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Tuesday, 24 May 2011

An Introduction to Clay with Amanda Barr

May 24, 2011

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $66, Public - $76 includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

If you are interested in working with clay but have little or no experience with the medium then this class is for you!

Precious Metal Clay Pendants with Rhonda Scott

May 24, 2011

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $46, Public - $56 includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Create a pendant out of PMC, which looks and feels like clay, but once fired it is 99.9% pure silver.

Floral Design Series

May 24, 2011

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$28 members, $35 public, $21 students

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Lectures

Ikebana is the Japanese art of arranging flowers aesthetically. Learn how to create your own arrangement using these principles. Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home.

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Blackboard workshop: Grading student work

May 25, 2011

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

1230 Communications Building

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Explore Bb Learn's Grade Center and how it integrates with Assignments, Tests and Discussions in a pre-set course shell, and explore how these can then be viewed as both an assessment and learning activity. You will have the opportunity to apply what you discover in the pre-set shell.

Thursday, 26 May 2011

Open forum: Ellen Rasmussen

May 26, 2011

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

Free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

Open forum with Ellen Rasmussen, associate vice president for budgeting and planning. Bring your questions and your lunch. Sponsored by the P&S Council.

Retirement reception: Patricia Murphy

May 26, 2011

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Courtyard, Food Sciences Building

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Murphy is a University Professor of food science and human nutrition. A program will begin at 4 p.m. Send best wishes for her to Breanna Wetzler, bwetzler@iastate.edu or 2312 Food Sciences Building, by May 15.

Precious Metal Clay Pendants with Rhonda Scott

May 26, 2011

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $46, Public - $56 includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Create a pendant out of PMC, which looks and feels like clay, but once fired it is 99.9% pure silver.

Conserving a Legacy

May 26, 2011

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

Free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

When one speaks of the legacy of Christian Petersen, usually his public art created for Iowa State is first to come to mind. During his tenure, Petersen completed 12 major public works of art changing the way Iowa State would look forever. Conservator Francis Miller will share his personal experience with conserving Petersen's sculptures and discuss some of the unusual techniques he uses to ensure that Petersen's legacy will endure.

Woodshop Orientation with Dan Neubauer

May 26, 2011

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $10, Public - $20

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment.

Screenprinting with Dara Poorman

May 26, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $50, Public - $60 includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn an inexpensive way to create custom t-shirts.

Friday, 27 May 2011

Audit Deadline: 12-week courses

May 27, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to elect to audit a course for a twelve-week, full summer course. The instructor of the course must approve an audit.

Dance social

May 27, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Student activities

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.

Saturday, 28 May 2011

Memorial Day Weekend at Reiman Gardens

May 28, 2011

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$4-$8 (free for veterans, members and ISU students)

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Special events

In honor of their service, all active duty personnel and all veterans will be admitted free. Free for CoHorts' members and ISU students with ID. Price of admission for general public.

Monday, 30 May 2011

University holiday

May 30, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Offices closed, classes recessed.

Memorial Day Ceremony

May 30, 2011

9:00 AM

Reiman Ballroom, Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave., Ames

Free

University Special events

Memorial Day ceremony to remember faculty, staff, and their spouses who have died. Go to link for additional details.

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Workshop: Introduction to Blackboard Learn

May 31, 2011

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

1230 Communications Building

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This workshop is a new instructor orientation and high-level overview of Blackboard Learn and related ISU Bb integrations and resources.

Art Short Course: Warming Up with Watercolors

May 31, 2011

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

$37.50 public, $30 members, $26 students (plus materials)

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of eight classes on watercolors that will surely help you help you welcome summer.

Kids Story Time

May 31, 2011

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

$4-$8 (free for members and ISU students)

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

This year we've been hosting Kids Story Time every two weeks, from April to September. If you haven't already attended, please join us. Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Retirement: Debi Franck

May 31, 2011

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

206 Durham

free

University Meetings, receptions

Retirement reception for Debi Franck, computing information systems tech in IT Services. Franck has worked at ISU for 41 years. A short program will begin at 3 p.m.

An Introduction to Clay with Amanda Barr

May 31, 2011

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU - $66, Public - $76 includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

If you are interested in working with clay but have little or no experience with the medium then this class is for you!