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Thursday, 27 Oct 2016

Registration begins for juniors: Spring 2017

Oct 27, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of assigned Spring 2017 registration dates for students projected as juniors. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays

Homecoming: Food on Campus

Oct 27, 2016

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Central campus

Free with homecoming button

University Special events

Lunch catered by Jeff's Pizza.

Lecture: Global climate change

Oct 27, 2016

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Reiman Ballroom, Alumni Center

free

University Conferences

"Global Climate Change: The Race for Solutions," Gene Takle, ISU agronomy and geological and atmospheric sciences. A 2:30 p.m. social time precedes the talk, which is open to the public.

Understanding and Adapting Soybean to Global Changes

Oct 27, 2016

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

2050 Agronomy Hall

free

Agronomy Department Lectures

Carl Bernacchi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Plant Biology Department.

Walk-In Craft: Felted Zombies

Oct 27, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$10

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Everyone is DYING to try needle felting! Using wool roving and specialty needles, you will create adorable 3D brain eaters.

Cyclone Cinema: Ghostbusters (2016)

Oct 27, 2016

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

Homecoming: Movie Night

Oct 27, 2016

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

University Arts, performances Special events

"Halloweentown." Refreshments and popcorn will be provided.

Lecture: The Age of Internet Trolls

Oct 27, 2016

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Joel Stein, author of the recent TIME magazine cover story "Why We're Losing the Internet to a Culture of Hate," will discuss how trolling on the Internet is infecting our real-life interactions, including politics. National Affairs Series

Friday, 28 Oct 2016

Designation of Repeat Course Deadline

Oct 28, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a full-semester or second half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.

Last day to add/drop full-semester courses

Oct 28, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to add/drop full-semester courses or withdraw without extenuating circumstances.

Pass/Not Pass changes: full-semester courses

Oct 28, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a full-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.

Homecoming: Food on Campus

Oct 28, 2016

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Central campus

Free with homecoming button

University Special events

Lunch catered by the Iowa Pork Producers.

Homecoming: Exhibit

Oct 28, 2016

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

405 Parks Library

free

University Library Arts, performances

The items on display from Special Collections and University Archives document Iowa State history and include founding documents, a freshman beanie, Jack Trice's letter and much more.

Homecoming: Honors and Awards Ceremony

Oct 28, 2016

1:15 PM

Scheman Building, Benton Auditorium

University Special events

More than 40 ISU alumni and friends will be recognized at the 85th annual Honors and Awards Ceremony. All are welcome to attend. A dessert reception will follow the ceremony. A list of recipients is available at the URL above.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Trick or Treat

Oct 28, 2016

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace

Studio fee ($4 ISU, $5 public), plus cost of bisque

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Those in costumes get free studio fees, but everyone gets free candy!

Informational Meeting: Udall Scholarship

Oct 28, 2016

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

1151 Jischke Honors Building

free

Academic Affairs Student activities

The Udall Foundation, federal agency, awards 60 scholarships of up to $7,000 to college students of outstanding potential who are committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care. The meeting will describe the scholarship, application procedures and the process by which ISU will select candidates for endorsement.

Homecoming: Open house and pep rally

Oct 28, 2016

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ISU Alumni Center

free

University Special events

Celebrate Homecoming with food, cash bar, giveaways and games. The pep rally starts at 7 p.m., featuring the marching band and spirit squad, coaches, student-athletes, Yell-Like-Hell finals and Cardinal Court.

Cyclone Cinema: Ghostbusters (2016)

Oct 28, 2016

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

Homecoming: ExCYtment in the Streets

Oct 28, 2016

8:00 PM

Greek neighborhood

free

University Special events Student activities

Take a walk through the Greek house neighborhoods to see Homecoming decorations, displays and performances.

Homecoming: Pancake Feed

Oct 28, 2016

11:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Central campus

$3

University Special events Student activities

All-you-care-to-eat pancakes, campaniling and fireworks.

Saturday, 29 Oct 2016

Homecoming: Cyclone Central Tailgate

Oct 29, 2016

8:00 AM

ISU Alumni Center

0 (charge for catered meal)

University Special events

Official tailgate at the Alumni Center begins three hours before every home football game and closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff.

Silk Painting Workshop

Oct 29, 2016

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Workspace

ISU $32, Public $42

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Use resist and silk-formulated paints to create beautiful images on a square silk scarf. This art form is fun for artists of any skill level, and there's no such thing as a mistake!

Homecoming: Football

Oct 29, 2016

11:00 AM

Jack Trice Stadium

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kansas State (Homecoming). Game times and dates are subject to change.

Intermediate Glass Beads Workshop: Twisties and Stringers

Oct 29, 2016

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

The Workspace

ISU $22, Public $32 - includes supplies

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Take your bead-making tot he next level! Learn to create colorful strands of twisted glass using the torch. Practice making a multitude of designs and incorporating them into your glass beads.

Cyclone Cinema: Ghostbusters (2016)

Oct 29, 2016

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

Sunday, 30 Oct 2016

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Oct 30, 2016

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU 5 punches for $35, Public 5 punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm, the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Cyclone Cinema: Ghostbusters (2016)

Oct 30, 2016

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

ISU Tuba Euphonium Ensemble "Octubaween"

Oct 30, 2016

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A fun, family-friendly performance, featuring Halloween and tuba-inspired music played on a mix of tubas, euphoniums and trombones. The performance includes skits, costumes and candy.

Monday, 31 Oct 2016

Walk-In Craft: Spooky Halloween Candles

Oct 31, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$8

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Make a spine-chilling candle holder using streaky paint and images from vintage photos.