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.
Gallery Walk and Open House: The Land-Grant Act and the People's College
Sept. 11, 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of Iowa's acceptance of the Morrill Act. Join exhibition curator Allison Sheridan for a tour of the newly installed exhibition, The Land-Grant Act and the People's College. Take your photo with Abraham Lincoln and enjoy light refreshments as we celebrate the act that had a monumental impact on Iowa State's history. A book signing for the new publication will follow the gallery walk.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Geological & Atmospheric Sciences Seminar
"Climate lessons from Holocene lake records of Greenland & Arctic Canada" by Yarrow Axford, Northwestern University; Evanston, IL
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.