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Tuesday, 19 Mar 2024

Professional and Scientific Council seminar series

Mar 19, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions Training, development

"Exploring Applications and Ethics of Generative AI in Educational and Professional Settings," Abram Anders, interim associate director of the Student Innovation Center, and associate professor of English. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT provide intriguing opportunities to enhance learning and productivity, but also raise complex ethical questions. Explore emerging use cases and issues regarding AI generation technologies.

Workshop: Build a quick website using Google Sites

Mar 19, 2024

2:10 PM - 3:25 PM

199 Parks Library, The Catalyst

free

University Library Training, development

Creating a simple website can be frustrating and overwhelming, espeically if you have very little or no web design or coding experience. If you want to quickly create a website with no coding or design experience, but with the ability to collaborate with others in real time, try Google Sites and see if this might benefit your needs. Google Sites is a free web-based web creation tool that will get your website up and running in very little time.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Mar 19, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

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.

The Foundation of Modern Medicine Is at Risk!

Mar 19, 2024

6:00 PM

2630 Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures

The discovery of antibiotics revolutionized medicine during World War 2 and have served as the foundation of almost every modern pillar of medicine that we take for granted, including organ transplantation, premature birth, chemotherapy, and infectious disease. However, the pipeline of new antibiotic discovery has essentially stopped, and the rate of resistance development threatens the utility of these drugs in maintaining the health of...

Concert: The McCharmlys (surf rock / doo-woop)

Mar 19, 2024

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$10 ISU Students, $15 public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

The McCharmlys are a five-piece combo from Santa Ana, Calif., currently taking the scene by storm with their stylish blend of doo-wop, surf, beat & 60s style rock 'n' roll. LA Weekly called the band "an absolute joy" as they "recall sounds from the past while adding a contemporary edge that is attractive to punk, new wave and rockabilly fans."

Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024

Matinee: The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Mar 20, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$4

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

A gifted ensemble of actor musicians play instruments and sing live as they embody all the delightful characters, including hilarious sheep and perhaps a scary wolf or two ... all set in a village of knitters with fingers flicking, needles clicking and where every new jumper tells a tale. Ultimately, Silas finds a place for himself (and his imagination) in his warm woolly community. Recommended for children through fifth grade.

Online series: Start Something

Mar 20, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Online

free

Ivy College of Business Lectures

"Beyond the Business Plan: Entrepreneurial Health and Well-Being," MichaelLerman, assistant professor of entrepreneurship. This discussion will describe the meaning of founders' health and well-being, review related literature pertaining to these underlying tensions of the entrepreneurial experience, and present tangible suggestions for facilitating greater health and well-being as an entrepreneur. Registration required for link.

Instructors Share Teaching Strategies

Mar 20, 2024

1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Online, register using RSVP on CELT event page

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Award-winning faculty from a variety of disciplines share their wisdom and personal stories from the classroom.

Leaders Workshop Series: Sustainable Leadership

Mar 20, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Room 2630, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Sustainable Leadership Learn about sustainable leadership and how to become a sustainable leader in this session's partnership with the Office of Sustainability.

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Mar 20, 2024

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop

$1 at the doors

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.

Thursday, 21 Mar 2024

Recital: Music department

Mar 21, 2024

1:10 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Experience the vibrant and dynamic musical community at Iowa State. These exceptional recitals provide supportive space for our talented music majors to share their progress and showcase their musical achievements among their peers.

Workshop: Dust off your Spreadsheet using OpenRefine

Mar 21, 2024

2:10 PM - 3:25 PM

199 Parks Library, The Catalyst

free

University Library Training, development

This workshop will teach you several powerful features in OpenRefine and you will learn to document your process so you can effortlessly apply the same steps to similar data. This is a beginner level workshop, and no prior experience is needed. You will need to bring a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer to participate.

Workshop: Getting started with EndNote Web

Mar 21, 2024

2:10 PM - 3:25 PM

134 Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

This workshop will introduce the basics of using the free, web-based version of the EndNote citation management system. Participants will be given a demonstration of its use and will have an opportunity for hands-on experience with collecting citations from a variety of online indexes and databases, organizing them within their EndNote library, and using them in Microsoft Word using EndNote's Cite While You Write plugin.

Exploring Careers in Museums and Archives

Mar 21, 2024

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Interested in a career in museums, libraries, or archives? Join University Museums staff, University Library archivists, conservators, and many more professionals from around central Iowa for an informal meet and greet to learn more about these unique career paths.

Cyclone Cinema: Trolls Band Together

Mar 21, 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.

World Ballet Series: Swan Lake

Mar 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$30-$75

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Brought to life by an exceptional, multinational ensemble of 50 dancers, Swan Lake features vivid hand- painted sets, detailed hand-crafted costumes, rich story telling, and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music. The production features Marius Petipa's original choreography, lovingly retouched by Nadezhda Kalinina. Sergey Novikov is the scenic and costume designer, with special effects and makeup designed by Irina Strukova.

Friday, 22 Mar 2024

Innovation Lunch Club

Mar 22, 2024

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Economic Development Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Place

free

Ivy College of Business Lectures

Lisa Shimkat, state director for America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, will illustrate how SBDC Iowa explores partnerships with rural connectors and economic developers to propel innovation and serve lowa's business owners.

Softball vs. Texas Tech

Mar 22, 2024

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

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

Global Gala

Mar 22, 2024

6:00 PM

The Great Hall in the Memorial Union

Free!

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Global Gala is an annual celebration with student organizations showcasing their cultural heritage through dance, music, and fashion to promote diversity and celebrate all cultures. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a cultural craft, performances start at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Cyclone Cinema: Trolls Band Together

Mar 22, 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.

Saturday, 23 Mar 2024

Animal Learning Day

Mar 23, 2024

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hansen Ag Student Learning Center

free

Student Activities Meetings, receptions Student activities

Learn about animal agriculture with hands-on activities, live animals, displays, demonstrations, food and more. This is the ninth year of the event created by the Block and Bridle student organization to educate consumers about where their food comes from, answer questions about animal agriculture, and provide facts and information about how food is produced.

Smart Start Workshop

Mar 23, 2024

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

ISURP Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Place

free

Ivy College of Business Conferences

A "crash course" workshop for anyone who considered starting a business. Learn from local professionals about topics such as insurance, intellectual property, business organization, registration, and operations. Registration (free) required. Lunch is provided.

Softball vs. Texas Tech

Mar 23, 2024

1:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

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

Senior Recital: Kim Garcia

Mar 23, 2024

1:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A student of Mary Creswell, vocal senior Kim Garcia will perform classical and contemporary music.

Cyclone Cinema: Trolls Band Together

Mar 23, 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.

Concert: John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band

Mar 23, 2024

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$10 ISU Students, $15 public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style of Chicago blues as we know it today. The echos of tradition bellowing from the birthplaces he played such as: Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard and Rosa's Lounges, pulse from every chord in his fingers today. John Primer is a Chicago Blues Living Legend.

Sunday, 24 Mar 2024

Softball vs. Texas Tech

Mar 24, 2024

12:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

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

Soccer vs. South Dakota

Mar 24, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cyclone Soccer Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State women's soccer hosts South Dakota for a spring match. Dates and times subject to change. Updates available on cyclones.com.

Recital: Oboe Studio

Mar 24, 2024

1:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Immerse yourself in a world of musical enchantment with the ISU music department studios. The performances provide a platform for talented students to showcase their solo and small ensemble musical skills, honed through dedicated lessons and studio classes with our esteemed faculty members.

Sunday Tour

Mar 24, 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!