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What is featured?

Saturday, 02 Oct 2010

Family Weekend Open House

Oct 02, 2010

All day

Great Hall at the Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Free crafts with magnets, beads and more plus door prizes! Times TBA depending on the start time of the football game. Check the website for more specific information.

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Oct 02, 2010

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave.

Free admission to all

University Special events

Pre-game tailgate

Sunday, 03 Oct 2010

Family Weekend Open House

Oct 03, 2010

All day

Great Hall at the Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Free crafts with magnets, beads and more plus door prizes! Times TBA depending on the start time of the football game. Check the website for more specific information.

Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams

Oct 03, 2010

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU five punches for $30, Public five punches for $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 04 Oct 2010

Studies in Creativity Juried Art Exhibit

Oct 04, 2010

11:00 AM

Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Let people see what you have been creating in the Workspace. Current ISU students may enter up to 3 artworks for possible inclusion in Student Union Board's annual fall exhibit. Exhibit is on display October 7 - November 6 in the Gallery. For more information visit www.sub.iastate.edu.

Too, Too Twilling Basket with Jan Smith

Oct 04, 2010

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $26, Public $36 - Supplies included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Smoke and tangerine spokes with natural reed weaving create a twill cathead market basket.

Black and White Photography with Dan Neubauer

Oct 04, 2010

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $69, Public $79 - Supplies Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner. Meets Mondays from 6:30-9pm for 6 weeks.

Wednesday, 06 Oct 2010

Solo Vintage Jazz with Sarah Carney

Oct 06, 2010

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $15, Public $25

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Come learn vintage solo jazz dancing - essentially, this is swing dancing on your own Meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30pm for 2 weeks.

Thursday, 07 Oct 2010

Screenprinting with Dara Poorman

Oct 07, 2010

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $46, Public $56 - Shirts not included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Meets Thursdays from 6 - 8pm for 4 weeks.

Saturday, 09 Oct 2010

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Oct 09, 2010

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave.

Free admission for all

University Special events

Pre-game tailgate. Buffet meal available for purchase, catered by Olde Main Brewing Co.- reserve by Oct. 6.

Sunday, 10 Oct 2010

Needle Felting with Annihka Murray

Oct 10, 2010

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $22, Public $32- Supplies Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This class will cover the basics of dry needle felting. Meets Sunday from 1-4 pm.

Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams

Oct 10, 2010

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU five punches for $30, Public five punches for $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 11 Oct 2010

Flu shot clinic

Oct 11, 2010

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

205 TASF

Free to most employees

Environmental Health & Safety Special events

Occupational medicine is administering flu shots weekdays while supplies last through Oct. 29. Bring your ISU ID card or university number with you to the clinic. Parking is limited in front of TASF. Employees are encouraged to attend the clinic at their earliest convenience.

Too, Too Twilling Basket with Jan Smith

Oct 11, 2010

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $26, Public $36 - Supplies included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Smoke and tangerine spokes with natural reed weaving create a twill cathead market basket.

Tuesday, 12 Oct 2010

Wheel Pottery with Alice McGary

Oct 12, 2010

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $55, Public $65 - Supplies Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Meets Tuesdays from 2:30-5pm for 6 weeks.

Wednesday, 13 Oct 2010

Knitting with Sarah Cady

Oct 13, 2010

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $16, Public $26 - Supplies Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This class will cover the basics of dry needle felting. Meets Sunday from 1-4 pm.

Fine dining dinner (Indian)

Oct 13, 2010

6:00 PM

Joan Bice Underwood Tea Room (MacKay Hall)

$40 per person, including gourmet wine

College of Human Sciences Special events

Students in the fine dining management class are hosting four dinners during fall semester: Oct. 13 (Indian), Oct. 27 (American), Nov. 10 (Tuscan) and Dec. 1 (French). To reserve your spot, call 4-9740 or e-mail lraj@iastate.edu.

Camera Basics with Luke Healey

Oct 13, 2010

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $15, Public $25

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Your camera works fine as a "point and shoot" but do you want to take even better pictures? Learn how in this class as you look at photo basics with the digital camera in mind. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 2 weeks.

Thursday, 14 Oct 2010

Lecture: Brown Bag

Oct 14, 2010

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for CoHorts' members; price of admission for general public. Free for ISU students.

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Lectures Special events

Indoor Dish Gardens" by Cynthia Shulman, Ceramic Artist and owner of Kil'n Time Studio on Main Street. Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.

Chain Maille II: Byzantine Bracelet with Gail Ferlazzo

Oct 14, 2010

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $19, Public $29 - Supplies Included..

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

175 jump rings will quickly transform into a lovely silver bracelet. Meets Thursday from 6-8:30pm

The Story of Music, Stories from Home

Oct 14, 2010

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Christaian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

Free

University Museums Arts, performances Special events

The Story of Music, Stories from Home is a unique new work, created by Lauren Pelon & Gary Holthaus, which combines music, stories and poems to explore our sense of place, home and community. The program incorporates stories, music, and musical instruments deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Midwest.

Friday, 15 Oct 2010

Pride Dance

Oct 15, 2010

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1015 N. Hyland Ave.

$8 ($5 for LGBTA Alliance members)

ISU Surplus Diversity Special events

The closing event of the National Coming Out Week observance at Iowa State.

Saturday, 16 Oct 2010

"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day

Oct 16, 2010

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Simple dresses made out of pillow cases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.

Sunday, 17 Oct 2010

"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day

Oct 17, 2010

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Simple dresses made out of pillow cases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.

Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams

Oct 17, 2010

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU five punches for $30, Public five punches for $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 18 Oct 2010

Sock Monkeys with Amber Russell

Oct 18, 2010

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $24, Public $34 - Supplies Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Not your traditional red heel sock monkeys! Meets Mondays from 7-9pm for 2 weeks.

Tuesday, 19 Oct 2010

Discussion: Behind the Scenes

Oct 19, 2010

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Lectures Special events

"Children's Garden" Attend a new presentation each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.

Cigar Box Guitars with Jonathan Eimer

Oct 19, 2010

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $46, Public $56 - Supplies included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Eimer will guide you through the fabrication keeping in mind the musical elements that will make it tunable. Meets Tuesdays from 6 - 9 for 2 weeks.

Pastels with Nancy Thompson

Oct 19, 2010

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $56, Public $66 - Supplies included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Pastels are a unique painting medium in that the colors are mixed on the paper by overlaying or blending, rather than on a palette. Meets Tuesdays from 6 - 8pm for 5 weeks.

Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010

Swing Dance with Sarah Carney

Oct 20, 2010

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $40, Public $50

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This class will lead you through basic swing dancing so that you'll feel comfortable on the social dance floor and dancing to a variety of swing music. Meets Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:30pm for 5 weeks.