Sunday, 29 Sep 2013
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Performance: The Seagull
Unforgettable characters reveal the passion of everyday life. Hearts get broken, hope brings only disappointment, and living begins to seem like an exercise in managing regret. The playwright himself described his script as having "little action, tons of love."
Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Cyclone Cinema: This is the End
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing This is the End! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
ISU's Project Runway, featuring Joshua McKinley
Project Runway will be hosted by Joshua McKinley. He was the runner up on season 9 of Lifetime's show Project Runway.
Cyclone Cinema: This is the End
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing This is the End! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 30 Sep 2013
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Architectural Photography Field Trip Class
Go on a photo scavenger hunt to shoot images of basic architectural features on the beautiful buildings all over campus. No previous knowledge of architecture will be required as week one will include a short explanation of these features and students will receive their scavenger hunt lists. Week two will include time for additional hunting and time to share their finds and discuss successes and struggles with photographing buildings.
Basketweaving Class
Weave a Market Sampler Basket. This functional basket is made with natural and dyed reed, a 12" notched handle and double, double twining. A fun basket to weave and perfect for carrying your picks from the farmer's market.
Silver Rings Class
Saw, file, and solder metal sheet to make a personalized ring just for you. Start with a ring in copper and make a second one in sterling silver. Embellish your ring with stamps and texture and learn to polish to a high shine.
Is Technology Gendered in Africa? A View from Namibia
Heike Winschiers-Theophilus is a professor in the Department of Software Engineering at the Polytechnic of Namibia.
Tuesday, 01 Oct 2013
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
The Second Vatican Council and Pope John XXIII's Commitment to Religious Unity
Anne Clifford, the Msgr. James Supple Chair in Catholic Studies at Iowa State, will discuss Pope John XXIII's life-experience, his decision to call the Second Vatican council, and the resulting commitment of the Roman Catholic Church to cultivate relationships not only with otherbut also with other religions, especially Judaism and Islam. Supple Lecture Series
Emerging Powers and the Responsibility to Protect
Ramesh Thakur, former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations, currently directs the Centre for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament at Australian National University.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have.
Wednesday, 02 Oct 2013
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Fall Leadership Conference
As a part of this conference, each participant chose a track that best represented their current leadership comfort and covered topics they were most interested in learning more about. These tracks provided information to students at all stages at ISU and in their development. Participants had the opportunity to hear from a keynote speaker, peers, faculty and staff, and more, and engage in activities to enhance leadership skills.
Latin American Film Festival: Clandestine Childhood
The Department of World Languages and Cultures, The World Film Studies Program and The ISU Student Union Board (SUB) proudly presents : Clandestine Childhood (Infancia Clandestina) Benjamin Avila / Argentina, Spain, Brazil / 110 min / 2012 / Spanish with English subtitles
Woodshop Orientation Class
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Cosmopolitanism: Ethics in a World of Strangers
Kwame Anthony Appiah, named one of Foreign Policy's Top 100 public intellectuals, is the Laurence S. Rockefeller University Professor of Philosophy at Princeton University. He is also the president of the PEN American Center, the world's oldest human rights organization. World Affairs Series and Technology, Globalization & Culture Series
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is a student run improv troupe on campus. They perform in the M-Shop on various Wednesdays during the semester. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!
Thursday, 03 Oct 2013
The CEOs of Leadership: Clarity, Example and Optimism
Ambassador Karen Hughes worked for more than thirty years in public administration, public policy and communications. She served as Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs and as a strategic advisor on policy and communications to President George W. Bush. Mary Louise Smith Chair for Women and Politics
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Cyclone Cinema: Fast and Furious 6
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Fast and Furious 6! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Cyclone Cinema: Fast and Furious 6
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Fast and Furious 6! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Friday, 04 Oct 2013
Latino Heritage Month Button Making
Celebrate the long and important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in north America during Latino Heritage Month stop by during open hours September 23 - October 13 to make a button or magnet. Designs feature inspirational quotes and iconic images that celebrate achievements by Latino Americans.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Monsters and Gnomes
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Pick a figurine to decorate or draw your own creation on a piece of pottery you choose. We will have samples for inspiration but your own ideas are always welcome too. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Cyclone Cinema: Fast and Furious 6
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Fast and Furious 6! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.