Sunday, 24 Jan 2010
Film: "Let There Be Light"
"Let There Be Light" is the final entry in a trilogy of films produced for the U.S. government by John Huston. This documentary film follows life after war for 75 U.S. soldiers, while exploring the concept of trauma after World War II.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
A multi-level class that meets every Sunday under the guidance of Valerie Williams.
George Work, cello with Jodi Goble, piano
ISU Professor of Music, George Work will present an evening of cello music featuring composers J.S. Bach, Benjamin Britten, Johannes Brahms and Luigi Boccherini. Mr. Work will be assisted by Jodi Goble, piano.
Monday, 25 Jan 2010
Pass/Not Pass deadline
Last day to change a full-semester or first half-semester course from Pass/Not Pass to grade basis without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
Tuition Adjustment Deadline
Last day to receive a tuition and fee adjustment for full-semester courses when dropping below full-time status. No refunds for full-semester courses after day 10 of the semester.
Retirement reception: Alice Fellingham and Pat Helms
The department of continuing education and professional development is hosting a retirement reception for account clerk Alice Fellingham and secretary Pat Helms.
Horticulture seminar
Title to be determined by Marc Harding, Director of Admissions & Enrollment Services
Class: Basketweaving- Bigger, Better, Bushel Basket with Jan Smith
This is a handy basket with a good size for many uses.
Class: Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Pendants with Rhonda Scott
Meets Mondays from 6-8pm for 2 weeks.
Class: Black and White Photography with Asa Wentzel Fisher
Meets Mondays from 6:30-9pm for 6 weeks.
Lecture: Black architects and equal opportunity
"Who Will Tell the Story? The Black Architects' Epic Journey toward Equal Opportunity," R. Steven Lewis. Lewis is the president of the National Organization of Minority Architects, an organization that promotes not only the value of expressing cultural identity through architecture and design but the importance of mentoring minorities in an under-represented profession.
Tuesday, 26 Jan 2010
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday and enjoy the Farm House in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join in a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian crafts, the first 50 years at the Farm House, 1800s entertainment, and more. Reservations not required.
Art Class: Afternoon Pottery with Alice McGary
Meets Tuesdays from 2:30-5pm for 7 weeks.
Art Class: Charcoal Drawing with Deborah Kraft
Meets Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 4 weeks.
Art Class: Beaded Earrings with Amber Russell
Learn to make 3 different types of earrings including wire wrapping.
Dance Class: Beginning Belly Dance with Lisa Rich-McKelvey
Meets Tuesdays from 7-8:15pm for 7 weeks. Shake it with Shiara!
Intermediate ballroom dancing lessons
Intermediate ballroom classes, requires previous ballroom dance experience. Meets weekly for 11 weeks, no partner required.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
"Basket Arrangements," Sandy Gossman.
Film and discussion with director Patrick Mureithi
ICYIZERE: Hope is a documentary by filmmaker Patrick Mureithi, who traveled to Rwanda to film a gathering of 10 survivors and ten perpetrators of the l994 genocide. Part of the World Affairs Series and the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Series.
Beginning social ballroom class
The ISU Ballroom Dance Club is offering a beginning ballroom class on Tuesdays or Fridays this semester; everyone is welcome, no partner required. Classes meet once a week for 11 weeks. The beginning classes emphasize basic steps of swing and foxtrot with an introduction to the waltz, cha cha, and possibly salsa.
Dance Class: Intermediate Belly Dance with Lisa Rich-McKelvey
Meets Tuesdays from 8:30-9:30pm for 7 weeks.
Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010
Retirement reception: Betty Davis
Betty Davis began her ISU career in animal science in 1990. She has worked for ISBR since 2002.
Retirement reception: Carol Lindgren
Retirement reception for Carol Lindgren, custodian, U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory.
Art Class: Woodshop Orientation with Bill Rickard
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Oklahoma.
Lecture: "Can We Save the World?"
"Can We Save the World?" Wendy Chamberlin, Middle East Institute and veteran of the U.S. Foreign Service. She was the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan from 2001 to 2002 and played a key role in Pakistan's cooperation for the U.S.-led campaign against al Qaeda terrorists in Afghanistan following 9/11.
Thursday, 28 Jan 2010
Retirement open house: ISU Extension staff
Open house for retiring ISU Extension staff: Sue Bogue, Clark Bredahl, Judy Isaacson, Lynette Spicer, Doug Cooper, Del Marks, Diane Nelson, Barb Abbott and Jim Trow for their years of service.
Annual financial aid mini-conference
This conference provides the university community with helpful information about student financial aid policies and program changes. It's designed for student affairs personnel, academic advisers and any faculty or staff who want to learn more about this topic.
Reiman Gardens: Behind the Scenes
"Mahlstede Building."
Chemical & Biological Engineering Seminar
"Multifunctional Polymer Composites" by Michael Kessler, Iowa State University