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.
Tuesday, 19 Jul 2011
Horticulture Field Day
This 3rd annual event will include tours of ornamental plant trials, plastic mulch demonstrations, crop production in high tunnels, information on turfgrass care, vineyard and apple orchard trials, and insect and disease studies. There also will be a farmer's market and nonprofit and commercial horticultural exhibits. Registration form is online.
IPERS financial help
An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments at the Memorial Union. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.
Blackboard workshop: Organizing course content
Examine Bb Learn's Content Folders, Lesson Plan and Learning Module organizational features in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these are influenced by the capabilities of Bb Learn. You will organize some content in one of these features in either your own Bb Learn course or in the pre-set shell.
Lauren Christian Pork Chop Open
This annual event benefits the Lauren L. Christian Endowment, which provides financial support for students and continued swine and pork educational opportunities. Registration deadline is July 6. Entry fee includes lunch, refreshments and the evening picnic meal.
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2011
Fee Payment deadline
Fee payment deadline for summer semester. Final payment due.
Thursday, 21 Jul 2011
Garden Walk: Sculptures by Bill King and Christian Petersen
Take an evening tour through the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden to see the exhibition "Realitès: The Lyric Sculpture of William King." King's Pop Art sculptures represent themes that are inclusive of Iowa State student life including romance, accomplishment, recreation and community. We also will revisit student life of the 1930s and 40s through some of your favorite sculptures by Christian Petersen.
Friday, 22 Jul 2011
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual.
Saturday, 23 Jul 2011
Iowa Shrine Bowl
The 39th annual Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Classic. The game will showcase 92 high school football players, 60 cheerleaders and 14 dance team members from around the state. Tickets are available by contacting the Iowa Shrine Bowl office (P.O. Box 22160 Des Moines, IA 50325) or emailing xautoman@mchsi.com.