thursday, march 22

ACADEMIC

Lecture, “Women in the Labor Force”

7 p.m.

Great Hall of the Memorial Union

Free

Heidi Hartmann, president of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research and a research professor at George Washington University, will give a lecture. For more information, call 294-9934.

Lecture, “Choosing Vegetarian: A How-to Guide for Eating Healthier”

8 p.m.

Sun Room of the Memorial Union

Free

Michael Greger, M.D., physician and the Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States, will give a lecture. For more information, call 294-9934.

ART

Art Class, Jewelry Reconstruction

7 to 8:30 p.m.

Workspace of the Iowa State Memorial Union

$15 ISU students, $20 public; The cost includes some supplies.

For more information, call 294-0970.

Evening Soiree at the Christian Petersen Art Museum

7:30 p.m.

Christian Petersen Art Museum in Morrill Hall

$25 for University Museums members, $10 for ISU students with valid IDs

University Museums presents a reception with Art on Campus guests, live music and food. Black-tie attire is optional. For more information, call 294-4442.

FILMS

“Capote”

8 p.m.

Pioneer Room of the Memorial Union

Free

The Student Union Board presents a free showing of the film with popcorn. For more information, call 294-8081.

MISCELLANEOUS

Women’s Awakening

7:30 a.m.

Margaret Sloss Women’s Center

Free

This support and discussion group focuses on women entering or re-entering higher education. For more information, call 294-4154.

Open forum with Mindy Kurzer

11 a.m.

0331 Palmer Building

Free

This forum featuring Mindy Kurzer, finalist for director of the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center, will focus on vision for the center. For more information, call 294-5380.

MUSIC

Live Music, Kountertop

9 p.m.

People’s Bar and Grill, 2430 Lincoln Way

Free for women, $3 cover for men

People’s Bar and Grill presents the band Kountertop.

THEATER

“Intimate Apparel”

7:30 p.m.

Maintenance Shop of the Memorial Union

$13

ISU Theatre presents the play “Intimate Apparel,” which tells the story of a seamstress who creates exquisite lingerie. For more information, call 294-2624.

friday, march 23

ACADEMIC

This is the last day to add or drop full-semester courses or withdraw without extenuating circumstances.

This is the last day to change a full-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after Jan. 22 count toward total allowable Pass/Not Pass credits used for graduation.

This is the last day, day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a full-semester or second half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.

This is the last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.

FILMS

“Capote”

8 p.m.

Pioneer Room of the Memorial Union

Free

The Student Union Board presents a free showing of the film with popcorn. For more information, call 294-8081.

“Little Miss Sunshine”

9 p.m.

Great Hall of the Memorial Union

Free, open to ISU students only

ISU AfterDark presents the film, with chances to win inflatable chairs, blankets and T-shirts. For more information, call 294-9038.

MISCELLANEOUS

ISU Spring Faculty Conference, “Ethical Considerations in a Market-Driven University”

8 a.m.

Rooms 250 to 252 of the Scheman Building

For more information, call 294-6135.

Voorhees Business Conference

8:30 a.m.

Scheman Building

$160, reduced cost or free for ISU students

This conference features supply chain professionals from a wide range of companies and industries. For more information, call 294-3656.

Registration Deadline, Student Volunteer Services Outreach Africa

5 p.m.

Register for the Outreach Africa Event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to noon April 14. Help package food to be sent to Tanzania. Register and participate in fundraising by selling a basket from Tanzania. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call 294-4354.

Social, ISU Ballroom Dance Club

7:30 to 9:45 p.m

Room 196 of the Forker Building

Free

For more information, call 268-8179.

Corona Beach Party

Club Element, 2401 Chamberlain St.

This event, sponsored by Sizzling Cabana, 2540 Lincoln Way, features a bikini contest with a $200 first prize.

MUSIC

Live Music, Kedda

9 p.m.

Lumpy’s, 2428 Lincoln Way

Lumpy’s presents the band Kedda.

Concert, Soweto Gospel Choir

7:30 p.m

Stephens Auditorium

$28 or $24 public, $15 or $13 ISU students and attendees 18 and under

For more information, call 294-2479.

saturday, march 24

ART

Art Class, Sewing Class for Intermediates

1 to 4 p.m.

Workspace of the Memorial Union

$32 students, $37 public

Learn to sew the garment of your choice. This class meets March 24, March 25 and March 31. For more information, call 294-0970.

Tye-dye Workshop

2 to 4:30 p.m.

Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave.

$30

Bring your own 100 percent cotton clothing and design colorful, wearable art. Learn classic tie-dye techniques while adding your own personal spin. This workshop is open to anyone ages 13 and older. For more information, call 232-5331.

MISCELLANEOUS

Ames Downtown Farmers Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Reiman Gardens

Free, donations accepted

For more information, call 294-2710.

FACES, Families of Ames Celebrate Ethnicities

10 a.m.

Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Ave.

Free

This event is intended to expand and develop the sense of “community and belonging” within the Story County area.

AIDS Walk, 5K Run and 3K Walk

10 a.m.

ISU Cross Country Course, Lied Recreation Athletic Center in case of inclement weather

$25, $20 for registration before March 24, $15 each for groups of 10 or more

Register early at the Margaret Sloss Women’s Center. Registration includes a T-shirt and refreshments. For more information, call 708-1907.

UHURU Release Party

10 p.m.

Cafe Northwest, 114 Des Moines Ave.

$4

MUSIC

Concert, Iowa Statesmen

3 p.m.

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

Free

For more information, call 294-3831.

