Category: Events

campus events

Walk It Out

The nerves are racing inside of each and every one of us. The music is blasting in the background, but to us, seems to be drowned into a whisper by our beating hearts. It is time.

The show is about to begin and all of the models for the Hip Hop category are dressed and in line to start the show. The other groups are cheering us on, and shouting things like “break a leg” and “you’ll do great” in attempt to decrease the pressure and calm our nerves. It is 8 o’clock and we are taking the runway!

Check out a slide show from the show 🙂

and one from the Daily Iowan

 

Everything has to come to an end.

Whoa, it is hard to imagine that I have less than 3 weeks left until I have successfully completed my first year at the University of Iowa. Looking back, I have grown sooo much, experienced a lot, and enjoyed the company of so many different people.

This Friday is my last training day with the Iowa Edge Peer Leader program and that makes me excited for next year’s incoming freshmen to be a part of Iowa Edge. This program really helped me get my foot in the door on campus.

Tomorrow is my birthday! Unfortunately, it will be celebrated at work until 9 pm, however I will be headed to:

  • Women’s Resource & Action Center (WRAC) event Take Back The Night Rally! It is a march and rally created to speak out against violence!
  • Friday I am going to get my SALSA ON! 😀  The University of Iowa International Crossroads Community (ICC) will hold its annual Latin dance festival, Gusto Latino, from 6 p.m. to 1:00 am. THERE WILL ALSO BE FREE FOOD AND A TACO BAR!!! HEY!!!!!!!
  • In between time I will be studying hard and planning for the summer, I’ll fill you guys in on that sooner rather than later 🙂

Dear Joslyn: Black Student Union

Here is Black Student Union’s webpage, unfortunately, it is a little outdated. I will be sure to talk to the executive board about the certain need for an update. On the other hand, it does include general information and it surely can assist you and your mother’s understanding on what BSU is all about.

http://www.uiowa.edu/~bsu

Here is Black Student Union’s (BSU) Facebook Group.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2317963007

The next listed website, is one that I highly encourage you to check out. It is up-to-date and includes resources on BSU, diversity scholarships and programs that can potentially be of benefit to you.

http://imu.uiowa.edu/aacc-resources/
Here is a post I did with a few video clips,

http://blog.admissions.uiowa.edu/kyra/2010/10/bible-study/
Lastly, I would really take a look at the Iowa Edge Program. Participating in this program ensures a successful transition into college life. I participated in it last year, and I will be a Leader in the program this summer (because I loved it so much!) It’s not time for applications yet but I am sure in the next month or two it will be time.

http://provost.uiowa.edu/edge/index.html
Please don’t hesitate to ask more questions!

Slavery is theft –theft of a life, theft of work, theft of any property or produce, theft even of the children a slave might have borne.
-Kevin Bales, Understanding Global Slavery

Tomorrow is Valentines Day

Although common knowledge tells us that tomorrow is the big lovey dovey red and pink holiday itself.

I don’t have a valentine this year so I’m off to find something else to do on campus.

To Ma Te Time 🙂

SALSA!!!! Yesterday, John W Hofmeyer’s Ballroom Dancing put on a Valentine’s Day dance. Where beginners and higher level dancers alike can come together and have some fun this holiday season. 🙂

Tomorrow, Kappa Psi Chapter – Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is having a Women’s Appreciation/Roses at the Pentacrest event. Here is a quote from their facebook event invite “♥♥♥ LADIES ♥♥♥ LADIES ♥♥♥ LADIES ♥♥♥

The Men of the “Know It All” Kappa Psi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity want to do something for YOU! Valentine’s Day is not just a time for lovers, but a time for all.

♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥

We are going to be handing out 60 ROSES and Valentine candies to ladies who are walking past the corner of Clinton and Iowa (across from Phillips Hall and Iowa Book) from 12:20-1:00 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH!

From your friendly, neighborhood Sigma!”

Here is a link to this public event: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=145482228846855

I know I will be there getting my rose! 🙂

Also the University of Iowa Dining offers Special Treats or Goodie-Packages if you will, and it is really cheap too!

