Tuesday, 11 Sep 2012
Open Mic Night
Sign up is at 7 p.m. Performances at 8 p.m. All talents and guests welcome!
Beginning ballroom dance class
Beginning social ballroom dance lessons, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Class meets once weekly for 11 weeks. No partner required.
Wednesday, 12 Sep 2012
Cyclone Ballroom dance lessons
Join Cyclone Ballroom for dance lessons every Wednesday evening, taught by licensed professional Nick Babberl. No partner required. A free, two-hour social dance follows each lesson.
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
Bookbinding
Learn how to create a sketchbook or journal using the Coptic stitch. Use a variety of tools and materials to make books that reflect your personality. Leave class with two books and the know-how to keep cutting, folding and stitching more.
Bookbinding
Learn the basics of knitting: cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, rib stitch, increase and decrease techniques, pattern reading, gauge swatching, and picking up dropped stitches. Bring a pair of #7 or #8 single-point needles. Yarn will be provided.
SUB Music: Wallpaper. w/ Fast Break
Ricky Reed is the gold-plated microphone-wielding, funky shades wearing, rapper/showman/producer and frontman for the DJ rap electronic funk group known simply as Wallpaper. Their brand of music has been heard at countless house parties and dance clubs, and has also been featured on the hit MTV show Jersey Shore. After his hit song "#STUPiDFACEDD," went viral, Wallpaper. has skyrocketed to fame and success.
Thursday, 13 Sep 2012
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
Open meeting: Pre-PT Club
Welcome back gathering, open to anyone interested in finding out more about the Pre-PT Club. Pizza will be served. Rain location in 102 Forker.
Documentary and Discussion: "Mother: Caring for 7 Billion"
Mother, a 60 minute film, breaks a 40-year taboo by bringing to light an issue that silently fuels our most pressing environmental, humanitarian and social crises - population growth. It is a critical time to talk about this subject because, as of 2011, the world's population has now reached seven billion.
SUB Film: Men in Black III
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
SUB Music: Jennifer Hall
Sometimes sweet, occasionally heartbreaking, and always sincere, Chicago's Jennifer Hall writes music that looks back to an age long gone while buzzing with a youthful edge.
Friday, 14 Sep 2012
SUB Film: Men in Black III
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.
Waltz dance lessons
XTRA Moves: Beginning waltz dance lessons, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Includes both beginning and more advanced steps taught by Jim and Suzi Benjamin.
Parking Ramp Movie: 21 Jump Street
Gather your friends and crowd the MU ramp for a free outdoor showing of 21 Jump Street!
SUB Music: Naia Kete
21-year-old Naia Kete grew up playing in her family's reggae band, and today she continues to create soulful acoustic music with rich lyrics and flowing rhythms. Her musical background lead her to success as a contestant on NBC's hit show The Voice last season, making it to the live shows on Blake Shelton's team.
Ballroom dance showcase
Ballroom performance showcasing waltz, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. The performance features the Des Moines dance ballroom formation team.
Saturday, 15 Sep 2012
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
Tai Chi
Learn the Yang Style Short Form as developed by Cheng Man Ching. The fun, easy-to-learn movements of The Form refresh the spirit and help improve balance, posture, flexibility, confidence, circulation, and overall health and well-being. Students will also learn a few Baqua and Chi Kung health exercises.
Modern Patchwork Wall Art
The craft of patchwork recently exploded and has blown past your local church quilters' circle and into the hands of modern craftsters. Learn scrap stashing, scrap busting, and basic color theory. Finish your work by "framing" it in an embroidery hoops and watch retro meet modern in a new and fun way. Must have basic sewing skills to attend this class.
SUB Film: Men in Black III
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
KURE Concert w/ Cloud Nothings w/ Chomp
January 2011 saw the release of Cloud Nothings' self-titled debut LP, which when put next to Turning On, found Baldi cleaning up his lo-fi aesthetic, pairing his tales of affinitive confusion with a more pristine aural clarity. In the interval since the release of Cloud Nothings, Baldi has toured widely and put a great deal of focus on his live show, a detail that heavily shapes the music of the latest album, Attack on Memory.
Sunday, 16 Sep 2012
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
Argentine Tango Practica
This Milonga (dance party) 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.
Sanskriti
Join the Indian Student Organization for a night dedicated to traditional Indian dance and music. All performances are intended to showcase the richness of classical Indian music forms like Carnatic, Hindustani and dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Odissi and Kathak. Special performances by Dr. Sree Nilkanta and Mrs. Sumana Sriram. Indian snacks will be served.
SUB Film: Men in Black III
Comfortable seating with awesome sound and projection.Movies show every week, all semester at 7 & 10pm on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Concessions are for sale. Sponsored by Student Union Board, GSB and IRHA.
Monday, 17 Sep 2012
"Create Peace" for 11 Days of Global Unity
For the fifth year, Ames will participate in the 11 Days of Global Unity, a program launched in 2004 as a promotion of peace, justice and environmental sustainability. It seeks to inspire, inform and involve humanity in helping to create a world that works for all.
Basketweaving: Witchy Boo
Weave a witch with a witch hat and broom just in time for the Halloween season. This class will use black dyed reed so wear old clothing and bring a towel.
Wheel Pottery
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn hand-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience that would like to improve their technique and abilities.