Tuesday, 13 Oct 2015
Human Sciences Week
The first-ever week long celebration of the College of Human Sciences will take place Oct. 12-16. Today's events include P&S Council Fair, a lecture and meet-and-greet with Sarah Brown Wessling, and lecture by William Dietz.
Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes
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.
Brush Painting Workshop
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.
Lecture: Evolution of the Obesity Epidemic and Efforts to Contain It
Dr. William Dietz is the director of the Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health, where he is leading innovative strategies to expand wellness and the prevention of chronic diseases. A member of the prestigious National Institute of Medicine, he has a distinguished career that includes fifteen years as the director of the Division of Nutrition, Physical...
Watch Party & Discussion: Democratic Presidential Debate
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!
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have.
Wednesday, 14 Oct 2015
Human Sciences Week
The first-ever week long celebration of the College of Human Sciences is Oct. 12-16. Today's events include CHS clubs and information fair and philanthropy lunch, United Way pie in the face, and lecture by Stephen Russell.
Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes
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
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
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.
Live Music: The Ragbirds
Led by dynamic, energetic front woman and multi-instrumentalist Erin Zindle, The Ragbirds utilize an arsenal of instruments from around the world. The Ragbirds are a fusion of folk rock and pop hooks over danceable world rhythms stirred with a Celtic fiddler's bow.
Thursday, 15 Oct 2015
Human Sciences Week
The first-ever week long celebration of the College of Human Sciences will take place Oct. 12-16. Today's events include CHS study abroad fair, free cake, and an outreach mac and cheese packing event.
Lecture: Food and Agriculture in the 21st Century
"Hamburgers in Paradise" - Louise Fresco is president of Wageningen University and Research in The Netherlands and a former director at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. She combines a long academic career with extensive involvement in policy and development.
Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Mad Max: Fury Road
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Panel: How We Can Achieve an International Agreement on Climate Change
"Iowa State's Challenge for Paris." Ryan Hobert is the Senior Director for Energy and Climate Change at the United Nations Foundation. He will join a panel discussion with Iowa State students working on research and policy issues related to climate change.
Comedy Night w/ Kevin Barnett
Kevin Barnett is a fast rising comic in New York City.
Friday, 16 Oct 2015
Human Sciences Week
The first-ever week long celebration of the College of Human Sciences will take place Oct. 12-16. Today's events include a food and fun fest.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Chinese Brush Painting
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends Incorporate Hanzi (Chinese characters) into your design. Samples available to help you find one that represents a word or phrase that is meaningful to you. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Walk-In Craft: Origami Cranes
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Mad Max: Fury Road
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Grace, power and beauty describe the Golden Dragon Acrobats in a show rooted in high production values and attention to artistic detail.
Saturday, 17 Oct 2015
Cyclone Cinema: Mad Max: Fury Road
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, 18 Oct 2015
Argentine Tango Practica
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Mad Max: Fury Road
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 19 Oct 2015
Woodshop Orientation
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Lecture: Radiolab's Jad Abumrad
"Gut Churn" - Jad Abumrad is producer and co-host of Radiolab, heard weekly on NPR.
Tuesday, 20 Oct 2015
Stained Glass Class
Create a beautiful piece to capture the light through your windows. Learn how to cut, foil and solder glass using a pattern you choose or design.
Mat Cutting Workshop
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own.
Lecture: My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant
Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker and author of the groundbreaking 2011 New York Times Magazine essay that revealed and chronicled his life as an undocumented immigrant. Vargas, who has worked with the Huffington Post and the Washington Post, was subsequently featured on the cover of TIME Magazine and testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on immigration reform. He has written...