Friday, 01 Mar 2013
Diversity: What's In It For My Community?
Nancy "Rusty" Barcelo is the president of Northern New Mexico College and served previously as the Vice President and Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity the University of Minnesota. Once the only Chicana student at the University of Iowa, Barcelo has since become one of the nation's most highly respected authorities on equity and diversity in higher education. Part of the 2013 Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity, ISCORE
Cyclone Cinema: Flight
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Flight! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
ISU Wind Ensemble & the Boston Brass
Michael Golemo, conductor
Performance: The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers begins with D'Artagnan, a young man who leaves home to travel to Paris with hopes to join the King's guard, the famous Musketeers. He and three of his close friends live by the motto, "All for one and one for all." With characters large enough to become legends and the sweepingly romantic story of their adventures, this classic of French literature becomes an exciting evening in the theatre.
ISU AfterDark
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!
Saturday, 02 Mar 2013
Winter Photography 2013
Explore the photographic challenges and potential of the winter landscape.
Concert: Lyrica
Lyrica Women's Choir is directed by Kathleen Rodde.
Cyclone Cinema: Flight
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Flight! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Performance: China National Symphony Orchestra
Straight from Beijing, The People's Republic of China to Ames, Iowa, the China National Symphony Orchestra is coming to present a stunning concert.
Performance: The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers begins with D'Artagnan, a young man who leaves home to travel to Paris with hopes to join the King's guard, the famous Musketeers. He and three of his close friends live by the motto, "All for one and one for all." With characters large enough to become legends and the sweepingly romantic story of their adventures, this classic of French literature becomes an exciting evening in the theatre.
Sunday, 03 Mar 2013
Beyond Basics: Glass Bead Decorative Finishes
Try something new by adding a decorative finish to your glass beads. Etch them for a matte "beach glass" look. Apply pixie dust for a pearl finish. Use baking soda to age them.
Open house: Veenker Memorial Golf Course
The "Bring on Spring" open house will feature door prizes, refreshments and an opportunity to meet Greg Dingel, Veenker's new golf professional. Prize drawings will be held every half hour and the club house gift shop will offer merchandise discounts to season pass holders.
Film: In Plain Sight: Public Art in the City
Meet the artists and discover the challenging process of getting new works of art approved and installed. The film offers a multifaceted perspective on the value and meaning of permanent and temporary public art in our lives. Runtime: 41 minutes.
Performance: The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers begins with D'Artagnan, a young man who leaves home to travel to Paris with hopes to join the King's guard, the famous Musketeers. He and three of his close friends live by the motto, "All for one and one for all." With characters large enough to become legends and the sweepingly romantic story of their adventures, this classic of French literature becomes an exciting evening in the theatre.
Iowa State Singers
James Rodde, conductor
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Cyclone Cinema: Flight
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Flight! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Performance: Traces
In TRACES, the human body is pushed to its limits as a group of friends leave their mark in a run-down warehouse through acrobatics, music, and dance.
Monday, 04 Mar 2013
Iowa Water Conference
The Iowa Water Conference is a collaborative effort featuring participating conferences of Ag and the Environment, Floodplain Management, Stormwater and Water Monitoring. The goal of this partnership is to create greater awareness of Iowa urban and agricultural water issues through sustainable watershed management.
Computationally Engineered Plant Seminar Series
Root-based approaches to improve nutrient use efficiency in maize, Prof. Dr. Lixing Yuan
Award-Winning Faculty Series: Using Discussion in your Classroom: Challenging Students to Think Critically
Award-winning history professor Jana Byars shares how she intentionally fosters critical group discussion in her classroom. Students are engaged with theory from greats like Foucault and Derrida, yet feel safe participating in these challenging discussions, write every day, and still rave about her class in evaluations. Learn her secrets and engage students in critical thinking in your classroom.
Monday Organ Recital
Short, informal organ recitals given by Dr. Ahreum Han and ISU Students
Paper Making
Learn to form sheets of handmade paper using pulp prepared from recycled materials.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Oklahoma State.
Ending Racism in About an Hour with W. Kamau Bell from Totally Biased
W. Kamau Bell is host of FX's hit series "Totally Biased," with Chris Rock as the executive producer. This comedic, topical exploration of the current state of America's racism is combined with a little (unknown) history, a little PowerPoint, and a whole bunch of Kamau.
Tuesday, 05 Mar 2013
Iowa Water Conference
The Iowa Water Conference is a collaborative effort featuring participating conferences of Ag and the Environment, Floodplain Management, Stormwater and Water Monitoring. The goal of this partnership is to create greater awareness of Iowa urban and agricultural water issues through sustainable watershed management.
CANCELED: Reiman Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Diego Veitia
Diego Veitia is founder and director of International Assets Holding (now INTL FCStone Inc.). He also serves as chairman of Veitia and Associates Inc., a private investment company. The lecture and lunch (11:30 a.m.) are free, but online registration is required.
Teaching and Learning Circle: Large Classes
Are you concerned about increasing class size? Do larger classes necessitate a different way of teaching? How can you prevent cheating and plagiarism? How can you engage majors vs. non-majors, or students taking required vs. elective classes? We will discuss these topics and invite you to add your own.
Staniforth Memorial Lecture
"Weeds, Crops and Health," Frank Forcella, research agronomist, USDA-ARS, Morris, Minn. A reception will follow in the Agronomy Hall commons. This is the 24th Annual David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture.