Saturday, 12 Nov 2016
Story Time- Pete The Cat
Join us for a children's story time with Pete The Cat! Story reading will begin promptly at 10:30 am with a chance to take photos with Pete afterwards. One hour of free parking in the Memorial Union parking ramp with any purchase and all purchases at the ISU Book Store are tax free!
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Texas. Dates and times are subject to change.
Memorial service: George Jackson
Longtime Iowa State professor and administrator George Jackson died July 3 in Coral Springs, Florida, at the age of 75.
Cyclone Cinema: Suicide Squad
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!
Band Extravaganza
Ensembles scheduled to perform include the ISU Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble I, and the Cyclone Marching Band.
Men's hockey
ISU vs. Ohio University (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Musical: Cabaret
"No use permitting some prophet of gloom to wipe every smile away. Life is a Cabaret, old chum; come to the Cabaret."
Russell Dickerson and Carter Winter
Sincere, endearing, energetic, and always smiling: All words that have been used to describe emerging country music star, Russell Dickerson, by his fans and peers alike. His infectious personality radiates in everything he does, whether he's writing a song, singing in the studio, or meeting fans. He's constantly making people laugh, and makes new friends everywhere he goes.
Sunday, 13 Nov 2016
Wrestling
Harold Nichols Cyclone Open.
Art Nouveau and the Decorative Arts
The Art Nouveau style was especially popular during the period of 1890-1910 and celebrated curved lines, flowers, and plants, while also reacting against the typical historicizing Victorian taste of the time. No art form embraced the style more than the decorative arts. Assistant curator Adrienne Gennett will guide visitors through the history and aesthetic of the Art Nouveau movement.
Musical: Cabaret
"No use permitting some prophet of gloom to wipe every smile away. Life is a Cabaret, old chum; come to the Cabaret."
Walk-in Argentine Tango
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: Suicide Squad
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!
Monday, 14 Nov 2016
Retirement Symposium: Dealing with Dementia
Speakers include Christine Sutton, author of "Stop and Smell the Garbage;" Susan Callison, program specialist from the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Iowa; and Dr. Selden Spencer, neurologist at McFarland Clinic. The first 175 individuals to register will receive a tote bag with goodies and handouts, and a box lunch at 12:30 p.m.
In Between Infill: Berlin Summer Academy 2016 Exhibition Opening Reception
Opening reception for an exhibition of work by eight ISU architecture students who participated in the ars 16 berlin summer academy, a five-week workshop organized by Iowa State in partnership with Beuth Hoschule fur Technik Berlin, City College New York, the German University of Technology (GUtech), Muscat Oman, and the Berlin housing association, WBM Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Berlin-Mitte, to address infill situations with innovative approaches.
Osborn Club Lecture
Zlatan Krizan, associate professor in psychology, will present "How Sleep Shapes Social Behavior (and Vice Versa)" at the next Osborn Club lecture. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Men's basketball
Iowa State vs. Mount St. Mary's (Maryland).
Tuesday, 15 Nov 2016
Competition: Three-Minute Thesis
Iowa State's inaugural 3MT®, founded in 2008 at the University of Queensland. Up to 30 master's and doctoral students present their research to an audience of non-experts in the discipline. Each is limited to one slide and three minutes' time.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Climate controls on shale weathering" by Dr. Ashlee Dere, Univ of Nebraska, Omaha, NE.
Floral Design Series Workshop
Topic: "Fall Color Centerpieces" - Centerpieces are wonderful additions to the holiday experience. Use rich colors with evergreens for a thankful tabletop display. Learn the basics of floral design while creating beautiful arrangements to take home. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs.
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa.
Film: Death by a Thousand Cuts
Haiti and the Dominican Republic share the island of Hispaniola. "Death by a Thousand Cuts (Muerte por mil cortes)" centers on the island's fight for natural resources and highlights the ongoing struggle with deforestation as well as tensions between Haitians and Dominicans along the border and beyond.
Wednesday, 16 Nov 2016
Registration ends for Spring 2017
Last day of assigned registration start dates for Spring 2017 registration.
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Topic: "Holiday Conservatory Display" - It's back! Don't miss your chance to preview the spectacular holiday conservatory display and get inspired by the creativity and effort that make it all happen.
SUB General Meeting
Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!
Lecture: Architecture with a Detour
Carlos Bedoya, founding partner of Mexico City-based architecture firm Productora, will present "Architecture with a Detour" as part of the 2016-17 ISU Department of Architecture Lecture Series. He will look at Productora's work "through a set of architectural variables as a means to tease out the practice's engagement not with solving problems per se, but with engaging the inherent 'difficulty' of architecture as a productive element of design."
Research Networking Social: Youth Inclusion in Public Space
The College of Design invites researchers interested in advancing youth inclusion in public space to attend the inaugural research networking social on this topic. The social aims to find common ground between disciplines by generating research questions, exploring methodologies and discussing aspirations for future collaborations. Light snacks and a child-friendly movie with a babysitter will be provided.
Frugal Floral: Arrangements under $15
Love those floral arrangements, but don't love the cost? Learn from award-winning florist Marical Greenwood how to create beautiful arrangements without stressing your pockets.
Fine dining dinner: Italian
One of three themed dinners hosted this semester by students in hospitality management 487/587: Fine Dining Event Management. Reservations are required.
ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II
James Bovinette director of Jazz Ensemble I Michael Giles director of Jazz Ensemble II