Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024
Women's Basketball vs. Kansas State
Iowa State women's basketball vs. Kansas State. Game dates and times are subject to change.
Valentine's Day Pop Up Art Sale
We will be located near the entrance to the University Bookstore at the Memorial Union. Hourly parking is available in the MU ramp.
Housing Fair
The Housing Fair is designed to help students or members of the Ames community find their home away from home. See options from local property managers, Department of Residence and others, learn about tenants' rights, and find other resources.
Love Data Week: Tidy Data Salon
Tame your spreadsheets and organize your files at this weekly work hour dedicated to better organized data. It's a great time for solo and for group work. Catalyst staff will provide chill beats and snacks. Registration encouraged
Drop-In Craft: Valentine's Day Hearts
A hand-made valentine is the BEST! Paint a wood heart cutout to show all the love to your friend, mom, soulmate, or to decorate your own space.
Concert: Mississippi Heat
Led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, Mississippi Heat is a world-class Chicago Blues Band. Their motto is "Traditional Blues With A Unique Sound" as they present fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas.
Thursday, 15 Feb 2024
Travel and Event Services Showcase
University employees are invited to visit with representatives from external suppliers and internal service units to learn more about resources available to assist with planning for future events and travel. Representatives from external suppliers and internal resources will be available to answer questions. Check in with your ISUCard to be entered in the drawing for door prizes.
Symposium: Beauty Investigated
Exploring aspects of the cultural construction of beauty, including perspectives found in AI, art, and socially engaged pedagogies. Presenters who shared their work in the "Beauty Investigated: Dilemmas, Projects, and Promises" exhibit will participate in keynote and breakout panel discussions, performances, and roundtable conversations.
Cyclone Cinema: Anatomy of a Fall
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Friday, 16 Feb 2024
Symposium: Beauty Investigated
Exploring aspects of the cultural construction of beauty, including perspectives found in AI, art, and socially engaged pedagogies. Presenters who shared their work in the "Beauty Investigated: Dilemmas, Projects, and Promises" exhibit will participate in keynote and breakout panel discussions, performances, and roundtable conversations.
People to People Career Fair
Learn about career paths, find out what skills and experiences employers and professional schools are seeking, find job and internship opportunities, and more. Open to all majors and other job seekers. Focus areas include: Communication, Education, Events, Government, Health, Wellness or Food, Hospitality, Human Resources, Nonprofit, Social Services, Professional Schools in Health and Law.
Love Data Week: Wrap-up party
Enjoy data activities, enjoy hot chocolate, and check out all the Data Visualization Contest entries. Winners will be announced at 1 p.m.
Cyclone Cinema: Anatomy of a Fall
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
KURE Fest
The Maintenance Shop is excited to partner with KURE for KURE Fest 2024. Dreampop artist George Clanton will play at The Maintenance Shop on Friday, Feb 16. Look @ Me and Pullstring will support the show.
Saturday, 17 Feb 2024
Symposium: Beauty Investigated
Exploring aspects of the cultural construction of beauty, including perspectives found in AI, art, and socially engaged pedagogies. Presenters who shared their work in the "Beauty Investigated: Dilemmas, Projects, and Promises" exhibit will participate in keynote and breakout panel discussions, performances, and roundtable conversations.
Cyclone Cinema: Anatomy of a Fall
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
KURE Fest
The Maintenance Shop is excited to partner with KURE for KURE Fest 2024. Indie band Feeble Little Horse will play at The Maintenance Shop on Friday, Feb 17. Display Case and Hot Kunch will support the show.
Sunday, 18 Feb 2024
Wrestling: Last Chance Open
Iowa State plays host to the Last Chance Open. Match times and dates are subject to change.
Sunday Tour
Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Cyclone Cinema: Anatomy of a Fall
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Monday, 19 Feb 2024
Remembering Eden Montang: Raising Awareness about Dating Violence and Empowering You to Advocate for Healthy Relationships
On June 2, 2022, Iowa State student Eden Montang was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in the parking lot of Cornerstone Church in Ames. Hear from Eden’s friends, Hannah Beth and Hallie, as they share their perspectives on Eden’s story to bring awareness to the often unseen, but prevalent occurrence of dating violence. Connect with resources from across campus and in the Ames community through the resource panel, and be empowered to...
Tuesday, 20 Feb 2024
Workshop: What is Digital Humanities?
This workshop introduces participants to the common approaches, methodologies, and tools in the field of digital humanities as well as opportunities and resources for further development of digital humanities skills. Attendees are encouraged to bring any questions they have about digital humanities to this informal conversation.
A Return to the Grand Tour: Micromosaic Jewels from the Collection of Elizabeth Locke
Spend an evening learning about the intricate world of micromosaic jewelry with Dr. Susan J. Rawles, the Elizabeth Locke Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Money Talks: Reaching for Financial Freedom
Mike Finley is a 26-year U.S. Army veteran,?and has taught financial literacy classes for more than 35 years. He has helped thousands of people build a better relationship with their money through a better understanding of every dollar that enters their life.
Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024
Visual Literacy Tools for Curriculum in STEM Fields
Join University Museums CELT Faculty Affiliate, Dr. William Gallus, and University Museums curator Adrienne Gennett for a workshop to learn how to integrate visual literacy and learning into curriculum using University Museums Art on Campus Collection.
Workshop: Intro to Data Management Plans
Applying for federal funding? Starting a research project? Can't find your files? You should have a data management plan! This workshop introduces basic concepts and tools for better data management and will demonstrate why data management plans are an important part of the research planning process. Attendees will leave with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to successfully implement their own data management plans.
Endangered Language: Revitalization of an Afro-Creole in Sao Tome and Principe
Ana LÃvia Agostinho's research delves deeply into the intricate and multifaceted world of Creole languages spoken in Africa. These languages are a vital part of the linguistic landscape and cultural heritage of the continent, and her work promises to shed new light on their evolution, structure, and sociolinguistic implications. Her insights will not only enhance our comprehension of these languages but also contribute to the broader...
Performance: Jazz Night
"Bouquets," the jazzONE and the ISU jazz combos will perform pieces by Billy Strayhorn, Yusef Lateef, Robert Glasper, John Rapson, Wynton Marsalis, Duke Ellington, and Radiohead.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.