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Sunday, 23 Sep 2012

"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Weekend

Sep 23, 2012

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Live Green Student activities

Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses. From cutting fabric and ironing to sewing, there is a place for anyone who has an hour or two to spare.

Argentine Tango Practica

Sep 23, 2012

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches $30/Public Five punches $40

The Workspace Diversity Student activities

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: Safety Not Guaranteed

Sep 23, 2012

7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Diversity Special events Student activities

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: Red Wanting Blue

Sep 23, 2012

8:00 PM - 11:30 PM

The M-Shop, MU

$5 Students, $10 Public ($2 increase day of show)

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Led by singer-songwriter Scott Terry, Red Wanting Blue is proudly based in Columbus, Ohio, but might as well be America's local band.

Monday, 24 Sep 2012

Basketweaving: Witchy Boo

Sep 24, 2012

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $25/Public $35 (supplies included)

The Workspace Student activities

Weave a witch with a witch hat and broom just in time for the Halloween season. This class will use black dyed reed so wear old clothing and bring a towel.

Photoshop I: Beginners

Sep 24, 2012

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $25/Public $35

The Workspace Student activities

Explore the basic tools in Photoshop, learn how they work and what they can do. This will be a slower paced, step by step, follow along class. Review tools, layers, and other complicated things that many beginners may not know exist. Discover how to find them and when it is best to use them.

Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012

Voter registration

Sep 25, 2012

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

MU, Central Campus and Parks Library

free

Student Activities Student activities

The ISU Ambassadors have partnered with the League of Women Voters to provide voter registration forms and assistance at three campus locations.

Cocktail Table and Tray

Sep 25, 2012

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $70/Public $80

The Workspace Student activities

Impress your guests with a hand-made cocktail table and tray at your next gathering. Using 2 x 4's as the basic building blocks beginner students will gain confidence in using power tools in the woodshop. More experienced students can work with Dan to go beyond the basics on their project. Option to make bar or lounge height depending on your needs.

Wednesday, 26 Sep 2012

Wire Work: Clasps and Jump Rings

Sep 26, 2012

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $33/Public $43 (supplies included)

The Workspace Student activities

If you enjoy making your own jewelry making custom jump rings and clasps will bring your pieces to a new level. Terrie will share lots of designs and styles and will guide you in tool use. Bring your stash of beads to class with you.

Mat Cutting

Sep 26, 2012

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $17/Public $27

The Workspace Student activities

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.

SUB Live Music: Polica

Sep 26, 2012

8:00 PM - 11:30 PM

The M-Shop, MU

$7 Students, $9 Public ($2 increase day of show)

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Minneapolis-based Polica has been taking the indie scene by storm since its debut album release, Give You the Ghost.

Thursday, 27 Sep 2012

Humor, Heroes, and Healing: An Expressive Writing Workshop

Sep 27, 2012

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The Workspace, Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $60/Public $70

The Workspace Student activities

This creative writing short course effectively helps writers develop their skills of self-expression. Writers improve their ability to reflect upon and share their unique life histories, which leads to greater self-awareness. We use fiction, non-fiction, and poetry to encourage writers to explore the works of other authors.

Reception: Post-Pop Redux Exhibition

Sep 27, 2012

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

Free and open to the public.

University Museums Arts, performances Student activities

Join University Museums as we celebrate artist Andy Magee and the current exhibition Post-Pop Redux: Material Based Art by Andy Magee.

SUB Film: Rock of Ages

Sep 27, 2012

7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Diversity Special events Student activities

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: Correo Ae'reo

Sep 27, 2012

8:00 PM - 11:30 PM

The M-Shop, MU

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Correo Aereo (Air Mail) is an award-winning, acoustic, multi-instrumental and vocal Latin/World Music Duo. Nationally and internationally touring for the past twenty years, they have performed and recorded the traditional music of Latin America: especially of Venezuela, Argentina & Mexico, as well as their own original music deeply rooted in tradition on stage, in feature films and on TV and radio broadcast.

Friday, 28 Sep 2012

SUB Film: Rock of Ages

Sep 28, 2012

7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Diversity Special events Student activities

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

Sep 28, 2012

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.

Performance: Noises Off

Sep 28, 2012

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $16, seniors 65 and up $14, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

"Noises Off" began when the Michael Frayn stood backstage to watch a performance of a farce he had written and decided that what he saw backstage was funnier than what was happening onstage. The result is "Noises Off" which shows the disintegration of a third rate theatre company from behind the scenes. Frank Rich, theatre critic for The New York Times, called the script "The funniest play written in my lifetime."

ISU AfterDark

Sep 28, 2012

9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Each event is FREE for ISU Students! ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. Join us for bowling & billiards, BINGO, free food, live entertainment, free crafts, and MORE!

Comedy! Steve Byrne Live

Sep 28, 2012

11:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

After winning TBS's Myspace Standup or Sitdown Comedy Challenge, Steve Byrne was hurled into a brilliant television and film career. His success landed him on the History Channel's "The History of the Joke," the Discovery Channel's "The Science of Laughter," and as a series regular on NBC's "The Real Wedding Crashers." ISU After Dark

Saturday, 29 Sep 2012

SUB Film: Rock of Ages

Sep 29, 2012

7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Diversity Special events Student activities

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.

Performance: Noises Off

Sep 29, 2012

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $16, seniors 65 and up $14, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

"Noises Off" began when the Michael Frayn stood backstage to watch a performance of a farce he had written and decided that what he saw backstage was funnier than what was happening onstage. The result is "Noises Off" which shows the disintegration of a third rate theatre company from behind the scenes. Frank Rich, theatre critic for The New York Times, called the script "The funniest play written in my lifetime."