Thursday, 16 Jun 2016
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Summer Drinkware
Whether your drink or choice is a refreshing glass of lemonade or a slushy margarita, personalize a vessel for your next patio gathering.
Growing with Grown-Ups: Plant Heroes!
Kids, bring an adult with you to Reiman Gardens each month and learn a wide variety of gardening and growing techniques from Horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth.
Friday, 17 Jun 2016
Audit a Course Session II: Summer 2016
Last day to elect to audit a course for Summer Session II. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Audit to Credit Session II: Summer 2016
Last day to change a Session II course from audit to credit basis.
Drop Courses Session II: Summer 2016
Last day to drop a Session II course through AccessPlus registration.
Farewell reception: Maura Flaschner
Maura Flaschner, associate director of admissions for freshman and international recruitment, is leaving Iowa State to become admissions director at Augusta University, Georgia. A short program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, 18 Jun 2016
Rose Fest
Stop and smell the roses during Reiman Gardens' annual Rose Fest.
Discovery Station: Build-a-Birdhouse or Beehive, Batcave, Bug Bungalow
Theme: Build-a-Birdhouse or Beehive, Batcave, Bug Bungalow. Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas.
Glass Beads Intensive Workshop
Learn to create colorful glass beads with a torch.
Walk-In Craft: Father's Day Cards
We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity!
Sunday, 19 Jun 2016
Father's Day
In honor of Father's Day, all dads are admitted free of charge to Reiman Gardens.
Walk-In Craft: Father's Day Cards
We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity!
Walk-In Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 20 Jun 2016
Fee payment deadline Summer 2016
Fee payment deadline for summer. Second payment (minimum due) on AccessPlus.
Pass/Not Pass Deadline Session I: Summer 2016
Last day to change a Session I course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Withdrawal, Add/Drop Deadline Session I: Summer 2016
Last day to add/drop a course or withdraw without extenuating circumstances (Session I courses).
Herb Gardening 101
Anyone can grow herbs! In addition to their obvious role in cooking, herbs can be grown anywhere from windowsills to full garden plots, and also provide attractive color, textures and forms, and fragrances to the home and garden.
Hand-Building with Clay Class
Use slab building techniques to make a set of cups and bowls.
Tuesday, 21 Jun 2016
Kids Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.
Floral Design Series Workshop
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Wednesday, 22 Jun 2016
Workshop Series: The Research-Based Flipped Classroom: Team-Based Learning (June 22-24, 1-4 p.m.)
Team-Based Learning (TBL) is an increasingly popular form of flipped-classroom small-group learning that can be implemented effectively in small or large classes. TBL provides students with a more intimate, small class feel even in large theater-style classrooms with fixed seats. TBL teachers report high levels of student attendance, preparation, participation and critical thinking.
Walk-In Belly Dance
Sample a variety of folkloric dances from the Middle East and North Africa.
Thursday, 23 Jun 2016
Summit: Iowa Retail Initiative
The summit will focus on the research and assistance available at ISU, as well as from other state programs which address community and retail needs. The goals of this summit are to provide an opportunity to learn about the Iowa Retail Initiative, resources available to Iowa's communities and showcase the great communities across the state. Limited space available; free registration online.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Dinosaurs RAWR!
Incorporate a terrestrial vertebrate into your design or paint a dinosaur figurine.
A Flutter of Color: Butterflies and Other Insects
The colors and patterns found on butterflies and moths speak volumes. Come learn what they are saying!