdoor showing of 21 Jump Street!
SUB Music: Naia Kete
21-year-old Naia Kete grew up playing in her family's reggae band, and today she continues to create soulful acoustic music with rich lyrics and flowing rhythms. Her musical background lead her to success as a contestant on NBC's hit show The Voice last season, making it to the live shows on Blake Shelton's team.
Ballroom dance showcase
Ballroom performance showcasing waltz, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. The performance features the Des Moines dance ballroom formation team.
Saturday, 15 Sep 2012
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth 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.
Tai Chi
Learn the Yang Style Short Form as developed by Cheng Man Ching. The fun, easy-to-learn movements of The Form refresh the spirit and help improve balance, posture, flexibility, confidence, circulation, and overall health and well-being. Students will also learn a few Baqua and Chi Kung health exercises.