Tuesday, 22 Sep 2015
Digital Photography Class
Long shots and short shots: everyone wants to take a good photograph. Learn the basics of using your digital SLR camera including settings, speeds, lighting and composition. Students will explore campus to use their new skills shooting photographs of their favorite sites and share those photographs to discuss technique, composition and design.
Wednesday, 23 Sep 2015
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Adirondack Chairs Class
Make a comfortable outdoor chair just in time for fall fire pit season. Students will learn to follow a pattern and safely use wood shop tools including the table saw, drill press, sander and hand tools. Assemble your parts and learn about different finishes to personalize your woodworking project. Beginners are welcome.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 24 Sep 2015
Amigurumi Crochet Workshop
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small animals or creatures. The projects are super cute, fun to make, and all you need to know is basic crochet stitches to start. Come make your own stuffed creature and learn the basics of shaping, construction, and finishing. These projects can be turned into anything from keychains to cat toys, and there will be plenty of patterns to choose from.
Cyclone Cinema: Inside Out
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Student Debt Forum
A discussion focused on how Iowa State students can better manage student and personal debt will follow a screening of the film "Default: The Student Loan Documentary" (27 min). Part of the Ethics of Debt Symposium
Live Music: Holy White Hounds
The grinding, beat-infused cadre that is Holy White Hounds started in late 2013 between longtime friends Brenton Dean (vocals, guitar) and Ambrose Lupercal (bass).
Friday, 25 Sep 2015
Paint Your Own Pottery: Cardinal and Gold Cyclone Family Weekend
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Choose your piece and illustrate your Cyclone pride. Open until 9pm for Family Weekend. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Cyclone Cinema: Inside Out
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Live Music: Mike Mains & The Branches
Formed in Texas-- flourishing in Detroit, this indie rock collective has spent the last few years making waves around and in-between.
Saturday, 26 Sep 2015
Family Weekend Open House
Free crafts and door prizes.
Cyclone Cinema: Inside Out
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Live Music: The Special Consensus
Chicago-based The Special Consensus is a four-person acoustic bluegrass band that began performing in the Midwest in the spring of 1975. Their first album was released in 1979 when the band began touring on a national basis.
Sunday, 27 Sep 2015
Family Weekend Open House
Free crafts and door prizes.
Argentine Tango
This Milonga 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. 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. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.
Cyclone Cinema: Inside Out
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Monday, 28 Sep 2015
Lecture: 100 Voices Leading for Change
Iowa State graduate Onalie Ariyabandhu discusses the United Nations Population Fund's social change initiative to combat gender-based violence in Sri Lanka.
Tuesday, 29 Sep 2015
Fall Career Fair: College of Engineering
More than 350 employers will be on campus looking for students and alumni to fill co-op, internship and full-time engineering positions. All ISU students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have.
The Presidential Campaign: A Search for Meaning
"What Does It Take to Win the Iowa Presidential Caucuses?" - Juju Chang is an Emmy award-winning coanchor for ABC's Nightline and reports regularly for Good Morning America and 20/20.
Wednesday, 30 Sep 2015
Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair
The career fair enables students to explore career opportunities, obtain employer information and locate internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Employers have the opportunity to connect with promising candidates for job and internship openings as well as network with university personnel and other employers.
People to People Career Fair
The career fair offers employers and students a professional environment in which to connect and discuss internships and full-time employment opportunities in social services; education; health/wellness; government; and hospitality. There also will be an opportunity for students to meet with representatives from professional health and law schools.
Future of Healthy Families Lecture: Velma McBride Murry
Attend the Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series. This series brings together insight from across disciplinary bounds to address how family is defined, the current knowledge on healthy families, and the future of the field. Reception will follow.
Walk-In Craft: Henna Tattoos
Create temporary body art with henna. Bring a friend and "tattoo" each other, or draw designs on your own skin. Sample designs are available for inspiration, along with tips and tricks for best application methods. Walk in anytime but give yourself about half an hour to finish.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.