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Thursday, 31 Mar 2016

Info meeting: International scholarships for U.S. students

Mar 31, 2016

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

3228 Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Students of all majors and years are invited to attend an informational meeting on nationally competitive international fellowships. ISU representatives for the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge, Boren, Fulbright, Critical Language and Rotary scholarships will describe these prestigious and highly competitive international awards, their selection criteria and the types of study, activities and/or research each supports.

Retirement reception: Nera Davis

Mar 31, 2016

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Room 223 Atanasoff Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Nera Davis, a clerk in the computer science department. is retiring after 22 years of service at Iowa State, the last 14 in computer science.

Lecture: Inventing the Bio-based Vehicle at Ford

Mar 31, 2016

4:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

"Returning to Our Roots" - Deborah Mielewski is the Senior Technical Leader of Sustainable Materials and Plastics Research at Ford Motor Company and initiated their biomaterials program in 2001.

Retirement reception: Steve Harder

Mar 31, 2016

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium stage

free

Iowa State Center Meetings, receptions

Steve Harder, technical director for the Stephens and Fisher theaters, is retiring after 45 years of service to the Iowa State Center.

Open forum: Strategic plan

Mar 31, 2016

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

University Meetings, receptions

Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to offer comments on the draft of Iowa State's next strategic plan. The new plan will guide university planning and activities from fiscal years 2017 through 2022.

Made in the Shade Class Series

Mar 31, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Learn about shade gardening with Reiman Gardens' Director, Ed Lyon.

Lecture: Preventing Falls in Older Adults

Mar 31, 2016

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Debbie Rose directs the Center for Successful Aging at California State University, Fullerton, and is internationally recognized for her work in the area of fall risk reduction. The Pease Family Scholar in Kinesiology.

Film & Discussion: We Are Survivors

Mar 31, 2016

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Vanessa McNeal, an Iowa State alum and survivor of familial sexual abuse and sexual assault, will provide opening remarks before introducing her 15-minute film, "We Are Survivors." Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Comedy Night w/ Dan Gill

Mar 31, 2016

9:00 PM

M-Shop

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Dan Gill is an actor and comedian hailing from Coralville, Iowa. Recently, he has been seen on the big-screen starring along Kevin Hart in the Wedding Ringer.

Friday, 01 Apr 2016

Focus Grant Applications Due

Apr 01, 2016

All day

Student Activities Center, Room 1560 at the MU

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Calling all artists, writer, musicians and performers! Apply for Focus funding and bring your great ideas to reality. Grants up to $600 for projects that can be exhibited, performed, projected or read. Opens to currently enrolled ISU students.

Alexander who's Not. Not. Not. Not. Not. Not Going to Move

Apr 01, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance/$5 day of show

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Alexander has just found out that his family is moving to a new town and that he must leave all his friends behind. Join Alexander as he learns that 'home' means being with the people who love you and that change can be exciting and fun!

Alexander who's Not. Not. Not. Not. Not. Not Going to Move

Apr 01, 2016

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance/$5 day of show

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Alexander has just found out that his family is moving to a new town and that he must leave all his friends behind. Join Alexander as he learns that 'home' means being with the people who love you and that change can be exciting and fun!

Retirement reception: Rob Louden

Apr 01, 2016

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2333 Printing Services

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Rob Louden, printing and copy services, is retiring.

Retirement reception: Linda Johnson

Apr 01, 2016

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2414 Friley Hall

University Meetings, receptions

Linda Johnson is retiring from IT services.

Tennis

Apr 01, 2016

3:00 PM

Forker courts

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kansas State. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to the Ames Racquet and Fitness, 320 S. 17th Street, Ames.

Lecture: Trend Forecasting - Fashion Show Judge Lorynn Divita

Apr 01, 2016

4:00 PM

Dolezal Auditorium, 127 Curtiss Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Dr. Lorynn Divita, associate professor of apparel merchandising at Baylor University, discusses trend forecasting as it applies to fashion, accessories, and beauty products, including skincare and makeup.

Softball

Apr 01, 2016

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Baylor.

April Craft of the Month: Watercolor Quotes

Apr 01, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Use masking fluid to write out a movie quote, song lyrics, or a sassy phrase on special paper. Then paint layers of watercolor washes over your design.

Friday Night PYOP: Mandalas

Apr 01, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4 Studio Fee + cost of bisque, Public $5 Studio Fee + cost of bisque

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.

Planetarium Show: The galaxy and beyond

Apr 01, 2016

6:30 PM

ISU Planetarium, Physics Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!

Global Gala

Apr 01, 2016

7:00 PM

Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Global Gala is the annual event that honors the unique cultural organizations represented at Iowa State.

Christopher the Conquered

Apr 01, 2016

9:00 PM

M-Shop

$5 Students / $10 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Des Moines, Iowa's Christopher the Conquered (Christopher Ford) has been sitting behind the keys and saying what he can say since he released his debut album I Guess That's What We're Dying For... in 2007.

Saturday, 02 Apr 2016

Dish Garden Workshop

Apr 02, 2016

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Create an out-of-this-world succulent dish garden to give as a gift or to keep for your own home.

Conscious Smelling

Apr 02, 2016

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

In this class we will sit, contemplate what we are smelling, and describe it in detail.

Softball

Apr 02, 2016

12:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Baylor.

Bouquets & Boutonnieres

Apr 02, 2016

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Learn from HyVee Center Floral Designer Marical Greenwood how to create stylish floral accents for weddings, dances, and other formal events.

Sunday, 03 Apr 2016

International Food Fair

Apr 03, 2016

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

Admission $3 ($2 in advance); food tickets 50 cents

Student Activities Diversity Student activities

Sixteen international student organizations will participate in this annual event, sharing food items from their home cultures.

Tennis

Apr 03, 2016

11:00 AM

Forker courts

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kansas. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to the Ames Racquet and Fitness, 320 S. 17th Street, Ames.

Softball

Apr 03, 2016

12:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Baylor.