Wednesday, 02 Dec 2015
Hort Club: Poinsettia Fundraiser
Members of the student Horticulture Club will sell poinsettia plants in several campus locations. Six varieties in two sizes (6.5 and 10 inches) are available, while supplies last. Poinsettias were grown by club members.
Retirement reception: Suzanne Van Der Valk
Suzanne Van Der Valk, senior lecturer and assistant director of the Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP) in the English department, is retiring.
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Designing the Future of Play: Dan Winger
Dan Winger, senior concept designer for the Lego Future Lab and a 2003 Bachelor of Architecture graduate of ISU, has worked for eight years as a designer with Lego's innovation teams, which specialize in using new technologies to create new experiences at the intersection of physical and digital play. He will share his professional journey and a rare inside look into the process and projects of Future Lab.
Smart is the New Rich Money Guide for Millennials - CNN's Christine Romans
Christine Romans is CNN's chief business correspondent, anchor of CNN's weekday program "Early Start," and a graduate of Iowa State. Part of the Technology, Globalization & Culture Series
ISU Percussion Ensemble
Jonathan Sharp, director
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 03 Dec 2015
Art Mart
Pottery, blown glass, jewelry, prints, baskets and accessories created by Ames and ISU artists will be for sale. Most items sell for $3 - $20 and support individual artists and the sponsoring organizations.
Concert: Toys for Tots Benefit
Benefit concert to donate to the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots this holiday season. New, unwrapped toys for children ages newborn to 17 years. Gifts will be distributed to children in the community.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"Kwanzaa: Celebrating Family, Community and Culture." Join us for winter storytelling with related crafts and activities.
Hort Club: Poinsettia Fundraiser
Members of the student Horticulture Club will sell poinsettia plants in several campus locations. Six varieties in two sizes (6.5 and 10 inches) are available, while supplies last. Poinsettias were grown by club members.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Wreath Workshop
Learn how to assemble a holiday wreath with Reiman Gardens' Assistant Director, Aaron Steil.
Performance: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
It's a holly-jolly adventure when Rudolph and his friends soar into town for this faithful adaption of the traditional story.
Cyclone Cinema: Fantastic Four
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. this Thursday and Friday. Hope to see you there!
Errington Memorial Lecture: Saving Biodiversity in Southeast Asia
David Wilcove, is a conservation biologist whose work combines research in ecology and the social sciences to develop innovative ways to protect biodiversity in Asia, South America, and North America. He is Professor of Public Affairs and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University.
Live Music: The Gibson Brothers
Bluegrass Concert
Friday, 04 Dec 2015
Art Mart
Pottery, blown glass, jewelry, prints, baskets and accessories created by Ames and ISU artists will be for sale. Most items sell for $3 - $20 and support individual artists and the sponsoring organizations.
WinterFest
Celebrate winter with a variety of activities. Don't miss this ISU tradition!
Hort Club: Poinsettia Fundraiser
Members of the student Horticulture Club will sell poinsettia plants in several campus locations. Six varieties in two sizes (6.5 and 10 inches) are available, while supplies last. Poinsettias were grown by club members.
Christmas at the Farm House
Celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum during WinterFest. Warm up with hot cocoa as you explore the first building on Iowa State's campus and experience what Christmas was like at the turn of the century.
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
WinterFest: Open House at The Knoll
Visit President and Mrs. Leath's home decorated for the holidays and try some famous Knoll hot chocolate. Hosted by first lady Janet Leath.
WinterFest: Bingo
Play bingo and win prizes.
WinterFest: Bowling and billiards
Free bowling and billiards, sponsored by CyBowl and Billiards.
WinterFest: Carillon music, campanile tours
See the inside of this Iowa State treasure with a tour by University Carillonneur Tin Shi Tam.
WinterFest: Princess meet and greet
Get your photo taken with Ana and Elsa from Disney's "Frozen."
Reception: Women's and Gender Studies
Mingle, network and enjoy refreshments at this "Give Thanks" event sponsored by the women's and gender studies program. Bring a dish, snack or drink to share, and/or donate a toiletry item to Ames' ACCESS women's shelter. Suggested donations include soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant and women's sanitary products.
40/40 Exhibition Closing Reception
Please join University Museums in a final celebration of our 40th anniversary year. To cap off our year we will host a reception for the exhibition 40/40, to say thank you to the artists and donors who have made this exhibition and much of the past 40 years such a success. Light refreshments will be provided.
WinterFest: Jingle Jog
A fun run in memory of former Freshmen Council member Andy Albright. Proceeds go toward a memorial scholarship in his name. Sponsored by Freshmen Council.