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What is featured?

Friday, 28 Jan 2011

Dance social

Jan 28, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

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.

Men's hockey

Jan 28, 2011

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr.

$5-$10

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. Colorado State University (American Collegiate Hockey Association, Division II).

Rumba dance lesson

Jan 28, 2011

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

196 Forker

$45 ($34 with student ID)

Student Activities Student activities

"XTRA MOVES" rumba dance lesson hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Includes both beginning and more advanced steps taught by Dan and Amy Divine. No partner required.

Saturday, 29 Jan 2011

Iowa State Leadership Experience (ISLE)

Jan 29, 2011

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Conferences Student activities

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.

High School Science Bowl

Jan 29, 2011

8:00 AM

Black, Howe and Hoover halls

free

Ames National Laboratory Conferences Special events

Science Bowl is a rapid-fire, daylong competition in which high school students answer questions from a wide range of science and math disciplines. The winning team receives an all-expenses-paid trip to the DOE's National Science Bowl in Washington D.C.

Winter Escapes Art Short Course

Jan 29, 2011

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Series: $240 public, $190 members, $165 ISU students (individual course: $37.50, $30, $26); materials extra

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of seven classes on watercolors and her trademark slumping plastic that will surely help you beat the winter blues.

Chain Maille: Byzantine Bracelet

Jan 29, 2011

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $19, Public - $29

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

175 jump rings will quickly transform into a lovely copper bracelet.

Swimming

Jan 29, 2011

1:00 PM

Beyer Hall

Free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Nebraska

Women's Basketball

Jan 29, 2011

2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Adults $10-$12, children $5-$6

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Missouri.

Men's hockey

Jan 29, 2011

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr.

$5-$10

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. Colorado State University (American Collegiate Hockey Association, Division II).

Men's Basketball

Jan 29, 2011

8:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$10-$25

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma.

Sunday, 30 Jan 2011

Opening reception for "Weddings in the Heartland: Apparel, Traditions, Memories"

Jan 30, 2011

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Mary Alice Gallery, 1015 Morrill

free

College of Human Sciences Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

The exhibit features historic wedding apparel from the Textiles and Clothing Museum in the department of apparel, educational studies and hospitality management. The exhibit runs through April 16.

Realitès: The Lyric Sculpture of William King

Jan 30, 2011

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

William King's lyrical sculptures explore the strengths and weaknesses of the human condition. The elongated and larger-than-life forms often poke fun at the realities of human action and interaction. Nancy Girard, educator, will discuss King's human figure tradition and his installation in the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden.

Argentine Tango with Valerie Williams

Jan 30, 2011

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $30 for 5 classes, Public - $40 for 5 classes

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 31 Jan 2011

GIS Seminar: Descriptive Modeling of Historic Tree Distribution in Polk and Dallas Counties

Jan 31, 2011

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

GIS Laboratory, 526 College of Design

free

College of Design Lectures

"GIS Descriptive Modeling of Historic Trees in Polk and Dallas Counties, Iowa," Paul Anderson, ISU landscape architecture and agronomy, and Jonathan Nelsen, ISU landscape architecture. They have examined the spatial pattern of tree distribution recorded in U.S. General Land office surveys from 1832-1859 and used GIS descriptive modeling to understand the "fire shadow" effect of rivers and associated steep slopes on spatial distribution of trees.

Horticulture seminar

Jan 31, 2011

4:10 PM

118 Horticulture Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures Live Green

"Creating Increased Value from Non-food Biomass: Utilization of Fractionated Bio-oil in Pavements," Christopher Williams, ISU civil construction and environmental engineering.

Exhibition reception: "Intersections, Symbolism and Imagery"

Jan 31, 2011

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gallery 181 and Lightfoot Forum, College of Design

free

College of Design Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

"Intersections, Symbolism and Imagery: Lanzhou Jiaotong University and Iowa State University Exchange Exhibition" opening reception. A formal program will begin at 5:30 p.m. Artwork by faculty from Lanzhou Jiaotong University (LZJTU) in Lanzhou, China, will be on display at the College of Design Jan. 31-Feb. 16.

Monday Organ Series

Jan 31, 2011

5:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Short, informal organ recitals given by Dr. Lynn Zeigler and ISU Students.

Black and White Photography

Jan 31, 2011

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $73, Public - $83

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner.