Tuesday, 24 May 2011
An Introduction to Clay with Amanda Barr
If you are interested in working with clay but have little or no experience with the medium then this class is for you!
Precious Metal Clay Pendants with Rhonda Scott
Create a pendant out of PMC, which looks and feels like clay, but once fired it is 99.9% pure silver.
Floral Design Series
Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers aesthetically. Learn how to create your own arrangement using these principles. Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Blackboard workshop: Grading student work
Explore Bb Learn's Grade Center and how it integrates with Assignments, Tests and Discussions in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these can then be viewed as both an assessment and learning activity. You will have the opportunity to apply what you discover in the pre-set shell.
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Open forum: Ellen Rasmussen
Open forum with Ellen Rasmussen, associate vice president for budgeting and planning. Bring your questions and your lunch. Sponsored by the P&S Council.
Retirement reception: Patricia Murphy
Murphy is a University Professor of food science and human nutrition. A program will begin at 4 p.m. Send best wishes for her to Breanna Wetzler, bwetzler@iastate.edu or 2312 Food Sciences Building, by May 15.
Precious Metal Clay Pendants with Rhonda Scott
Create a pendant out of PMC, which looks and feels like clay, but once fired it is 99.9% pure silver.
Conserving a Legacy
When one speaks of the legacy of Christian Petersen, usually his public art created for Iowa State is first to come to mind. During his tenure, Petersen completed 12 major public works of art changing the way Iowa State would look forever. Conservator Francis Miller will share his personal experience with conserving Petersen's sculptures and discuss some of the unusual techniques he uses to ensure that Petersen's legacy will endure.
Woodshop Orientation with Dan Neubauer
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment.
Screenprinting with Dara Poorman
Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts.
Friday, 27 May 2011
Audit Deadline: 12-week courses
Last day to elect to audit a course for a twelve-week, full summer course. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.
Saturday, 28 May 2011
Memorial Day Weekend at Reiman Gardens
In honor of their service, all active duty personnel and all veterans will be admitted free. Free for CoHorts' members and ISU students with ID. Price of admission for general public.
Monday, 30 May 2011
University holiday
Offices closed, classes recessed.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day ceremony to remember faculty, staff, and their spouses who have died. Go to link for additional details.
Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Workshop: Introduction to Blackboard Learn
This workshop is a new instructor orientation and high-level overview of Blackboard Learn and related ISU Bb integrations and resources.
Art Short Course: Warming Up with Watercolors
Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of eight classes on watercolors that will surely help you help you welcome summer.
Kids Story Time
This year we've been hosting Kids Story Time every two weeks, from April to September. If you haven't already attended, please join us. Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Retirement: Debi Franck
Retirement reception for Debi Franck, computing information systems tech in IT Services. Franck has worked at ISU for 41 years. A short program will begin at 3 p.m.
An Introduction to Clay with Amanda Barr
If you are interested in working with clay but have little or no experience with the medium then this class is for you!