Thursday, 14 Jun 2018
Plant Walk: Host Plants
What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens' Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth in-depth walk through the gardens to learn about the favorite host plants for a variety of butterflies.
Brown Bag: Nature at Noon - Surrounded by Poetry
Expand your awareness of the poetic nature of the world around you with award-winning poet and author, Dennis Maulsby. Bring your lunch to the Gardens each month and enjoy a nature-based education program relating to the 2017 theme, Movement. Regional professionals and lecturers present on a wide range of topics.
SCI Talk: Pollinator Health
Join ISU ecologist David Stein as he presents new research about the health of pollinators in Iowa.
Friday, 15 Jun 2018
Adds/Section Changes: Summer Session II
Last day to process adds or section changes for a Session II course through AccessPlus registration.
Audit deadline: summer session II
Last day to elect to audit a course for Summer Session II. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Audit to credit deadline: Summer Session II
Last day to change a Session II course from audit to credit basis.
Drop deadline: summer session II
Last day to drop a Session II course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
Drop deadline: summer session II
Last day to drop a Session II course through AccessPlus registration.
Schedule changes: summer session II
Last day to process a schedule change without a schedule change fee or to drop a Session II course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.
Retirement open house: Susan Posch
Susan Posch, writer/editor in the Study Abroad Center, is retiring.
ISU Employee Day
Current Iowa State University employees can enjoy FREE ADMISSION from noon to 6 p.m. Must show ISU ID card to gain free admission.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Monster Mugs
Guest artist Hugo Kenemer will show you tips for drawing monsters. Silly, scary, or whatever you think the thing under your bed looks like.
Closing Art Reception: Michele Baggenstoss
Meet Des Moines artist Michele Baggenstoss as we celebrate the last week of her Garden Room Gallery exhibit at Reiman Gardens. Join her for an informal reception with light refreshments, and enjoy the opportunity to purchase an original painting.
Saturday, 16 Jun 2018
Felt Succulents Walk-In Craft
Use our patterns to cut petal shapes from felt in green and earth-tone shades. Construct enough faux succulents for a small arrangement and choose one of our re-purposed vessels to hold your pretty plants.
Sunday, 17 Jun 2018
Father's Day
In honor of Father's Day, all dads are admitted free of charge.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
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 floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Monday, 18 Jun 2018
IRB Manager End User Training
Attendees will learn how to navigate the electronic IRB records system and how to submit IRB protocols for review.
Tuesday, 19 Jun 2018
Plant Pals
Join us weekly on Tuesdays as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Floral Design: Bold Vertical Arrangements
Use a single container to group materials in a parallel manner for a bold line of tall flowers. Registration with pre-payment is required one week in advance.
Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018
Fee payment deadline for summer
Fee payment deadline for summer. Second payment (minimum due) on AccessPlus.
Behind the Scenes: Wind, Waves, & Light Exhibit
Join education staff for an in-depth look at George Sherwood's kinetic sculptures in this year's moving display of Wind, Waves, & Light. This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join different staff members each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Thursday, 21 Jun 2018
Kids' Story Time
Join us for this summertime favorite! Every other week, hear books read aloud and join in an activity or craft. Best for children up to eight accompanied by an adult. No preregistration required.
Online event: Ubiquitous Stress, Responsive Mentorship in the Higher Education Mental Health Crisis (CIRTL)
This panel discussion will explore supporting students (and colleagues) through stress-induced anxiety and depression in their academic careers. In particular, speakers will highlight the ways in which faculty, postdocs, and graduate students can be accessible as resources for undergraduates, and practical strategies for referring mentees of all levels elsewhere when their struggles are outside the realm of a mentor's expertise.
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a tool carrier.
Acrylic Painting Class
Discover the versatility of acrylic - a water-soluble medium that dries quickly. Learn basic color theory as well as painting from both life and photographs.
Tiny House Pendant Class
Learn to construct your own sweet little structure -- cabin, church, fairy house, birdhouse, doghouse, or other tiny architectural marvel -- using metal clay.