Friday, 19 Apr 2024
CODAC Spring Sale
The CODAC (College of Design Art Club) Spring Sale of work by integrated studio/visual arts students and club members is a great place to find unique gifts for upcoming spring and summer celebrations, or something for yourself. Most proceeds go to the artists, while the rest help fund club activities such as workshops, field trips and guest speakers.
Spring Enchantment Extended Hours
Dreaming of spring? Mark your calendars and don't miss our amazing bulb display featuring thousands of tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs. Enjoy extended visiting hours until 8pm while the tulips are in their prime.
Distinguished Awards Ceremony
The university's highest awards to alumni and friends will be presented, with a reception immediately following the ceremony.
Fired Ink Art Fridays
Create swirls and blurs of vibrant color on glass using alcohol inks and a little bit of fire. We will seal the design and slip it into an 8 x 10 frame for an instant masterpiece!
First Amendment Days lecture: First Amendment Pros and Cons
Students for Open Discussion will host a discussion about the First Amendment. The organization encourages understanding among people with different opinions via facilitated discussions about complex topics. A First Amendment Days event.
Cyclone Cinema: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
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.
Fashion's Night Out
Celebrate on the eve of the Fashion Show with dinner, drinks, party favors, photo opportunities, and more. The night will end with an award ceremony for designers. Formal attire is requested.
ISU Theatre: The Crucible
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."
Concert: The Nadas Duo w/ Mitchell Walsmith (Folk / Americana)
Celebrated folk-Americana act The Nadas have amassed a loyal and dedicated following over the past three decades for their engaging live shows and distinctive 70s-meets-90s sound. Blending twangy, Stones-era "country honk" with raw, alt-rock energy and wistful, folk-leaning melodies, their music is as alive as it is authentic.
Saturday, 20 Apr 2024
Stash The Trash
Stash the Trash is a volunteer effort that brings students and community members together to help clean up the Ames community. The event is supported by the City of Ames, Iowa State University and Iowa Home Consulting. Volunteers can choose to work alone, with a group of people, or with an organization - and clean-up their neighborhood or favorite outdoor area.
Spring Enchantment Extended Hours
Dreaming of spring? Mark your calendars and don't miss our amazing bulb display featuring thousands of tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs. Enjoy extended visiting hours until 8pm while the tulips are in their prime.
Football: Spring Game
Spring intrasquad scrimmage. The format of the game will be determined by the coaching staff based on player availability.
Cyclone Cinema: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
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.
The Fashion Show
The Fashion Show is one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation, featuring dynamic student designs and professional guest designers.
ISU Theatre: John Proctor is the Villain
In present-day Appalachia, a high school class explores "The Crucible." As scandal swirls in their community, the assignment turns into an examination of power, love, and sex education. Advisory: Contains adult language and content. "John Proctor is the Villain" will run in repertory with "The Crucible."
Sunday, 21 Apr 2024
Christian Petersen in Context
Curator Dr. Lea Rosson DeLong, noted scholar of Christian Petersen, will examine Petersen's works of art on campus, placing them in context with his artist peers of the 1930s through the 1950s while also centering his sculptures and legacy in the greater art historical context of the 20th century.
Soccer vs. Minnesota State
Iowa State women's soccer hosts Minnesota State for a spring match. Dates and times subject to change. Updates available on cyclones.com.
Sunday Tour
Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!
ISU Theatre: John Proctor is the Villain
In present-day Appalachia, a high school class explores "The Crucible." As scandal swirls in their community, the assignment turns into an examination of power, love, and sex education. Advisory: Contains adult language and content. "John Proctor is the Villain" will run in repertory with "The Crucible."
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: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
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, 22 Apr 2024
Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day with ISU and the Ames community. Activities include a diversity of Earth-minded engagement and empowerment opportunities, refreshments, sustainability-minded giveaways, bike tune-ups, ISU Repair Cafe, Monday Monologues and music from KURE.
Monday Monologues series
"Conversations with the Earth," with performances celebrating Earth Day. Student groups participating are: Recyclables for Music (REFORM), EcoTheatre Lab, and MFA in Creative Writing and Environment. The ISU Repair Cafe will offer skateboard, scooter, e-bike, wheelchair, and roller skate repair on the south lawn.
Campus forum: Senior vice president and provost finalist
Four finalists are interviewing on campus for Iowa State's senior vice president and provost post.
Comedy College Finals
Comedy College Finals is a no laughing matter! Come watch and enjoy seeing Iowa State students' final project, giving a stand-up comedy set to the public!
Tuesday, 23 Apr 2024
Workshop: Team Science - The BIG Why!
Join us as we host Dr. Ellyn Dickmann to discover 'why' funders love team science. Learn how to implement team science approaches to become more innovative, productive and have more impact on scientific breakthroughs. Topics will include: foundational principles of team science; a review of evidence-based research that supports team science; basics regarding convergent research strategies; and how to create and implement strategies in your team.
Performance: Have You Filled A Bucket Today?
This fun-filled musical from Virginia Repertory Theatre is based on the concepts in Carol McCloud's award-winning children's books "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" and "Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness," and Ann Marie G. Halstead's "The Bucket Filling Fairy." The books and play use the concept of a bucket to show students how to express kindness, appreciation and love to be bucket-fillers. For children in grades K-5.
Workshop: Building Interactive Text Adventures with Twine
Twine is an open-source tool for creating interactive fiction and simple choose your own adventure games without the need for programming knowledge. Twine offers both a browser-based application and a desktop app with built-in story formats that can be customized with html and css. In this workshop, participants will explore some existing Twine creations and build their own hyperlinked story.
Micro-credentialing at Iowa State: Share your ideas!
ISU and CELT are exploring innovative ways to enhance the learner's experience through micro-credentials with the development of a university-wide initiative.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.