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Monday, 02 Sep 2024

University holiday

Sep 02, 2024

All day

Iowa State University

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

University offices are closed.

Thursday, 05 Sep 2024

Watergate 50 Years Later: What Have We Learned?

Sep 05, 2024

5:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

Lecture Series Conferences Lectures

Ed Mezvinsky, an Ames native, served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1969 to 1971 and then as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 to 1977, representing Iowa's 1st congressional district. While in Congress, Mezvinsky served on the House Judiciary Committee during the impeachment proceedings against President Richard Nixon in 1974. Mezvinsky attended the University of California, Berkeley, and...

Friday, 06 Sep 2024

SUB Down & Dirty Swing Dance

Sep 06, 2024

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

MU Terrace

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Come join Student Union Board on the MU Terrace for a Friday night filled with swing dancing!

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024

Impacts of Transitioning to a Green(er) Economy

Sep 10, 2024

6:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures

Simon Gilchrist is a professor of economics at New York University and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research interests relate to monetary economics and applied macroeconomics. Much of his research focusses on the consequences of financial market turmoil and its impact on real economic activity, with particular focus on the implications for investment behavior, business-cycle dynamics, and the conduct...

Wednesday, 11 Sep 2024

ClubFest

Sep 11, 2024

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Memorial Union (indoor/outdoor)

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

ClubFest is an opportunity for students to browse through many clubs and organizations at Iowa State to find out how to GET INVOLVED on campus!

Thursday, 12 Sep 2024

The History of Presidential Debates, 1960-Present

Sep 12, 2024

6:00 PM

2630 Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures

One of the rituals of American democracy is quadrennial debates between the Democratic and Republican nominees for president. Yet this particular tradition did not evolve until 1960 and was almost not repeated. This lecture will cover the history of presidential debates and what we can expect in the 2024 election season.

Friday, 13 Sep 2024

Cyclone Family Weekend

Sep 13, 2024

All day

Throughout campus

Most activities are free

Student Affairs Special events Student activities

Cyclone Family Weekend (Sept. 13-15) is an annual campuswide event run by student leaders filled with opportunities for families to spend time with their students, learn about Iowa State, and see our beautiful campus. Each year, the activities and opportunities change, but often include performances, tours of campus facilities, meals, and fun activities. Most events are free, but some will require the purchase of tickets. Register online.

Saturday, 14 Sep 2024

Cyclone Family Weekend

Sep 14, 2024

All day

Throughout campus

Most activities are free

Student Affairs Special events Student activities

Cyclone Family Weekend (Sept. 13-15) is an annual campuswide event run by student leaders filled with opportunities for families to spend time with their students, learn about Iowa State, and see our beautiful campus. Each year, the activities and opportunities change, but often include performances, tours of campus facilities, meals, and fun activities. Most events are free, but some will require the purchase of tickets. Register online.

Sunday, 15 Sep 2024

Cyclone Family Weekend

Sep 15, 2024

All day

Throughout campus

Most activities are free

Student Affairs Special events Student activities

Cyclone Family Weekend (Sept. 13-15) is an annual campuswide event run by student leaders filled with opportunities for families to spend time with their students, learn about Iowa State, and see our beautiful campus. Each year, the activities and opportunities change, but often include performances, tours of campus facilities, meals, and fun activities. Most events are free, but some will require the purchase of tickets. Register online.

Tuesday, 17 Sep 2024

Crying on the Camino

Sep 17, 2024

6:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

Lecture Series Arts, performances Lectures

Crying on the Camino is an original one-woman show conceived at the Wynn Handman Studios in New York City. This is a true account of an 11 day, 200-mile trek along Spain’s Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrim path leading to the Cathedral of the Santiago de Compostela in Northwest Spain. Each year, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world walk or bike various routes to reach this final destination. This show...

Saturday, 21 Sep 2024

Football vs. Arkansas State

Sep 21, 2024

All day

Jack Trice Stadium

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Arkansas State. Kickoff times are subject to broadcast network decisions and may not be available until the week prior to the game. Updates are posted on the athletics website and social media accounts.

Wednesday, 25 Sep 2024

University Awards Ceremony

Sep 25, 2024

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Durham Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Community Meetings, receptions

Honoring the 80 faculty and staff who earned the university's highest awards for 2024. A reception follows.

Thursday, 26 Sep 2024

Housing Fair

Sep 26, 2024

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Durham Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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.

Tribal Forestry and Wildlife Management

Sep 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures

2024 Paul L. Errington Memorial Lecture Dr. Serra Hoagland (Laguna Pueblo) works for the USDA Forest Service Research & Development branch as the National Program Lead for Tribal Research. She focuses on building local, regional and national partnerships with tribes and intertribal organizations, mentoring students in natural resources, and conducting research that is relevant to Native communities. As the first Native American to...