Wednesday, 07 Oct 2015
Class: Stress-Free Colored Water Pencil Drawing
4 week course on Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28. Designed for absolute beginners, this class will introduce you to the versatile medium of colored water pencils.
Leaders Workshop Series
In this session, student leaders will learn how to create a consistent visual identity and brand for their student organization, as well as how to develop strategic marketing strategies that employ the use of traditional channels as well as social media. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about all of the marketing resources available to student organizations through the Student Activities Center, Memorial Union, and ISU.
Macro Photography 1 Class
4 week course on Wednesdays October 7, 14, 21, and 28. This workshop will cover the basics of macro photography.
Oil Painting Class
Become comfortable using oil paint, and gain confidence in color mixing, composition, and paint application. It is meant for both beginners who have never painted before and more experienced painters who would like to try a new perspective and get a chance to paint with others.
Walk-In Craft: Tube Cuffs
Upcycle bicycle inner tubes into wearable art. Add patterns and imagery by stamping with white ink. Add snaps and walk out with a "tubular" cuff! Or, for the hardcore bikers, add Velcro instead of snaps and make an ankle cuff that will tether your pant leg while riding. Meet members of the Ames Bicycle Coalition, a group of community members dedicated to the development of safe infrastructure for cyclists.
Lecture: How Baling Hay Prepared Me to Become the Coffee 'Bean Baron'
Danny O'Neill is the owner and founder of The Roasterie Coffee, Inc., and a graduate of Iowa State. The William K Deal Leadership Lecture and part of CALS Week.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Kansas State
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.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
Jazz II, under the tutelage of Michael Giles, presents a program with the theme "As Seen on TV." Plenty of quality jazz music has slipped under the radar, disguised as television show themes. Their portion of the concert includes tunes penned by Paul Anka and Quincy Jones, arranged by John Fedchock and Doc Severinsen.
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, 08 Oct 2015
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"A Trip Around the World." Please join us for winter storytelling with related crafts and activities.
Brown Bag Lecture
"Intentional Prairie: Bringing Indigenous Plants Back to their Native Ecosystem," Barbara Haas, associate professor of English, and Cathleen Bascom, MFA student in creative writing and environment.
Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for an inclusive world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.
Public forum: Iowa State's reaccreditation
Learn about the university's coming reaccreditation visit from the Higher Learning Commission.
Altmetrics: New Metrics for Your Research Impact
Track your impact beyond citations. Page views, social bookmarking, tweets, subscribers, downloads, databases, presentation slideshows, videos, websites and more. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required.
Agronomy Seminar Series: Edward Buckler
Edward Buckler is a USDA-ARS research geneticist who leads the Buckler Lab for Maize Genetics and Diversity at Cornell University. A member of the National Academy of Sciences, Buckler uses genomics and statistical genetics to understand and dissect complex traits in maize, biofuel grasses, cassava and grapes.
Cyclone Cinema: Magic Mike XXL
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!
Concert: Chamber Orchestra Kremlin
One of the finest string ensembles in Russia Plays Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and Schoenberg, with local choirs adding vocal color to the evening.
Lecture: Stopping Child Slavery in Ghana
James Kofi Annan is a former child slave and leads West Africa's most prominent children's rights organization, Challenging Heights. World Affairs Series.
Friday, 09 Oct 2015
Public forum: Iowa State's reaccreditation
Learn about the university's coming reaccreditation visit from the Higher Learning Commission.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Spiral String Painting
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Create a circular pattern using jute twine and contrasting colors. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Walk-In Craft: Rainbow Necklaces
Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for an inclusive world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.
Cyclone Cinema: Magic Mike XXL
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!
ISU Symphony Orchestra Concert
The ISU Symphony Orchestra will be premiering a new musical composition by Jeff Prater, Professor Emeritus of Composition and Theory at Iowa State, to celebrate the occasion of the 40th anniversary of University Museums. The concert will also feature Assistant Professor of Violin, Boro Martinic, performing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto.
Performance: Treasure Island
Jim Hawkins, a boy of fourteen living on the coast of England, longs for adventure and gets more than he asked for when he meets pirates such as the dangerous Billy Bones, the two-timing Israel Hands, the brassy woman pirate Anne Bonney, and the form of evil incarnate, Blind Pew. At the center of it all is Long John Silver who is one of the most famous hero-villains of all time. Romance! Treasure! Adventure!
Concert: Little Big Town
Members Karen Fairchild, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet and Kimberly Schlapman already hit over 50 markets on this highly-successful headlining tour. The next run of THE PAIN KILLER TOUR, produced by AEG LIVE/The Messina Group, will hit over 17 cities in the US and Canada.
Saturday, 10 Oct 2015
Research Symposium: Graduate Minority Assistantship Program (GMAP)
Underrepresented minority students (from all majors) receiving GMAP funding present their research in poster and oral formats. Registration is free but required.
Yoga for EveryBODY Workshop
Join Joe Williams, master Delsarte instructor and visiting artist from New York, in a weekend of Delsarte workshops. Start they day off with yoga to get things moving!
Bonsai Show
The private bonsai collections of Iowa Bonsai Association members will be on display at Reiman Gardens for the Annual Fall Bonsai Show. There will be presentations and informal demonstrations each day.
Ames Area Studio Tour
Get to know your local artists in their private studios this fall as the Ames Community Arts Council presents the Ames Area Studio Tour. Join participating artists at over 15 venues inviting the public into our workspaces to go "behind the curtain" and experience the creative process.