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What is featured?

Saturday, 05 Aug 2017

STEAM Workshop: The Science of the Solar Eclipse

Aug 05, 2017

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Saturday, August 5, 9:00 - 10:00 OR 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. On Monday, August 21, the world will experience a rare celestial event: a complete solar eclipse.

Sunday, 06 Aug 2017

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Aug 06, 2017

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Workspace

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 07 Aug 2017

What's Cooking in the Garden?

Aug 07, 2017

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Learn how to mix and match vegetables and herbs that are available from the garden to create healthy and delicious meals.

Indoor Portrait Photography: Emphasis on Flash

Aug 07, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Training, development

This photography class with professional photographer Mark Stoltenberg is a collection of "how to" recipes, and features a wide range of topics including how to shoot fireworks, foggy days, vacations, indoor and outdoor sports, and more.

Painting Water with Assorted Media

Aug 07, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

4-week program beginning Monday, August 7, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Paintings of water often transfix us - inspiring calm, reflection, and awe.

Tuesday, 08 Aug 2017

Plant Pals

Aug 08, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Plant Pals is growing! Join us WEEKLY as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.

Series: Best Practices in Online Course Design

Aug 08, 2017

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

2200 Marston Hall or view on your own via Zoom (meeting link below)

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This 3-part series will explore best practices in online course design through the use of the Quality Matters (QM) rubric.

Candidate forum: Assistant VP for student health services

Aug 08, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Affairs Meetings, receptions

A public open forum with candidate Caesar Ross, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, followed by a public meet and greet session (4:30-5 p.m., 2350 Beardshear).

Composition in Photography

Aug 08, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Training, development

Instructor Mark Stoltenberg, of Mark Stoltenberg Photography, will help you create stirring and beautiful compositions by learning to examine your use of angles, lines and the elements of an image. Paying attention to what will be photographed, how it is placed in relationship to other objects in the image, and how well the subject matter is expressed make for more compelling and easier to understand images.

Intro to Arts Therapies

Aug 08, 2017

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Training, development

Join creative therapies instructor Camilla Kottman in this interactive class introducing the techniques used by Expressive Arts professionals to strengthen and increase positive self-knowledge.

Wednesday, 09 Aug 2017

Book Return - University Bookstore

Aug 09, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day of end of rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore.

Free Admission Day

Aug 09, 2017

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

It's important to make the beauty and educational value of Reiman Gardens as available as possible to all. On the second Wednesday of every month, all guests may visit Reiman Gardens free of charge.

Meeting: Regents' Tuition Task Force

Aug 09, 2017

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

240 Scheman Building

free

Groups, governance Special events

The four-regent task force will receive Iowa State's five-year tuition proposal. The public is welcome. A public listening session will follow (noon-1 p.m.)

Series: Best Practices in Online Course Design

Aug 09, 2017

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Zoom (meeting link below)

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This 3-part series will explore best practices in online course design through the use of the Quality Matters (QM) rubric.

Seminar: Navigating the IRB Submission Process

Aug 09, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

2015 Morrill Hall

free

Research Training, development

"Institutional Review Board 101: Navigating the IRB Submission Process." Learn tips on developing and submitting protocols to the IRB. An IRB staff member will walk through key sections of the IRB application and explain what the IRB looks for during the review process. This seminar is beneficial for both new and experienced investigators, including students and faculty. Preregistration is requested, but not required.

Lunch Bunch

Aug 09, 2017

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a free youth story time program by the Ames Public Library at Reiman Gardens. Perfect for kids ages 0 - 5.

Beginner Photography

Aug 09, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

4-week program beginning Wednesday, August 9, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg for a four-part class covering the basics of photography including equipment (and how to use it), depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject & "tips and tricks".

Film: Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea

Aug 09, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

The project, based in Bandon, Oregon, involves collecting, washing and sorting plastic that has washed up on Oregon beaches, and repurposing it into art that is awakening the hearts and minds of viewers to the global marine debris crisis. Reiman Gardens is the first botanical garden to exhibit a collection of monumental sculptures made from this debris, and we invite you to a free public viewing of this feature-length film to learn more.

Barrel racing competition

Aug 09, 2017

7:30 PM

ISU rodeo arena, State Avenue

free

Student Activities Arts, performances Student activities

The ISU Rodeo Club hosts a biweekly barrel racing summer series. Warmups begin at 5:30 p.m., spectators are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair; no grandstand seating is available. Contestants of all ages can enter, including youth (18 and younger). Top performers win cash prizes. Additional proceeds from the entry fees support club activities.

Thursday, 10 Aug 2017

Kids Story Time

Aug 10, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

*NEW DAY! This much-loved storytelling program has returned with a strong literacy focus every week.

Series: Best Practices in Online Course Design

Aug 10, 2017

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Zoom (meeting link below)

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This 3-part series will explore best practices in online course design through the use of the Quality Matters (QM) rubric. View Part 3 On Your Own

Brown Bag: Nature at Noon

Aug 10, 2017

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Lectures

"The Reiman Gardens Intern Experience." Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy a nature-based education program relating to the 2017 theme, Water.

Friday, 11 Aug 2017

Water Day

Aug 11, 2017

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A special kid-focused event about things water!

Saturday, 12 Aug 2017

Discovery Station: Sharks & Marlins

Aug 12, 2017

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

While at the Gardens, drop by our Discovery Station for fun activities that engage kids and adults.

Flower Pounding

Aug 12, 2017

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Welcome central Iowa native, herb grower, and botanical dye expert Maggie Howe to Reiman Gardens! Maggie's deep experience and expertise with dyeing and fibers and her wild creativity result in projects that are simply very special.

Treasure from Trash Workshop: Community Art Works

Aug 12, 2017

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Create a sculpture from trash in this 2-hour workshop for kids, adults, or groups of both.