Sunday, 09 Dec 2012
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Fairfield.
The Nutcracker Ballet
It's the 32nd year of this Iowa State Center production, starring more than 200 local performers and professional dancers Joy Voelker as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Hanan Misko as her cavalier. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Performance: Alice in Wonderland
A girl falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world of the White Rabbit, The Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and The Queen of Hearts. Alice finds it all so curious that she finally concludes "It would be so nice if something made sense for a change." Many including Walt Disney and Tim Burton have filmed versions of the famous children's novel. This is a new script that takes a fresh look at Lewis Carroll's masterpiece.
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 dancing better. 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.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Nebraska-Omaha
Monday, 10 Dec 2012
Osborn Club Lecture
"Designing Energy Efficient Buildings: The low hanging fruit -- so hard to reach," Ulrike Passe, ISU architecture and director of the Center for Building Energy Research. The lecture portion of Osborn Club meetings is open to the public.
Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012
Holiday shopping with Cy
A holiday open house showcasing gift items offered by alumni association businesses and discounted T-Galaxy inventory and in-stock items.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Performance: Dailey & Vincent Bluegrass Christmas
The group The New York Times called "the most celebrated new bluegrass act of the last few years," Dailey & Vincent bring their Bluegrass Christmas to Ames.
Thursday, 13 Dec 2012
Brown Bag Lecture
"Build it and They Will Come: Creating a Refuge in your Backyard" presented by Linda Thomas from Wild Birds Unlimited Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.
Class: Floral Design Series
Garlands and Swags - Intensify the holiday decorating this year by learning to make your own unique garlands and swags! Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Updated with new classes! Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Class: Floral Design Series
Garlands and Swags - Intensify the holiday decorating this year by learning to make your own unique garlands and swags! Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Updated with new classes! Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Friday, 14 Dec 2012
Undergraduate applications for graduation, Spring 2013
Undergraduate graduation applications for Spring 2013 are due in the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center.
Cabinet of Curiosities Exhibition Closes
This is the final day of this exhibition. Cabinet of Curiosities juxtaposes objects from the teaching and art collections across campus with each other to convey key curatorial ideas and relationships. In this exhibition, objects of both culture and nature amassed over Iowa State's 150 plus year history are presented in an exhibition style that reflects the early collector's presentation of objects.
Is There a Santa Claus? Exhibition Closes
This is the final day of this exhibition. "Is there a Santa Clause" was the title of an editorial appearing in the September 21, 1897 edition of The Sun of New York. The editorial, which included the famous reply "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus", has become an indelible part of popular Christmas folklore in the United States.
Post-Pop Redux Exhibition Closes
This is the final day to attend this exhibition.Post-Pop Redux exhibits a collection of found-material sculptural art by artist Andy Magee that combines individual viewer's perceptions of everyday objects and familiar iconography. Magee uses a variety of found objects that viewers have a personal connection with and generates a completely new meaning by interlacing them with contemporary issues including politics, religion, money, and sex.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Saturday, 15 Dec 2012
Commencement reception
Walk across the parking lot to the Alumni Center immediately following commencement for a reception for fall 2012 graduates and their families and friends. The reception will include refreshments, photo opportunities, tours of the Alumni Center and merchandise for purchase.