Thursday, 29 Sep 2016
Public forum: LAS strategic plan
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend public forums and provide input to inform the strategic plan process for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
HS Week: Lunch and Learn
Topic: career search. Dana Wenstrand (ISU alumnae), will discuss how to be an ideal candidate in the workforce. Hosted by College of Human Sciences career services.
HS Week: Lunch and Learn
Topic: event planning 101. This hands-on session will have students making an event layout, mock floral arrangements, and learning to create a tablescape. Hosted by the Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management.
HS Week: Lunch and Learn
Topic: financial literacy. For freshmen and seniors alike, this workshop will help students avoid some of the common pitfalls of personal finance, introduce resources available on campus, and answer questions.
HS Week: Lunch and Learn
Topic: healthy lifestyle. Learn about living a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Hosted by the Body Image & Eating Disorder Awareness Club.
Private I: The Mystery of Managing Personal Digital Files
Learn how to manage digital records. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Register through Learn@ISU. Keyword: LIB
Retirement reception: Todd Zdorkowski
Todd Zdorkowski, program manager and tech transfer ombuds for the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory, is retiring.
Building rededication: Marston Hall
Following a two-year renovation, Marston Hall will be officially rededicated. Program speakers include President Steven Leath and Engineering dean Sarah Rajala. The public is welcome.
State of the Department
Kendall Lamkey, Iowa State University Department of Agronomy.
Campus forum
Iowa State's multicultural liaison police officers will host a forum for students, faculty and staff. In light of the increase in violent events around the country, participants are invited to express their frustration, concerns or observations in an open and safe environment.
Cyclone Cinema: Central Intelligence
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!
Lecture: Physical Activity: Wonder Drug for Chronic Disease Prevention
I-Min Lee, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, is the 2016 Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair. She is a leading researcher on the role of physical activity in preventing chronic diseases and enhancing longevity.
Lecture: Rethinking the Refugee Crisis
Economist Paul Collier is an expert on developing markets and the author of "The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It." Economics Forum & World Affairs Series
Friday, 30 Sep 2016
HS Week: Philanthropy lunch
Donate $1 or a non-perishable food item in return for Hickory Park BBQ. All proceeds go to the United Way of Story County.
HS Week: Reception
The College of Human Sciences will host a reception and program honoring the 2016-2017 scholarship donors and recipients. Refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. in the first floor lobby of the Scheman Building followed by the scheduled program at 3:30 p.m. in Benton Auditorium.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Pokemon Go!
Catch (and paint!) some Pokemon at the Workspace. Bring your cards if you want to battle before or after painting!
Art Exhibit Reception for Jennifer Drinkwater & Matthew Corones
Meet the artists and see their recent work on display in the Memorial Union.
PASS Family Picnic
ISU's Parents As Students Support (PASS) Group invites all Iowa State students with children and their families to a picnic for food, fun and networking. ISU child care and family resource services is hosting the event.
Cyclone Cinema: Central Intelligence
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
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. Dates and times are subject to change.
Lecture: Jesus and Islam
Presented by Molhim Bilal, imam of the Iowa City mosque. Hosted by the Muslim Student Association. Refreshments will be available.
Performance: Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
"Meaning is everywhere. We get Meaning for free, whether we like it or not. Meaningless Entertainment, on the other hand, is actually really hard." Warning: This production contains adult language and content.
Saturday, 01 Oct 2016
October Craft of the Month: Day of the Dead Skulls
You will receive a skull, decorating materials, and images for inspiration. Drop in during open hours in October.
Schedule of Classes for Spring 2017
Schedule of Classes for Spring 2017 available for viewing on the Web.
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Each tailgate features games and prizes, football on big screens, marching band step show, cash bar, food trucks and a catered meal (this week: catered by Pizza Ranch).
Glass Beads Intensive Workshop
Learn to create colorful glass beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire!
Football
Iowa State vs. Baylor. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Cyclone Stampede Rodeo
Hosted by ISU's Rodeo Club, this event features college athletes from the Great Plains region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.
Reception: "Common Threads III"
A reception will open a collaborative exhibition by local fiber artist Catherine Reinhart and Minnesota printmaker and fiber artist Allison Wegren Metzger. The exhibition runs Oct. 1-31 at ISU's Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames.
Cyclone Cinema: Central Intelligence
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!