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Sunday, 08 Jan 2017

Registration Deadline

Jan 08, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to initiate registration for spring through AccessPlus without a late registration fee. Registration must be completed by 11 p.m.

Registration Deadline

Jan 08, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to cancel registration on AccessPlus for spring to avoid tuition assessment. All courses must be dropped on AccessPlus by 11 p.m.

Women's basketball

Jan 08, 2017

1:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kansas.

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Jan 08, 2017

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU 5 classes for $35, Public 5 classes 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.

Monday, 09 Jan 2017

Farewell: Dean McCormick

Jan 09, 2017

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

second floor, General Services Building

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Dean McCormick is director for design and construction services. He has accepted a position with Ames-based Story Construction after 22 years of service in facilities planning and management. A program will begin at 3 p.m.; refreshments will be served.

Confronting the Winter Blues

Jan 09, 2017

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four-week course on Monday, January 9, January 16, January 23 and January 30 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn a variety of ways to raise your spirits when winter weather gets you down, with expressive therapies instructor Camilla Kottman.

Osborn Club Lecture

Jan 09, 2017

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Hach Hall atrium

Lecture is free; social is $15 per person, $10 for students

Groups, governance Lectures

Emily Heaton, associate professor in agronomy, will present "Perennial Power." Her talk will explore the rationale and potential for transition from a fossil-based to a plant-based economy.

Tuesday, 10 Jan 2017

P&S Council Seminar: Customer service

Jan 10, 2017

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Lectures Training, development

"Great Customer Service," Craig Hamerlinck, program coordinator, VP for research office.

Wednesday, 11 Jan 2017

January 2017 Free Admission Day

Jan 11, 2017

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

It's important to make the beauty and educational value of Reiman Gardens as available as possible to all. On the second Wednesday of every month, all guests may visit Reiman Gardens free of charge. The Gardens will still maintain its standard hours.

Carillon Concert: Let Freedom Ring

Jan 11, 2017

11:50 AM

Central Campus

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King by ISU carilloneur Tin-Shi Tam. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series.

Reception: 2017 Women Impacting ISU Calendar

Jan 11, 2017

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, MU

free

University Meetings, receptions

The 12 women featured in the calendar will be recognized. A program will begin at 4 p.m. Free copies of the calendar will be distributed.

Artful Yoga

Jan 11, 2017

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. In conjunction with the current exhibition, our practice this semester will focus on the color red. Please arrive early for a discussion on the month's topic beginning at 5:15. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required.

Woodshop Orientation

Jan 11, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $12, Public $22

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a bird house.

Women's basketball

Jan 11, 2017

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma.

Thursday, 12 Jan 2017

Youth Program: Caterpillar Club

Jan 12, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Brown Bag Lecture

Jan 12, 2017

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy a nature-based education program relating to the 2017 theme, Water. Topics range from gardening interests to current local science research, to holiday decorating, and more. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.

Retirement reception: Mark Grootveld

Jan 12, 2017

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

301 Spedding Hall

free

Ames National Laboratory Meetings, receptions

Mark Grootveld, manager of facility services for the Ames Laboratory, is retiring.

Exhibit Opening: "Red"

Jan 12, 2017

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join us in celebrating the opening of "Red," an exhibition that explores the cultural and aesthetic diversity of this vibrant hue. Fifteen faculty members from 11 different departments contributed their musings and reflections about red and the multiple ways the color can be used and interpreted. Add to the fun by donning your favorite red outfit! Light refreshments.

Walk-In Craft: Ice Dyed Scarves

Jan 12, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$12

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Move over tie-dye, there's a new trend in town. Use fiber reactive dyes and ice to create a watercolor effect for a scarf or decorative pillowcase.

Friday, 13 Jan 2017

Audit to credit deadline

Jan 13, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a full semester course from audit to credit basis.

Drop Deadline

Jan 13, 2017

All day

10 Enrollment Services Center

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop full-semester or first half-semester courses without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.

Registration Deadline

Jan 13, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to initiate registration through AccessPlus. A late registration fee applies.

Schedule Change Deadline

Jan 13, 2017

All day

10 Enrollment Services Center

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process a schedule change for spring through AccessPlus registration.

Schedule Change Deadline

Jan 13, 2017

All day

10 Enrollment Services Center

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a course without signatures of instructor and adviser (full-semester courses and first half-semester courses). See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.

Public hearing: Regents' agenda

Jan 13, 2017

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents Jan. 17 meeting in Des Moines.

Walk-In Paint Your Own Pottery: Dots and Pattern

Jan 13, 2017

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace

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

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Repetition of dots or shapes create fun patterns and makes everyone look like a PYOP pro.

52nd Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner

Jan 13, 2017

5:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

$46-$50

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The 52nd Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner is presented by the department of music and theatre. As guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the Iowa State Singers, Musica Antiqua, Shy of a Dozen and Orchesis II dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner.

Gymnastics

Jan 13, 2017

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$4-$5

Athletics Athletics

Tri-meet vs. Towson and Wisconsin, Oshkosh.

Men's hockey

Jan 13, 2017

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena

$5-$10

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. University of Illinois (American Collegiate Hockey Association).