Thursday, 21 Jun 2012
Reception: Elizabeth Hoffman
Join president Steven Leath and senior vice presidents Warren Madden and Tom Hill in thanking Hoffman for her outstanding contributions to Iowa State as executive vice president and provost. A program will begin at 4 p.m.
Food in the Gardens
Join chefs and cooks from across central Iowa as they show you how to make the best dishes from the foods found in your own garden. Sign up for one session or come to all six and get a deal. These cooking demonstrations will spark your imagination and your appetite!
Humor, Heroes and Healing: An Expressive Writing Workshop
This creative writing short course effectively help writers develop their skills of self-expression. Through the use of writing prompts and thematic sessions, the program is designed to inspire writers to consider their world in a new light.
Friday, 22 Jun 2012
Graduate College students: cancel graduation
Last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.
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.
Saturday, 23 Jun 2012
Discovery Station: ISU Industrial Design Projects
ISU Industrial Design Projects: Creative Challenge. The discovery stations are family oriented and designed so both youth and adults can participate in the activities.
4th annual College Creek cleanup
Small groups of volunteers will walk through designated sections of the creek along the banks and pick up trash. No time limit is required; all help is appreciated. Volunteers should register online and check in at tables in the Forker Building parking lot.
Discovery Station: ISU Industrial Design Projects: Creative Challenge
Discovery Station ISU Industrial Design Projects: Creative Challenge Saturday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. and at 12:00 p.m.
Yarn Dyeing with Sarah Cady
Learn the basics of acid dyeing your own yarn for knitting, crocheting, or weaving projects!
Gallery Walk of the Brunnier Art Museum
Explore the summer exhibitions with museum staff.
Sunday, 24 Jun 2012
Object Lessons: #askacurator
What exactly does a curator do? How do you decide what "stuff" goes into an exhibition? How do you even decide on the topic for an exhibition? Leading up to Sunday's program, tweet us your questions @ISU_Museums using hashtag #askacurator or email them to dwitter@iastate.edu. Object Lessons is a hands on experience and conversation about what we can learn by looking at art.
Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams
The Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 25 Jun 2012
Garden Drawing and Color
Garden Drawing and Color: Mondays beginning June 4 for 6 weeks, 4-6pm
Great Plants for Iowa Series "Vines"
Great Plants for Iowa Series Monday, June 25 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Oil Painting with Sara Merritt
Through this class, students will become comfortable using oil paint, and gain confidence in color mixing, composition, and paint application.
Tuesday, 26 Jun 2012
Kids Story Time
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 reception: Doug Kenealy
Retirement reception for Doug Kenealy, University Professor in animal science. Program will begin at 2:30 p.m. Kenealy began his career at Iowa State in 1975, teaching predominately general animal science courses. In 1985, Kenealy became the professor in charge of dairy science and two years later he took on the additional role of section leader for teaching.
Bookbinding with Seth Anderson
Learn how to create a sketchbook or journal with the Coptic stitch.
Music & Art
Music & Art: Tuesdays beginning June 5 for 6 weeks, 6:30-8:30pm
Summer Carillon Concert Series
Robert B. Grogen, National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C., guest carillonneur
Thursday, 28 Jun 2012
Watercolor and Beyond!
Watercolor and Beyond! Instructor: Jo Myers-Walker Thursday, June 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Plant Breeding Lecture Series
"Evalutation and Utilization of Genetic Resources." The two-day lecture series is free and open to the public. Preregistration is requested.
Floral Design Series
Patriotic Arrangements - Celebrate Independence Day and honor those who served in the US Armed Forces with an elegant arrangement in red white, and blue.
Recycled Glass Necklace
Using a couple of glass bottles, create glass elements and learn to knot them together with hemp, accent beads and copper wire for a trendy, Bohemian necklace.Use the rest of the bottle for some fun, recycled drinking glasses.
Floral Design Series
Patriotic Arrangements - Celebrate Independence Day and honor those who served in the US Armed Forces with an elegant arrangement in red white, and blue.
Stained Glass with Rod Simpson
Create beautiful pieces to capture the light through your windows.
Friday, 29 Jun 2012
Farewell reception: Marc Harding
Harding, assistant vice president for enrollment and director of admissions, is leaving Iowa State for a position at the University of Pittsburgh.
Plant Breeding Lecture Series
"Evalutation and Utilization of Genetic Resources." The two-day lecture series is free and open to the public. Preregistration is requested.
Farewell reception: Craig Sanderson
Sanderson is the assistant director in the office of student financial aid. A short program will begin at 3 p.m.
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.