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What is featured?

Monday, 25 Apr 2016

Barks@Parks

Apr 25, 2016

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

199 Parks Library

free

University Library Student activities

The most popular study break on campus is back for the spring semester. For three hours daily during dead week, certified therapy dogs will be available in Parks Library.

Study Break: Coloring Books!

Apr 25, 2016

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

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.

Tuesday, 26 Apr 2016

Faculty Senate Spring Conference

Apr 26, 2016

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Conferences

"Research from Start to Finish: The Responsible Conduct and Open Access of Research." Registration is open for all faculty, P&S staff and graduate students. Breakfast and lunch is provided.

Design Expo: Mechanical engineering

Apr 26, 2016

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Howe Hall atrium

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions Student activities

The expo highlights the work of mechanical engineering students in sophomore and senior design courses. Sophomores projects focus on societal needs in developing economies; senior teams are matched with industry sponsors or outreach partners to develop solutions for real-world design problems.

Study Break: Coloring Books!

Apr 26, 2016

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

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.

Presentation: Campanile-Carillon model

Apr 26, 2016

3:00 PM

2004 Black Engineering Building

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Mechanical engineering student project teams will present the plans for a 1:5 working replica of the campanile and 27-bell carillon. Once completed, the portable model will be used at events and programs, and serve as an educational tool. Interdisciplinary teams in Design, Engineering and music will build the model over the next two years.

Softball

Apr 26, 2016

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Drake.

Wednesday, 27 Apr 2016

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 27, 2016

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

The CODAC (College of Design Art Club) annual spring sale of artwork by students in the integrated studio arts/integrated visual arts programs will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 27-29, outside the College of Design Dean's Office. Most of the proceeds go directly to the student artists, while the rest help fund club activities.

Study Break: Coloring Books!

Apr 27, 2016

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

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.

Poster session and reception: University Honors Program students

Apr 27, 2016

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Spring and summer Honors graduates, as well as other Honors students, will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects.

POSTPONED: Softball

Apr 27, 2016

3:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series). Game time TBA.

Retirement reception: Pam White

Apr 27, 2016

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

First floor atrium, Beardshear Hall

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

College of Human Sciences dean Pam White is retiring this summer after more than 40 years of service to Iowa State. A short program will begin at 4 p.m.

Opening reception: Fashion Show Exhibit 2016

Apr 27, 2016

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mary Alice Gallery, 1015 Morrill

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Summer exhibit will feature the first and second place student designs from the spring fashion show.

Thursday, 28 Apr 2016

Textbook buyback

Apr 28, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 28, 2016

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

The CODAC (College of Design Art Club) annual spring sale of artwork by students in the integrated studio arts/integrated visual arts programs will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 27-29, outside the College of Design Dean's Office. Most of the proceeds go directly to the student artists, while the rest help fund club activities.

Study Break: Coloring Books!

Apr 28, 2016

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

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.

Outdoor Recreation Program: Equipment sale

Apr 28, 2016

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

State Gym

free

Student Activities Special events

Used equipment for sale this spring includes kayaks, bikes, tents and more. Acceptable forms of payment: cash, check, Visa and MasterCard.

Performance: The Birds

Apr 28, 2016

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Memorial Union Maintenance Shop, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Two Athenians guided by a crow and a jackdaw leave their city and all its arguments in order to look for a better life. This is the start of an idea one of them eventually has--that birds were the original gods and should build themselves a great city between heaven and earth. The nightingale calls the birds of the world who begin to assemble and start building that city in the sky. Actors as well as puppets will be used in this new adaptation.

Friday, 29 Apr 2016

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 29, 2016

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

The CODAC (College of Design Art Club) annual spring sale of artwork by students in the integrated studio arts/integrated visual arts programs will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 27-29, outside the College of Design Dean's Office. Most of the proceeds go directly to the student artists, while the rest help fund club activities.

Retirement reception: Jay-Lin Jane

Apr 29, 2016

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences Jay-Lin Jane is retiring from the food science and human nutrition department. A program will begin at 3 p.m.

Softball

Apr 29, 2016

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. With strong chances of rain on Saturday and Sunday, the Cyclones and Sooners will now play a double-header on Friday (2 and 4 p.m.) The final game of the series is set for Saturday at noon.

Study Break: Coloring Books!

Apr 29, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

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.

Planetarium Show: Backyard Astronomy

Apr 29, 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!

Concert: Michael Londra, opera

Apr 29, 2016

7:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$25-$35

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Irish tenor Michael Londra is known internationally for singing traditional Irish music. The evening will include Londra's renowned rendition of "Danny Boy" and also musicians playing fiddles, uillean pipes and bodhran drums to accompany him.