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Sunday, 28 Apr 2024

Cy's Finals Frenzy

Apr 28, 2024

10:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

The inaugural "Cy's Finals Frenzy" (April 28-30) promotes healthy study habits and personal wellness for students preparing for final exams. Finals Frenzy opportunities include include study sessions, tutors and Supplemental Instruction leaders on site, quiet and group study rooms, free stress-relief activities including a smash room, Workspace crafts, bowling and more.

Open House Weekend with University Museums

Apr 28, 2024

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum & Farm House Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Having trouble getting to the museum during the week? Enjoy the University Museums' central campus locations and spring exhibitions during an open house weekend.

Sunday Tour

Apr 28, 2024

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!

ISU Theatre: The Crucible

Apr 28, 2024

3:00 PM

Fisher Theater

$20

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

This American classic based on the Salem witch trials of 1692 tells the story of a village that becomes embroiled in a witch hunt. The people of the village live in a constant state of fear as more and more people are accused of witchcraft. "The Crucible" will run in repertory with "John Proctor is the Villain."

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Apr 28, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

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: Mean Girls

Apr 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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, 29 Apr 2024

Barks@Parks

Apr 29, 2024

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Certified therapy dogs are available daily during prep week to help students de-stress. Additional student wellness activities including coloring pages, puzzles and games will be available 24/7 through finals week.

Retirement reception: Dave Ross

Apr 29, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Harl Commons, Curtiss Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Ross, a student records specialist in CALS student services, is retiring from the university. Remarks will begin at 3 p.m.

Campus forum: Senior vice president and provost finalist

Apr 29, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Four finalists are interviewing on campus for Iowa State's senior vice president and provost post.

Cy's Finals Frenzy

Apr 29, 2024

5:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

The inaugural "Cy's Finals Frenzy" (April 28-30) promotes healthy study habits and personal wellness for students preparing for final exams. Finals Frenzy opportunities include include study sessions, tutors and Supplemental Instruction leaders on site, quiet and group study rooms, free stress-relief activities including a smash room, Workspace crafts, bowling and more.

Tuesday, 30 Apr 2024

Ignite Innovation Showcase

Apr 30, 2024

All day

First floor, Student Innovation Center

free

Student Innovation Center Meetings, receptions Student activities

Witness the incredible power of creativity running through the DNA of Iowa State at this annual showcase of student creativity. The Student Innovation Center will be hosting the innovative work happening across campus through displays, exhibitions, panels, presentations, receptions, and celebrations.

Cy's Finals Frenzy

Apr 30, 2024

10:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

The inaugural "Cy's Finals Frenzy" (April 28-30) promotes healthy study habits and personal wellness for students preparing for final exams. Finals Frenzy opportunities include include study sessions, tutors and Supplemental Instruction leaders on site, quiet and group study rooms, free stress-relief activities including a smash room, Workspace crafts, bowling and more.

Barks@Parks

Apr 30, 2024

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Certified therapy dogs are available daily during prep week to help students de-stress. Additional student wellness activities including coloring pages, puzzles and games will be available 24/7 through finals week.

Seminar: Circadian clocks, sleep, and aging on the fly

Apr 30, 2024

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1414 Molecular Biology

free

Research Lectures

Join this Genetics, Development and Cell Biology seminar to hear Dr. Dae-Sung Hwangbo, assistant professor of genetics from the University of Louisville, discuss research utilizing the fruit fly as a model to understand how environmental factors regulate physiology and behavior, and eventually impact health and aging.

Retirement celebration: Beate Schmittmann

Apr 30, 2024

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Schmittmann, serving as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences since April 2012, officially retires from the university on June 30.

Rovers at Reiman

Apr 30, 2024

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

See website

Reiman Gardens Special events

Every Tuesday in April from 4:30-7 pm, visitors to Reiman Gardens are welcome to bring their dogs for a walk on our beautiful grounds. Bring your family and furry friends for a fun, casual, new experience and watch our grounds turn greener throughout the month.

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

Ignite Innovation Showcase

May 01, 2024

All day

First floor, Student Innovation Center

free

Student Innovation Center Meetings, receptions Student activities

Witness the incredible power of creativity running through the DNA of Iowa State at this annual showcase of student creativity. The Student Innovation Center will be hosting the innovative work happening across campus through displays, exhibitions, panels, presentations, receptions, and celebrations.

Barks@Parks

May 01, 2024

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Certified therapy dogs are available daily during prep week to help students de-stress. Additional student wellness activities including coloring pages, puzzles and games will be available 24/7 through finals week.

Road Deaths & Serious Injuries: A Crisis of Complacency

May 01, 2024

6:00 PM

2630 Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures

Road safety is one of the most intractable public health challenges we have faced in the last 100 years. We have come a long way in our understanding of the causes and consequences of road trauma. However, today, many of the challenges we face are no longer technical or scientific. Rather, they are social and political. We know what we need to do, we just don't know how to do it. We will explore how we got to where we are today, and what...

Thursday, 02 May 2024

Barks@Parks

May 02, 2024

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Certified therapy dogs are available daily during prep week to help students de-stress. Additional student wellness activities including coloring pages, puzzles and games will be available 24/7 through finals week.

IGNITE: Interactive Expo

May 02, 2024

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Student Innovation Center

free

Student Innovation Center Conferences Student activities

Part of the annual IGNITE Innovation Showcase, the expo will be filled with hands-on experiences, tasty treats and remarks from President Wintersteen (4 p.m.), celebrating creativity and innovation across campus.

DATE CHANGED: Professional and Scientific Council

May 02, 2024

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

3580 Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

This meeting date was moved to May 16.

Friday, 03 May 2024

Ignite Innovation Showcase

May 03, 2024

All day

First floor, Student Innovation Center

free

Student Innovation Center Meetings, receptions Student activities

Witness the incredible power of creativity running through the DNA of Iowa State at this annual showcase of student creativity. The Student Innovation Center will be hosting the innovative work happening across campus through displays, exhibitions, panels, presentations, receptions, and celebrations.

Barks@Parks

May 03, 2024

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Certified therapy dogs are available daily during prep week to help students de-stress. Additional student wellness activities including coloring pages, puzzles and games will be available 24/7 through finals week.

Softball vs. UCF

May 03, 2024

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. UCF. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.

Saturday, 04 May 2024

Softball vs. UCF

May 04, 2024

1:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. UCF. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.

Performance: Science Friday Live

May 04, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$27-$49

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Celebrate Science Reality during a special live performance hosted by award-winning journalist Ira Flatow and the team that brings you Science Friday every week. There will be music, engaging videos and visuals, and interactive moments. Best of all, you'll learn about the exciting discoveries taking place in your own backyard as Flatow interviews local researchers and scientists who are changing the world, one experiment at a time.

Science Friday Live at Iowa State University

May 04, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

20.00

Research Special events

Each May 4th is a celebration of one of the greatest Science Fiction adventures the world has ever known. But this May 4th, Iowa State University - and the Office of the Vice President for Research - welcome you to experience and celebrate Science Reality during a special live performance hosted by award-winning journalist Ira Flatow and the team that brings you Science Friday every week.