Center for Student Involvement & Leadership Events

Spring Wings

2012-04-26

Join the UIAA at Buffalo Wild Wings to enjoy FREE wings! Just wear your shirt or bring your membership card!

Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

2012-04-15

There will be prizes raffled off and trophies given out to the winners! All participants will also get free T-shirts commemorating the event sponsored by the Sports Law Society!

Last year, the prizes included gift cards to local restaurants, sporting equipment, and a free night's stay at Riverside Casino (along with a free buffet meal and some starting cash for betting).

Teams can consist of up to 5 players, and the cost per team is $25. If you officially sign up before February 29th, you can get $5 off the signup price and enter for only $20! Please contact Zach Pratt (zachary-pratt@uiowa.edu) if you want more information or details for signing up.

ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week: A week of Advocacy

2012-04-04

University of Iowa Habitat for Humanity will be hosting ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week the first week of April.

Events include...

Sunday (April 1st)- Chalk the campus with habifacts (habitat facts) and tie-dye ASB Week t-shirts-- Meet at IMU at 8PM for chalking, tie-dying after (free t-shirts)

Monday (April 2nd)- Mini Housing Challenge! In preparation for Habitat for Humanity’s Sleep Out, individuals will be given a template for a paper house and can decorate however desired. Top 3 houses win a prize! Free food!!

Nebraska Room (IMU) 6:00PM!

Tuesday (April 3rd)- Panel of Habitat speakers, topic is “Iowa Valley Housing Issues”. Do you want to be more imformed about the horrible housing conditions of YOUR own community?? Come to hear about the facinating stories of families and Habitat experts at this event!

MacBride Room 118 7:30PM!

Wednesday (April 4th)- Advocate and spread awareness to students! UI Habitat members will fill the walkway from 11-2PM and pass out fliers/talk to interested students about Habitat and what we are all about!

**Sign ups will be at the next meeting (Ohio State room 7PM March 28th)

Nachte Raho 2012

2012-03-03

ISA proudly presents the 10th Annual NACHTE RAHO on March 3rd 2012. This years show will include dance teams from across the nation performing 3 different styles of dance: Dandiya- Raas, Bhangra and Bollywood Fusion.

As a 10th anniversary special, CULTURE SHOCK will be performing at Nachte Raho 2012. Culture Shock is a musical group from Canada consisting of Lomaticc, Sunny Brown and Baba Khan that blend Indian-punjabi and english music.

This years show will consist of 4 prizes, category winners will receive $1000 and the overall winner will go home with $2500.

Nachte Raho 2012 Line up:

Bhangra:
University of Illinois Chicago Bhangra
Indiana University Hoosier Bhangra
Stanford University Bhangra

Bollywood Fusion:
Northwestern University - Anubhav
Washington University - Chaahat
Chicago - Dhamaal

Dandiya-Raas:
University of Illinois Chicago Dangeraas
University of Chicago Raas

Exhibition:
University of Iowa Andhi
University of Iowa Hawkeye Bhangra

The show will be held in the Iowa Memorial Union Main lounge at 7pm with a preshow at 6:30pm with DJ Aladdin from Chicago Illinois and the University of Iowa Breakdancers.

Tickets to the Show are at special 10th Anniversary Pricing:
$10 General Admission & Students (Children under 2 will not need a ticket)
$25 VIP Admission/Seating

Tickets are available at the following locations in and around Iowa City on Thursday Feb 17th, 2012

1. Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) Box Office (1st floor IMU).
2. Zaika (Old Capitol Mall, Iowa City)
3. Taj Mahal Groceries ( Cedar Rapids)
4. Taj Groceries (Coralville)

Not in Iowa City and still want to attend? Don’t worry! Tickets can also be ordered via phone by calling the University of Iowa Box Office at 319-335-3041. Please note that a $4 service charge applies.

Those who have served on ISA Executive Board can contact Vaidehi Patel at vaidehi-patel@uiowa.edu for ISA Alumni seating.

