Monday, 28 Jan 2013
Knitting
Learn the basics of knitting: cast-on, knit, purl, bind off, and many more techniques.
Bully (A Documentary)
Come to the Great Hall on Monday, January 28th and watch the documentary film Bully at NO COST!
Tuesday, 29 Jan 2013
Poster Sale
Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.
Plant Breeding Seminar
Jianming Yu, "Interdisciplinary genetics analysis across plants, animals, and humans"
Workshop: Using Panopto for Classroom Capture
Panopto offers a rich set of features for both faculty and students that allows classroom recordings and gives instructors the ability to create rich media resources right from their desks. This workshop will cover the basics of how to use Panopto to record classroom and office presentations for student learning.
Varieties: Second cuts tech rehearsal
Varieties has been showcasing the talent of Iowa State students for more than 80 years. Performances consist of "mini-musicals" that are performed with original lyrics and choreography.
Enameling
Create colorful enamel beads and components using a torch and a few simple tools.
Ballroom dance class
Intermediate ballroom classes (intro Latin) meet once weekly for 11 weeks. Previous ballroom dance experience is required, but no partner is needed.
Beginning ballroom dance class
Beginning social ballroom dance lessons, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Class meets once weekly for 11 weeks. No partner required.
Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013
Poster Sale
Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.
ArtWalk: A Journey Through Time
Join University Museums for a tour and discussion of the sculptures Shoulders of Giants and Left-Sided Angel at the entrance to Parks Library. Then discover which works of art in the library have served as inspirational gatekeepers in the past. Meet the docent inside the entrance of Parks Library.
Varieties: Second cuts tech rehearsal
Varieties has been showcasing the talent of Iowa State students for more than 80 years. Performances consist of "mini-musicals" that are performed with original lyrics and choreography.
Artist's Talk: "Small Pleasures" by Ingrid Lilligren
Ingrid Lilligren, professor and interim chair of integrated studio arts, will speak about her work in the "Small Pleasures" exhibition on display Jan. 14-May 10 in the Kildee Hall atrium display cases.
Soil Seminar
Lulu Rodriguez, ââ'¬Å"The media at the gates: How not to get burned when talking to journalistsââ'¬Â
Dedication of the New Exhibition of the Topel Art Collection in the Periodical Room
Iowa State University Provost Jonathan Wickert, University Library Dean Olivia Madison, and University Museums Director Lynette Pohlman cordially invite you to the dedication of the new exhibition of the Topel Art Collection in the Periodical Room with special guests Drs. David G. Topel and Jay-Lin Jane-Topel. Enjoy light refreshments, conversation and a dedication program at 5:45 p.m.
SUB General Meeting
Get your friends together and drop by our meeting this week. Learn about all the upcoming events and how you can get involved. Chow on some free pizza while you're here too!
Artful yoga
Build strength, endurance, and balance in a yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed and centered. Behind all of those sore muscles you may find patience, peace, and a stronger mind/body connection. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. This free yoga practice is sponsored by the University Museums and Recreation Services.
Belly Dance
Escape the ordinary and experience the extraordinary with Shiara! Explore the music and movements of the Middle East with an award-winning performer and a masterful instructor.
Intermediate Belly Dance
Continue your education, build your movement vocabulary and increase your personal expression in this multiple level class!
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 as well as performing the Monday of VEISHEA week. Grandma Mojo's is the best and cheapest date on campus - admission is only $1!
Thursday, 31 Jan 2013
Poster Sale
Thousands of choices from art prints and movies to music and pop culture. Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union. Sponsored by Student Activities Center.
Caterpillar Club
"Iowa A to Z" Join us for winter storytelling. This year, each gathering will feature a theme as we read aloud two or three books by IOWA AUTHORS and/or ILLUSTRATORS, followed by related activities and crafts.
Fulbright brown bag lunch series
"A Mountain-top Year in Japan: Studying the Education of Japanese 'Returnee' Children," Alexandra Johnston.
Seminar: Iowa NSF EPSCoR Energy Policy
"Clean Technology Adoption under Climate Policies: Tradable Permits vs. Carbon Tax," Chung-Li Tseng, UNSW Australian School of Business, Sydney, Australia.
Info meeting: 4-H HyperStream Technology Club
An informational meeting about the new 4-H HyperStream Club for sixth through eighth graders interested in technology, multimedia, game design, photography and more. Regular meetings will be the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, beginning Feb. 14. Enroll online.
Etched Glass
Learn the basics of glass etching while creating a set of 4 Cyclone mugs.
Silk Painting
Use resist and dye to create beautiful images on a silk scarf!
Art Nouveau Lamps
You may have heard about Tiffany lamps before, but what is it that makes them so special? The University Museums is home to an extensive collection of Art Nouveau lamps and art objects. This style of art was popular during the late 1800s and early 1920s. Join Lynette Pohlman, director and chief curator, to see some of the most unique and rare objects in the collection and learn what makes these objects so desirable to collectors.
Cyclone Cinema: Argo
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Argo! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Race, Racism and Race Relations in America
Michael Eric Dyson is one of our nation's most influential scholars, cultural critics and public intellectuals. Currently a professor of sociology at Georgetown University, he is an American Book Award recipient and two-time NAACP Image Award winner. Part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series.