Thursday, 22 Mar 2012
Portrait Drawing with Sara Merritt
Yes, you can! Quickly develop an understanding of the fundamentals and structure of the human face and head. Through fun and unique exercises, unlearn common drawing and perception errors, and practice, practice, practice!
Challenging the Status Quo for Native American Women
"Stories from a Career in Film, Finance and Philanthropy." Valerie Red-Horse, of Cherokee ancestry, is a filmmaker, entrepreneur and investment banker. She has raised or assisted in more than $2 billion in financings for American Indian Tribal Projects and founded two female Native American-owned investment banks on Wall Street. She is also the founder and owner of Red-Horse Native Productions. Women's Leadership Series
Cyclone Cinema: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty. There will also be a showing at 10pm.
SUB Music: Jonny Corndawg w/ Shovels and Rope and Robert Ellis
Doors open at 7.
Friday, 23 Mar 2012
Graduate College students: cancel graduation
Last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.
Last Day to add/drop full semester course
Last day to add/drop full-semester courses or withdraw without extenuating circumstances.
Schedule Change-Full Semester Courses
Last day to change a full-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after Jan. 23 count toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.
EH&S Safety Summit
Environmental Health and Safety invites anyone interested in ISU safety issues to attend its spring EH&S Summit. Lab safety contacts, lab managers and principal investigators are encouraged to attend. Parking is available in Lot 122. To register, visit the EH&S website, click on the "Training" icon (right side of page), log in to the Learning Center, click on "Schedule" (under My Menu), go to March 23, select "Safety Summit" and click "Register."
"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".
Lawnmower Service Days
Members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club will complete a routine service on mowers (no major repairs). Pickup and dropoff service is available in Ames only for an additional cost ($15 push, $20 riders); call or email by 2 p.m. March 22 to request pickup. Service continues March 24 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.).
ISU Retirees Social
"Reflections on Campaign 2012: Rhetoric and Realities," Dianne Bystrom.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Texas
Seminar
"Not your grandmother's earrings: what opal tells us about the carbon cycle and the trade winds" by Louisa Bradtmiller, Macalester College, MN
AgArts Potluck: Local Wonders
Local foods dinner to raise grant funds for local artists. Grant proposal forms are on the AgArts website. Sponsored by the AgArts student organization.
Brunnier in Bloom Opening Event
Be among the first to experience Brunnier in Bloom, the University Museums' annual pairing of beautiful art and fabulous flowers. On opening night you will be the first to hear who the judges choose as this year's winners, while enjoying music, light refreshments, and mingling with the floral designers.
Global Gala
Global Gala is an annual celebration of the Iowa State University campus and Ames community. Through food, music, dancing, and a fashion show, a variety of student organizations promote their culture and heritage.
Cyclone Cinema: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty. There will also be a showing at 10pm.
Planetarium Show
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium to learn more. The first show will start at 7:00 pm and is geared toward a younger audience, followed at 7:30 by a show for a general audience. Weather-permitting, a star-gazing session will be held after dark. Free tickets for the shows will be available at the door starting at 6:45 pm.
Relay for Life
Relay for Life events raise hundreds of millions of dollars each year for cancer research, education, advocacy and awareness. It will be a night of celebration, remeberance and support. There will be entertainment, food, games and ceremonies to remember lost ones and support those struggling with cancer today. Come with your friends and family to experience a great time and help us raise money.
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: The Fab Four
THE FAB FOUR - THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE Relive those Fab-ulous moments or experience them for the first time as "The Fab Four" take you on a musical tour.
Salsa dance lesson
"Xtra Moves Night." Free salsa dance lesson, hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Includes both beginning and more advanced steps, taught by Allison Peterson. No partner required.
SUB Music: Mansions on the Moon
Mansions on the Moon is the latest project from Lane Shaw and Ben Hazlegrove (of Pnuma Trio) along with singer/songwriter, Ted Wendler.
Saturday, 24 Mar 2012
Day of Insects
Celebrate the fourth annual Day of Insects at Reiman Gardens! Enjoy a day filled with presentations from professionals, academics, advocates, and enthusiasts! From beginners to seasoned veterans, DOI has something for anyone interested in or involved with insects.
Lawnmower Service Days
Members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club will complete a routine service on mowers (no major repairs). Pickup and dropoff service is available in Ames only for an additional cost ($15 push, $20 riders); call or email by 2 p.m. March 22 to request pickup. Service opens March 23 (1-6 p.m.).
Brunnier in Bloom
Celebrate spring and the current exhibitions during Brunnier in Bloom, the Museum's annual pairing of beautiful art and fabulous flowers. This event showcases the talents of Ames-area floral designers and garden clubs as they're challenged to create arrangements inspired by works of art in the Museum's collection.
Beyond Basics: Glass Beads - Applying Twisties and Millifiori
Focus on surface decorations! Students will discuss using twisties and millifiori as special design elements and practice applying them to beads. Bring your own twisties to save time; millifiori will be provided.
Beyond Basics: Intro to Modern Patchwork with Calee Himes
Patchwork is everywhere: upholstery, gadget covers, accessories, home décor and of course, quilts. Learn to make a few 7-9" modern patchwork blocks and transform them into potholders.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Texas
ISU Symphony Orchestra
Every year, the ISU Symphony showcases some of the best student musicians on campus during its annual Concert of Soloists. Students participate in a rigorous, multi-staged competition to get the opportunity to solo with the ISU Symphony. Dr. Jacob Harrison, conductor