Over the years Nachte Raho has developed into one of the most diverse and electrifying events at the University of Iowa. We encourage you to come
experience the energy and excitement surrounding this event. For more information about Nachte Raho, please visit our website at
www.nachteraho.com. Please direct any questions to Vaidehi Patel Vaidehi-patel@uiowa.edu

ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week: A week of Advocacy

2012-04-05

University of Iowa Habitat for Humanity will be hosting ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week the first week of April.

Events include...

Sunday (April 1st)- Chalk the campus with habifacts (habitat facts) and tie-dye ASB Week t-shirts-- Meet at IMU at 8PM for chalking, tie-dying after (free t-shirts)

Nebraska Room (IMU) 6:00PM!

MacBride Room 118 7:30PM!

**Sign ups will be at the next meeting (Ohio State room 7PM March 28th)

ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week: A week of Advocacy

2012-04-06

University of Iowa Habitat for Humanity will be hosting ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week the first week of April.

Events include...

Sunday (April 1st)- Chalk the campus with habifacts (habitat facts) and tie-dye ASB Week t-shirts-- Meet at IMU at 8PM for chalking, tie-dying after (free t-shirts)

Nebraska Room (IMU) 6:00PM!

MacBride Room 118 7:30PM!

**Sign ups will be at the next meeting (Ohio State room 7PM March 28th)

ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week: A week of Advocacy

2012-04-07

University of Iowa Habitat for Humanity will be hosting ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week the first week of April.

Events include...

Sunday (April 1st)- Chalk the campus with habifacts (habitat facts) and tie-dye ASB Week t-shirts-- Meet at IMU at 8PM for chalking, tie-dying after (free t-shirts)

Nebraska Room (IMU) 6:00PM!

MacBride Room 118 7:30PM!

**Sign ups will be at the next meeting (Ohio State room 7PM March 28th)

UAHS: Free Trip to Minneapolis Art Musuems

2012-04-07

Free Trip to Minneapolis Art Museums
Email uahs.uiowa@gmail.com for a registration form. Students will need to have submitted a completed registration form to go on the trip.

We will depart for the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts and the Walker Art Center on Saturday, April 7th.

Bus Transportation and Museum Admission will be covered for the first 42 students with funding from UI SABAC.

Saturday, April 7th
5:00 a.m.-Depart from the east side of the IMU; Iowa City, IA
10:15 a.m.-Arrive at the for the M.I.A.; Minneapolis, MN (http://www.artsmia.org/)
Lunch options are available at the M.I.A. and nearby restaurants

1:30 p.m.-Depart M.I.A.
1:45 p.m.-Arrive at the Walker Art Center; Minneapolis, MN (http://www.walkerart.org/)
5:30 p.m.-Depart for Iowa City
10:45 p.m.-Arrive at the IMU; Iowa City, IA

The Kick-Off Festival for Autism

2012-04-07

Help put the pieces back together on April 7th!

The University of Iowa campus is a powerful untapped network that is in desperate need of Autism involvement. What better time to spread awareness for these kids than the first weekend of April which happens to be Autism month. The main goal of this event is to give every individual who has Autism a day that they will never forget. We invite YOU to come join us in Hubbard Park to help us make sure that this event is an absolute blast, and bring Autism awareness to Iowa City in a big way!

Our Festival will consist of the following:

Delta certified therapy dogs: If there is anyone in need of a friend, these pups will happily be there to be anyone's unconditional cuddle buddy!

A Theatre Production put on by CombinedEfforts Theatre: come to see the show!

Arts and Crafts around every corner: more crafts and creation than these kids will know what to do with. Let your imagination loose to create anything!

A strong showing from The Autism Society of America’s Iowa chapter and other Autism organizations from the surrounding communities

A Silent Auction featuring brand new Oakley, Ray-ban, and other high quality brand name sunglasses. All proceed will be donated The Autism Society of America’s Iowa Chapter

UAHS: 2012 Symposium

2012-04-19

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Art History Society Symposium 2012
Thursday, April 19th
240 ABW
6:30-8:30 p.m.

