Saturday, 30 Sep 2017
Schedule of Classes, Spring 2018
Schedule of Classes for Spring 2018 available for viewing on the Web.
Bonsai Show
Saturday and Sunday, September 30 and October 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Reiman Gardens will host the Iowa Bonsai Association (IBA) Fall Show.
Serendipity Dyeing
"Making Magic with Flowers, Leaves, and Berries." Join expert Maggie Howe of Prairieland Herbs to explore a dye experience like no other.
Performance: Out of the Fire, The Banned Books Monologues
The Forward Theatre Company of Madison Wisconsin first performed this series of monologues written mostly by those in the area on the subject of banned books from various points of view. Banned books included range from "James and the Giant Peach" to "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Permission has been given for ISU students to include their monologues on the subject as well. This production opens on the Friday of National Banned Books Week.
Concert: Sun Seeker
Sun Seeker is one of Music City's freshest new rock bands. It's inspired by 1960s legends like The Band and '90s rockers like Pavement, creating a unique blend of Southern whimsy and fuzzy, melodic rock.
Sunday, 01 Oct 2017
Eye Contact: The Iowa State Portrait Collection
The ISU Portrait Collection portrays individuals who helped shape our culture and whose lives tell significant Iowa State stories. University Museums Director Lynette Pohlman will share some of these stories and talk about the tradition of portraiture at Iowa State.
Performance: Out of the Fire, The Banned Books Monologues
The Forward Theatre Company of Madison Wisconsin first performed this series of monologues written mostly by those in the area on the subject of banned books from various points of view. Banned books included range from "James and the Giant Peach" to "Lady Chatterley's Lover". Permission has been given for ISU students to include their monologues on the subject as well. This production opens on the Friday of National Banned Books Week.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Performance: Climate Change Theatre
ISU students and Ames community members will perform Climate Change Theatre Action, a a series of worldwide readings and performances of short climate change plays presented in support of the United Nations COP meetings. A sustainability resource fair will be held during intermission.
Monday, 02 Oct 2017
Family Yoga: Stories with a Twist
Warm up in these light-hearted parent/child yoga classes that incorporate stories about autumn. A four-week program.
ISU Blood Drive
Students, faculty and staff and encouraged to donate blood during the ISU Blood Drive.
Performance: Climate Change Theatre
ISU students and Ames community members will perform Climate Change Theatre Action, a a series of worldwide readings and performances of short climate change plays presented in support of the United Nations COP meetings.
Craft of the Month
"Sugar Skulls." Use our supplies to decorate a paper mache skull just in time for this year's Dia de los Muertos on November 1 & 2.
Culinary Boot Camp
All ISU students are invited to register for Culinary Boot Camp. The first of four sessions will feature different fruit and veggie salsas with homemade tortilla chips. Upon the completion of all four sessions, attendees will receive a $15 HyVee gift card.
Beginner Photography
4-week program beginning Monday, October 2, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg for a four-part class covering the basics of photography including equipment (and how to use it), depth of field, aperture, light, composition, finding your subject & "tips and tricks".
Intermediate Soap Making Workshop
If you know the basics of making soap from scratch using the cold-process method, add artistry techniques. Learn and experiment with many procedures such as swirl, wire, funnel, embeds, and more!
Introspective Writing
4-week program beginning Monday, October 2, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. With the Gardens as inspiration, engage in writing about what resides within through quiet introspection and reflection.
Wheel Pottery Class
Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel.
Performance: Climate Change Theatre
ISU students and Ames community members will perform Climate Change Theatre Action, a a series of worldwide readings and performances of short climate change plays presented in support of the United Nations COP meetings. A sustainability resource fair will be held during intermission.
Tuesday, 03 Oct 2017
Research Workshop: Sponsored Funding Budgets
"Sponsored Funding Budget Basics." In this session you will learn about practical tools and strategies for developing your proposal budget according to agency requirements. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop if one is available, though it is not required to attend.
ISU Blood Drive
Students, faculty and staff and encouraged to donate blood during the ISU Blood Drive.
Retirement Workshop: Investment Planning
Provides an overview of the various types of investment instruments so that you can determine which investment strategies will be suit your needs. Registration requested.
Campus conversation
This campus conversation will focus on current events and their impacts on the ISU community. A presentation by ISU police Officer Natasha Greene and Lt. Josh Hale will feature information about hate crimes (Hate Bias 101) and conclude with small group discussions. All are welcome.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Reconstructing hydrological changes over the past century in Central Africa using freshwater bivalve shells" by Dr. David P. Gillikin, Union College, Schenectady, NY
Night Photography
4-week program beginning Tuesday, October 3, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Learn how to capture images of the moon, star trails, and city lights as Mark Stoltenberg helps you practice the techniques of taking night images with existing light.
Concert: Flor (RESCHEDULED to February 8th)
Indie-pop band Flor has toured with the likes of Halsey and Hayley Kiyoko, whose own indie-electronic sounds mesh well with the band.
Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017
ISU Blood Drive
Students, faculty and staff and encouraged to donate blood during the ISU Blood Drive.
Parent/Child Dance & Movement
4-week program beginning Wednesday, October 4, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Parents, bring the young ones out to the Gardens for a spirited movement program with Board-Certified Movement Therapist Camilla Kottman.
Workshop: Research with Human Subjects
"Navigating Your Research with Human Subjects: The IRB Submission Process." In this session you will learn tips on developing and submitting protocols to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).