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Friday, 17 Oct 2014

First half-semester courses end: Fall 2014

Oct 17, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First half-semester courses end.

Mid-Term Grade Processing

Oct 17, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Midterm grade reports due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus by 2:15 p.m.

LGBTQA+ Faculty & Staff Lunch

Oct 17, 2014

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Hub

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Meetings, receptions

Bring your lunch and join members of the Iowa State LGBT Faculty & Staff Association for our food and picnic as we prepare to join students for the Coming Out Rally. Part of Coming Out Week.

Coming Out Rally

Oct 17, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Parks Library lawn

free

ISU Surplus Diversity

An annual tradition at Iowa State, the National Coming Out Rally provides an opportunity for the ISU community to share its coming out stories, be visible, find community/support and be proud. Join us as we gather together as one community. Part of Coming Out Week.

Interdisciplinary Phenomics Workshop

Oct 17, 2014

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

3140 Agronomy

free

Research Conferences

This series promotes interaction among faculty in diverse disciplines and helps forge new collaborations that will lead to the submission of successful grant proposals, ground-breaking research and the formation of new companies.

Learning Community: Team-Based Learning

Oct 17, 2014

1:10 PM - 2:30 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Graduates of the TBL Teaching and Learning Circles are invited to participate in the TBL Faculty/Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Learning Community. We work as teams to optimize application exercises, readiness assurance tests, peer evaluation, and other aspects of course design, and also invite speakers to facilitate discussions of TBL theory, research and classroom application. Facilitator: Lisa Orgler, Lecturer, Horticulture

Setting the Table for a Hotter, Flatter, More Crowded Earth

Oct 17, 2014

3:10 PM - 5:00 PM

127 Curtiss Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

"Setting the Table for a Hotter, Flatter, More Crowded Earth," Sonny Ramaswamy, USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture. A listening session will follow the lecture.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Treasure Boxes

Oct 17, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5 (studio fee)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. Decorate a small box to store your cookie fortunes, stamp collection, gaming dice, seashells, skeleton keys, or whatever other items you collect.

Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week

Oct 17, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5 per necklace

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.

Cyclone Cinema: X-Men, Days of Future Past

Oct 17, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Soccer

Oct 17, 2014

7:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. West Virginia

Take It to the Farmer

Oct 17, 2014

7:00 PM

Ensminger Room, 1204 Kildee

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Indian agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan is often recognized as the father of the Green Revolution in India.

Dance social

Oct 17, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker Building

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.

Movie Discussion: X-Men, Days of Future Past

Oct 17, 2014

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Carver Hall lobby

free

ISU Surplus Diversity

Following the Cyclone Cinema 7 p.m. showing of "X-Men, Days of Future Past," there will be a discussion about the intersections between the film's themes, the coming out process and the LGBTQA+ community. Part of Coming Out Week.

Saturday, 18 Oct 2014

Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week

Oct 18, 2014

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5 per necklace

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or an Ally, drop in and show your support for a safe world where individuals can live truthfully and openly.

Softball

Oct 18, 2014

12:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kirkwood (double-header).

Hilton Madness

Oct 18, 2014

6:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

free

Athletics Athletics

This new and exciting event will be your first opportunity to meet the men's and women's basketball teams and features a 3-point shooting competition, dunk contest and autograph session. Following the event, fans are encouraged to stay and watch the Cyclone football game at Texas (7 p.m.) on the videoboard.

Cyclone Cinema: X-Men, Days of Future Past

Oct 18, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Dance concert: Flow

Oct 18, 2014

7:00 PM

Betty Toman Dance Studio, Forker Building

$15 ($10 for students and seniors)

College of Human Sciences Arts, performances

Presented by Co'Motion Dance Theater, composer Walker Pett and programmer Cameron LaFollette. Also presented will be CMDT's performance, Lullabies.

Faculty Chamber Trio

Oct 18, 2014

7:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Special events

Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin; Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano; Gregory Oakes, clarinet

Concert: Ryan Adams

Oct 18, 2014

8:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$29.50-$49.50

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

As early accolades continue to pile in for "Gimme Something Good" from the self-produced Ryan Adams, the album's namesake has added a new run of dates to the tour and Ames is included!

Concert: Gardens & Villa

Oct 18, 2014

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$8 ISU Students | $10 public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Gardens & Villa is the project of five college friends, formed following the collapse of a noisier post-punk band and a hitch-hiking journey up the west coast. The band began playing in 2008, taking their name from their house on Villa Street, and the property's lovely garden to which they tended. They're touring in support of their recent sophomore release, Dunes.

Sunday, 19 Oct 2014

Zendoodle Workshop

Oct 19, 2014

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $20, Public $30 (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Do you scribble patterns on notepads or junk mail? Does it relax you to doodle during class or in meetings? If so, you are already on your way to creating artful meditation. Whether you are new to this art form or you've been doing it for years, we will explore a few structured methods so you can begin creating beautiful patterns anytime, anywhere, to achieve relaxation and mindfulness, or as an entry point to a larger work of art.

Celebrating Campus Beautiful

Oct 19, 2014

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Farm House Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Paula Mohr, architectural historian, is collaborating with several other historians on Campus Beautiful -- a new book which will provide a comprehensive look at the development of Iowa State's campus design over the past 150 years. Iowa State's campus has received national attention for its park-like vistas and careful integration of architecture and art into the landscape. Mohr will lead a tour of central campus highlighting some of the design

Iowa State Singers

Oct 19, 2014

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

$5.00 adults; $3.00 students. Tickets available at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

James Rodde, conductor

Argentine Tango

Oct 19, 2014

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

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.

Cyclone Cinema: X-Men, Days of Future Past

Oct 19, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Monday, 20 Oct 2014

Fee payment deadline for Fall 2014

Oct 20, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Fee payment deadline for fall. Final payment due.

Young Women in Business

Oct 20, 2014

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Gerdin Business Building and Memorial Union

free

Ivy College of Business Conferences

A business degree is your ticket to opportunity. Rise to the top of a large company. Start your own business and make it grow. Work for a nonprofit, a university or a government. With a business degree, all that and more are possible. But what is it like to be a business major? Or to work in a particular industry? The College of Business at wants to help you find out.