Friday, 03 Nov 2017
Film: A Gathering of Waters, The Rio Grande, Source to the Seas
A Gathering of Waters: The RÃo Grande, Source to the Seas is a short documentary by Basia Irland focusing on the 1,875 miles of the Rio Grande and its importance to the hundreds of groups who rely on it. The project took 5 years to complete and explores the river's cultural, ecological, and environmental impact on the life of humans and wildlife. Please join us for a public viewing of Irland's documentary in the reACT Gallery.
Sunday, 05 Nov 2017
The Psychology of Video Games
The effects of video games do not stop within the game itself. From violent media and aggressive behavior to prosocial media and positive effects, the physical players of video games are influenced by the content of the game in multiple dimensions. Discover the psychology of video games with Distinguished Professor Craig Anderson and Professor Douglas Gentile of the ISU Psychology Department through an open discussion with the exhibition.
Wednesday, 08 Nov 2017
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. Please arrive a few minutes early for a brief discussion of the current exhibition with a yoga twist. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required. Sponsored by University Museums and Rec. Services.
Art Walk: Honoring Those Who Serve
The legacy of service in the United States Armed Forces is strong and enduring at Iowa State. Join University Museums in honoring those who serve by joining us for a walk and talk about some of the artful ways those who serve are honored and remembered in the Art on Campus Collection.
Wednesday, 15 Nov 2017
Lecture: When the 'Water Prince' Brought an Iceberg to Iowa
"Muhammad bin Faisal's Frozen Fantasies of Antarctic Arabia," Michael Christopher Low, assistant professor, history. By retelling the story of the "water prince," this lecture will remember one of the more colorful episodes in Iowa State's history and explore the tangled histories of oil, desalination, and climate change and adaptation in the Arabian Peninsula. This lecture is held in conjunction with the ReACT Gallery exhibition exploring water.
Sunday, 19 Nov 2017
Interpreting the State Capitol
The prints of Real and Imagined Aspects of the State Capitol Building combine a legendary local landmark with fanciful characters and perspectives and have become among Worthen's most well-known. Joan Arnett, Capitol Tour Guide Supervisor, will share the history of this 19th century Iowa building surrounded by the imaginative prints of Amy Worthen.
Monday, 27 Nov 2017
Art + Issues: Building a Campus Community
The University Museums exist to celebrate the diversity of our cultural heritage and through art teach critical thinking and generate dialogue that helps to build an inclusive campus community. Topics that relate to current events will be presented and attendees are encouraged to bring other discussion topics with them with a goal of generating understanding in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space.
Wednesday, 29 Nov 2017
Game Night at the Christian Petersen Art Museum
Compete and showcase your gaming skills at the current Christian Petersen Art Museum exhibition, GAME ART VS. ART GAME. Featuring eighteen interactive and diverse video games, this exhibit engages visitors with the University Museums in the dynamic setting of playful exploration and contemporary game design. No prior knowledge or skill in gaming is necessary, so stop by and join in on the fun!