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Thursday, 01 Oct 2015

Craft of the Month: Day of the Dead Skulls

Oct 01, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$8

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Dia de Muertos is a Mexican holiday focused on remembering friends and family members who have died. One tradition includes building private altars honoring the deceased using decorated skulls, marigolds, and possessions of the departed. You will receive a skull, decorating materials and images for inspiration.

Friday, 02 Oct 2015

Lecture & Reading: A New Chapter in the Living Legacy of George Washington Carver

Oct 02, 2015

8:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building, Iowa State Center

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Xavier Cavazos, a 2013 graduate of Iowa State's MFA Program in Creative Writing and the Environment, will read from his new book of poetry inspired by stories of the life and times of George Washington Carver.

Sunday, 04 Oct 2015

Argentine Tango Practica

Oct 04, 2015

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $35, Public $45 (5 session pass)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for better dancing. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Monday, 05 Oct 2015

Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces

Oct 05, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$6

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for an inclusive world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.

Lecture: U.S. Department of Labor Chief Economist Heidi Shierholz

Oct 05, 2015

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Live Green Student activities

"Wage Inequality: Why It Matters and What to Do About It." Heidi Shierholz is the chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor and a graduate of Iowa State. Part of the Iowa State Economics Forum & National Affairs Series.

Tuesday, 06 Oct 2015

Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces

Oct 06, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$6

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for an inclusive world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.

Wednesday, 07 Oct 2015

Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces

Oct 07, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$6

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for an inclusive world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.

Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance

Oct 07, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $35, Public $45 (5 session pass)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.

Thursday, 08 Oct 2015

Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces

Oct 08, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$6

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for an inclusive world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.

Lecture: Stopping Child Slavery in Ghana

Oct 08, 2015

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

James Kofi Annan is a former child slave and leads West Africa's most prominent children's rights organization, Challenging Heights. World Affairs Series.

Friday, 09 Oct 2015

Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces

Oct 09, 2015

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$6

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for an inclusive world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.

Saturday, 10 Oct 2015

Yoga for EveryBODY Workshop

Oct 10, 2015

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $8, Public $10

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Join Joe Williams, master Delsarte instructor and visiting artist from New York, in a weekend of Delsarte workshops. Start they day off with yoga to get things moving!

Meaning in Body Language Workshop: An Introduction to Delsarte Principals

Oct 10, 2015

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $15, Public $20

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Join Joe Williams, Master Delsarte instructor and visiting artist from New York in a weekend full of workshops. Take this introduction to the most basic elements of body language through the Delsarte System of Expression. Developed 150 years ago, Delsarte is a powerful force in our understanding of human movement and expression.

Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces

Oct 10, 2015

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$6

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for an inclusive world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.

Delsarte Workshop: Expression in Arms & Hands

Oct 10, 2015

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $15, Public $20

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Join Joe Williams, Master Delsarte instructor and visiting artist from New York, in a weekend full of workshops. Use the Delsarte analysis to study the parts of the arms, hands and fingers, with all their meanings and movements. From graceful to powerful, to profoundly nuanced expression, see how you can empower your art and communication.

Delsarte Workshop: Use Your Face!

Oct 10, 2015

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $8, Public $10

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Join Joe Williams, Master Delsarte instructor and visiting artist from New York in a weekend full of workshops. Study the symbolism of eyes, brows, nose, lips as well as the basic positions and tilts of the head. Honest communication begins in the eyes and face, and radiates out into the body, so developing a responsive and expressive face is essential for achieving one's goals as an artist or communicator.

Sunday, 11 Oct 2015

Delsarte Workshop: Pin Up Poses in Motion

Oct 11, 2015

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $15, Public $20

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Join Joe Williams, Master Delsarte instructor and visiting artist from New York in a weekend full of workshops. Study how to construct timeless images that have delighted and inspired desire for centuries. Learn how subtle shifts of balance and gesture can raise the level of your movement to iconic power.

Delsarte Workshop: Performing with Props

Oct 11, 2015

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $15, Public $20

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Join Joe Williams, Master Delsarte instructor and visiting artist from New York in a weekend full of workshops. Learn how to use the zones and laws of gesture in your handling of an object in order to give it meaning.

Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces

Oct 11, 2015

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$6

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for an inclusive world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.

Delsarte Workshop: Claim Your Space

Oct 11, 2015

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $15, Public $20

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Join Joe Williams, Master Delsarte instructor and visiting artist from New York in a weekend full of workshops. Principles that guide the size of movement, when coupled with the principles of shape, direction and speed of movement, give us tools for moving through space on stage. Choreography and scene direction can be easier and very deeply informed by this class.

Monday, 12 Oct 2015

Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes

Oct 12, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$2

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Folded paper cranes symbolize longevity, wisdom and marital bliss. Choose from beautifully printed origami papers and follow the folding instructions to create your own set of three cranes. Keep them as a talisman for yourself, or give them to someone as a small but special gift.

Lecture: Learning with Migrant Youth

Oct 12, 2015

5:30 PM

1210 LeBaron

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Leigh Patel is a sociologist, writer and educator based at Boston College. She is the author of "Youth Held at the Border: Immigration, Education, and the Politics of Inclusion." Part of Human Sciences Week.

Norman Borlaug Lecture: Empowering the Poor in the Fight against Hunger

Oct 12, 2015

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Live Green Student activities

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed is the 2015 World Food Prize Laureate and founder and chairperson of BRAC, the world's largest anti-poverty organization. Norman Borlaug Lecture and part of the World Affairs Series

Tuesday, 13 Oct 2015

Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes

Oct 13, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$2

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Folded paper cranes symbolize longevity, wisdom and marital bliss. Choose from beautifully printed origami papers and follow the folding instructions to create your own set of three cranes. Keep them as a talisman for yourself, or give them to someone as a small but special gift.

Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences

Oct 13, 2015

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

2050 Agronomy

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity

"A Monsoonal link to the rapid Arctic ice melt" by Dr. T. N. Krishnamurti, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Brush Painting Workshop

Oct 13, 2015

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $15, Public $25

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

In a world with so many problems, how can we create a more just and compassionate society to live in? Explore ways to creatively tap into your own compassion by gently opening the heart and mind through mindfulness practices, and writing the Japanese character for compassion with brush and sumi ink. McCabe teaches Buddhist philosophy, meditation, yoga, and calligraphy. He is fully ordained in the Soto Zen tradition.

Watch Party & Discussion: Democratic Presidential Debate

Oct 13, 2015

7:30 PM

172 Hamilton Hall

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Join your Iowa State friends and colleagues to watch Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Martin O'Malley, Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee for 90 exciting minutes of political debate!

Wednesday, 14 Oct 2015

Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes

Oct 14, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$2

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Folded paper cranes symbolize longevity, wisdom and marital bliss. Choose from beautifully printed origami papers and follow the folding instructions to create your own set of three cranes. Keep them as a talisman for yourself, or give them to someone as a small but special gift.

Future of Healthy Families Lecture: Stephen Russell

Oct 14, 2015

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2019 Morrill Hall

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Attend the Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series. This series brings together insight from across disciplinary bounds to address how family is defined, the current knowledge on healthy families, and the future of the field. Reception will follow.

Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance

Oct 14, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $35, Public $45 (5 session pass)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.