Thursday, 02 Feb 2012
Info session: Noyce Scholarship
A question and answer session for students interested in the Robert Noyce Scholarship program, named for the inventor of the microchip and funded by the National Science Foundation. This $10,000 annual scholarship is for mathematics, science or engineering majors who wish to earn teaching certification at the middle/junior high or high school level at one of Iowa's public universities. Pizza and pop will be provided.
Cyclone Cinema: Twilight- Breaking Dawn pt. 1
The Quileutes close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the towns people of Forks. There will be a showing at 10pm as well.
Wheel Pottery Section I with Greg Lamont
A multi-level class for both beginners and those with basic experience. 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.
Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness?
Tour, a correspondent for NBC, is the author of Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness, a look at what it means to be black today and how blackness has changed over the decades. In researching the book he interviewed more than one hundred prominent blacks, including Jesse Jackson, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Cornel West, Malcolm Gladwell, Soledad O'Brien, Kara Walker, and Paul Mooney. Tour has been a contributing editor at Rolling Stone...
Friday, 03 Feb 2012
Poster Sale
Proceeds from the sale support art programs at the Memorial Union.
"Working Over Wood" Artist Studio Open House
Every Friday, artist Jennifer Drinkwater will set up her studio in the ground floor gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum - Room 0003. She invites the public to visit with her, participate, and develop a dialog about her current project to reinterpret and recompose the Grant Wood mural for Parks Library "When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow".
Grand Opening & Dedication: State Gym
Join Recreation Services staff for a grand opening and dedication ceremony for the newly renovated and expanded State Gym facility. A brief program will be held in the first-floor multipurpose room, with remarks from president Steven Leath, student affairs VP Tom Hill and GSB president Dakota Hoben.
Social Justice Summit
The Social Justice Summit provides students with the opportunity to increase their awareness of inclusion issues and to develop action plans that will assist them in being agents of change on campus. Registration is free and open to ISU undergraduate and graduate students.
Swimming
Iowa State vs. Kansas
Varieties Semifinals
A second show at 9pm.
Cyclone Cinema: Twilight- Breaking Dawn pt. 1
The Quileutes close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the towns people of Forks. There will be a showing at 10pm as well.
Dance social
Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn.
Performance: Barjche
Barjche 2012: Lost and Found. ISU's annual contemporary dance concert featuring faculty, students and guest artists dance works. Choreography by San Francisco-based guest artist Kim Epifano, Epiphany Dance; Barjche artistic director Cynthia Adams; Ken James, Fellow Travelers Performance Group); and members of Orchesis 1. Musical compositions by Kimberly Fitch.
SUB Music: The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt and Little Ruckus w/ TiRES
Founded in late 2007 as means for one man to yell about his romantic mishaps, The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! has blossomed into a real juggernaut of epic dance floor revelation.
Saturday, 04 Feb 2012
Social Justice Summit
The Social Justice Summit provides students with the opportunity to increase their awareness of inclusion issues and to develop action plans that will assist them in being agents of change on campus. Registration is free and open to ISU undergraduate and graduate students.
Swimming
Iowa State vs. Kansas (Senior Day)
Beyond Basics: Knitting with Sarah Cady
Techniques covered include knitting in the round (circulars, double-pointed needles, magic loop method), cable knitting, basic colorwork, chart reading, yarn overs and finishing techniques.
Pamphlet Stitch Binding with Kathranne Knight
Make a small blank notebook perfect for binding secret poems and drawings you've been creating! Or, turn this small book into a love letter to your Valentine.
Iowa State Women's Basketball
ISU vs. Texas
ISU Honor Band Concert
We are proud to be hosting three honor bands and featuring Iowa High School students.
Varieties Semifinals
Varieties has been showcasing the talent of Iowa State students for more than 80 years. Performances consist of 18-20 minute "mini-musicals" that are performed with original lyrics and choreography. Shorter acts, called vignettes, perform as well. A vignette consists of any talent that a student may have, from belly dancing to stand-up comedy. In this way, Varieties serves as Iowa State University's student talent show!
Cyclone Cinema: Twilight- Breaking Dawn pt. 1
The Quileutes close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the towns people of Forks. There will be a showing at 10pm as well.
Performance: Barjche
Barjche 2012: Lost and Found. ISU's annual contemporary dance concert featuring faculty, students and guest artists dance works. Choreography by San Francisco-based guest artist Kim Epifano, Epiphany Dance; Barjche artistic director Cynthia Adams; Ken James, Fellow Travelers Performance Group); and members of Orchesis 1. Musical compositions by Kimberly Fitch.
SUB Music: Matthew Santos w/ Briar Rabbit
Grammy-nominated artist Matthew Santos has established himself as one of the rare and striking voices quickly emerging from the Windy City's music scene. With a growing fan base hailing him for his ethereal voice, Santos has secured his place in current music with his distinguished style and elusive musical gift.