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Friday, 23 Oct 2015

Drops for second half-semester courses

Oct 23, 2015

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 Changes for second half-semester courses

Oct 23, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process most schedule changes for 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. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj

Library workshop: Stand Out from the Crowd: Get read, cited and hired

Oct 23, 2015

3:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

Learn how an open access thesis or dissertation can be a boost to your career, how to use new tools to showcase your research, and new ways to increase your professional online visibility. This workshop is intended for graduate students and early career researchers.Seating is limited. Preregistration is required.

Award-Winning Faculty Series: Challenging Coursework, Engaged Freshmen

Oct 23, 2015

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Award-winning immunology teacher, Gayle Brown, engages large classes (120+) of freshmen veterinary students. Can you imagine students cheering when you introduce the "disease of the day"? Learn how to blend challenging and basic scientific concepts with improvements based on student feedback.

Snow Blower Service Days

Oct 23, 2015

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

West side of Sukup Hall

$25

Student Activities Student activities

Sponsored by student members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Service continues Oct. 24 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.). Simply drop off your snow blower during the posted hours.

ISU Symphonic Band and ISU Concert Band

Oct 23, 2015

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ames City Auditorium

$7.00 adults; $5.00 students. Tickets available night of concert.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The Symphonic Band is an 80-member ensemble that explores traditional as well as contemporary works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Steven Smyth, Associate Director of Bands. The Concert Band performs a variety of rich literature. Approximately 100 students take part in this group, enjoying continued musical involveme

Paint Your Own Pottery: Superheroes

Oct 23, 2015

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5 (does not include price of bisque)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. Whether you are a Marvel or DC Comics fan, incorporate imagery from your favorite character into your design. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.

Ames City Council Candidate Forum

Oct 23, 2015

6:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

This event will provide an opportunity for students and community members to learn about the Ames City Council candidates and their platforms. There will be also be questions from a moderator and from the audience.

Lecture: Puerto Rican Student Association Cultural Night

Oct 23, 2015

6:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Before becoming the host of CNN Dinero at CNN En Espanol, Xavier Serbia was widely recognized in the 1980s as a member of the boy band Menudo and an actor in such films as Una Aventura Llamada Menudo. At the end of his entertainment career he lost all of his money due to poor financial decisions, and his career took an unexpected turn. He overcame his financial downfall to become a successful business professional. Serbia...

Planetarium Show: Solar System Astronomy

Oct 23, 2015

6:30 PM

ISU Planetarium, Physics Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!

Cyclone Cinema: Trainwreck

Oct 23, 2015

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

Spoken Word Performance: Intersections of Identity

Oct 23, 2015

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Arts, performances Diversity Lectures Student activities

Kai Davis is a writer and performer from Philadelphia whose work deals with race, gender and sexuality. A Queer Woman of Color, she explores how these concepts affect who we are and how we love.

Live Music: Field Division

Oct 23, 2015

9:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$7 students / $12 public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Field Division is a Des Moines based folkwave duo whose songs explore the line where dreams and reality blur, where sound waves and stories intertwine. The rich and hauntingly beautiful music created by Evelyn Taylor and Nicholas Frampton, is a blend of classic songwriting (think 60s/70s folk rock vibes) and modern dream pop.