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What is featured?

Monday, 13 Feb 2017

Pop-up Art Sale

Feb 13, 2017

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

University Book Store entrance

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Support local artists and give an original gift of art to your Valentine. Visit our pop-up booth outside the University Bookstore at the MU.

Walk-In Craft: Valentines Day Cards

Feb 13, 2017

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Workspace

$4

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity!

Workshop: Documenting Your Research Impact and Increasing Visibility

Feb 13, 2017

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Training, development

This session is designed to provide faculty an overview of resources to document your scholarly impact and provide ideas for increasing visibility of your scholarly outcomes.

Research Social on Coding in Design

Feb 13, 2017

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Lyle E. Lightfoot Forum, College of Design

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

The College of Design invites researchers from all disciplines who are interested in design computation, design coding and design parametrics to a conversation to find common ground among disciplines, generate research questions, explore methodologies and discuss possible future collaborations. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare and a child-friendly movie will be available.

Casting Metal Class

Feb 13, 2017

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Workspace

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Learn to both hand-carve and mold forms that will be cast in brass.

Casting Metals Class

Feb 13, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Workspace

ISU $55, Public $65

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Lost-wax casting is an ago-old sculptural jewelry process.

Cyclone Honor Choir

Feb 13, 2017

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Featuring students from schools around Iowa with the Iowa State Singers.

Lecture: Shaping Environmental Policy to Improve Water Quality & Environmental Health

Feb 13, 2017

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

Two distinguished alumni of the Iowa State Department of Economics return to campus to discuss policy options and incentives to improve water quality and environmental health in Iowa and the upper Midwest. Part of the yearlong Economics Forum.

Tuesday, 14 Feb 2017

Degree Audit Changes

Feb 14, 2017

All day

10 Enrollment Services Center

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change degree audit information for spring.

Pop-up Art Sale

Feb 14, 2017

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Workspace

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Support local artists and give an original gift of art to your Valentine. Visit our pop-up booth outside the University Bookstore at the MU.

Hall of Fame reception: Joe Cordray and Joe Sebranek

Feb 14, 2017

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Atrium, Kildee Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Animal science professor Joe Cordray and Distinguished Professor Joe Sebranek were inducted into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame. Refreshments will be served and a brief program will begin at 4 p.m.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Feb 14, 2017

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

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.

Close to You: Music of the Carpenters

Feb 14, 2017

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

It's "Yesterday Once More" as the clean-cut, soft pop/rock music of the Carpenters is performed by singer/songwriter Lisa Rock and her six-piece band. It will be a memorable tribute evening filled with classic songs such as "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays," and many more!

Open Mic Night

Feb 14, 2017

8:00 PM

The M-Shop

FREE

Student Union Board 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. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)

Wednesday, 15 Feb 2017

Behind the Scenes

Feb 15, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.

Workshop: Research with Human Subjects

Feb 15, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

"Navigating Your Research with Human Subjects: The IRB Submission Process." In this session, you will learn tips on developing and submitting protocols to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). An IRB staff member will walk through key sections of the non-exempt IRB application and explain what the IRB looks for during the review process. Sign up for one of the several dates we have scheduled throughout the year.

Retirement reception: Vince Lawson

Feb 15, 2017

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Vince Lawson, superintendent of the Muscatine Island Research Farm, Fruitland, is retiring after 35 years of service. A program will begin at 2:45 p.m.

Campus forum: West campus development projects

Feb 15, 2017

4:10 PM - 5:30 PM

0308 Elings Hall

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Staff from facilities planning and management will present early project plans and answer questions. All are welcome.

Lecture: Operating in the Margins

Feb 15, 2017

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Gallery 181, College of Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Johanna Hurme and Sasa Radulovic, founders of Winnipeg-based design firm 5468796 Architecture, will talk about the conditions and ambition required to change the Midwest status quo in architecture and share examples from their firm's projects.

Black Light Butterfly Roosting

Feb 15, 2017

5:40 PM - 6:40 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join Nathan Brockman, Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing Curator, for a special black light butterfly show. Learn the science behind the way many butterfly patterns fluoresce when exposed to UV light, and view them in a new way as they clump together and begin roosting for the night.

Lecture: 'Ramble,' Walking and Visual Journaling

Feb 15, 2017

6:00 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 0101 College of Design

free

Lecture Series Arts, performances Lectures

Mary Jones, professor of art and design at Grandview University, Des Moines, is a mixed-media artist, illustrator and printmaker who explores the creative potential of physically engaging with one's environment. She will discuss how walking well-trodden paths is like remembering in layers, and how this process of remembering is similar to the layers in her prints.

Walk-In Craft: Singles Awareness Day DIY Spa

Feb 15, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace

$9

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Whether you choose to be single, or just haven't found that person who appreciates all of your awesomeness, this day is for you!

Hilton Chair Series Lecture: Strong Women and Men Live Well

Feb 15, 2017

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

"Nutrition and Exercise for Optimal Health" - Miriam Nelson, author of the bestselling book "Strong Women Stay Young," will discuss what foods you should eat to stay young and healthy as well as what types and how much exercise improves health.

Women's basketball

Feb 15, 2017

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Texas Tech.

Lecture: Redefining Global and National Security

Feb 15, 2017

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Col. (Ret.) Lawrence Wilkerson was Secretary of State Colin Powell's chief of staff from 2002 to 2005. He was also associate director of the State Department's policy planning staff under the directorship of Ambassador Richard Haass. During his thirty-one years in the U.S. Army he served as Deputy Executive Officer to then-General Colin Powell when he commanded the U.S. Army Forces Command, and Special Assistant to General Powell when...

NE-HI w/ SIRES

Feb 15, 2017

8:00 PM

M-Shop

$7 Students / $10 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Emerging from underground venues in Chicago's northwest side, NE-HI made its name on both its live energy and cleverly wrought guitar anthems. On their forthcoming second album Offers, the band takes those basement-forged instincts and refines them, lets its guitars explore new angles, and focuses its songwriting. The result shows there are a wide range of post-punk possibilities yet to be explored.

Thursday, 16 Feb 2017

Youth Program: Caterpillar Club

Feb 16, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Data Management Planning, An Introduction

Feb 16, 2017

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

Introduction to Data Management Planning. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn at ISU: Library Workshops catalog. If you need disability accommodations, please contact Jody Kalvik in advance. (jkalvik@iastate.edu.)

Public hearing: Regents' agenda

Feb 16, 2017

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

Individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents' Feb. 22-23 meeting in Ames.

Crafty Cocktail Night: Paper Plants

Feb 16, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Create realistic-looking "potted" plants that never need watering, using paper, wire, floral tape, and recycled or repurposed containers and paper lunch sacks! Perfect for a loved one, or for those folks whose thumbs may not be quite "green."