Friday, 12 Nov 2010
CANCELED: Timothy Albrecht, organ
Due to an illness, Timothy Albrecht has cancelled this performance.
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 in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.
ISU Theatre Production of "The Arabian Nights"
A Persian sultan whose first wife was unfaithful mistrusts all women until his beautiful young bride, Scheherazade, tells him a story on their first night together and begins a second one. The sultan eagerly awaits the conclusion of the following night. After 1001 nights of storytelling, he makes her his Queen. The stories of Scheherazade feature genies, thieves, and kings and raise storytelling to a new level of enchantment.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. Indiana University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League).
Saturday, 13 Nov 2010
Snow Globe Crafts with Annihka Murray
Make two fun DIY crafts from common household items. Meets Saturday from 1-4.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Western Illinois.
ISU Theatre Production of "The Arabian Nights"
A Persian sultan whose first wife was unfaithful mistrusts all women until his beautiful young bride, Scheherazade, tells him a story on their first night together and begins a second one. The sultan eagerly awaits the conclusion of the following night. After 1001 nights of storytelling, he makes her his Queen. The stories of Scheherazade feature genies, thieves, and kings and raise storytelling to a new level of enchantment.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. Indiana University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League).
Sunday, 14 Nov 2010
Gift Shop: Christmas Open House
Great gifts for the whole family.
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Alabama State.
Gallery Walk: Celebrate the Brunnier
University Museums is excited to celebrate the reopening of the Brunnier Art Museum. Please join Dorothy Witter, interpretation specialist, for a gallery walk and discussion of the three exhibitions currently on display: "N.C. Wyeth's America in the Making," "The Observant Eye: Beth Van Hoesen" and "Translation of Light: Mark Adams."
Initiation ceremony: Phi Kappa Phi, ISU chapter
For fall semester 2010 inductees, this event is open to the public. ISU alumna Sylvia Louise (Lou) Blanchfield will give a short talk, " The Relationship Between Fathers and their Gifted Daughters that Supports Giftedness." A reception follows the ceremony.
ISU Theatre Production of "The Arabian Nights"
A Persian sultan whose first wife was unfaithful mistrusts all women until his beautiful young bride, Scheherazade, tells him a story on their first night together and begins a second one. The sultan eagerly awaits the conclusion of the following night. After 1001 nights of storytelling, he makes her his Queen. The stories of Scheherazade feature genies, thieves, and kings and raise storytelling to a new level of enchantment.
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.
Performance: Band Extravaganza
Ensembles scheduled to perform include the ISU Wind Ensemble, the Cyclone Marching Band, the Symphonic Band, and the ISU Jazz Ensemble.
Monday, 15 Nov 2010
Buck Bowling
$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.
Horticulture Seminar
Extensive Green Roof Species Evaluations and Plant Cover Analysis, by Jennifer Bousselot, Lecturer, Department of Horticulture at Iowa State University
Atmospheric Science Seminar
"An Evaluation of Fall Speed Characteristics in Bin and Bulk Microphysical Schemes and Using Bin Fall Speeds to Improve Forecasts of Warm-Season Rainfall", Eric Alego, NOAA, PhD Defense
Forum: Okay We're Recycling, Now What's Next?
Ulrike Passe, ISU architecture; ISU senior Chandra Peterson; and ISU junior Casey Fangmann will reflect on what they learned at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2010 Conference. They will also make a case for which sustainability initiatives ISU should implement.
United Citizens: The Supreme Court Ruling on Corporate Personhood - David Cobb
Attorney and activist David Cobb will discuss efforts to end corporate personhood after the recent Supreme Court ruling that the government may not ban political spending by corporations in candidate elections. In Citizens United, the Court struck down a provision of the McCain-Feingold Act that restricted corporate-sponsored broadcast communications. Cobb was the Green Party nominee for President of the United States in 2004.
Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Drake.
Tuesday, 16 Nov 2010
Graduate Education Study Circle: Strengthening the Professoriate @ ISU
"Broadening Participation Through Summer REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) Programs." Discussion will provide background research and examples of best practices to connect REU students to entry into graduate school. To register, e-mail spisu@iastate.edu.
Tuesday Tea
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesdays this month and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from Noon to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time.
Workshop: Floral Design Series
Session A: "Monochromatic Arrangements." Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral design certificate from Reiman Gardens.
Atmospheric Science Seminar
"Development of Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale for Intensity of Tornadoes" Kishor Mehta, Civil Engineering, Texas Tech University
Reception: To welcome three new MSA staff members
Joining the staff in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs are: Ebony Williams, coordinator for multicultural programming; and Mathilda Tuuli and Adele Lozano, coordinators for retention. All are welcome; light refreshments will be served.
Atmospheric Science Seminar
"Comparison of the Characteristics and Dynamics of Summer and Winter Stationary Waves" T.C. (Mike) Chen, Atmospheric Science, Iowa State University
Valley Forge: A Story of Endurance and Transformation - Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich is the coauthor of Valley Forge, a tour-de-force novel about the unique crucible of time and place where Washington and his Continental Army were forged into a fighting force that would win a revolution and found a nation. Newt Gingrich served in Congress for twenty years and as Speaker of the House. He is a member of the Defense Policy Board and cochair of the UN Task Force. A book signing will follow.
Volleyball
ISU vs. Colorado.