Concert, Sonja Giles, flute

7:30 to 9 p.m.

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

Free

THEATER

“Intimate Apparel”

7:30 p.m.

Maintenance Shop of the Memorial Union

$13

ISU Theatre presents the play “Intimate Apparel,” which tells the story of a seamstress who creates exquisite lingerie. For more information, call 294-2624.

sunday, march 25

ART

Gallery Walk

2 p.m.

Christian Petersen Art Museum at Morrill Hall

Free

Listen as University Museums staff members help you take a closer look at the works of art on loan. For more information, call 294-4442.

MUSIC

Concert, ISU Symphony Orchestra

3 p.m.

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

This concert will feature Concerto Solo Competition winners.

Concert, Tyler Rasmussen, organ

7:30 p.m.

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

THEATER

“Intimate Apparel”

2 p.m.

Maintenance Shop of the Memorial Union

$13, $7 students

ISU Theatre presents the play “Intimate Apparel,” which tells the story of a seamstress who creates exquisite lingerie. For more information, call 294-2624.

monday, march 26

ACADEMIC

Lecture, “Giving in an Entrepreneurial Culture”

Noon

Sun Room of the Memorial Union

Free

Arthur Brooks, professor of public administration and the director of the Nonprofit Studies Program at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, will give a lecture. For more information, call 294-7474.

Seminar, “What is Social Entrepreneurship?”

2 p.m.

Room 0331 of Palmer Hall

Free

RSVP to [email protected]. For more information, call 294-7474.

Seminar, “Agriculture in Afghanistan: Economic and Educational Opportunities”

4:10 p.m.

Room 118 of Horticulture Hall

For more information, call 294-3718.

ART

Art Supply Sale

2 p.m.

Workspace of the Memorial Union

Save on overstock of art supplies including jewelry findings, woodshop items, stained glass and ceramic tools. For more information, call 294-0970.

Screenprinting Class

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for 4 weeks

Workspace of the Memorial Union

$40 students, $45 public, supplies included

Learn an inexpensive way to create custom T-shirts using the photographic emulsion method. For more information, call 294-0970.

Art Workshop, Beaded Bracelets

7 p.m.

Workspace of the Memorial Union

$15 students, $20 public, some supplies included

Learn the fundamentals of creating basic beaded jewelry by starting with a bracelet. For more information, call 294-0970.

MUSIC

Organ Concert

5:30 p.m.

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

Short, informal organ recitals will take place. For more information, call 294-3831.

tuesday, march 27

ART

Art Supply Sale

2 p.m.

Workspace of the Memorial Union

Save on overstock of art supplies including jewelry findings, woodshop items, stained glass and ceramic tools. For more information, call 294-0970.

Art Workshop, Basket Weaving

6 p.m.

Workspace of the Memorial Union

$17 students, $22 public, supplies included

Create a bean-pot basket. For more information, call 294-0970.

ACADEMIC

Lecture, “Penelope’s Tools”

7:30 p.m.

Room 101 of the College of Design Building

Lia Bagrationi, ceramic artist and the College of Design Art Club artist-in-residence will present a lecture. For more information, call 294-8883.

Lecture, “Law and Economics: A Catholic Critique”

8 p.m.

Sun Room of the Memorial Union

Free

Mark A. Sargent, dean and professor of paw at Villanova University School of Law, will present a lecture. For more information, call 294-9934.

MISCELLANEOUS

Open forum with Michael Lefevre

11 a.m.

Room N127 of Lagomarcino Hall

Free

Michael Lefevre, finalist for director of the Nutritional and Wellness Research Center, will focus on research at this forum. For more information, call 294-5380.

Beer Pong Tournament

Chasers, 2401 Chamberlain St.

For more information, call 292-2003.

Turkish Student Day cultural celebration

5 p.m.

Kildee Hall

Free

Enjoy Turkish music, food and multimedia presentations about life in Turkey. For more information, call 294-7280.

’80s Party

9:30 p.m.

Cafe Beaudelaire, 2504 Lincoln Way

No cover

Drink specials will be offered to those who dress up. For more information, call 292-7429.

wednesday, march 28

ACADEMIC

Lecture, “The Big Picture: Design, Sustainability and Policy”

3 p.m.

Room 05 of Physics Hall

This lecture is part of the Women in Sustainable Design Lecture Series. For more information, call 294-7142.

ART

Wednesday Walk: A Celebration of the Art on Campus Legacy

Noon

Meet guide at the north entrance to the Jacobsen Athletic Facility

Free

This program will explore works of art that pertain to the ISU athletic program and its legacy. For more information, call 294-4442.

Art Supply Sale

2 p.m.

Workspace of the Memorial Union

Save on overstock of art supplies including jewelry findings, woodshop items, stained glass and ceramic tools. For more information, call 294-0970.

MISCELLANEOUS

Ames Downtown Farmers Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Reiman Gardens

Free, donations accepted

For more information, call 294-2710.

Open forum with Michael Lefevre

11 a.m.

Room N231 of Lagomarcino Hall

Free

Michael Lefevre, finalist for director of the Nutritional and Wellness Research Center, will focus on vision for the center at this forum. For more information, call 294-5380.

Workshop, Severe Storm Spotter Training

1:30 p.m.

Oak Room of the Memorial Union

Environmental Health and Safety is sponsoring this training, which is open to all ISU faculty, staff and students. Call 294-2193 to register

Comedy, Grandma Mojo’s

10 p.m.

Maintenance Shop of the Memorial Union

$1

Iowa State’s own student comedy troupe will perform. For more information, call 294-2969.