Thursday, 24 Feb 2011
An Introduction to Clay
If you are interested in working with clay but have little or no experience with the medium then this class is for you!
Acrylic Painting
Acrylic painting is for those looking for a fun, colorful way to express their creativity!
Etched Glass
Learn how to etch glass and create 4 amazing Cyclone mugs!
The Religion of Thinness
Michelle Lelwica is author of The Religion of Thinness: Satisfying the Spiritual Hungers behind Women's Obsession with Food and Weight. She earned a doctorate of theology from Harvard Divinity School and explores how we struggle with body image from this unique perspective. Part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
Lecture: Genetically modified food
"DNA at the Dinnertable: The Global Politics of Genetically Modified Food," Lisa Weasel, Portland State University. She is interested in the social dimensions of science and technology, particularly how issues of ethics, equity and politics relate to the life sciences. Part of the Sigma Xi Lecture Series and the Women in STEM Series.
Friday, 25 Feb 2011
Summit: The Future of Ethnic Studies
An academic summit for teachers, administrators and students. The focus of the summit's activities will be the business of teaching and researching ethnic studies in institutions of higher education in the State of Iowa and the Midwest.
Training session: Export control
Sponsored by the ISU offices of university counsel and responsible research. The presenter is Nelson Dong, an attorney with Dorsey and Whitney, Seattle office. This session is targeted for faculty, but anyone is welcome to attend. Those planning to attend are asked to e-mail Connie Regenold, Office for Responsible Research.
Developing a Transformational Ethnic Studies in a Period of Crisis and Resistance
Rose M. Brewer is the Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor in the African American & African Studies Department at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. This is the Future of Ethnic Studies Summit keynote speaker. Registration is required to attend this talk, which includes a free buffet luncheon.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium shows will start at 7 pm and 7:45 pm. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:30 pm. The shows are suitable for all ages, and are followed by a star-gazing session (weather permitting).
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 Miracle Worker"
An illness leaves a very young child named Helen Keller blind and deaf, and consequently mute. By the age of six, she seems to be completely unreachable and her family is losing hope. Then her parents hire Anne Sullivan as a teacher for their daughter, and Anne must discover some way to do the one thing a teacher must--communicate The result is a profoundly moving piece of theatre.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Northern Iowa club team.