April 8, 2008
College of Human Sciences events celebrate VEISHEA 2008
The students, faculty and staff of the College of Human Sciences have once again planned a plethora of tantalizing treats, family-friendly feats, and perplexing puzzles so you can learn, laugh and lunch your way through the annual VEISHEA celebration on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.
Friday, Apr. 11
VEISHEA cherry pies
Buy pies for $1 each and become part of Iowa State's longest running tradition. Sponsored by the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies and Hospitality Management. 16 MacKay Hall.
Buy treats, beverages
Support the Graduate Student Association of Hospitality Management by buying water ($1), soda ($1), coffee ($1), ice cream ($2), and smoothies ($2) to complement your cherry pies. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., located at the end of the cherry pie line in 16 MacKay.
See "The Jungle Book" come to life
Janice Baker, an associate professor of dance in kinesiology, directs of cast of 32, including Iowa State students and young people from the Ames area, bring this classic story to life with colorful costumes and dance. Produced by Children's Theater in cooperation with ISU Dance. Tickets are $7 anda re available at the door. 7:30 p.m., 196 Forker Building.
Fabulous fudge
Pick up some homemade fudge for yourself and some gifts while helping the Food Science Club members attend club industry trips, competitions and conferences. Choose from Four Seasons Fudge Fountain Chocolate, Peanut Butter Parade, Chocolate Mint, and Cyclone varieties. Cost is $1 for three pieces, $5 for a half pound, and $9 for a pound. 206 MacKay.
Saturday, Apr. 12
Under the College of Human Sciences Tent
On central campus, south of MacKay, next to the "Border Crossing" statue. Open from noon.-4:30 p.m.
Play math games
Play free math games with future teachers. Learn about teacher licensure programs offered at Iowa State. Hosted by the University Teacher Education Program.
See how small towns are moving up
Find out what's on the horizon for small Iowa towns. Learn how 20 Iowa Horizons communities are implementing plans for a bright future and moving from poverty to prosperity for all. Hosted by Extension to Families.
Envelope yourself in a real bubble
Participate in the 4-H Bubble Factory, free of charge for kids of all ages. Surround yourself in a bubble. Make your own bubble-maker to keep. Play with lots of other stuff.
Look to the future
This exhibit, titled "Teaching, Technology and Leadership -- Looking to the Future" is for kids of all ages, with free gifts for children. Learn about curriculum and instruction programs.
Get a temporary tatoo, dream about international travel
Wear the world on your cheek and note the international experiences you have had -- or hope to have -- by adding pin to the world map. Hosted by College of Human Sciences International Experiences.
Get free nutrition calendars, recipies
Does nutritious food always cost more? Guess how much $2 will buy in snacks. Check out the cost of convenience with the 100-calorie packages. Pick up free calendars and quick, healthy recipies while supplies last. Hosted by Extension to Families.
Make education fun with technology
Play with and explore gaming technologies like guitar hero, nintendo DS, the new XO laptop, and cool, kid-friendly video cameras. Enjoy the new face of education, as led by the Center for Technology in Learning and Teaching.
Learn sweet facts for better nutrition
Learn how high freuctose corn syrup is made and where it is in your food. Learn about recent and coming attractions on nutrition fact labels. Hosted by the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
See the fashion show
View a video of last year's event and learn about one of the biggest, and most professional, student-run fashion shows in the nation coming up on April 25 in Ames. Hosted by the textiles and clothing program in the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management.
Get a behind-the-scence look at the fashion show
See what's behind the designs on the runway. Hosted by the textiles and clothing program in the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies, and Hospitality Management. 1 p.m. on the CHS tent stage.
Get an inside look at the cherry-pie makers
Learn more about the academic program that brings you those famous VEISHEA cherry pies. Hosted by the hotel, restaurant, and institution management program.
Listen to a story
Faculty will read their favorite children's book aloud from 3-4 p.m. Hosted by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
Consider graduate programs in educational leadership
Learn about the work of graduate students and faculty in educational leadership and policy studies -- and what getting a graduate degree in the program can do for you.
Elsewhere on campus
Bean bag toss, trail mix and recipe books
Learn nutrition and test your bean bag tossing skills. Picture yourself as a fruit or vegetable and take home a photo. Learn how much fat is in a Big Mac or chicken nuggets. various foods. Buy trail mix for a $1 from the Nutrition Club and recipe books from the Student Dietetic Association. Fun for kids of any age. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., on central campus, across the street from Beardshear Hall.
Play family games and win prizes
Play family games for children, youths, and adults for 50 cents and support the Human Development and Family Studies Club. Shake your hips and compete in a hoola hoop contest. Put for our hole-in-one game. Test your eye-hand coordination at the Tic-Tac-Toe Bean Bag Toss. Color a picture of Cy. Win prizes like temporary tattoos, minature Play-dohs, miniature bubbles, miniature paint sets, and miniature football pinball. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. under Cy's Big Top on central campus.
Taste dishes from around the world
Feast on food from more than 20 countries at the International Food Fair. The food is prepared by natives of the countries represented. Entry cost is $3 for individuals, $8 for families. Food prices start at 50 cents. Hosted by the International Student Council. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Great Hall, Memorial Union.
VEISHEA cherry pies
Buy pies for $1 each and become part of Iowa State's longest running tradition. Sponsored by the Department of Apparel, Educational Studies and Hospitality Management. 16 MacKay Hall, runs until pies are sold out.
Buy treats, beverages
Support the Graduate Student Association of Hospitality Management by buying water ($1), soda ($1), coffee ($1), ice cream ($2), and smoothies ($2) to complement your cherry pies. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., located at the end of the cherry pie line in 16 MacKay.
See "The Jungle Book" come to life
Janice Baker, an associate professor of dance in kinesiology, directs of cast of 32, including Iowa State students and young people from the Ames area, bring this classic story to life with colorful costumes and dance. Produced by Children's Theater in cooperation with ISU Dance. Tickets are $7 anda re available at the door. 7:30 p.m., 196 Forker Building.
Fabulous fudge
Pick up some homemade fudge for yourself and some gifts while helping the Food Science Club members attend club industry trips, competitions and conferences. Choose from Four Seasons Fudge Fountain Chocolate, Peanut Butter Parade, Chocolate Mint, and Cyclone varieties. Cost is $1 for three pieces, $5 for a half pound, and $9 for a pound. Outdoors on the grassy triangle northwest of LeBaron Hall.
Sunday, Apr. 13
See "The Jungle Book" come to life
Janice Baker, an associate professor of dance in kinesiology, directs of cast of 32, including Iowa State students and young people from the Ames area, bring this classic story to life with colorful costumes and dance. Produced by Children's Theater in cooperation with ISU Dance. Tickets are $7 anda re available at the door. 7:30 p.m., 196 Forker Building.
For more information about VEISHEA events, visit the VEISHEA web site.
Contacts:
Dynette Mosher, alumni officer and CHS tent organizer, 515 294-2820.
Cathy Curtis, communications specialist, 515 294-8175.
Katherine Strothers and Virginia Roberson, student communications staff members, 515 294-9424.
