Thursday, 12 Nov 2009
Presentation: "Mind, Material and Borrowed Time"
Bringing the anatomy of animals together with digital art, this presentation addresses how we borrow from our natural environment to examine, understand, and view the physical world.
Wrestling
ISU vs. South Dakota State
Performance: "Mark Twain Tonight!"
"Mark Twain Tonight!" with Hal Holbrook. A living, breathing American Masterpiece! It is, quite simply, one of the most acclaimed and enduring performances in the history of theater. Nearly 50 years ago, a young actor took the stage in a tiny off-Broadway theatre and introduced the world to a man they'd never forget. The actor was Hal Holbrook. The man was Mark Twain.
Film: "Dear Jack"
ISU alum Corey Moss co-directed, wrote and produced this 78-minute feature documentary about the Jack's Mannequin/Something Corporate singer Andrew McMahon and his bout with leukemia at the age of 22. Moss is an executive producer at Yahoo! Originals, where he created "Primetime in No Time," the highest-rated show on the Web. He has also written and directed short films starring Jackie Chan, Brett Ratner and Jamie Kennedy.
Lecture: Mississippi River water quality
"Mississippi River Water Quality: Policy, Farm Landscapes and Hypoxia," Eugene Turner, Louisiana State University. A hybrid oceanographer and wetland ecologist, he is active in the scientific aspects of coastal environmental management. In particular, his work addresses hypoxic zones, or Dead Zones, in which water oxygen levels are reduced to a level that can no longer support living aquatic organisms. Reception at 7 p.m. in the South...
Lecture: Phase space and new materials
"Cooking, Fishing and Jogging through Phase Space: A Practical Guide to Discovering and Understanding New Materials," Paul Canfield, ISU physics. He will outline the basic philosophy and techniques needed to search for novel materials, including a combination of intuition, experience, compulsive optimism and a desire to share discovery. A general lecture that will include mildly slanderous asides and references to philosophers living and dead.
Friday, 13 Nov 2009
Geology lecture
"Oil, gas and water: Subsurface flow and interactions in an area of continental shelf/slope offshore Louisiana" by Steven Losh, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Reception: Congratulate ISU's solar decathletes
A reception in honor of the students, faculty, and staff who were part of ISU's Solar Decathlon team. The team placed 12th in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C. in October with their solar-powered Interlock House. Brief remarks by Provost and Executive Vice President Elizabeth Hoffman and others. All are welcome.
Works in Progress lecture series
"Venues for Prostitution in Ancient Greece," Madeleine Henry, ISU classical studies. All are welcome.
ISU Afterdark Craft Nights at the Workspace
7pm-12am Mega Craft Night.
Lecture: "Free Market, Sound Money and Non-intervention"
"Free Market, Sound Money and Non-Intervention," former presidential candidate Ron Paul. He has devoted his political career to limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies.
Men's Basketball
ISU vs. Idaho State.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium shows will start at 7pm, 7:45pm and 8:30 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).
The Superstition Bash - Performance and Interactive Displays
Nathan Allen, the Maniac of Magic, will open the evening with a performance that is part magic, part comedy, and totally dysfunctional. NO rabbits, NO tuxedos, and NO sparkly boxes, just a combination of a twisted sense of humor, sleight-of-hand magic skills, and hilarious audience participation. Reception following with appetizers, desserts, and hot cider and cocoa and an opportunity to interact with displays about common superstitions....
Dance social
Hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; however, in-door shoes or socks must be worn
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Central Oklahoma (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Fall/Winter Craft Night
Join us for Fall/Winter Craft Night! Come make a variety of crafts and cards.
Saturday, 14 Nov 2009
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Tailgate prior to Iowa State vs. Colorado football game. Food and beverages for purchase. Appearance by Cy and the spirit squad.
Wrestling
Harold Nichols Cyclone Open.
Class: Ames C.art Sew & Swap
Sharing and stitching together materials, ideas and community!
Football
ISU vs. Colorado.
Understanding Islam: The Message of Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad - Dr. Sabeel Ahmed
Dr. Sabeel Ahmed is the Director of the GainPeace Project, an outreach project of the Islamic Circle of North America. The Islamic Circle of North America is one of the largest, non-profit, independent, grass roots organizations of Muslim Americans. It has twenty five chapters and affiliates with the mission to promote understanding of Islam and Muslims. GainPeace.com conducts many of those outreach projects in Chicago and other cities,...
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Central Oklahoma (American Collegiate Hockey Association).