Thursday, 11 Apr 2024
International Friendship Fair
Expand your knowledge of other cultures and their customs through food and conversation in the International Nest (Parks 034). Drop in for snacks from Iran and Egypt and enjoy a short presentation about each country at 11 a.m.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Workshop: Bullet Journal as a research planner
This workshop will teach you the basics of setting up your own research planner. You will learn and practice rapid log notation, which allows you to organize information and tasks in a concise and structured manner. No prior experience or fancy supplies required - all you need is a pen.
Arab Night
Enjoy a celebration of Arab culture during Arab-American Heritage Month with delicious Arab desserts, henna, calligraphy demos, hands-on Arab arts, bazaar sampling, sensory exhibits, scavenger hunt and raffle.
Cyclone Cinema: Anyone But You
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
The Musical Legacies of Phenomenal Women of Color
Enjoy works by phenomenal women of color such as Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, and many more; learn about their journeys and the legacies they left behind. About the artist: "A compelling, sparkling virtuoso" (Boston Music Intelligencer), Michelle Cann is in great demand as soloist, chamber musician, pedagogue, and scholar. Last season included concerto performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic among other major symphony...
Performance: Mean Girls
"Mean Girls" is a hilarious hit musical direct from Broadway. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. She falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina's reign, she learns the hard way that you can't cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
Transforming Africa: Navigating the AI Revolution in the African Landscape
Anicia Peters is the CEO of the National Commission of Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), an adjunct Research Professor at the University of Namibia, and the Presidential Task Force Chairperson on 4IR (2021-2022). She founded the Africa Human Computer Interaction Conference (AfriCHI), serves on the Steering Committee of ACM CHI, and was the Technical Programme Co-Chair for the ACM CHI2023 conference. From 2019 to 2023, she also...
Friday, 12 Apr 2024
Workshop: Unpacking CyBox for better file management
This workshop will help you conquer your digital clutter and master Box. Learn to organize your files for easy retrieval and sharing. Discover how to manage files effectively, access them from anywhere, and collaborate with others. Leave the workshop armed with file management strategies, including naming conventions, folder structures, and documentation techniques.
Retirement open house: Ed Lyon
Lyon, director of Reiman Gardens since 2015, is retiring from the university on May 31.
Fired Ink Art Fridays
Create swirls and blurs of vibrant color on glass using alcohol inks and a little bit of fire. We will seal the design and slip it into an 8 x 10 frame for an instant masterpiece!
Softball vs. Oklahoma State
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Natural and Artificial Intelligence: How Rational Are Humans?
Are humans fundamentally irrational? Is that why so many people commit statistical and logical blunders and fall for fake news, medical quackery, paranormal woo-woo, and conspiracy theories? Is Artificial Intelligence rendering the human mind irrelevant? In this lecture, acclaimed scientist and author Steve Pinker presents an alternative. We humans, after all, have discovered the laws of nature, lengthened and enriched our lives, and...
Francophone Cultural Night
Celebrate the diversity within the francophone world with "Francophone" desserts and drinks, art, cultural booths, food, music, and more. If you have a Francophone background and would like to represent your country, contact the French club.
Cyclone Cinema: Anyone But You
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Concert: Tony22 w/ Mylo Marks (Hip-Hop / Alt R&B)
Tony22 is a 24 year old musician from Austin, TX. Starting as an animator on youtube under the name Tonyvtoons he grew a massive fanbase in his teen years while making music behind the scenes.
Performance: Charlie Berens
"Good Old Fashioned Tour," Wisconsin native and comedian Charlie Berens is a New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He has been featured on Comedy Central, Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS, Variety, MTV News and more. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 7.5 million followers.
Saturday, 13 Apr 2024
Campus Service Day
Get involved in a variety of volunteer projects both on campus at the Memorial Union and off-campus throughout the community of Ames. Register online.
Softball vs. Oklahoma State
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Recital: Organ Studio
Immerse yourself in a world of musical enchantment with the ISU music department studios. The performances provide a platform for talented students to showcase their solo and small ensemble musical skills, honed through dedicated lessons and studio classes with our esteemed faculty members.
Cyclone Cinema: Anyone But You
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Sunday, 14 Apr 2024
Softball vs. Oklahoma State
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Sunday Tour
Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!
The Enthronement of Merchandise with the Aura of Amusement
World's fairs scholar Ethan Robey, University of California, Irvine, will discuss the grandiose displays of manufacturers at late 19th- and early 20th-century world's fairs, and the way these events precipitated into American homes.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Concert: Campanile-Carillon Model
The Campanile-Carillon Model is a 1:5 scale replica of the campanile and a 27-bell carillon that is accessible, functional and portable. This model serves as an extension of the legacy of Iowa State beloved campanile and the carillon. It also serves as a musical instrument and an educational tool.
Cyclone Cinema: Anyone But You
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Monday, 15 Apr 2024
Monday Monologues series
A performance by two choirs: The Welch Ave Singers (ISU's new student-run jazz choir) and Cantamus. Cantamus will sing some jazz and a song from the north of Finland with percussive sounds from ancient Malaysia.
Performance: Charlotte's Web
"Charlotte's Web" is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops. Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. This treasured tale, featuring madcap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love and the true meaning of friendship. For children in grades K-5.
Tusubila Crafts Group Basket Sale
Baskets are made by women in Kamuli, Uganda, and sales support their families with food, school fees, and other needs. Sponsored by The Uganda Alliance Club.