The UAHS would like to invite faculty, family, friends, staff, and students to attend the UAHS Symposium 2012 to support the undergraduate students who have chosen to present an art history research paper. The UAHS would like to thank Amanda Strasik and Kelyn Jessen, both Art History graduate students in SAAH, for their help with mentoring the presenters this year.

“John Pfahl's Altered Landscapes: A Rebirth in Landscape Photography”
Elise Goodmann, Art History B.A., 2013

“Literature, Myth, and Gender in the Works of Odilon Redon"
Trista Reis, Art History B.A., 2012

“Shirin Neshat: Bridging the Gap Between Islamic Art and a Western Market”
Jordan Lee Thompson, BFA Painting, BA Art History, BA Business with an emphasis in Arts Management,
Certificate in Museum Studies, 2012

“The Architect’s Dream: Reality in the Masters Imagination”
Anna Kristina Stolley, B.A. Art History, Minor: Anthropology, Certificate in Museum Studies, 2012

Light refreshments will be served following the presentations.

UAHS Speaker Series

2012-03-08

Thursday, March 8th 6:30-7:30
Guest Speaker: Catherine Hale, UIMA Curator of African and Non-Western Art
Location: ABW 110

The goal of the UAHS Speaker Series is to bring together UI students with professionals in the community.
Each speaker will share about her or his educational experiences and career.

{J}AMNESTY

2012-04-12

{J}amnesty is a benefit concert for the human rights group, Amnesty International. This year Amnesty International is pleased to present Chasing Shade, Item 9and the Madhatters, and Zeta June. The event will be at the Blue Moose Taphouse from 9:00PM until 1:00AM. Cover is $5.

ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week: A week of Advocacy

2012-04-01

University of Iowa Habitat for Humanity will be hosting ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week the first week of April.

Events include...

Sunday (April 1st)- Chalk the campus with habifacts (habitat facts) and tie-dye ASB Week t-shirts-- Meet at IMU at 8PM for chalking, tie-dying after (free t-shirts)

Nebraska Room (IMU) 6:00PM!

MacBride Room 118 7:30PM!

**Sign ups will be at the next meeting (Ohio State room 7PM March 28th)

AICon

2012-04-13

Animation and Interaction Convention is an event sponsored by Animation and Interaction at the University of Iowa (AIUI), a student organization. We have invited several guest speakers from the animation and games industries to speak at the University about their career paths, working in the industry, and to offer advice.

Event Details:

Location: Pomerantz Center C20

Dates and Time:
Friday, April 13, 2012
3:00 - David McGraw (Business in the Arts, The University of Iowa)
4:30 - Edwin Chang (Simulation Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios)
6:30 - Refreshments in lobby

Saturday, April 14, 2012
2:00 - Matt Rix (Magicule, via Skype)
3:30 - Mike Winter (Stupid Fun Club)
5:30 - Refreshments in lobby

We are offering this event free to students and the public alike so please come to the event and get a unique chance to hear from professionals:

David McGraw -- Business in the Arts, The University of Iowa.

David is a lecturer in the Division for Performing Arts at the Tippie College of Business. He holds several degrees in the arts including an MFA in Theatre Arts and an MA in Arts Administration.

Edwin Chang -- Simulation Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios.

Edwin graduated from Brown University with a degree in Computer Science and Art Semiotics. He has since worked at Pixar Animation Studios, first as a Simulation Lead Engineer and currently as a Simulation Technical Director. Edwin has also had work published in Data-Driven 3D Facial Animation, a book focusing on the techniques developed over the last 10 years for facial animation.

Matt Rix -- Founder of Magicule and creator of Trainyard.

Matt created the game Trainyard in his spare time and published it to the iPhone. He continually improved upon the game and lowered the price, eventually causing it to reach #2 on the Apple charts. At that point it was getting 40,000 downloads a day. In total there have been 750 thousand paid downloads and 4 million downloads of the free Trainyard Express game.

After the success of Trainyard, Matt created Magicule. He has since learned many lessons about application development and how to succeed on a market with 400,000+ applications.

