Thursday, 24 Feb 2011
The Religion of Thinness
Michelle Lelwica is author of The Religion of Thinness: Satisfying the Spiritual Hungers behind Women's Obsession with Food and Weight. She earned a doctorate of theology from Harvard Divinity School and explores how we struggle with body image from this unique perspective. Part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
Friday, 25 Feb 2011
Summit: The Future of Ethnic Studies
An academic summit for teachers, administrators and students. The focus of the summit's activities will be the business of teaching and researching ethnic studies in institutions of higher education in the State of Iowa and the Midwest.
Developing a Transformational Ethnic Studies in a Period of Crisis and Resistance
Rose M. Brewer is the Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor in the African American & African Studies Department at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. This is the Future of Ethnic Studies Summit keynote speaker. Registration is required to attend this talk, which includes a free buffet luncheon.
Sunday, 27 Feb 2011
Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
Two-time Grammy Award nominee violinist Philippe Quint and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra from South Africa will perform in Ames for their first ever tour of North America!
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 28 Feb 2011
Film and discussion
"America the Beautiful: Our Obsession with Appearance," directed by Darryl Roberts. The 2010 documentary takes on the social issue of body image. From plastic surgery to celebrity worship, child models to dangerous cosmetics, the film tackles the issue from every side, including the media's role in advancing unrealistic expectations. A discussion with the director follows the screening (104 min.). Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
Tuesday, 01 Mar 2011
Intermediate Middle Eastern Belly Dance
If you've taken the Begginer's course, take this class and get to the next level.