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Tuesday, 15 Feb 2022

Floral Design: Ikebana Arrangements

Feb 15, 2022

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

Intentionally arrange florist materials in a contemporary, elegant form inspired by the Japanese art of flower arranging.

Trivia Night: Black History (virtual)

Feb 15, 2022

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Online

free

Student Affairs Diversity Student activities

A three-part trivia night series will test your knowledge of Black history, with a different style of trivia each night.

Wednesday, 16 Feb 2022

Tears, Loss, and Resiliency: Iowa State Student's Response to WWII

Feb 16, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, Reiman Gallery, Room 0003

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Lynette Pohlman, director and chief curator, shares Charlotte Petersen's stories of her husband's response and the student experience in creating campus sculptures in the 1940s in response to World War II.

Drop-In Craft: Mini Zen Garden and Stone Mandala

Feb 16, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$9 in-studio / $11 to-go

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Create a set of small visual reminders of the need to slow down and be present in your life.

Paint Your Own Pottery: BLM Week

Feb 16, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Black History Month Event: 20% of this week's pottery painting will be donated to the Black Student Alliance

Workshop: Intro to Data Management Plans

Feb 16, 2022

3:20 PM - 4:40 PM

031 Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

Learn basic concepts and tools for better data management and will demonstrate why data management plans are an important part of the research planning process. Registration required.

Town Hall for ISU students: 2022-31 Strategic Plan development

Feb 16, 2022

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

0114 Student Innovation Center (lower level auditorium) and via Webex

free

University Special events

The planning committee will share drafts of "to be" statements and proposals for measuring success, for discussion and input.

Maker Mocktails: Fired Ink Art with Ginger Beer Mojito

Feb 16, 2022

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

Are you a crafty person? Do you like to sip fun and fruity drinks? Well come to Reiman Gardens to enjoy Maker Mocktails!

Turquoise Bracelet Class with Terrie Hoefer

Feb 16, 2022

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

ISU $70 / Public $80

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Learn to use the tools for wire working and how to work with sterling silver. Create a lovely bracelet that incorporates and large turquoise beads. Wednesdays beginning February 16, 6:30-9 pm for 2 weeks

It's a Different World Out There: Leadership in the States

Feb 16, 2022

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

WebEx (see below)

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Former New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez will present "It's a Different World Out There: Leadership in the States" as the 34th recipient of the Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics.

Thursday, 17 Feb 2022

Virtual Forum: Open Scholar Cafe

Feb 17, 2022

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Zoom

free

University Library Training, development

Open Scholar Cafes are online monthly meetings for the ISU community to talk #OpenResearch. All experience levels are welcome, and each forum will cover a new topic of interest. Join us to learn, talk, and collaborate. Registration is free.

Caterpillar Club

Feb 17, 2022

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

Join us outdoors* weekly for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories followed by nature exploration and activities.

Postponed - Award-Winning Seminar Series: Haptic Learning: Facilitating critical thinking

Feb 17, 2022

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Rob Whitehead, associate professor of architecture, Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Awardee, will share how he uses haptic learning to teach concept before calculations. Students in Rob's classrooms build and break models to problem-solve using critical thinking skills by applying disciplinary theories.

Drop-In Craft: Mini Zen Garden and Stone Mandala

Feb 17, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$9 in-studio / $11 to-go

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Create a set of small visual reminders of the need to slow down and be present in your life.

Paint Your Own Pottery: BLM Week

Feb 17, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Black History Month Event: 20% of this week's pottery painting will be donated to the Black Student Alliance

Striped Cutting Boards with John Burright

Feb 17, 2022

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

ISU $75 / Public $85

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Using strips of hardwood like maple, walnut, and cherry, create a cutting board that will be a beautiful addition to your kitchen. This is a great beginner project, but also fun for those with some woodshop experience. Boards will be about 11 x 14" when finished and can be used for anything from everyday slicing to a handsome serving piece at your next gathering. Thursdays beginning February 17, 6-9 pm for 2 weeks and 6-7 pm for week 3

Wheel Pottery Class with Greg Lamont

Feb 17, 2022

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace

ISU $125 / Public $135

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

An introduction to creating functional pottery on the wheel. Start with the building blocks of centering clay and pulling cylinders, and move on to make bowls, mugs, and other forms. Learn how to pull handles, glaze, and finishing techniques, and build the skills needed to continue on your own. Thursdays beginning February 17, 6-8:30 pm for 8 weeks (no class March 17).

Cyclone Cinema: Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Feb 17, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.

Performance: South Pacific

Feb 17, 2022

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$35-$84

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Love transcends the harsh realities of war and prejudice in this sweeping Pulitzer Prize-winning tale centered around two unlikely love affairs. Set on a tropical island during World War II, this timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein classic features some of the most beautiful music ever composed woven into an inspiring story cherished the world over.

Performance: James Armstrong

Feb 17, 2022

8:00 PM

M-Shop, Memorial Union

$12 public, $8 ISU students

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

James Armstrong pays tribute to the past with the traditional blues, and his unique songwriting skills. Using both slide and pick, James' guitar playing is some of the smoothest in the business. James regularly brings his vibrant and welcoming live shows to people around the globe.

Friday, 18 Feb 2022

Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Hari Vasudev

Feb 18, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

2206 Student Innovation Center

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"How Business Grows Globally," Hari Vasudev. He's a proven leader with 25+ years of expertise in setting up strategic directions and building and scaling organizations across multiple domains in the software industry. Through strategic foresight and his substantial experience, he has been effectively managing cross-functional teams in multiple areas for large technology organizations.

Retirement lecture and reception: Eric Cooper

Feb 18, 2022

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

0125 Kildee and 1416 Lagomarcino

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Meetings, receptions

Eric Cooper, associate professor of psychology, is retiring. He will deliver a "last lecture" public talk in 0125 Kildee Hall (noon-1 p.m.), followed by a retirement reception in 1416 Lagomarcino Hall (1-2 p.m.).

Drop-In Craft: Mini Zen Garden and Stone Mandala

Feb 18, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$9 in-studio / $11 to-go

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Create a set of small visual reminders of the need to slow down and be present in your life.

Paint Your Own Pottery: BLM Week

Feb 18, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Black History Month Event: 20% of this week's pottery painting will be donated to the Black Student Alliance

Cyclone Cinema: Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Feb 18, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.

Saturday, 19 Feb 2022

From Soil to Sky: Basic Plant Science & Garden Planning

Feb 19, 2022

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

This first class in our gardening series for beginners covers the basics of plant science - from characteristics and growth habits of different types of plants to survival needs and the relationship between plants and their environment.

Drop-In Craft: Mini Zen Garden and Stone Mandala

Feb 19, 2022

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace

$9 in-studio / $11 to-go

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Create a set of small visual reminders of the need to slow down and be present in your life.

Paint Your Own Pottery: BLM Week

Feb 19, 2022

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace

$

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Black History Month Event: 20% of this week's pottery painting will be donated to the Black Student Alliance

Pick a Better Snack

Feb 19, 2022

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

Discover fresh ideas for snack time that are tasty AND good for you through fun interactive lessons in our new Pick a Better Snack program in partnership with Story County Extension and Outreach!