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Sunday, 27 Sep 2015

The Amazing World of Insects: Artist's Talk

Sep 27, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

$0.00 - $8.00

Reiman Gardens

This presentation highlights Reiman Gardens' Garden Room Gallery exhibit from September 1 to December 31, 2015 called The Amazing World of Insects by Bill Johnson, and precedes a priced photo workshop and "bug hunt."

The Amazing World of Insects: Photography Bug Hunt

Sep 27, 2015

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$20-$25

Reiman Gardens

Bring in your camera and macro lens, if you have one, and join artist Bill Johnson for an interactive workshop exploring insect photography outdoors in the Gardens.

Collage of Choirs

Sep 27, 2015

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$10 adults; $5 students. Tickets available at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

All the choirs perform, Iowa State Singers, ISU Statesmen, Cantamus Women's Choir, Lyrica Women's Choir

Argentine Tango

Sep 27, 2015

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five Punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

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.

Cyclone Cinema: Inside Out

Sep 27, 2015

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Monday, 28 Sep 2015

Seminar: Nanovaccine Initiative and Immunobiology Graduate Program

Sep 28, 2015

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

1414 Molecular Biology

free

Research Lectures

"Tissue Resident Memory CD8 T Cells: Location and Function," David Masopust, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Masopust will discuss the relationships among T cell location, function, differentiation and immunological protection, with particular emphasis on mucosal responses and vaccine applications. Refreshments will be provided.

Statistics Seminar

Sep 28, 2015

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Snedecor 3105

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Robust mixed-eects model for clustered failure time data: application to Huntington's disease event measures," Yanyuan Ma, Department of Statistics, University of South Carolina, Columbia

Beginner Photography Class

Sep 28, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$68 - $85

Reiman Gardens

4 week course on Mondays, September 7, 14, 21, and 28. Join professional photographer and instructor Mark Stoltenberg, for a four-part class covering the basics of photography.

Music & Art Class

Sep 28, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$60 members. $75 general public. ISU students get 15% off member rate.

Reiman Gardens

In this 4-week course, we'll discuss the co-relationship of music and art and then practice that harmony by producing music-related art.

Faculty Recital: Gregory Oakes, clarinet

Sep 28, 2015

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Gregory Oakes is one of the most exciting and energetic clarinetists of his generation. From his Carnegie Hall debut with members of Ensemble Intercontemporain and Pierre Boulez to his performances as a member of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Oakes has been praised by critics for his "outstanding performance" (New York Times) and "jazzy flourishes" (Denver Post). American Record Guide says "Oakes is the rare player who has both excellent c

Lecture: 100 Voices Leading for Change

Sep 28, 2015

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Live Green Student activities

Iowa State graduate Onalie Ariyabandhu discusses the United Nations Population Fund's social change initiative to combat gender-based violence in Sri Lanka.

Tuesday, 29 Sep 2015

Symposium: Wind Energy Industry

Sep 29, 2015

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

257 Applied Sciences Complex II

free

College of Engineering Conferences

The symposium will includes perspectives from industry, government and academia, research presentations, and tours of campus labs and facilities. Registration includes breakfast and lunch.

Fall Career Fair: College of Engineering

Sep 29, 2015

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum and Scheman Building

free

College of Engineering Student activities

More than 350 employers will be on campus looking for students and alumni to fill co-op, internship and full-time engineering positions. All ISU students and alumni are welcome to attend.

Seminar: Formative Assessment Helps My Students and Myself

Sep 29, 2015

1:10 PM - 3:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Howard Shapiro, Professor Emeritus and Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering, will model proven techniques that reveal the relationship between outcomes, assessments, and learning in ways that collect data for improvement and produce results.

Wheel Pottery Class

Sep 29, 2015

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $100, Public $110 (supplies included)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel. Learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to absolute beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their technique and abilities.

Open Mic Night

Sep 29, 2015

8:00 PM

M-Shop

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have.

The Presidential Campaign: A Search for Meaning

Sep 29, 2015

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"What Does It Take to Win the Iowa Presidential Caucuses?" - Juju Chang is an Emmy award-winning coanchor for ABC's Nightline and reports regularly for Good Morning America and 20/20.

Wednesday, 30 Sep 2015

Bake sale

Sep 30, 2015

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1550 Beardshear

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

A fundraiser for the United Way of Story County, featuring backed goods, treats and healthy snacks. Sale concludes when all items are sold.

Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair

Sep 30, 2015

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

free

Ivy College of Business Conferences Student activities

The career fair enables students to explore career opportunities, obtain employer information and locate internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Employers have the opportunity to connect with promising candidates for job and internship openings as well as network with university personnel and other employers.

Award-Winning Faculty Series: Preparing Students for the Real World

Sep 30, 2015

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Award winning lecturer, advisor, learning community leader, and civil engineer Beth Hartmann teaches hundreds of students per semester, from freshmen to seniors. Learn how to implement her highly effective ways to connect to new students, scaffold and coach them through learning challenges that prepare them for later curriculum, and create capable seniors in powerful constructive teams working on practical, real-world projects.

People to People Career Fair

Sep 30, 2015

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Scheman Building

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Conferences Student activities

The career fair offers employers and students a professional environment in which to connect and discuss internships and full-time employment opportunities in social services; education; health/wellness; government; and hospitality. There also will be an opportunity for students to meet with representatives from professional health and law schools.

Iowa NSF EPSCoR Energy Policy Seminar Series

Sep 30, 2015

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

1306 Elings Hall

free

Research Lectures Live Green

"Second-Generation Ethanol and Colombian Biofuels," Carlos Grateron and Luis Enrique Prado, USDA Foreign Ag Services Cochran Fellows.

Future of Healthy Families Lecture: Velma McBride Murry

Sep 30, 2015

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2019 Morrill Hall

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Attend the Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series. This series brings together insight from across disciplinary bounds to address how family is defined, the current knowledge on healthy families, and the future of the field. Reception will follow.

Discussion: Racism, Diversity and Inclusion at ISU

Sep 30, 2015

5:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Diversity Meetings, receptions

A panel discussion with President Leath, to discuss community reactions and feelings toward the events that occurred at the Iowa/Iowa State game on Sept. 12, and to address how to turn that moment into a movement by addressing issues of safety, education and empowerment on campus.

Walk-In Craft: Henna Tattoos

Sep 30, 2015

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$10

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Create temporary body art with henna. Bring a friend and "tattoo" each other, or draw designs on your own skin. Sample designs are available for inspiration, along with tips and tricks for best application methods. Walk in anytime but give yourself about half an hour to finish.

Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance

Sep 30, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $35, Public $45 (5 session pass)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.

Clocks in Motion, Percussion Ensemble

Sep 30, 2015

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

With a fearless and uncompromising ear to programming challenging and adventurous contemporary percussion ensemble repertoire, Clocks in Motion consistently performs groundbreaking concerts which involve performance art, theater, and often the construction of new instruments.

Performance: Last Comic Standing

Sep 30, 2015

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$25-59

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The Emmy-nominated laugh-fest visits Ames, featuring the funniest finalists from the summer's best loved comedy competition.

Thursday, 01 Oct 2015

Cyclone Club Luncheon

Oct 01, 2015

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center

$10 for catered lunch

Athletics Special events

Guest speaker is athletics director Jamie Pollard; emcee is John Walters, radio voice of the Cyclones. No preregistration is required. All Cyclone fans are welcome.