Tuesday, 06 Dec 2016
Barks@Parks
Take a break from studying to play with some dogs.
Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our patterns to create intricate details on a glass ornament.
Auditions: The Importance of Being Earnest
Roles available for 5 men and 4 women. Auditions will consist of reading from monologues and scenes. Stop by 2130 Pearson Hall to sign up for an audition time and pick up materials. Auditions are open to all ISU students! Funded by Student Government.
Wednesday, 07 Dec 2016
Coffee with a Cop
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department's work on campus. The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street.
CODAC Fall Art Sale
Sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, jewelry, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150. A majority of proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities such as workshops, field trips and guest speakers.
Lunch talk series: Women's and Gender Studies
"Inviting Girls into the Lab: The Rise of Diversity Advocacy in STEM 1956-2016," Amy Bix, ISU history department. Bix explores when, how and why evolving ideas about gender roles, education and the nature of STEM opened up this transformational advocacy for diversity and outreach.
Barks@Parks
Take a break from studying to play with some dogs.
Retirement reception: Jean Bessman
Jean Bessman, account specialist in the Virtual Reality Applications Center, is retiring.
The UM Connection: The Art of War
As artist in residence at Iowa State, Christian Petersen absorbed the campus environment and student experiences and reflected them back through his numerous public works of art and smaller studio sculptures. One subject that had a profound impact on his art was World War II, as he watched how it affected his students. On the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and subsequent U.S. declaration of war, we will tour WWII thematic artwork.
Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our patterns to create intricate details on a glass ornament.
Roundy, Pointy, Flatty: Getting the Most out of Stones
Join Master Gardener Jamie Beyer for this interactive presentation focused on using stones in a landscape.
Thursday, 08 Dec 2016
Textbook buyback
End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.
CODAC Fall Art Sale
Sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, jewelry, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150. A majority of proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities such as workshops, field trips and guest speakers.
Brown Bag Lecture
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program.
Faculty-led series: Getting into industry-sponsored research
"Developing Successful Budgets and Proposals for Industry Sponsors," Bryony Bonning, entomology.
Barks@Parks
Take a break from studying to play with some dogs.
Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our patterns to create intricate details on a glass ornament.
400-bushel corn: Minimizing stress management practices to increase corn yields
Randy Dowdy, Grow Big Corn, Farmer and consultant, growbigcorn.com
Friday, 09 Dec 2016
CODAC Fall Art Sale
Sale of work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs, sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work this year may include ceramics, prints, photos, jewelry, woods and textiles. Most items will range in price from $5 to $150. A majority of proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities such as workshops, field trips and guest speakers.
Barks@Parks
Take a break from studying to play with some dogs.
Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our patterns to create intricate details on a glass ornament.
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Party at Parks
Enjoy a study break at Parks Library. Free activities include movie showings ("Secret Life of Pets," 6 and 8 p.m.), coloring, giant chess, board games, chair massages (6-8 p.m.), Barks@Parks and selfies with Cy (6-7 p.m.). The event includes free pizza, popcorn and ice cream.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Colorado (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Performance: The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."
Saturday, 10 Dec 2016
Breakfast with Santa
Kids, bring your parents to Reiman Gardens to enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet including eggs, bacon, fresh fruit and donuts! Santa will visit from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Preregister for two seating options (8 a.m. or 10 a.m.).
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Performance: The Nutcracker Ballet
This annual Iowa State Center production features choreography by Robert Thomas and Miyoko Kato Thomas of the Dancenter (Ames); over 200 local dancers from surrounding central Iowa communities; and principal dancers performing the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Colorado (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Performance: The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away."