Friday, 01 Jul 2011
Farewell reception: Kelley Miller
Miller is an an adviser in the office of admissions.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual.
Monday, 04 Jul 2011
University Holiday
Offices closed, classes recessed
Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011
Workshop: Introduction to Blackboard Learn
This workshop is a new instructor orientation and high-level overview of Blackboard Learn and related ISU Bb integrations and resources.
Fused Glass Picture Frames with Terrie Hoefer
Make two picture frames by cutting, grinding and layering glass.
Thursday, 07 Jul 2011
Coiling with Dez Becker
Shaped like pottery but flexible like fabric, learn how to transform hemp and string into an artistic coiled container.
Object Lessons
The ability to understand history using material culture lies in the close examination of objects. Join Director Lynette Pohlman and explore objects in the Farm House Museum Collection in the context of both historic and contemporary culture. Object Lessons is a monthly hands on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.
Friday, 08 Jul 2011
Midsummer Wine Fest
Stroll the Gardens and sample Iowa wine, meat, cheese and sweets, with a jazz guitar setting the perfect mood as evening falls. Register in advance for discounted admission.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual.
Saturday, 09 Jul 2011
Teddy Bear's Picnic Story Time
Join us for teddy bear stories and fun. BYOB (bring your own bear)!
Third annual College Creek cleaning
Volunteers will pull debris and trash from the on-campus section of College Creek. This will be preceded (9-11 a.m.) by marking storm drain inlets with precast messages reminding citizens not to dump pollutants into storm drains. Volunteer are sought for one or both events. Volunteers can register onsite, but are encouraged to pre-register to confirm supplies online.
Sunday, 10 Jul 2011
9th annual Garden Art Fair
Sixty vendors will sell their work in garden photography, stained glass, pottery, handmade jewelry, watercolor painting, silk scarves, carved wooden bowls, garden art, cards, paintings and more.
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5 begginners can learn the steps and from 5-7 the floor is open to dancing for anyone.
Monday, 11 Jul 2011
Linocut Printmaking with Sarah Dougherty
Pull your own hand-carved linocut paper products! The process is easy and addictive.
Organic Boxes with Dan Neubauer
This is a class designed for those who think outside the square box.
Tuesday, 12 Jul 2011
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Your Retirement Income Options." Developing a sound financial strategy for retirement can make a big difference. If you're one year or less away from retirement, we can help you review your options and determine what to do next. Now is the time to get answers to some important questions and begin planning. Please preregister, space limited.
Wednesday, 13 Jul 2011
ArtWalk: Athletics
Join Dorothy Witter, interpretation specialist, as she takes you on a tour of selections from the Art on Campus Collection focusing on ISU Athletics. This tour will include artwork at Jack Trice Stadium by Ed Dwight, David Dahlquist, Christopher Bennett and Ray King. Meet Dorothy at the north side to the Jacobson Athletics Building.
Photo Field Trip: Reiman Gardens with Anastasia Whited
Capture the beautiful spaces at Reiman Gardens, including the butterfly wing, rose garden, conservatory, Lake Helen and Rabbit Hill.
Thursday, 14 Jul 2011
TIAA-CREF financial seminar
"Your Retirement: A Personal Journey, A New Beginning -- How to Plan What's Best for You in the Years to Come." What's your vision of retirement? Enjoying a comfortable and potentially rewarding retirement will depend upon having enough income to live on in addition to good health and relationships with family and friends. A sound retirement strategy can help make all the difference. Please preregister, space limited.
Food in the Gardens
"Decorating with Fruits and Veggies," Anthony Johnson, Mojo's on 86th, Johnston, Iowa. Preregistration and prepayment required.
Object Lessons: Legislation and the Farm House
Since its construction in 1860, the Farm House has stood as either a direct product of or a witness to every major legislative action related to Iowa State University. Join Megan Bendixen as she highlights state and federal legislative history through text and objects in the current exhibition "Be It Enacted: Legislation and the Farm House." Object Lessons is a hands-on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.
Friday, 15 Jul 2011
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual.
Saturday, 16 Jul 2011
Gary Sutton Author Signing
Gary Sutton is a retired CEO, inventor and author, holding a BS from Iowa State. As the author of several business books, this is his first novel. Oskaloosa Moon recaptures beauty, pain and adolescent struggles in a mid-American farm village. In the spirit of Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" and movies like "Forest Gump", Oskaloosa Moon reveals the adventures of an outcast boy who was unwilling to be invisible.
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. If you would like to donate new or gently used pillowcases or notions contact letitia@iastate.edu.
Sunday, 17 Jul 2011
"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. If you would like to donate new or gently used pillowcases or notions contact letitia@iastate.edu.
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5 begginners can learn the steps and from 5-7 the floor is open to dancing for anyone.
Monday, 18 Jul 2011
Sculptural Glass Beads with Rhonda Scott
Try sculpting tools and practice using a kiln. Get ideas for different ways to make eyes, hair, and wings.