Sunday, 05 Feb 2012
Assembled: Student Exhibit Artwork Drop off
Open to ISU students of all majors. Artists can submit works incorporating metal, clay, fiber, wood and mixed media for jury. Forty pieces will be chosen to be on display in the Pioneer Room.
Message in a Bottle Valentines
A different twist on the traditional card! Drop in to make as many bottles as you need to get your messages of love out there. Then, take a few minutes to make a valentine for a member of MICA's Living with HIV program.
Performance: Barjche
Barjche 2012: Lost and Found. ISU's annual contemporary dance concert featuring faculty, students and guest artists dance works. Choreography by San Francisco-based guest artist Kim Epifano, Epiphany Dance; Barjche artistic director Cynthia Adams; Ken James, Fellow Travelers Performance Group); and members of Orchesis 1. Musical compositions by Kimberly Fitch.
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Cyclone Cinema: Twilight- Breaking Dawn pt. 1
The Quileutes close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the towns people of Forks. There is a showing at 10pm as well.
Monday, 06 Feb 2012
Performance: Are You My Mother?
Youth Matinee Series Performance: Are You My Mother? (Grades K-2) *Based on P.D. Eastman's whimsical and well-loved picture book.
Performance: Are You My Mother?
Youth Matinee Series Performance: Are You My Mother? (Grades K-2) *Based on P.D. Eastman's whimsical and well-loved picture book.
Building the Golden Gate Bridge
Iowa State alumnus Paul Giroux has worked for Kiewit Corporation on a wide variety of civil engineering mega projects throughout the United States, including Baltimore's Fort McHenry Tunnel, several hydroelectric projects, Boston's Central Artery Tunnel and, most recently, the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Skyway. He received his BS in construction engineering from Iowa State in 1979.
Cocktail Table and Tray with Dan Neubauer
Impress your guests with a hand-made cocktail table and tray at your next gathering. Using 2 x 4's as the basic building blocks beginner students will gain confidence in using power tools in the woodshop.
Origami with Vamsi Andalam
Learn the art of paper folding. Start with the basics - how to read patterns and recreate the folds. Then you will learn to fold some traditional designs like a flower, butterfly, frog, along with geometric designs like cubes, boxes, tetrahedrons.
Terrariums Workshop
Terrariums are making a comeback! Possibly the easiest gardens to maintain, closed terrariums require little or no attention. In fact, the less you meddle, the better. So come learn the basics of terrarium design and explore endless possibilities for clever containers to create and take home your own unique miniature garden under glass!
Tuesday, 07 Feb 2012
Engineering Career Fair
Companies will be recruiting for internship positions and full-time jobs. Come professionally dressed and prepared with your résumé and ISU student ID. Check out the Engineering Career Services website for additional resources.
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm the first Tuesday of every month (Feb. - May) and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm so stop in any time.
Seminar: Computational Biomodeling and Systems Biology
Ali Berens, ISU BCB graduate student, will lead an analytical discussion on cancer systems biology.
Crochet with Calee Himes
Learn everything a beginner needs to know - from how to hold the yarn and hook properly to the definitions of frequently used crochet lingo. Learn stitches, how to count them and how to crochet in the round to make wrist-warmers or square coasters.
Inquiry: Perception, History and Making
Brent Holland, associate professor in Art and Design will be joined by Eric Cooper, associate professor in Psychology, as they visually explore the past and the present, the imagined and the observed through art and the science of visual cognition.
SUB Music: F. Stokes
"Aspire, to Inspire. I don't even know you, but I love you," the motto F.Stokes lives by. Born and raised in the South Side of Chicago, F.Stokes has lived a life anything but simple. Transplanting to Madison, WI for his adolescent years, he has created a strong following and passion. Now residing in New York City he has learned to be appreciative of every opportunity he has earned, making the most out of all situations.
Wednesday, 08 Feb 2012
Performance: ISU Symphony Orchestra
Youth Matinee Series Performance (Grades 4-12): Iowa State University Symphony Orchestra, featuring Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev.
ArtWalk: Memorial Union
Join us for a tour of the art in and around the Memorial Union. This semester's ArtWalks focus on the Thousand Words Project, which asks members of the Iowa State Community to re-interpret works of art in the Art on Campus Collection. Meet at the north entrance to the Memorial Union.
Career Fair: Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Human Sciences
The career fair enables students to explore career opportunities, obtain employer information and locate internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Employers have the opportunity to connect with promising candidates for job and internship openings as well as network with university personnel and other employers.
Paintpushers Reception and Show Critique
Area artists are invited to bring a current piece of artwork for a group critique. Attendees may participate in the candid discussion of the art, or just come and observe how a critique works.
Thursday, 09 Feb 2012
Assembled Art Exhibit
http://www.sac.iastate.edu/en/arts_entertainment/art_exhibits/
Track and field: Iowa State Classic
Over 50 teams will compete in the ISU Classic, including Northern Iowa, North Texas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas State, Iowa, DePaul, Wichita State, Southern Methodist, Nebraska, Miami (FL) and Bradley. Live results will be available through cyclones.com. Flotrack (flotrack.org) will also be providing meet coverage on Friday and Saturday. Full results will be posted on cyclones.com at the conclusion of each day's events.
Seminar: Mechanical engineering department chair finalist
James Klausner is a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Florida.
Brown Bag Lecture
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.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Intermediate Knitting: Skein Dyeing and Lace Knitting with Sarah Cady
Do you want to knit a beautiful wearable work of art? This class will teach intermediate knitters about the history and technique of lace knitting.
Cyclone Cinema: Paranormal Activity 3
In 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi befriend an invisible entity who resides in their home. There is a showing at 10pm as well.
ISU Theatre production of "Chekhov Short Stories"
Anton Chekhov is considered one of the greatest short-story writers in the world. This new adaptation of severa l of his stories explores the everyday lives of 19th century Russians. Chekhov believed the role of an artist was to ask questions, not to answer them. He makes no judgment as to the behavior of his characters, and in so doing, reveals the depths of human joy, confusion, dissatisfaction, and sorrow.
Friday, 10 Feb 2012
Drop Deadline-First Half-semester course
Last day to drop a first half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.