Saturday, 26 Sep 2009
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Tailgate prior to Iowa State vs. Army football game. Food & beverages for purchase. Appearance by Cy and the spirit squad.
Football
ISU vs. Army (Family Weekend).
ISU Theatre Production of "The Odd Couple"
This play asks the question, "Can two divorced men, one a neurotic neat freak and one a messy sportswriter, share an apartment without driving each other crazy?" The answer, of course, is "No!" Playwright Neil Simon has a special genius for finding great humor in ordinary people doing ordinary things and this is one of his most enduring scripts. Winner of the Tony Award for Best New Play.
Sunday, 27 Sep 2009
Curator's Lecture: Lea Rosson Delong
"The True Price of Victory." Lea Rosson Delong discusses her scholarship on Christian Petersen and explores the strong side of this gentle sculptor. In addition to contemporary art, she has concentrated on American art of the Depression era, curating exhibitions and writing about the southwestern painter Alexandre Hogue and about New Deal art of the Midwest.
ISU Theatre Production of "The Odd Couple"
This play asks the question, "Can two divorced men, one a neurotic neat freak and one a messy sportswriter, share an apartment without driving each other crazy?" The answer, of course, is "No!" Playwright Neil Simon has a special genius for finding great humor in ordinary people doing ordinary things and this is one of his most enduring scripts. Winner of the Tony Award for Best New Play.
Workspace: Family Weekend Commemorative Tiles
Workspace open hours: 2-10pm Mon-Thurs; 10am-4pm Sat; 1-4pm Sun Purchase a Commemorative Tile
Workspace: Family Weekend Open House
Workspace open hours: 2-10pm Mon-Thurs; 10am-4pm Sat; 1-4pm Sun Crafts and Door Prizes.
Collage of Choirs
Four different vocal ensembles and 300 of Iowa State's finest musicians will join forces for an afternoon of outstanding music. Scheduled to perform are the Iowa State Singers, Cantamus women's choir, Iowa Statesmen men's choir and Lyrica women's choir. Each choir is known for its musicality and spirited commitment to singing.
Class: Argentine Tango Practica
4-5pm lesson; 5-7pm practice Sept.27; Oct.4,11,18,25; Nov.1,8,22,29; Dec.6,13 Multi-level Argentine Tango class.
Monday, 28 Sep 2009
CESMEE seminar
"Perspectives on the Transition of College Mathematics," David Bressoud, Macalester College. Part of the CESMEE Seminar Series, presented by the Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering.
Horticulture Seminar
A Frugal Professor's Tips for University Travel on a Shoestring, by William Graves, Professor, Department of Horticulture, ISU
Seminar: Financial literacy
"Student Loans, Financial Aid and the FAFSA," Deb Barry, Iowa College Access Network. Space is limited; please register in advance to shobha@iastate.edu.
Seminar: student loans, financial aid and the FAFSA
This free financial literacy seminar will feature Deb Barry, Iowa College Access Network, and is free and open to the entire Ames and ISU community. Register for the seminar by sending an email to shobha@iastate.edu.
Class: Beaded Jewlery
7-9pm on September 28 & 29 Learn to make beaded jewelry.
Class: Quilting with Clay
7-9:30pm for 2 weeks Surface decorating.
Concert: Michael Franti & Spearhead
An innovative songwriter capable of blending folk, hip hop, punk, rock and jazz. Tickets available through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com; 1-800-745-3000) or at the Stephens Auditorium ticket office.
Tuesday, 29 Sep 2009
Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum
Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation. Mark your calendar from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesday Sept. 29th and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. After tea, all are welcome to join a guided tour that will highlight different topics each week, including Victorian crafts, the first 50 years at the Farm House, 1800's entertainment, and more.
LaTeX Thesis
This hands-on course covers a brief introduction to the isuthesis document package used to produce a thesis or dissertation with LaTeX. Online registration at http://www.it.iastate.edu/training/courses/.
Class: Embroidery
6:30-8pm for 2 weeks Learn the basic stitches for embroidery.
Global Warming and Public Policy: The Impact of President Obama's G-20 Address on Climate Change - Mark Bryden
President Obama addressed the G-20 Summit leaders and organizations of industrial and emerging-market countries on September 24, 2009, in Pittsburgh. Members were focused on securing a sustainable future for all countries, including progress on long-term issues such as climate change. Leaders representing 85 percent of the world's economy will measured progress since the last meeting and discussed further action to curb the global...
SI2 (Sonic Inertra Percussion duo)
Percussionist, composer, and educator Cory Hills will join ISU Percussion Instructor, Matthew Coley, in concert.
Wednesday, 30 Sep 2009
Wednesday Wellness Walk
Led by students from Health Studies 380 -Worksite Wellness Class. Walks are held each Wednesday in September and October. A different 20-minute route each week.
The "Exceptional Longevity" initiative: A gerontology program colloquium
Peter Martin, professor in human development and family studies, and graduate students Mindy Heinz and Laura Temple will share preliminary results from a study of very old adults, their optimal ways of adaptation, and exceptional survivorship skills, at a gerontology program colloquium on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m., in the Gold Room, Memorial Union.
Food Science seminar: Eggs
"Production of the Perfect Food: Eggs," Kristjan Bregendahl, Hy-Line, Inc., West Des Moines. Part of the Food Science Fall Seminar series. Open to the public.
Class: Embellished Silver Rings
6-9pm for 4 weeks Learn to decorate silver rings.
Fund-raiser: Giveback Night for Dance Marathon
Thirty percent of all ice cream proceeds will benefit Dance Marathon.
Gallery Talk: Voices
Dennis Chamberlin, ISU journalism and mass communication, part of the "Iowa in the Global Comm[unity]: Inside/Out" programming series.