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Friday, 21 Oct 2011

Schedule change deadline

Oct 21, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

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

Schedule change deadline

Oct 21, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

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

Schedule change deadline

Oct 21, 2011

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a second half-semester course from Pass/Not Pass to grade basis without it counting toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.

Homecoming: Food on campus

Oct 21, 2011

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Central campus

Free with Homecoming button

University Special events

Pork burgers, Cold Stone ice cream. Sponsored by College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.

Horse Race Journalism: Polls, Politics, Policy and Political Advertising

Oct 21, 2011

11:00 AM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Panelists will examine how story telling, truth meters, fact checks and persuasion techniques frame political issues and candidates' positions. Participants include Matt Strawn, Republican Party of Iowa; Sue Dvorsky, Iowa Democratic Party; Ann Selzer, Selzer & Company opinion research firm; and Mike Glover, The Associated Press.

Panel: Working in Political Journalism and Communication

Oct 21, 2011

12:15 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Iowa's first in the nation status in the presidential nomination process and its grassroots style of political involvement make it a great place to begin a career in political journalism and communication. Panelists will discuss internships and careers in political reporting, public affairs, political organization, public information, political advertising and opportunities for career advancement.

Honors & Awards Ceremony

Oct 21, 2011

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building

Free

University

80th anniversary Homecoming celebration of the achievements of alumni and friends, with awards conferred by The Alumni Association and each academic college. Ceremony and dessert reception open to the public.

New Media and Politics: The Sphere of Influence

Oct 21, 2011

1:30 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Panelists will explore changes in the reporting, communication and consumption of political news and information.Participants include Craig Robinson, The Iowa Republican; Todd Richissin, Patch.com; and Shane Vanderhart, CaffinatedThoughts.com.

Ground breaking ceremony: Troxel Hall

Oct 21, 2011

4:00 PM

Farm House Lane between Agronomy and Horticulture halls

free

University Meetings, receptions

Troxel Hall is a 400-seat classroom facility on the east side of campus that will feature state-of-the-art instructional technology.

Film: Vanishing of the Bees

Oct 21, 2011

5:30 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

free

Agronomy Department Arts, performances Live Green

This film takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee, a phenomenon known as "Colony Collapse Disorder." By celebrating the ancient and sacred connection between humans and the honeybee, the film illuminates the greater meaning of the relationship between humankind and Mother Earth.

Homecoming: Pep rally & Yell Like Hell finals

Oct 21, 2011

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Central campus

Free

University Special events

Fire up for Homecoming with Yell Like Hell spirit skits and appearances by Cy, the ISU marching band, sports teams & spirit squad.

Soccer

Oct 21, 2011

6:30 PM

ISU Soccer Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Texas Tech.

SUB Film: Horrible Bosses

Oct 21, 2011

7:00 PM

Carver 101

Student Engagement Student activities

Cyclone Cinema presents Horrible Bosses!

Dance social

Oct 21, 2011

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual.

Men's hockey

Oct 21, 2011

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr.

$5-$10

Student Activities Athletics

Homecoming: ISU vs. University of Arizona (American Collegiate Hockey Association).

Homecoming: ExCYtement in the Streets & lawn displays

Oct 21, 2011

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Greekland

Free

University Student activities

Lawn displays and skits by the Greek community.

SUB Film: Horrible Bosses

Oct 21, 2011

10:00 PM

Carver 101

Student Engagement Student activities

Cyclone Cinema presents Horrible Bosses!

Homecoming: Mass Campaniling and Fireworks

Oct 21, 2011

11:55 PM - 12:55 AM

Central Campus

Free

University Special events

Bring that special someone to Central Campus to see fireworks light up the sky!