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Sunday, 11 Dec 2011

Iowa State Women's Basketball

Dec 11, 2011

2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Mississippi Valley State

ISU Theatre production of "A Christmas Carol"

Dec 11, 2011

2:00 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $16, seniors 65 and up $14, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

Scrooge as a young boy endured a very lonely childhood which leads him to shut away his feelings and build security through the accumulation of great wealth. In one magical night three ghosts visit him to teach him the lessons of what is more important than money. After viewing the past, the present, and the future, the choice is up to Scrooge as to whether it is ever too late to change.

Tango Practica

Dec 11, 2011

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU Five punches $30, Public five punches $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

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.

Tango Practica

Dec 11, 2011

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU Five punches $30, Public five punches $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 5 - 7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Monday, 12 Dec 2011

Osborn Club Lecture

Dec 12, 2011

7:00 PM

Hilton Garden Inn, 1324 Dickenson Ave., Ames

free

Groups, governance Lectures

"Computer Simulations of Nanomaterials at Large," Monica Lamm, ISU chemical and biological engineering. The lecture is open to the public.

Tuesday, 13 Dec 2011

STEM Education Collaboration Coffee

Dec 13, 2011

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

N008 Lagomarcino Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

CESMEE interim director Frankie Santos Laanan will introduce the NSF solicitation for the Transforming STEM Learning (TSL) program, and Diane Rover, director of the Strengthening the Professoriate @ ISU program, will introduce developing quality Broader Impact programs, which can significantly strengthen NSF proposals.

Floral Design Series

Dec 13, 2011

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

See description

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Live Green Special events

"Underwater Arrangements" - While important for the longevity of your cut flowers, water will take an even bigger role in this arrangement where you will learn how to incorporate elements both above and below the top of the vase.

Floral Design Series

Dec 13, 2011

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$28 for CoHorts’ members. $35 for general public. $21 for Iowa State students.

Reiman Gardens Lectures Special events

"Underwater Arrangements" - While important for the longevity of your cut flowers, water will take an even bigger role in this arrangement where you will learn how to incorporate elements both above and below the top of the vase.

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2011

Retirement reception: Pam Mundt

Dec 14, 2011

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Room 3150 Beardshear Hall

free

University Meetings, receptions

Mundt, a secretary in Human Resource Services, is retiring after 28 years of service to the university.

Farewell reception: Autumn Cartagena

Dec 14, 2011

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

311 East Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Autumn Cartagena is an academic adviser in sociology and anthropology.

Farewell reception: Gail Ferlazzo

Dec 14, 2011

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Campanile Room, MU

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Gail Ferlazzo, associate director at the Memorial Union, is leaving to set sail on a new adventure. Gail has worked at the MU for the past seven years. Her last day is Monday, Dec. 19.

Thursday, 15 Dec 2011

Reiman Gardens' Gift Shop: Stocking Stuffer Night

Dec 15, 2011

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free

Reiman Gardens Special events

Join us for the fourth annual Gift Shop "Stocking Stuffer Night". Enjoy a sip of wine, some nice treats, and finish up the holiday shopping you still need to complete.

Concert: Osmond Brothers

Dec 15, 2011

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$20- $38

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The Osmond Brothers Christmas Show: Merry Christmas from The Osmonds!

Friday, 16 Dec 2011

Undergraduate Applications for Graduation Due

Dec 16, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Undergraduate graduation applications for Spring 2012 are due in the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center.

Dance social

Dec 16, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual.

Saturday, 17 Dec 2011

Release a Butterfly into the Butterfly Wing

Dec 17, 2011

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

$5 for one butterfly. $8 for two. $12 for three and $3 for each additional butterfly.

Reiman Gardens Special events

Release your very own butterfly into the Butterfly Wing. Each registered person/group will be given their own butterfly, which they will then release into the Wing. For your participation, each person/group will receive a special certificate with their name, the name of their butterfly and the date. Call 515-294-2710 to reserve a butterfly/butterflies. Preregistration is strongly encouraged.

Wrapping up the Holidays

Dec 17, 2011

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Special events

On Saturday, December 17, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., visitors may enjoy holiday music, sample delicious food and beverage items, and take advantage of free holiday wrapping for any gifts purchased in the Reiman Gardens' Gift Shop as we help you "Wrap Up the Holidays". Stroll, snack and shop in our unique holiday atmosphere!

December Story Time

Dec 17, 2011

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Iowa State University Book Store

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions Special events

Join us as we read stories about Holidays around the world. We'll have fun stories and activities.

Commencement: Undergraduate and Graduate

Dec 17, 2011

2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Special events

An anticipated 1,650 students completing an Iowa State University degree this semester will be honored during a single commencement ceremony. Former Iowa State faculty member, Business dean and provost Ben Allen will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters from the university for excellence in educational leadership and for scholarly contributions to the field of transportation and logistics. Allen also will deliver the commencement address.

Post-Commencement Reception

Dec 17, 2011

3:00 PM

ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Avenue

Free

University Special events

Walk across the parking lot to the Alumni Center immediately following commencement for a reception for fall 2011 graduates and their families and friends. The reception will be open for two hours and will include refreshments, photo opportunities, tours of the Alumni Center and merchandise for purchase.

Sunday, 18 Dec 2011

Men's Basketball

Dec 18, 2011

1:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$10-$25

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Central Michigan.

Tango Practica

Dec 18, 2011

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU Five punches $30, Public five punches $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

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.

Tango Practica

Dec 18, 2011

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU Five punches $30, Public five punches $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 5 - 7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Tuesday, 20 Dec 2011

Iowa State Women's Basketball

Dec 20, 2011

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Northern Iowa