Friday, 27 Jan 2012
"Working Over Wood" Artist Studio Open House
Every Friday, artist Jennifer Drinkwater will set up her studio in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003. She invites the public to visit with her, participate, and develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural for Parks Library "When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow."
Track and field: Bill Bergan Invitational
Indoor track and field invitational.
Gymnastics
Iowa State vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series).
Cyclone Cinema: The Ides of March
An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. There is a show at 10pm as well.
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.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. Robert Morris University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League, American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Poster Sale
Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union
SUB Music: The Cab and The Summer Set w/ He Is We, Days Difference, and Paradise Fears
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 28 Jan 2012
Iowa State Leadership Experience (ISLE)
A student leadership program to help new and existing leaders on campus improve their leadership skills, learn about leadership opportunities at Iowa State, and network with other leaders from across campus.
Ames Laboratory/Iowa State University High School Science Bowl
Forty Iowa high school teams will compete in this regional event. The winning team receives a paid trip to the U.S. Department of Energy's National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C., in May.
Opening of the New Conservatory Display
As part of the new theme, "Some Assembly Required" the Conservatory has been changed to "ISU Architectural Salvage." See the great new display featuring salvaged architectural items from Iowa State University's campus.
Track and field: Bill Bergan Invitational
Indoor track and field invitational.
Leadership on the Big Screen
Delatorro L. McNeal is a bestselling author, career coach, entrepreneur and a finalist for Business Journal's Young Minority Business Person of the Year. His books include "Caught between a Dream and a Job: How to Leave the 9-to-5 Behind and Step into the Life You've Always Wanted." Iowa State Leadership Experience (ISLE) Conference Keynote.
Design Charrette: Habitat for Humanity Sustainable Home Student Competition
Design Across Boundaries will host this design charrette to generate ideas for the Habitat for Humanity "Sustainable Home" student competition sponsored by H4H and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture. Lunch will be provided! Students from all disciplines are invited to participate, and you can continue working on your designs throughout the semester if interested.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Kansas.
Cyclone Cinema: The Ides of March
An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. There is a show at 10pm as well.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. Robert Morris University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League, American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Sunday, 29 Jan 2012
Beyond Basics: Glass Beads, Dots Galore
Take your dot skills up a notch! Use masking, negative space, and distortion to create new designs, and practice fish scale and snow flake patterns.
Wrestling
Iowa State vs. Cornell.
Performance: Sleeping Beauty Ballet
Moscow Festival Ballet presents THE SLEEPING BEAUTY BALLET Sergei Radchenko, Artistic Director
Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Cyclone Cinema: The Ides of March
An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. There is a show at 10pm as well.
Monday, 30 Jan 2012
Poster Sale
Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union.
Seminar: Computational Biomodeling and Systems Biology Overview
Jesse Walsh, ISU BCB graduate student, will talk about the applications, approaches and challenges of biomodeling and systems biology.
Copper Wrapped Felted Beads with Annihka Murray
Learn wet-felting techniques to make two different kinds of beads. Next, combine wool fibers and copper wire to create striking pendants, statement earrings, one-of-a-kind rings and other funky jewelry pieces. .
Memoir of an Integration Baby: On the Road to Tomorrow
Mark Morrison-Reed is the author of In Between: Memoir of an Integration Baby. In this frank and personal account of growing up black during the era of the civil rights movement, he wrestles with racism, the death of Martin Luther King, black radicalism, his interracial family, and serving as one of the first black Unitarian Universalist ministers. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Series
Precious Metal Clay Molded (PMC) Pendants
Learn how to use molding compound, a button of your choice, and metal clay to make a fabulous pendant. Use a vintage button supplied by Rhonda or bring your own.
Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012
Poster Sale
Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union.
Glass Beads with Rhonda Scott
Learn the process of sculpting glass rods by heating and melting the glass in the flame of a gas-powered torch. After practice your lampworking skills will allow you to create pieces with detail and complexity that you can use in jewelry or other decorative ways. .
Belly Dance Foundation with Lisa Rich McKelvey (Shiara)
Build a strong vocabulary of basic dance movements that can be used for ANY style of belly dance! Body articulations and short dance combinations will be taught as part of this class. Bring a scarf or shawl to tie around your hips, grab your best friend and come join the fun on Tuesday nights!