Monday, 01 Jun 2015
Sentinel Plant Network First Detector Training
Reiman Gardens' staff will take you through the steps to become a certified First Detector, in the ever-increasing effort to detect and diagnose "high-consequence" pests and pathogens, such as the emerald ash borer and the Asian long-horned beetle.
Crochet Class
Use fun colors to make some household accessories like pot holders, face scrubbies, loofas, and more. See how to incorporate the three standard stitches into project construction and finishing. Also learn how to read crochet patterns for future projects. Bring a size F or G needle. Yarn will be provided.
Tuesday, 02 Jun 2015
Conference: Autonomous and Robotic Construction of Infrastructure
This conference will bring together national and international leaders in the development and application of autonomous/robotic process controls in construction of infrastructure. Learn about the current state of autonomous/robotic technology development and implementation in infrastructure construction across the country and globe; Help identify gaps and opportunities for continued innovation and broader application of these technologies.
Nature Journaling Class
This is a 4 week course on Tuesdays beginning May 26, June 2, June 9, and June 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Whether you are a budding naturalist, artist, or writer, Reiman Gardens is the ideal setting to observe and record pollinating insects, tropical butterflies, and native flora and fauna. Yvonne Brune will lead you through different garden areas exploring techniques to capture your experiences in nature through writing or sketching.
Photographic Composition Class
This is a 4 week course on Tuesdays beginning June 2, June 9, June 16, and June 23 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Mark Stoltenberg, of Mark Stoltenberg Photography, wants you to see what he sees. Let the professional help you create stirring and beautiful compositions by learning to examine the best angles, lighting, timing, and in-camera cropping of an image.
Tango Basics
Tango is a rich and complex improvisational dance, considered to be the most challenging yet most fulfilling of all the partnered dances. Starting with a salida, learn to link basic movement patterns so you can have a dancing "conversation" with your partner. Learn the language of Tango and "speak" it with the music. Tango can improve your balance, focus, sensitivity and your ability to work with and respond to a partner. Plus, it's loads of fun!
Wednesday, 03 Jun 2015
Conference: Autonomous and Robotic Construction of Infrastructure
This conference will bring together national and international leaders in the development and application of autonomous/robotic process controls in construction of infrastructure. Learn about the current state of autonomous/robotic technology development and implementation in infrastructure construction across the country and globe; Help identify gaps and opportunities for continued innovation and broader application of these technologies.
Writing Science
Facilitated by Joshua Schimel, the first of a multi-week course, June 3 (1-2:30 p.m.), hosted by the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, register online with your ISU-sponsored membership
Retirement reception: Bill McCallum
McCallum is an adjunct professor of materials science and engineering in the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory. Congratulatory messages can be sent to Kevin Dennis (dennis@ameslab.gov) prior to June 2.
Black & White Digital Photography Class
This is a 4 week course on Wednesdays beginning June 3, June 10, June 17, and 24 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. This course builds on the technical foundations of digital photography, expanding practical skills while also fostering your aesthetic awareness and vision as a photographer.
Mat Cutting Workshop
Learn to size mats, cut straight and beveled edges, and hinge mount artwork. Bring a 5 x 7 or smaller art piece with you to class. This class is required in order to use the mat cutter on your own.
Slovak Wire Jewelry Workshop
Come and learn beginning techniques of traditional Slovak wire craft from an accomplished Slovak artisan! A mother and daughter team will teach the class and some of the instruction will translated from Slovak to English. Make a pendant from a rock or found object and/or a wire wrap bracelet. Bring an item to make into a pendant; a few stones will be available for purchase at the class. Sponsored by Worldly Goods and Ames Community Arts Council.
Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. These classes teach the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week. There are two beginning classes per evening on Wednesdays (7-8:10pm and 8:20-9:30pm). Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Punch cards are good for 1 year from purchase date.
Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. These classes teach the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week. There are two beginning classes per evening on Wednesdays (7-8:10pm and 8:20-9:30pm). Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Punch cards are good for 1 year from purchase date.
Thursday, 04 Jun 2015
Special Seminar
Presenter: Peter Thorburn, Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO | APSIM Modeling Discussion
Youth Program: Plant Pals
Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers. Each session has hands-on activities to interact with all the wonderful plants that we enjoy and eat. Classes are great for kids of all ages to participate in with an adult. Classes are held every other Thursday from May 7 to September 10.
Retirement reception: Tim Watson
Tim Watson, supervisor of plant services in facilities planning and management, campus services, is retiring after 44 years of service at Iowa State. A short program will begin at 1:30 p.m.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Night
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Choose from mugs of all sizes for your favorite beverage. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Master Gardener Lecture: Hostas and Their Neighbors
Story County Master Gardener, Don Draper, will discuss hostas with companion plants. Hostas are great plants for many types of shade gardens. Their beauty and features can be enhanced when grown in plant communities containing specific trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. The focus of the presentation will be on those plants that are great neighbors in a hosta plant community.
Plant and Flower Drawing Class
This is a 6 week course on Thursdays May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, and June 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This six-week beginner course will introduce how to use plants as the subject of art with easy approaches and successive lessons. Learn from artist Megan Henson as you draw from flowers and plants in the classroom, the Hughes Conservatory, and even get inspired by those early spring blooms in the outdoor gardens.
Woodshop Orientation
For the beginner who wants to learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment. Proper usage of the machinery will be covered, as well as woodshop safety. This class is required in order to use the woodshop on your own.
Your Wedding Dance Workshop
Learn an easy, stress-free routine to get through the reception's "first dance" whether you are the bride, groom, wedding party, parents or just someone attending the big day. Get help in choosing a dance to fit the style and occasion and have a great time at the reception. Beginners are welcome and partners aren't required.
Friday, 05 Jun 2015
Graduate College: applications for graduation
Graduate College: Last day for graduate students to submit applications for graduation for Summer 2015 through AccessPlus.
Open house: ISU Dairy Farm
Tours will begin every 30 minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy free samples of milk, cheese, ice cream and yogurt. The public is invited.
Reception: Farewell for Jill Kramer
Jill Kramer, university academic advising coordinator in CELT, is leaving Iowa State University after 12 years of service.
Saturday, 06 Jun 2015
Reiman Gardens Family Friendly 20th Anniversary Celebration
Bring your family and friends and help Reiman Gardens celebrate its 20th anniversary.The day will be packed full of family friendly activities. Check out the schedule below for details.
Tai Chi Class
The class is an introduction to the Yang Style Short Form as taught by Cheng Man-Ch'ing. Learning and doing the Form's movements refresh the spirit and improve balance, posture, flexibility, attitude, confidence and overall health and well-being. Students will also learn some Qigong health exercises. Lloyd has been studying and practicing Yang Style Tai Chi for two decades.
Pysanky (Ukrainian Egg Dyeing) Workshop
This is a 3 week course on Saturdays beginning May 16, May 23, & June 6 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. With a method similar to batik, you will draw patterns on real eggs with wax, protecting the covered areas from the dye that is applied. By repeating this process with different colors of dye, you will be able to build multi-colored patterns. Finally, the wax is removed to reveal a rainbow of colors that were covered up at each stage.
Sunday, 07 Jun 2015
Argentine Tango
This Milonga is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or socks.