Monday, 05 Oct 2015
Advising period for Spring 2016 registration begins
Advising period for Spring 2016 registration begins.
Young Women in Business
A business degree is your ticket to opportunity. Rise to the top of a large company. Start your own business and make it grow. Work for a nonprofit, a university or a government. With a business degree, all that and more are possible. But what is it like to be a business major? Or to work in a particular industry? The College of Business at wants to help you find out.
Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces
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.
Reception: Center for Nondestructive Evaluation
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, one of the most tenured National Science Foundation centers in the U.S. Guest speaker is CNDE fellow Lester Schmerr.
Sassy Embroidery Workshop
Get out your Urban Dictionary, write out your favorite song lyrics, recite a line from a movie, or find something trending on Twitter. We will have design/text ideas, or bring in your own and learn a couple basic stitches. Finished pieces can be hung in the provided hoops or stitched onto another project.
Screen Printing Class
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts. Using your own design, learn to make a screen with the photographic emulsion method. Bring in your shirts and print away! This class is required in order to use our screen printing equipment.
Lecture: U.S. Department of Labor Chief Economist Heidi Shierholz
"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
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.
Light Painting Photography Class
4 week course on Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, and 27. Emphasis will be on proper technique, the right tools and learning how to identify and capture the best subjects.
Woodshop Orientation Workshop
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.
Concert: Dustin Lynch
Tennessee native and rising country music star Dustin Lynch will perform on campus. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Lecture: The 11 Rival Regions of North America
"American Nations: A History of the 11 Rival Regional Cultures of North America," journalist and author Colin Woodard. National Affairs Series: When American Values Are in Conflict.
Wednesday, 07 Oct 2015
1K Campus walk: Walk as One
Walk one kilometer with students, staff and faculty as part of the "Healthiest State" initiative. Meet at 12:05 p.m. Registration requested.
Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces
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.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Iowa NSF EPSCoR Energy Policy Seminar Series
"The Feasibility, Costs and Environmental Implications of Large-scale Biomass Energy," Niven Winchester, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Class: Stress-Free Colored Water Pencil Drawing
4 week course on Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28. Designed for absolute beginners, this class will introduce you to the versatile medium of colored water pencils.
Leaders Workshop Series
In this session, student leaders will learn how to create a consistent visual identity and brand for their student organization, as well as how to develop strategic marketing strategies that employ the use of traditional channels as well as social media. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about all of the marketing resources available to student organizations through the Student Activities Center, Memorial Union, and ISU.
Macro Photography 1 Class
4 week course on Wednesdays October 7, 14, 21, and 28. This workshop will cover the basics of macro photography.
Oil Painting Class
Become comfortable using oil paint, and gain confidence in color mixing, composition, and paint application. It is meant for both beginners who have never painted before and more experienced painters who would like to try a new perspective and get a chance to paint with others.
Walk-In Craft: Tube Cuffs
Upcycle bicycle inner tubes into wearable art. Add patterns and imagery by stamping with white ink. Add snaps and walk out with a "tubular" cuff! Or, for the hardcore bikers, add Velcro instead of snaps and make an ankle cuff that will tether your pant leg while riding. Meet members of the Ames Bicycle Coalition, a group of community members dedicated to the development of safe infrastructure for cyclists.
Lecture: How Baling Hay Prepared Me to Become the Coffee 'Bean Baron'
Danny O'Neill is the owner and founder of The Roasterie Coffee, Inc., and a graduate of Iowa State. The William K Deal Leadership Lecture and part of CALS Week.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Kansas State
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.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
Jazz II, under the tutelage of Michael Giles, presents a program with the theme "As Seen on TV." Plenty of quality jazz music has slipped under the radar, disguised as television show themes. Their portion of the concert includes tunes penned by Paul Anka and Quincy Jones, arranged by John Fedchock and Doc Severinsen.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 08 Oct 2015
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"A Trip Around the World." Please join us for winter storytelling with related crafts and activities.
Brown Bag Lecture
"Intentional Prairie: Bringing Indigenous Plants Back to their Native Ecosystem," Barbara Haas, associate professor of English, and Cathleen Bascom, MFA student in creative writing and environment.
Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces
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.