Friday, 18 Sep 2015
Garden Quilt Show
The three-day juried show with prizes features beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners.
Public forum: Student health director finalist
Erin Baldwin, chief operating officer for the Mahaska Health Partnership, is one of two finalists for Iowa State's Thielen Student Health Center director position.
Local Food Festival: An Adventure in Eating
This event will feature educational displays, samples, recipes developed by ISU Dining chefs using local foods, and locally grown or produced items for sale by vendors and ISU clubs.
Disparities in Housing Recovery: Evidence from Galveston, Texas
Sara Hamideh, assistant professor of community and regional planning, will talk about planning for mitigation of and long-term recovery following natural and human-caused disasters. Part of the IDRO Friday Research Seminar Series.
Seminar: Nanovaccine Initiative and Immunobiology Graduate Program
"Human Intestinal Epithelial Response to Gastrointestinal Virus Infection Using Enteroids," Sarah Blutt, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. Blutt will discuss her research on Enteroids model human rotavirus infection in the small intestine. Refreshments will be provided.
Family Picnic: Parents As Students Support (PASS) Group
Hosted by ISU Child Care and Family Resources for ISU student parents and their children. Network and enjoy food and fun. RSVPs requested.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Dinosaurs RAWR
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Incorporate a terrestrial vertebrate into your design or paint a dinosaur figurine. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Carillon Concert
Opening collaborative concert for the Carillon Festival and Midwest Regional Carillon Conference. The concert features performers playing together in real time from remote locations -- university carillonneur Tin-Shi Tam (campanile), ISU student brass quintet (Music Hall) and New World Symphony (Miami). Live webcast available.
Cyclone Cinema: Jurassic World
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: Matt Easton
While producing all of his beats, Matt Easton also composes on the piano; his instrument of choice on stage. Easton started his career in 2010 when he released his first, self-produced, mixtape Intro to Public Speaking. Since then he has played across the country, gaining fans with every stop.
Saturday, 19 Sep 2015
Garden Quilt Show
The three-day juried show with prizes features beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners.
Insect Hotel Workshop
Build a small insect hotel with all materials provided. Based on a willow frame, you will fill it with various natural materials such as sticks, stones and layered bark to create dark private spaces insects find attractive.
Chess to Impress: United Way of Story County fundraiser
Challenge Distinguished Professor of electrical and computer engineering David Jiles to a game on the library's 8 by 8-foot chess board. If you win, Jiles will donate $50 to United Way of Story County. Up to 9 games can be played simultaneously. Spectators welcome.
Youth Program: Medallion Quilt Blocks for Kids
Bring in some fun fabric, and learn how to form medallion quilt blocks from mirror images. The fusible applique technique will be used to create an 18" square medallion quilt block that can then be used to make a pillow, wall hanging, or included in a larger quilt.
Carillon Concert
Carillon Concert, with guest carillonneurs George Gregory and Julianne Vanden Wyngaard.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Nebraska
Cyclone Cinema: Jurassic World
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!
University Museums 40th Anniversary Celebration
This anniversary celebration will feature designer desserts, fanciful floral creations, libations, cash bar and live music. A brief program begins at 8:30 p.m. Cocktail attire requested.
Sunday, 20 Sep 2015
Fee payment deadline: Fall 2015
Fee payment deadline for fall semester. Second payment (minimum due).
Garden Quilt Show
The three-day juried show with prizes features beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners.
Ceramics and Tea - Lecture by Artist Peter Hamann
Peter Hamann is an American ceramicist who studied in Iowa as a young artist and has lived in Japan for over 30 years where he has perfected his exquisitely beautiful ceramic forms. Through his time in Japan he has become exceptionally knowledgeable in the art of the tea ceremony, a highly important and respected event in Japanese culture. Peter will share his artwork and knowledge in this lecture.
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: Jurassic World
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!
Documentary & Discussion: Haze
The documentary HAZE examines the severity of college binge drinking and hazing through graphic images filmed at campus parties, during emergency medical calls, and from police files.
Monday, 21 Sep 2015
Retirement reception: Nita Lovejoy
Nita Lovejoy, associate director of the office of intellectual property and technology transfer and the ISU Research Foundation, is retiring.
University Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony
University-wide awards will be presented to faculty and staff. A reception will follow.
Beginner Photography Class
A four week course on Mondays, September 7, September 14, September 21, and September 28 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a four-part class covering the basics of photography.
Music & Art Class
In this 4-week course, we'll discuss the co-relationship of music and art and then practice that harmony by producing music-related art.
Shibori Dyed Cyclone Scarf Class
Use natural, plant-based dyes to create a wearable work of art! We will be using madder and kamala dyes to create vibrant cardinal and gold scarves. Traditional Shibori tying and tie-dye techniques will be used to create interesting patterns in the fabric. We will also have a discussion on preparing and working with natural dyes.
Walk-In Craft: Paper Animal Silhouettes
Create wall art that is fun, original and packed with color! Glue rolled magazine pages to a silhouette of your favorite furry friend. After some trimming and finishing touches, attach the artwork to a wood board so it is ready to hang on your wall. An easy craft and great way to de-stress!