Mike Winter -- Along with famous game designer Will Wright (Sims, Spore), Mike co-founded Stupid Fun Club, LLC 2001.

SFC created Bar Karma, a successful crowd-sourced TV series, along with toys and game concepts. Their upcoming Ant Farm toy was ranked high at the New York Toy show and will be sold by Uncle Milton this holiday season.

Michael Winter founded Crazy Research in November 2009. Crazy Research developed a new 'relaxed' interface to web TV, an Android based bicycle safety device, an Android powered toy robot that squirts water, and a smartphone controller of architectural and consumer (Christmas tree lights) LED lighting.

Before that, Michael founded a series of software startup companies, all successful. In addition he has pursued his interest in making robots and gadgets:

Robot Wars combat - won first place.
ABC Master of Champions show - won first place.
Discovery Channel Modern Marvels - featured on gadgets episode.
Two films won acceptance into the first Robot Film Festival in New York in 2011

Michael currently works at Stupid Fun Club designing TV shows for the big 3 networks, mobile games and mobile based toys.

Sleep Out

2012-04-13

UI Habitat for Humanity is hosting a Sleep Out! Student Orgs, students, community members, Habitat supporters, are all invited to come and build a "themed" house out of cardboard! Your house will be competing against others to win awesome PRIZES! The event will be OVERNIGHT with entertainment, music, speakers, and more!

When?: Friday, April 13th to Saturday, April 14th at Hubbard Park!

What is a “housing challenge”?: Teams build themed “houses” out of cardboard and compete for prizes (Most creative, Largest house, etc).
****Ideas of themes: Your student org themed, Iowa themed, Habitat for Humanity themed, Favorite Sports team themed, etc.

What is a sleep-out?: Teams sleep over night in the houses they built.

Purpose: To advocate, spread awareness, and raise money for Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity’s Weatherization project.

Please e-mail courtney-vondran@uiowa.edu for registration sheet or for questions!

ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week: A week of Advocacy

2012-04-02

University of Iowa Habitat for Humanity will be hosting ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week the first week of April.

Events include...

Sunday (April 1st)- Chalk the campus with habifacts (habitat facts) and tie-dye ASB Week t-shirts-- Meet at IMU at 8PM for chalking, tie-dying after (free t-shirts)

Nebraska Room (IMU) 6:00PM!

MacBride Room 118 7:30PM!

**Sign ups will be at the next meeting (Ohio State room 7PM March 28th)

Women in Iowa Law & Politics

2012-03-01

Is Iowa Ready for a New Tradition?

When it comes to gender diversity in the halls of power, Iowa has mixed traditions. Although slow to grant women full rights to vote, Iowa was the first state to admit women to the bar. The Iowa Supreme Court has furthered progressive goals, as in Varnum v. Brien, yet only two women have ever presided on the Court. Iowa and Mississippi are the only two states in the country never to have elected a woman as governor or to national Congress.
Join us to take a hard look at Iowa’s conflicted history; discuss the implications of the lack of gender diversity; and engage in dialogue with experts and pioneers in law and politics about breaking the traditions holding Iowa women back.
If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in this program, please contact jgrj@uiowa.edu in advance of the event.

Program Information (Read more about the panelists on our website)
Opening Remarks 1:00 PM
Introduction 1:05 PM
Dr. Dianne Bystrom, Director of Iowa State University Catt Center for Women and Politics
Women in Iowa Judiciary 1:25 PM (CLE credit is available for this session)
Judge Celeste Bremer, Judge Lucy Gamon, Judge Mary Tabor
Break 2:25 PM
Snacks and coffee in the lobby
Views from the Courthouse to the Capitol 2:40 PM
Remarks by Roxanne Conlin, Roxanne Conlin & Associates, P.C.
Women in Iowa Politics 3:00 PM
Maggie Tinsman, Maggie Tinsman, LLC, 50-50 in 2020 co-founder
Brenna Findley, Legal Counsel to Governor Branstad
Tracy L. Osborn, Asst. Professor of Political Science at the University of Iowa
Moderator: Brian Farrell, Director of Academic Achievement at the University of Iowa College of Law

Reception to follow, hosted by Monica Moen, J.D. class of ’97
Hotel Vetro, Plaza Towers, #1106
Light refreshments will be served
This event is free and open to the public.
Download our flyer or share the event on Facebook to help spread the word.

