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What is featured?

Saturday, 04 Feb 2012

ISU Honor Band Concert

Feb 04, 2012

3:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$7 adults; $5 students. Tickets available at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

We are proud to be hosting three honor bands and featuring Iowa High School students.

Varieties Semifinals

Feb 04, 2012

6:00 PM

Great Hall, MU

$8 ISU students, $10 general public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

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

Feb 04, 2012

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

Free

Student Union Board

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

Feb 04, 2012

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

$12 public, $10 students

College of Human Sciences Arts, performances

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

Feb 04, 2012

9:00 PM

M-Shop, MU

$6 Students / $8 Public + $2 day-of-show increase

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

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.

Sunday, 05 Feb 2012

Assembled: Student Exhibit Artwork Drop off

Feb 05, 2012

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Pioneer Room, MU

Free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Open to ISU students of all majors. Artists can submit works incorporating metal, clay, fiber, wood and mixed media for jury. Forty pieces will be chosen to be on display in the Pioneer Room.

Message in a Bottle Valentines

Feb 05, 2012

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$1 per person

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

A different twist on the traditional card! Drop in to make as many bottles as you need to get your messages of love out there. Then, take a few minutes to make a valentine for a member of MICA's Living with HIV program.

Performance: Barjche

Feb 05, 2012

2:00 PM

Fisher Theater

$12 public, $10 students

College of Human Sciences Arts, performances

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.

Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams

Feb 05, 2012

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$30 ISU/$40 Public (for punchcard good for 5 uses)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Cyclone Cinema: Twilight- Breaking Dawn pt. 1

Feb 05, 2012

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

Free

Student Union Board

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 is a showing at 10pm as well.

Monday, 06 Feb 2012

Performance: Are You My Mother?

Feb 06, 2012

10:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 (Presale) $5 (Day of the Show)

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Youth Matinee Series Performance: Are You My Mother? (Grades K-2) *Based on P.D. Eastman's whimsical and well-loved picture book.

Performance: Are You My Mother?

Feb 06, 2012

12:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 (Presale) $5 (Day of the Show)

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Youth Matinee Series Performance: Are You My Mother? (Grades K-2) *Based on P.D. Eastman's whimsical and well-loved picture book.

Building the Golden Gate Bridge

Feb 06, 2012

6:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Iowa State alumnus Paul Giroux has worked for Kiewit Corporation on a wide variety of civil engineering mega projects throughout the United States, including Baltimore's Fort McHenry Tunnel, several hydroelectric projects, Boston's Central Artery Tunnel and, most recently, the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Skyway. He received his BS in construction engineering from Iowa State in 1979.

Cocktail Table and Tray with Dan Neubauer

Feb 06, 2012

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$70 ISU/$80 Public (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Impress your guests with a hand-made cocktail table and tray at your next gathering. Using 2 x 4's as the basic building blocks beginner students will gain confidence in using power tools in the woodshop.

Origami with Vamsi Andalam

Feb 06, 2012

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$27 ISU/$37 Public (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Learn the art of paper folding. Start with the basics - how to read patterns and recreate the folds. Then you will learn to fold some traditional designs like a flower, butterfly, frog, along with geometric designs like cubes, boxes, tetrahedrons.

Terrariums Workshop

Feb 06, 2012

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$20 for CoHorts members. $25 for the general public. $15 for ISU students.

Reiman Gardens Live Green Special events

Terrariums are making a comeback! Possibly the easiest gardens to maintain, closed terrariums require little or no attention. In fact, the less you meddle, the better. So come learn the basics of terrarium design and explore endless possibilities for clever containers to create and take home your own unique miniature garden under glass!

Tuesday, 07 Feb 2012

Engineering Career Fair

Feb 07, 2012

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum, Scheman Building

free

College of Engineering Conferences Student activities

Companies will be recruiting for internship positions and full-time jobs. Come professionally dressed and prepared with your résumé and ISU student ID. Check out the Engineering Career Services website for additional resources.

Tuesday Tea at the Farm House Museum

Feb 07, 2012

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum, central campus north of Ross Hall

Free and open to the public.

University Museums Arts, performances Special events

Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm the first Tuesday of every month (Feb. - May) and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm so stop in any time.

Seminar: Computational Biomodeling and Systems Biology

Feb 07, 2012

5:00 PM

1102 Molecular Biology Building

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

Ali Berens, ISU BCB graduate student, will lead an analytical discussion on cancer systems biology.

Crochet with Calee Himes

Feb 07, 2012

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$19 ISU/$29 Public (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn everything a beginner needs to know - from how to hold the yarn and hook properly to the definitions of frequently used crochet lingo. Learn stitches, how to count them and how to crochet in the round to make wrist-warmers or square coasters.

Inquiry: Perception, History and Making

Feb 07, 2012

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 290 Scheman Bldg.

Free and open to the public. Free parking.

University Museums Arts, performances

Brent Holland, associate professor in Art and Design will be joined by Eric Cooper, associate professor in Psychology, as they visually explore the past and the present, the imagined and the observed through art and the science of visual cognition.

SUB Music: F. Stokes

Feb 07, 2012

8:00 PM

M-Shop, MU

$5 ISU students, $6 general public ($2 Day-of-show increase)

Student Union Board Arts, performances Special events Student activities

"Aspire, to Inspire. I don't even know you, but I love you," the motto F.Stokes lives by. Born and raised in the South Side of Chicago, F.Stokes has lived a life anything but simple. Transplanting to Madison, WI for his adolescent years, he has created a strong following and passion. Now residing in New York City he has learned to be appreciative of every opportunity he has earned, making the most out of all situations.

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2012

Performance: ISU Symphony Orchestra

Feb 08, 2012

10:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 (Presale) $5 (Day of the Show)

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Youth Matinee Series Performance (Grades 4-12): Iowa State University Symphony Orchestra, featuring Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev.

ArtWalk: Memorial Union

Feb 08, 2012

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Memorial Union, north entrance

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join us for a tour of the art in and around the Memorial Union. This semester's ArtWalks focus on the Thousand Words Project, which asks members of the Iowa State Community to re-interpret works of art in the Art on Campus Collection. Meet at the north entrance to the Memorial Union.

Career Fair: Business, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Human Sciences

Feb 08, 2012

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

free

Ivy College of Business Conferences Student activities

The career fair enables students to explore career opportunities, obtain employer information and locate internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Employers have the opportunity to connect with promising candidates for job and internship openings as well as network with university personnel and other employers.

Paintpushers Reception and Show Critique

Feb 08, 2012

6:30 PM

Gallery Room, MU

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Meetings, receptions Special events Student activities

Area artists are invited to bring a current piece of artwork for a group critique. Attendees may participate in the candid discussion of the art, or just come and observe how a critique works.

Thursday, 09 Feb 2012

Track and field: Iowa State Classic

Feb 09, 2012

12:30 AM

Lied Recreation Center

free

Athletics Athletics

Over 50 teams will compete in the ISU Classic, including Northern Iowa, North Texas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas State, Iowa, DePaul, Wichita State, Southern Methodist, Nebraska, Miami (FL) and Bradley. Live results will be available through cyclones.com. Flotrack (flotrack.org) will also be providing meet coverage on Friday and Saturday. Full results will be posted on cyclones.com at the conclusion of each day's events.

Seminar: Mechanical engineering department chair finalist

Feb 09, 2012

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

2004 Black Engineering Building

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

James Klausner is a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University of Florida.