Wednesday, 21 Oct 2015
Glass Birds Workshop
Use decorative papers under clear glass to make whimsical, colorful birds. Bring your own special papers or choose from our huge stash. Learn basic glass cutting and soldering techniques in order to assemble your new feathered friend.
Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden
"Overcoming Obstacles: Soils and Culture." Join Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon for a six-week series that augments his book by the same title released this May. Each presentation addresses practical gardening applicable to novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. West Virginia
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
Lecture: Are Pentagon Contractors Driving U.S. Foreign Policy?
"Governing Under the Influence" - Col. (Ret) Lawrence Wilkerson was Secretary of State Colin Powell's Chief of Staff from 2002 to 2005. World Affairs Series: Redefining Global Security
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 22 Oct 2015
Registration for Seniors: Spring 2016
First day of assigned Spring 2016 registration dates for students projected as seniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"Countdown to Halloween." 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.
Lecture: Holistic Approaches to a Resilient Future
James Schwab, manager of the American Planning Association's Hazards Planning Research Center, will talk about ways to foster communities that are resilient in the face of natural hazards and climate-change impacts and what stands in the way. Part of the 2015-2016 Contemporary Issues in Planning and Design Lecture Series cosponsored by the Department of Community and Regional Planning and the College of Design.
Cyclone Cinema: Trainwreck
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!
Discussion: Women in the Arts
In 1985, feminist activists created a protest group called the Guerilla Girls. Since then, their purpose has been to underline and expose three major issues women artists, as a whole, have encountered historically: a) their glaring absence in major international museums, b) their (in)voluntary marginalization from history books, c) the lack of funds granted to their projects.
Lecture: The Evolution of Goodness, Justice and Empathy
Lee Alan Dugatkin is a professor and Distinguished University Scholar in the Department of Biology at University of Louisville, where he studies the evolution of social behavior. Sigma Xi Lecture Series
Friday, 23 Oct 2015
Drops for second half-semester courses
Last day to drop a second half-semester course without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
Schedule Changes for second half-semester courses
Last day to process most schedule changes for a second half-semester course without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj
Library workshop: Stand Out from the Crowd: Get read, cited and hired
Learn how an open access thesis or dissertation can be a boost to your career, how to use new tools to showcase your research, and new ways to increase your professional online visibility. This workshop is intended for graduate students and early career researchers.Seating is limited. Preregistration is required.
Award-Winning Faculty Series: Challenging Coursework, Engaged Freshmen
Award-winning immunology teacher, Gayle Brown, engages large classes (120+) of freshmen veterinary students. Can you imagine students cheering when you introduce the "disease of the day"? Learn how to blend challenging and basic scientific concepts with improvements based on student feedback.
Snow Blower Service Days
Sponsored by student members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Service continues Oct. 24 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.). Simply drop off your snow blower during the posted hours.
ISU Symphonic Band and ISU Concert Band
The Symphonic Band is an 80-member ensemble that explores traditional as well as contemporary works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Steven Smyth, Associate Director of Bands. The Concert Band performs a variety of rich literature. Approximately 100 students take part in this group, enjoying continued musical involveme
Paint Your Own Pottery: Superheroes
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Whether you are a Marvel or DC Comics fan, incorporate imagery from your favorite character into your design. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Ames City Council Candidate Forum
This event will provide an opportunity for students and community members to learn about the Ames City Council candidates and their platforms. There will be also be questions from a moderator and from the audience.
Lecture: Puerto Rican Student Association Cultural Night
Before becoming the host of CNN Dinero at CNN En Espanol, Xavier Serbia was widely recognized in the 1980s as a member of the boy band Menudo and an actor in such films as Una Aventura Llamada Menudo. At the end of his entertainment career he lost all of his money due to poor financial decisions, and his career took an unexpected turn. He overcame his financial downfall to become a successful business professional. Serbia...
Planetarium Show: Solar System Astronomy
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 and join us for an evening under the stars!
Cyclone Cinema: Trainwreck
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!
Spoken Word Performance: Intersections of Identity
Kai Davis is a writer and performer from Philadelphia whose work deals with race, gender and sexuality. A Queer Woman of Color, she explores how these concepts affect who we are and how we love.
Live Music: Field Division
Field Division is a Des Moines based folkwave duo whose songs explore the line where dreams and reality blur, where sound waves and stories intertwine. The rich and hauntingly beautiful music created by Evelyn Taylor and Nicholas Frampton, is a blend of classic songwriting (think 60s/70s folk rock vibes) and modern dream pop.
Saturday, 24 Oct 2015
Snow Blower Service Days
Sponsored by student members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Service begins Oct. 23 (1-6 p.m.). Simply drop off your snow blower during the posted hours.
Symposium: Digital Humanities
"19th Century Humanities in a Digital Age," a symposium for faculty interested in adding digital humanities methods to their research. Hosted by the Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities. Registration is required.
Vet Med Expo and Open House
Animal demonstrations, presentations, displays and activities are planned for the College of Veterinary Medicine's open house and expo. Activities include tours, photo props and face painting. A 5K "Run to Cure K-9 Cancer" also is being held by the ISU pre-veterinary club.
Cantamus Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
Spirits in the Gardens
Reiman Gardens' merry (not scary) annual Halloween celebration. Dress in your finest ghoulish garb and enjoy the family-friendly festivities.