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What is featured?

Sunday, 16 Oct 2011

Sand volleyball tournament

Oct 16, 2011

10:00 AM

Rec Services sand volleyball courts, S. Fourth Street

$20 teams/$5 individuals

College of Veterinary Medicine Student activities

Join the Wildlife Care Clinic for a benefit sand volleyball tournament. Sign up as a team of four or an individual. The winning team will receive a prize. All sign-up fees will go toward the care and rehabilitation of Iowa's wildlife.

"Little Dresses for Africa" Work Day

Oct 16, 2011

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Live Green Student activities

Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses.

Homecoming Kickoff

Oct 16, 2011

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Central Campus

Free

University Special events

Yell Like Hell First Cuts, Battle of the Bands, and Mike Stud. Hickory Park food for $3.

Iowa State Singers

Oct 16, 2011

3:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

$4.00 adults; $2.00 students. Tickets available at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

James Rodde, conductor

SUB Film: Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Oct 16, 2011

4:00 PM

Carver 101

Student Engagement Student activities

Cyclone Cinema presents Transformers: Dark of the Moon!

Tango Practica

Oct 16, 2011

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU Five punches $30, Public five punches $40

The Workspace Arts, performances 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.

Tango Practica

Oct 16, 2011

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU Five punches $30, Public five punches $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. 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.

Ames Piano Quartet Performance

Oct 16, 2011

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Martha Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

Free and open to the public.

University Museums Arts, performances Special events

Join University Museums and the Department of Music for a special performance by the Ames Piano Quartet. The performance will feature a new composition by Jeffrey Prater, ISU professor emeritus in Music, inspired by Oil Painting #2 from the Memory Series by New York and Santa Fe based artist Bill Barrett. A reception sponsored by ISU Friends of Music will immediately follow the performance.

SUB Film: Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Oct 16, 2011

7:00 PM

Carver 101

Student Engagement Student activities

Cyclone Cinema presents Transformers: Dark of the Moon!

Monday, 17 Oct 2011

Advising for Spring 2012 registration begins

Oct 17, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Advising period for Spring 2012 registration begins.

Meeting: New TIAA-CREF funds

Oct 17, 2011

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

Free

University Meetings, receptions

TIAA-CREF representatives will answer questions about the six new funds recently added to its investment options, changes to quarterly statements, and anything else related to TIAA-CREF and its services. All are welcome to attend at any time during the designated hours.

Behind the Scenes

Oct 17, 2011

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for CoHorts' members. $10 for general public.

Reiman Gardens Lectures Special events

"Town & Country Garden" Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month you will learn interesting facts, and see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.

Homecoming: Food on campus

Oct 17, 2011

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Central campus

Free with Homecoming button

University Special events

Hy-Vee Chinese food. Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Dept of Horticulture and Agricultural Education Monday Seminar

Oct 17, 2011

Oct 17, 2011 - Oct 17, 2011

Hort 118

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

Title: Importance of Soil Biology in Vegetable Cropping Systems BY: Ajay Nair, Department of Horticulture, ISU

Black and White Photography with Anastasia Whited

Oct 17, 2011

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU $83, Public $93 includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Introduction to photography, from how to use your camera to darkroom procedures, and how to take a picture. Bring your own camera (35 mm SLR) to the first class.

Tuesday, 18 Oct 2011

Meeting: New TIAA-CREF funds

Oct 18, 2011

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

Free

University Meetings, receptions

TIAA-CREF representatives will answer questions about the six new funds recently added to its investment options, changes to quarterly statements, and anything else related to TIAA-CREF and its services. All are welcome to attend at any time during the designated hours.

Homecoming - food on campus

Oct 18, 2011

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Central campus

Free with Homecoming button

University Special events

Papa John's pizza. Sponsored by Dance Marathon.

Tuesday Tea: Fortune Telling, Victorian Style

Oct 18, 2011

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum, central campus

Free and open to the public.

University Museums Arts, performances

Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time. Reservations not required. www.museums.iastate.edu

Wheel Pottery with Alice McGary

Oct 18, 2011

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU $105, Public $115 includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

For beginning level pottery students - those with little or no experience in working with clay.

Challenges and Opportunities Facing Financial Reporting in the U.S. and Globally

Oct 18, 2011

3:40 PM - 4:50 PM

Stark Lecture Hall, 1148 Gerdin Business Building

free and open to the public

Ivy College of Business Lectures

Presented by Robert Herz, former chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)

Intermediate Glass Beads with Rhonda Scott

Oct 18, 2011

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU $42, Public $52 includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Take your bead skills to the next level!

Works in Progress Series: William Carter

Oct 18, 2011

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

130 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

William Carter, lecturer in world languages and cultures (German), will present "Goethe's Failed Project: Mining, Risk, Management" as part of the Works in Progress Series, which features informal talks by faculty from the Colleges of Design and Liberal Arts & Sciences.

ISU Percussion Ensemble & Wind Ensemble

Oct 18, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:15 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

$4 adults; $2 students

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Matthew Coley, directs the ISU Percussion Ensemble Michael Golemo, directs the ISU Wind Ensemble.

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2011

Deadline for seniors graduating Spring 2012

Oct 19, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Seniors graduating Spring 2012 should submit a Graduation Application to the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center, after registering for final course work. Applications are available from advisers or the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center.

First day of assigned Spring 2012 registration dates

Oct 19, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs

First day of assigned Spring 2012 registration dates for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and students in the Graduate College. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Registration for Spring 2012 begins

Oct 19, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of registration for students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and students in the Graduate College. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Seniors graduating S 2012 apply for graduation

Oct 19, 2011

All day

210 Enrollment Services Center

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Seniors graduating Spring 2012 should submit a Graduation Application to the Registrar's Graduation Office, 210 Enrollment Services Center, after registering for final course work. Applications are available from advisers or the Registrar's Graduation Office,