Wednesday, 05 Apr 2017
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - JaneAnn Stout
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Aging in Iowa: Addressing Grand Challenges
The first hour will include comments from Linda Miller, director of the Iowa Department of Aging, and an ISU researcher grand challenge showcase. A reception and poster session is from 4-5 p.m.
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Mary Jane Hagenson
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Soil Science Seminar Series
Suitability analysis of biochar by Hamze Dakoohaki, Iowa State University
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Photography: The Art of Seeing
A four-week program on Wednesdays beginning April 5, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. The goal of this class is to help you explore your photographic potential.
Artist lecture: Joe Patrick and the Architecture of Impermanence
Joe Patrick's paintings and drawings, while very different in their execution, both examine a transient sense of impermanence. Join the artist in a gallery walk where he will discuss the impermanence and the parallels found in his paintings and drawings on exhibition in the Brunnier Art Museum.
Concert: ISU Percussion Ensemble and Carillon
Jonathan Sharp will direct the ISU Percussion ensemble as it performs in real time, via an online link, with Tin-Shi Tam on the carillon.
DNCE w/ Chord Overstreet
DNCE first introduced themselves to audiences worldwide with the release of their debut single "Cake By The Ocean" in September 2015. The song entered the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became one the most played radio songs of the year. Internationally, "Cake By The Ocean" reached Top 10 on iTunes in over 10 countries and has generated over 400 million streams on Spotify worldwide.
One Blogger's Journey to Asian American Identity, Arts and Activism - Phil Yu
"Welcome to Angry Asian America" - Phil Yu is a writer, speaker and best known as the founder and editor of Angry Asian Man, one of the most widely read and longest-running independent websites covering news, culture and perspectives from the Asian American community.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 06 Apr 2017
Drawing Workshop with Joe Patrick
For nearly 40 years, Joe Patrick taught drawing and painting in The University of Iowa's School of Art and Art History until his retirement in 2004, twenty-five years as head of the drawing area of the School. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your drawing skills and learn from this notable Iowa artist amidst an exhibition of his drawings and paintings. Space is limited and registration is required.
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Norm Hill
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Exploring the Archives: A Case of Academic Freedom
Examine an interesting time in Iowa State's history through the archives. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn at ISU: Library Workshops catalog. Key word: LIB. If you need disability accommodations, please contact Jody Kalvik in advance.
Training: Youth program leaders and administrators
Information for youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers regarding youth-related policies, procedures and forms for successfully conducting youth programs at ISU.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Alicia Carriquiry
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Getting Started with Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Makey Makey
This workshop will introduce the basics, pros, and cons of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Makey Makey, three microcontrollers that interact between computers and your world. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn at ISU: Library Workshops Catalog. Key word: LIB. If you need disability accommodations, please contact Jody Kalvik in advance. (jkalvik@iastate.edu.)
Lecture: The Business of Menswear
Abdul Abasi and Greg Rosborough are American designers of Nigerian and Scottish origin and based in New York City. They are Guest Designers for the Iowa State Fashion Show 2017.
Retirement reception: Bruce Bassler, Clare Cardinal-Pett, Gregory Palermo
Faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends are invited to celebrate the work and dedication of professor Gregory Palermo and associate professors Bruce Bassler and Clare Cardinal-Pett. Remarks will begin at 4:15 p.m.
Arab Film Festival
"On the Bride's Side," shown in Arabic with English subtitles. The film festival is presented by the Arablic program in the world languages and cultures department.
Cyclone Cinema: Passengers
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Lecture: Native American Representation in Pop Art
The 2017 Richard Thompson Memorial Lecture. Steven Paul Judd is a Kiowa and Choctaw visual artist, filmmaker, and screenwriter based in Oklahoma.
Faculty recital: Michael Giles
Music of Prince, by Michael Giles, professor of saxophone.
Cyclone Voice featuring Laura Alaina
Cyclone Voice is a singing competition that highlights the vocal talents of Iowa State students. Hosted by Country Music Star Lauren Alaina!
Friday, 07 Apr 2017
Award-Winning Faculty Series: Come for the Jokes, Stay for the Lecture (Alexander Stoytchev)
How do you engage both struggling students and high-performing students in the same classroom? Alexander Stoytchev, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and recipient of the James Huntington Ellis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Introductory Teaching, shares how he motivates his 260-student Digital Logic class to not only attend, but also achieve their personal best scores.
Distinguished Awards Celebration
The university's highest awards are presented at the Distinguished Awards Celebration in the spring each year. Awards given to alumni and friends, through the ISU Alumni Association, include the Distinguished Alumni Award, Honorary Alumni Award and Order of the Knoll Awards. The ceremony and reception following are open to the public.
Retirement reception: Helene Uhlenhopp
Helene Uhlenhopp, secretary in facilities planning and management, is retiring after more than 33 years at Iowa State. A program will begin at 3 p.m.
Retirement reception: David Stuart
David Stuart is chair of the brass division and professor of trombone since 1976. A brief program will be held at 4:15 p.m.