I think I may just send someone I know a personal note with my Hawkeye treat; maybe flowers, cake, or cookies. The University’s Housing takes care of all the wrapping and delivering and baking! It’s perfect!

I can’t forget about the candlelight dinner Febraury 25th at Burge Market Place! 🙂

Lastly, checkout what Dictionary.com has to say about being a Valentine. 🙂

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY !

-Kyra

Sweet Home Iowa City

After a 3 hour long dance practice, two days of classes, one Spanish quiz, and an impromptu speech, I can honestly say Iowa City has an interesting way of welcoming me home. LOL

But seriously, these last couple days of being back in my dorm in Mayflower and reconnecting with some really close friends, I can’t believe that I created this wonderful environment that I call home. That is what I really like about this campus, it offers so many opportunities, and if you are one like me and LOVE to take advantage of a great situation, it’s inevitable for you to create a great community amongst yourself.

GO HAWKS!

“He who refuses to embrace a unique opportunity loses the prize as surely as if he had failed.”

~ William James

Holiday FEAST! :D

Windy and Chilly I’m  Off to

326 East

Market Street.

Twas the night of  November 11th,

I’m off to a place, from the heavens.

The oldest church in Iowa City

The 2nd oldest building,not the third, not the seventh.

It was here, that I was going to eat

They had everything! Peach cobbler, mashed potatoes, and turkey meat.

And it was all for FREE, what a treat!

After I ate, I ran smack into the most amazing date!

The President of the University of Iowa, is who I got to meet!

As if the evening couldn’t get much nicer,

Up sparked a conversation with me

and the Chief Diversity Officer.

"The Chief Diversity Officer and The President of The University Of Iowa"
Photo taken by Tim Schoon

Georgina Dodge  ME  Sally Mason!

Garba

...we matched! 😀

I am currently on an amazing South Indian Fusion Bollywood Dance team called Iowa Andhi!

Andhi translates from Hindi to English as Storm.

After one of our practices, our coach encouraged us to attend the Garba, hosted by University of Iowa’s Indian Student Association.

I also received an invitation in my email. Sooo… me and a couple of friends decided to attend!

We had an Amazing Amazing Time!

"The Final Group"
After we all broke a sweat from dancing....

There was plenty of great Indian Music! 🙂

We finally got it!

I tried some Indian Food! 😀

Yum Yum ...Mango Lassi and Samosa
The ladies who went with me!

Did I mention it was a lot of fun?

-Im being theatrical...don't ask 🙂
Just having a good time

It took place in Currier Residential Hall in the MPR room. There was a teaching session(if you wanted to learn how to do the dance ahead of time) an hour and half before Garba actually started. Garba started at 10 and went until 1 in the morning!

We even saw some more of our friends there.

What is Garba?  Garba is a form of traditional Indian folk dance from India’s western state of Gujarat, conducted with dandiya sticks. This high-energy dance is traditionally celebrated at the end of the Navratri festival.  Garba is a great opportunity to actively engage in Indian culture and meet other people with similar interests.

Check out this video clip from the movie Pride and Prejudice. This clip is an example of Garba, and dancing with Dandiyas sticks, which is something we also learned how to do!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUHwp1lhMM8

Oh, and everything was free!!!

Bible Study

I got invited to go to one of the many bible studies that occur on campus. The one I went to was at the Afro House ttp://imu.uiowa.edu/afro-american-cultural-center-2

Here is a previous recording of the Afro House. This recording took place during the open house! [youtubewd]OWG-xEDWqPs[/youtubewd]

I had a great time and met a bunch of people! Great way to interact!

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http://www.intervarsity.org/contact/8168

When I was preparing to come to the University of Iowa, because of all the support that my church community was showing, I began to wonder where am I going to continue to learn more about Jesus? After a little bit of research I found many different options for different religions. I am christian and I actively take part in a bible study that I found to best fits my faith needs and schedule restrictions.

One less worry-Thanks U Of I