AICon

2012-04-14

Event Details:

Location: Pomerantz Center C20

Saturday, April 14, 2012
2:00 - Matt Rix (Magicule, via Skype)
3:30 - Mike Winter (Stupid Fun Club)
5:30 - Refreshments in lobby

We are offering this event free to students and the public alike so please come to the event and get a unique chance to hear from professionals:

David McGraw -- Business in the Arts, The University of Iowa.

David is a lecturer in the Division for Performing Arts at the Tippie College of Business. He holds several degrees in the arts including an MFA in Theatre Arts and an MA in Arts Administration.

Edwin Chang -- Simulation Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios.

Matt Rix -- Founder of Magicule and creator of Trainyard.

After the success of Trainyard, Matt created Magicule. He has since learned many lessons about application development and how to succeed on a market with 400,000+ applications.

Mike Winter -- Along with famous game designer Will Wright (Sims, Spore), Mike co-founded Stupid Fun Club, LLC 2001.

Before that, Michael founded a series of software startup companies, all successful. In addition he has pursued his interest in making robots and gadgets:

Michael currently works at Stupid Fun Club designing TV shows for the big 3 networks, mobile games and mobile based toys.

Students for a Sustainable Iowa Conference

2012-04-14

Day of break-out sessions with students from Universities and Colleges across Iowa. Like a mini-Power Shift conference! DEAL Earth Jam Concert at Drake on Saturday night!

Contact Hailey Courtney in the Office of Sustainability for more info/car pool.
hailey-courtney@uiowa.edu

ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week: A week of Advocacy

2012-04-03

University of Iowa Habitat for Humanity will be hosting ACT! SPEAK! BUILD! Week the first week of April.

Events include...

Sunday (April 1st)- Chalk the campus with habifacts (habitat facts) and tie-dye ASB Week t-shirts-- Meet at IMU at 8PM for chalking, tie-dying after (free t-shirts)

Nebraska Room (IMU) 6:00PM!

MacBride Room 118 7:30PM!

**Sign ups will be at the next meeting (Ohio State room 7PM March 28th)

Nearly Naked Mile

2012-03-24

It may sound crazy, but it is for a great cause! Participants strip off their excess clothing and donate it all to the United Action for Youth prior to the race. Being nearly naked is optional—you can donate your clothing in a bag and run in your gear or up the ante and wear a great costume. You must donate one article of clothing to participate.

Night Games (featured event is Tournament Night)

2012-03-24

Night Games is this Saturday, March 24th from 9:00pm to 1:00am at The U of I Fieldhouse! We will be featuring our famous Tournament Night. Tournaments offered include Volleyball, Badminton, Dodgeball, and a Basketball Hot Shot. This year the top finishers will earn a one of a kind trophy!

Everyone is winner with Night Games. We will be giving away FREE t-shirts, FREE pizza, FREE drinks, FREE fruits, FREE vegetables, other FREE snacks, and a FREE RIVERFEST DJ.

Sign up for the tournaments starts as early as 9:00pm. You can sign up as a full team or as an individual and Night Games staff will get you set up with a team. Tournament Night is a great way to have fun, enjoy some sports, possibly win a unique trophy, and meet new people. Just be sure to be at The U of I Fieldhouse and signed in for the Volleyball, Dodgeball, and Badminton tournaments by 10:00pm. Basketball Hot Shot Tournament will be on going all night, feel free to join anytime.

Don't forget about the FREE Papa John's pizza served hot to you by the volunteers at 9:30pm and 11:00pm. We hope to see you at the University of Iowa Fieldhouse this Saturday, March 24th from 9:00pm to 1:00am!