Monday, 23 Jan 2012
Statistics Seminar
"Generalized Functional Linear Models with Semiparametric Single-Index Interactions," Yehua Li, Department of Statistics,University of Georgia, Athens
New Deal Ruins: The Dismantling of Public Housing in the U.S.
Over the past 20 years, nearly a quarter-million public housing units have been demolished in cities across the United States. Some are rebuilt as part of mixed-income, mixed-finance developments, but most are permanently lost. Edward G. Goetz, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Urban and Regional Planning, will describe the scope and nature of the effort and implications for public-housing residents and inner-city neighborhoods.
Bronze Clay Rings with Rhonda Scott
Turn metal clay into a beautiful one-of-a-kind ring! Learn several ways to form rings and learn how to account for metal clay shrinkage when sizing a ring. No metalsmithing or metal clay experience required.
Woodshop Orientation with Dan Newbauer
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Tuesday, 24 Jan 2012
Luncheon discussion: ISU ADVANCE
"Reflecting on ISU ADVANCE: How Are the Faces in the Mirror Different?" Hosted by the ISU ADVANCE program and the executive vice president and provost office for women faculty in the STEM disciplines. RSVPs requested to advance@iastate.edu by noon Jan. 19 to reserve lunch.
STEM Education Seminar
"Factors that Influence 6th-12th Grade Girls' Interest and Confidence in Science and Mathematics," Carol Heaverlo, outreach program coordinator, ISU Program for Women in Science and Engineering. The presentation will feature the results of a comprehensive assessment of the Taking the Road Less Traveled Career Conference (TRLT) and share what we have learned about the factors that influence 6th-12th grade girls' interest and confidence in STEM.
Afternoon Wheel Pottery with Alice McGary
For beginning level pottery students - those with little or no experience in working with clay. 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.
Lecture: Ugandan Children of War
Photographer Mary Chind and Dr. Neil Mandsager will discuss their visit to Uganda with ChildVoice International. The organization works to rehabilitate children traumatized by war, including former child soldiers, children orphaned by war, and those left destitute by rebel activity. The talk accompanies the Mary Chind's photography exhibit, Silent No More: Ugandan Children of War.
Uganda: ChildVoice International
Photographer Mary Chind and Dr. Neil Mandsager will discuss their visit to Uganda with ChildVoice International. The organization works to rehabilitate children traumatized by war, including former child soldiers, children orphaned by war and those left destitute by rebel activity.
Open Mic Night
Sign up is at 7 p.m. Performances at 8 p.m. All talents and guests welcome!
Poster Sale
Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union
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, 25 Jan 2012
Statistics Seminar
"Sparse Matrix Graphical Models," Cheng Yong Tang, Department of Statistics & Applied Provbability, National University of Singapore
Beginning Metals with Terrie Hoefer
Learn the basics of metalsmithing in this class including how to work with different types of metal, how to safely use tools, and techniques like sawing, drilling, forming, chasing, annealing, and riveting. Students will complete one or two projects depending on complexity.
Black and White Photography with Anastasia Whited
An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner. Bring your own camera (35 mm SLR) to the first class.
Poster Sale
Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union
The Asia Project
As an aspiring novelist/astronaut/oil painter/brain surgeon/ninja, Asia never thought spoken word poetry would be his calling. But as with everything else we encounter in life while dealing with the elusive astrological joke we've come to know as destiny, here Asia stands: a spoken word artist fortunate enough to make poetry a lucrative career.
Thursday, 26 Jan 2012
Employee wellness: "Super Foods: Enhance Your Eating"
Sally Barclay, clinician in food science and human nutrition, will lead a discussion about the most nutrient-dense foods with antioxidants and how to incorporate them into your daily diet. No preregistration is required.
Study Abroad Fair
Discover more about studying abroad. Talk with both ISU programs as well as affiliate programs that specialize in study abroad. Learn more about studying in practically any country on any continent in the world!
Track and field: Bill Bergan Invitational
Indoor track and field invitational.
Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Updated with new classes! Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a certificate of floral design from Reiman Gardens.
Panel discussion: Impact of women's studies on women's lives
Women's studies faculty and program alumnae will participate in a panel discussion about what is unique about women's studies and how the discipline has affected the lives of women. This event is part of a series to recognize the 35th anniversary of ISU's women's studies program.
Someone Had to Make Them: Why Not Me?
Esther Shimazu is a ceramic artist from Honolulu, Hawaii, who is best known for stoneware sculptures of bald, nude, chunky Asian women constructed with hand-building techniques. While often playful in appearance, the work also explores deeper issues of race, gender and beauty.
Camera Basics with Luke Healey
Understand how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO function in order to control depth of field and capture motion. Bring your camera (and questions!) to class.
Floral Design Series
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Updated with new classes! Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a certificate of floral design from Reiman Gardens.
Artist Lecture: Recomposing the Grant Wood Murals
"Working Over Wood." Jennifer Drinkwater discusses her recent project to reinterpret and recompose the original nine panels designed by Grant Wood for the Parks Library mural "When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow."
Cyclone Cinema: The Ides of March
An idealistic staffer for a newbie presidential candidate gets a crash course on dirty politics during his stint on the campaign trail. There is a show at 10pm as well.
Documentary and discussion: Black American Gothic
"Black American Gothic" is a documentary film about urban migration from Chicago to Iowa City. Independent filmmaker Carla Wilson tells the story through the experience of Iowa City residents, old and new, and looks specifically at how changing demographics in the community have affected low-income housing, public schools, and law enforcement. A discussion will follow the 50-min film. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Series.
Poster Sale
Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union
SUB Music: Tomorrow's Bad Seeds w/ Pacific Dub
Tomorrows Bad Seeds, "leaders of the new school" is a five piece American band from Hermosa Beach, California formed in 2004. Their Southern California influences helped yield their unparalleled sound. A perfect mix of rock, pop, punk, reggae and hip-hop guaranteed to hook you. From break dancing to spinning tracks these boys emerged into multi-cultural musical phenomenon with a cause.