Sunday, 08 Jun 2014
Alumni Across America
Join photographer Jim Heemstra and VISIONS magazine editor Carole Gieseke as they share their experiences about developing the exhibition "VISIONS Across America: Portraits of Iowa State Alumni by Jim Heemstra". They will share inspiring stories about the interesting and influential ISU alumni they met while traveling across the United States.
Argentine Tango Practica Class
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.
Monday, 09 Jun 2014
Backyard Gourmet (Food in the Gardens)
Would you be prepared to make a meal from the weeds in your own backyard? Join herbalist Lynn Parkey for a hands-on class exploring the pestilent plants that many of us disregard, like stinging nettles, cleavers, dandelions, and chickweed. This class will include a plant walk-and-pick near the woods across University Blvd., as well as a cooking demonstration and tasting back at the Gardens.
Tuesday, 10 Jun 2014
Youth Summer Camp 1: Greening Up - Sustainability
What is sustainability? Come to Reiman Gardens for an afternoon filled with indoor and outdoor educational activities exploring what it means to be green! Engage in several awesome hands-on activities while learning about sustainability and having fun. Perfect for ages 11-14. Summer Camp 2 is on Tuesday, July 8, and Summer Camp 3 is on Monday, August 4.
P&S Council open forum
David Biedenbach, assistant vice president for financial planning and budgets, will provide an update on the development of the FY15 budget. The open forum also will be astreamed live online.
Wednesday, 11 Jun 2014
Awareness training: Youth program staff
Training for departmental/unit youth program leaders, camp directors and administrative assistants who provide support for youth programs. Current information on youth-related policies, procedures and forms for conducting youth programs at ISU. To register, send an email to the office of risk management.
ArtWalk - Artful Cy, The Many Images of Cyclones Across Campus
Iowa State's Cyclone nickname may go back as far as 1895 according to the ISU Alumni Association. Join University Museums as we travel across campus and examine how the Cyclone has influenced many works of art in the Art on Campus Collection. Meet your guide at the south entrance to the Memorial Union.
Belly Dance: Technique to Choreography
Explore the music and movements of the Middle East with Shiara, an accomplished performer, choreographer and instructor, as your guide. Students will learn the foundation movements specifically required to execute the short dance routine that will be taught in class. Please bring a scarf or shawl to tie around your hips and get ready to shake things up this summer!
Intermediate Photography Class
Take your photography to the next level with this four-part class. Building on concepts from Beginner Photography with practical application and further exploration of the tools, mechanics, and process, take creative control of your photographs. Emphasis will be on improving familiarity with manual control of aperture, shutter, lighting and flash. You will need to bring your DSLR camera and a sturdy tripod to class.
Thursday, 12 Jun 2014
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers. Each session has hands-on activities to interact with all the wonderful plants that we enjoy and eat. Classes are great for kids of all ages to participate in with an adult.
Lecture: Brown Bag
"For the Birds - Nestbox Building Tips" presented by Pat Schlarbaum, Natural Resources Tech II, Iowa Department of Natural Resources 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.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Sgraffito Tiles
Join us for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Sgraffito is derived from the Italian word graffiare or "to scratch." Apply two colors of glaze and scratch designs or imagery through the top layer. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select. Pottery will be fired within a week for you to pick up. Pre-registration with payment not required, but reservations are recommended.
Hoop Earrings
Hammer copper tubing into hoop earrings, and experiment with patina techniques for varied finishes. Add silver ear wires and leave class with 3 new pairs of earrings to add to your jewelry box.
Friday, 13 Jun 2014
Psychology Colloquium
"Deliberate Practice and the Future of Education," K. Anders Ericsson, Florida State. Ericsson studies skill acquisition and expertise, including the role of deliberate practice. In this talk, he will be discussing the foundational aspects of this research, and highlight its relevance to education.
Saturday, 14 Jun 2014
Rose Festival
Learn about these beauties during a day devoted to the Queen of Flowers. See the amazing and over-the-top floral display made from roses. Reiman Gardens' extensive rose collection will be at its peak, including antique and Dr. Griffith Buck roses, so bring your camera, your notebook, and your nose for this beautiful, fragrant event.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.