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Wednesday, 09 Dec 2015

Financial Aid Conference for Campus Partners

Dec 09, 2015

8:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Conferences Training, development

For Iowa State faculty and staff to provide information about the financial aid process and other financial aid issues/situations affecting students on campus. The event is intended to assist faculty and staff within their professional roles. Register online.

Workshop: Paper Star Lantern

Dec 09, 2015

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$20-$25

Reiman Gardens

Are you inspired by the paper star lanterns you see in holiday displays? Now you can make your own in this workshop, where we will provide you with a variety of papers, show you how it's done, and leave you with your very own collapsible paper star lantern and electrical component.

Art Walk: A Celebration of Beginnings, A Celebration of the Future

Dec 09, 2015

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum

Free

University Museums Arts, performances Special events

Join University Museums Interpretation Specialist David Faux as the University Museums' 40th Anniversary celebration nears its completion by exploring Iowa State's origin at the Farm House Museum. Come to enjoy the stories of the house and add to the legacy of all those who have come before by sharing your stories. Meet David at the Farm House Museum.

Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments

Dec 09, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our pattern to create intricate details on a glass ornament. Walk in anytime but give yourself half an hour.

Poster presentation and reception: University Honors program

Dec 09, 2015

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Fall 2015 Honors graduates and other Honors students will present information and answer questions about their capstone projects.

Artful Yoga

Dec 09, 2015

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

Free

University Museums Arts, performances Special events

This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness.

Auditions: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Dangerous Liaisons)

Dec 09, 2015

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

130 Music Hall

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Student activities

Roles available for 4 men and 6 women. Auditions are open to all ISU students. Pick up audition materials and sign up for a an audition time in 2130 Pearson Hall. Funded by Student Government.

Thursday, 10 Dec 2015

Textbook Buyback

Dec 10, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

End of term textbook buyback and rental book return begins at University Bookstore.

Brown Bag Lecture

Dec 10, 2015

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$0-$8

Reiman Gardens Lectures

"16th Century American Gardening," presented by Jana Byars, ISU history department. Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program with a new topic presented by regional professionals and lecturers.

Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments

Dec 10, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our pattern to create intricate details on a glass ornament. Walk in anytime but give yourself half an hour.

Lecture: Photographing Identity

Dec 10, 2015

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

Free

University Museums Arts, performances Special events

Stephanie Brunia is an Iowan, University of Iowa and University of New Mexico alumna, a daughter, a sister, a woman, a teacher, a photographer, an artist. She will speak about her photography and what influences her art in conjunction with the exhibition (Re)discovering S(h)elves.

Men's basketball

Dec 10, 2015

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Limited availability

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series).

Friday, 11 Dec 2015

Retirement reception: Vickie Galeazzi

Dec 11, 2015

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Room W139 Lagomarcino Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Vickie Galeazzi, an account clerk in the psychology department, is retiring.

Retirement reception: John Jacobson

Dec 11, 2015

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

Assistant professor of aerospace engineering John Jacobson is retiring.

Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale

Dec 11, 2015

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Parking lot, Reiman Gardens

Trees: $30-$50, wreaths: $20-$30

Student Activities Student activities

Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.

Walk-In Craft: Etched Glass Ornaments

Dec 11, 2015

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our pattern to create intricate details on a glass ornament. Walk in anytime but give yourself half an hour.

Swimming and Diving

Dec 11, 2015

6:00 PM

Beyer Pool

Free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series)

Women's basketball

Dec 11, 2015

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series).

Men's hockey

Dec 11, 2015

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena

$10 ($7 students, $5 children)

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. Dakota College (National Junior College Athletic Association).

Performance: Love and Information

Dec 11, 2015

7:30 PM - 9:15 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

First produced in 2012, this script contains over fifty plays performed in under two hours, each play has different characters and each begins with a statement and a situation that is familiar such as "I'm frightened" or "What did you do that for?" or "I don't want to spend an evening with them again." The theme is about individuals trying to connect and understand each other--sometimes the attempt is in vain, but it's always worth the effort.

Saturday, 12 Dec 2015

Breakfast with Santa

Dec 12, 2015

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Two different seatings at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Families can meet Santa while enjoying a hearty buffet and do related crafts and activities.

Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale

Dec 12, 2015

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Parking lot, Reiman Gardens

Trees: $30-$50, wreaths: $20-$30

Student Activities Student activities

Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.

Performance: The Nutcracker Ballet

Dec 12, 2015

1:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$22

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

This annual Iowa State Center production features choreography by Robert Thomas and Miyoko Kato Thomas of the Dancenter (Ames); over 200 local dancers from surrounding central Iowa communities; and principal dancers performing the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.

Wrestling

Dec 12, 2015

2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$10

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Wyoming.

Men's hockey

Dec 12, 2015

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena

$10 ($7 students, $5 children)

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. Dakota College (National Junior College Athletic Association).

Performance: Love and Information

Dec 12, 2015

7:30 PM - 9:15 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

First produced in 2012, this script contains over fifty plays performed in under two hours, each play has different characters and each begins with a statement and a situation that is familiar such as "I'm frightened" or "What did you do that for?" or "I don't want to spend an evening with them again." The theme is about individuals trying to connect and understand each other--sometimes the attempt is in vain, but it's always worth the effort.

Performance: The Nutcracker Ballet

Dec 12, 2015

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$22

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

This annual Iowa State Center production features choreography by Robert Thomas and Miyoko Kato Thomas of the Dancenter (Ames); over 200 local dancers from surrounding central Iowa communities; and principal dancers performing the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.

Sunday, 13 Dec 2015

Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale

Dec 13, 2015

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Parking lot, Reiman Gardens

Trees: $30-$50, wreaths: $20-$30

Student Activities Student activities

Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.

Women's basketball

Dec 13, 2015

12:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Arkansas, Pine Bluff.

Finals Week Study Break: Adult Coloring Books

Dec 13, 2015

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$1

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Could you benefit from a play break during to clear your mind during finals week? Drop in and spend some time coloring. There's a new line of coloring books for adults and we have an awesome selection, as well as hundreds of crayons. Grab a friend for a quick get-away!