Saturday, 14 Jan 2017
Textbook return for refund
Last day to return textbooks for refund to University Book Store. Exclusions apply. See www.isubookstore.com for details.
FIRST LEGO League State Championships
The robotics rounds take place in the lower level of Howe Hall. Iowa FIRST® LEGO® League Championships, a STEM event that showcases some of Iowa's most creative kids, is free and open to the public.
Family Movies in the Gardens
Looking for a warm, cozy place to entertain the kids for a few hours? Every Saturday in January, Reiman Gardens will be offering movies for children at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
52nd Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner
The 52nd Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner is presented by the department of music and theatre. As guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the Iowa State Singers, Musica Antiqua, Shy of a Dozen and Orchesis II dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Illinois (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Sunday, 15 Jan 2017
FIRST LEGO League State Championships
The robotics rounds take place in the lower level of Howe Hall. Iowa FIRST® LEGO® League Championships, a STEM event that showcases some of Iowa's most creative kids, is free and open to the public.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) 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.
Monday, 16 Jan 2017
Service project: Crowd-sourced mapping
The geographic information systems (GIS) facility is holding a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event. Volunteers will help create crowd-sourced maps of the world to help with disaster relief efforts. No experience required. Lunch is provided. Register by Jan. 13 at the email address above with your name, computer needs and pizza preference.
CANCELLED : Sole Hope Volunteer Day
Due to weather this event has been cancelled.
Men's basketball
Iowa State vs. Kansas.
Tuesday, 17 Jan 2017
Candidate forum: VP for enrollment management and student success
A public open forum with candidate Katharine Johnson Suski, admissions director, Iowa State, followed by a 4 p.m. public meet and greet session. Candidate résumés and evaluation forms are available on the student affairs website.
Wheel Pottery Class
Open to beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their skills.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
ISU Theatre Auditions: Little Women (the musical)
Roles available for 7 women and 4 men. Auditions will consist of prepared selection from "Little Women" songs. Stop by 2130 Pearson Hall to sign up for an audition time and pick up materials. Auditions are open to all ISU students. Funded by Student Government.
ISU Theatre Auditions: The Tempest (significant speaking roles)
7-8 roles available with significant speaking responsibilities. Interested actors should prepare one of the selected monologues from the play. Stop by 2130 Pearson Hall to sign up for an audition time and pick up materials. Auditions are open to all ISU students. Funded by Student Government.
Drawing Class
Take this opportunity to learn and develop drawing skills, whether you are a beginner who likes to doodle or an artist with experience.
Floral Design Series Workshop
Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Open Mic Night
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. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Open Mic Night
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. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 18 Jan 2017
Open house: Geoffroy Hall
Take a tour of the newest campus residence hall. Brief remarks and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held from 9-9:30 a.m. Speakers include residence director Pete Englin, President Steven Leath, President Emeritus Gregory Geoffroy and student representatives.
Workshop: Sustaining Academic Pipeline
Workshop Three: "Tools for Faculty of Color to Continue Their Trajectory to Professor." Speakers at the event will include: Wilson Rumbeiha, professor in veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine; and Eulanda Sanders, Donna R. Danielson Professor in Textiles and Clothing, Apparel Events and Hospitality Management. All are welcome to attend this five-part workshop series.
Training: Youth program leaders and administrators
The offices of Risk Management, Extension and Outreach, and Conference Planning and Management will provide youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers with information regarding youth-related policies, procedures and forms for successfully conducting youth programs at ISU.
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Candidate forum: VP for enrollment management and student success
A public open forum with candidate Mary Aguayo, enrollment and policy strategist, University of Wyoming, Laramie, followed by a 4 p.m. public meet and greet session. Candidate résumés and evaluation forms are available on the student affairs website.
Spring ClubFest
ClubFest is an opportunity for students to browse hundreds of the over 850 clubs and organizations to find out how to get involved on campus. A volunteer fair for nonprofit agencies also will be held.
ISU Theatre Auditions: The Tempest (dancers/chorus)
4-8 roles available for dancers/chorus. Stop by 2130 Pearson Hall to sign up to audition. Auditions are open to all ISU students. Funded by Student Government.
Art in Flowers: Monet's Water Lilies
Learn to interpret a work of fine art as a floral arrangement from an award-winning expert!
Opening reception: Special Collections exhibition
The historical exhibition, "For Married Students: Building a Community in Pammel Court, 1946-1978," features Pammel Court residences once situated on the north edge of campus. Refreshments will be provided by the history department.
Kristine Heykants Art Reception
Meet photographer Kristine Heykants, whose work from her series Uprooted is on display in the Pioneer Room.