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What is featured?

Wednesday, 05 Nov 2014

Class: Photoshop Lightroom Software Training

Nov 05, 2014

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost is $70 for members, $87.50 for the general public, and ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

This is a 6 part course on Wednesdays, November 5, November 12, November 19 & December 3, December 10, & December 17 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Go in-depth with this photo-editing program, as photographer Mark Stoltenberg helps you to adjust your images, remove red eye, & more. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, learn to more easily import, organize, enhance, & share your photos, as well as create prints & photo books.

Stamped Spoon Jewelry Class

Nov 05, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $21, Public $31 (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Spoon handles are used to make rings, but you can use the rest of the spoon to make an unconventional pendant or holiday ornament. Personalize it with letter stamps after flattening. Complete with beads and baubles to add personality.

Fine Dining Dinner: European Cuisine

Nov 05, 2014

6:30 PM

Tearoom, 23 MacKay Hall

$35 per person ($30 without wine), cash, check or CyCash only

College of Human Sciences Special events

Prepared and hosted by students in HRI 487/587 (Fine Dining Event Management Dinners). Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; serving begins at 6:30.

Intermediate Knitting Class

Nov 05, 2014

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $30, Public $40 (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Knit a pair of fingerless gloves perfect for staying cozy in the winter months while typing out your final paper or taking notes in a chilly lecture hall. Knitters will be introduced to knitting in the round, magic loop method, shaping techniques and basic cabling. These reversible fingerless gloves are easy enough for your first foray into circular knitting, but the cabled detail adds a bit of flair.

Volleyball

Nov 05, 2014

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kansas State

Belly Dance Lessons

Nov 05, 2014

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Learn basic belly dance movements and how to perform them in a variety of different ways by making specific choices about size and speed of motion. One or two moves will be explored each week and then put into short practice phrases.

Film: Rape for Profit

Nov 05, 2014

7:00 PM

1001 Troxel Hall

free

Student Activities Student activities

This powerful documentary by Mew Films hopes to shed light on the growing problem of human trafficking and uncover the solution to the atrocities happening to Seattle's daughters, nieces and friends. Rape For Profit partners with local law enforcement, teen shelters and non-profit organizations to help educate the city of Seattle on what is going on right in front of them.

Concert: James Armstrong

Nov 05, 2014

8:00 PM

M-Shop

$8 Students / $10 Public

Student Union Board

Blues artist - this will be a seated show.

Thursday, 06 Nov 2014

Registration begins for sophomores: Spring 2015

Nov 06, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of assigned Spring 2015 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday.

Youth Program: Caterpillar Club

Nov 06, 2014

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for members and price of admission for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

"Let's Go to the Moon" If you like Kids Story Time, you'll flip for Caterpillar Club! Please join us for winter storytelling twice per month, from October to March. Each gathering features a theme as we read aloud two or three books, and wrap up with related cooperative activities and crafts great for groups and individuals alike. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, & all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cyclone Club Luncheon

Nov 06, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Ballroom, Alumni Center

$10

Athletics Athletics Meetings, receptions

Cyclone Club luncheons are open to the public. The program, led by John Walters, features a different coach each month. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost of admission includes a catered lunch and door prizes.

Learning Community: Engaging Students through Writing

Nov 06, 2014

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

While the possibilities for incorporating writing into a course are endless, these choices can also be overwhelming. What types of assignments will work in my course? How can I respond efficiently to student writing? Join the director of the Writing & Media Center for an in-depth, cross-disciplinary conversation on incorporating writing into courses across the curriculum.

Open forum: Reiman Gardens director candidate

Nov 06, 2014

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Garden Room, Reiman Gardens

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Aaron Steil is manager of public programs at Reiman Gardens. He is one of five finalists interviewing for the Reiman Gardens director post.

Walk-In Indigo Scarf Dyeing

Nov 06, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$12 per 15” x 60” scarf

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Dye a silk or cotton scarf vibrant blue using pre-mixed natural dye. Sarah will show you how to create patterns and variations in tones. Drop in anytime during the evening but give yourself about 45 minutes to complete the project.

Concert: Moscow State Symphony Orchestra

Nov 06, 2014

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$26-$63

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Moscow State Symphony with Pavel Kogan, Conductor; violin soloist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy

Nov 06, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Politically Engaged Poetry for the 21st Century

Nov 06, 2014

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

Poet Sam Taylor explores the contemporary moment, with an emphasis on politics, globalism and the urgency of our ecological crisis.

Friday, 07 Nov 2014

Stafford Lecture on Banking: Thomas Hoenig

Nov 07, 2014

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1148 Gerdin Business Building

free

Ivy College of Business Lectures

"Leveling the Playing Field," Thomas Hoenig, an ISU alumnus and the Vice Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Interdisciplinary Phenomics Workshop

Nov 07, 2014

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

3140 Agronomy

free

Research Conferences

This series promotes interaction among faculty in diverse disciplines and helps forge new collaborations that will lead to the submission of successful grant proposals, ground-breaking research and the formation of new companies.

Snowblower Service Days

Nov 07, 2014

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sukup Hall

$25

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student activities

Sponsored by the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Cost is $25 and includes oil, half tank of gas, sparkplug and grease. Club members will not fix major problems.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Spiral String Painting

Nov 07, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5 (studio fee)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Create a circular pattern using jute twine and contrasting colors.

Concert: Third Day

Nov 07, 2014

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$20-$70

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Stephens Auditorium welcomes the legendary Christian rock band, Third Day, on Friday, November 7 at 7 pm.

Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy

Nov 07, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Men's Basketball

Nov 07, 2014

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$25-$35

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Viterbo (Exhibition).

Dance social

Nov 07, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker Building

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.

Performance: Crimes of the Heart

Nov 07, 2014

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.

Comedy! The League's Steve Rannazzisi

Nov 07, 2014

11:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Steve Rannazzisi plays "Kevin," the League Commissioner on FX's hit show "The League." ISU AfterDark.

Saturday, 08 Nov 2014

Snowblower Service Days

Nov 08, 2014

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sukup Hall

$25

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student activities

Sponsored by the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Cost is $25 and includes oil, half tank of gas, sparkplug and grease. Club members will not fix major problems.

Botanical Zendoodle

Nov 08, 2014

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$16 for members, $20 for the general public, and ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

Join artist and instructor Sara Merritt for a workshop exploring this meditative art form, with particular emphasis on botanical shapes and designs. We will do some quick, focused doodling in the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing, and look closely at wing patterns and plant contours for inspiration. STEAM program suitable for ages 10+. Registration with prepayment required by Thursday, November 6.