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What is featured?

Sunday, 08 May 2016

Mother's Day

May 08, 2016

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

All mothers are admitted free of charge to Reiman Gardens on Mother's Day.

Plant sale

May 08, 2016

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens parking lot

Reiman Gardens Special events Student activities

Plants for sale include perennials for sun and shade, herbs and vegetables, Iowa natives, woody plants including trees, shrubs and Buck roses, container annuals and hanging baskets. Sale begins Saturday.

Softball

May 08, 2016

12:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Texas.

Argentine Tango Practica

May 08, 2016

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches 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.

Monday, 09 May 2016

Building Envelope Commissioning Train the Trainer Workshop

May 09, 2016

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

free

Research Conferences

The Train the Trainer program is a five-day (May 9-13) professional workshop of peer learning, including site visits in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on May 13. Professionals from Architecture and Construction Engineering, as well as Contractors, Project Managers and community college Construction Management educators will prepare for an increased demand for building envelope commissioning protocols.

Osborn Club Lecture

May 09, 2016

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Hach Hall atrium

Lecture is free; social is $20 per person, $10 for students

Groups, governance Lectures

John Nason, professor of ecology, evolution and organismal biology, will present "A Pollination System on the Edge: Unraveling the Mysteries of Reproduction in the Fig-Fig Wasp Mutualism."

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Kids Story Time

May 10, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity.

Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research

May 10, 2016

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Memorial Union, Cardinal Room

Student Affairs Meetings, receptions

Becki Elkins, registrar and director of institutional research and assessment, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, is one of five finalists.

P&S Council Seminar: "Money for Life"

May 10, 2016

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Training, development

Professional and scientific staff are invited to attend (or view live online) the P&S Council's monthly seminar, presented in May by Barb Wollan, College of Human Sciences Extension and Outreach.

Wednesday, 11 May 2016

Book Return

May 11, 2016

All day

University Bookstore

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day for end of term rental book return without penalty to the University Bookstore.

Family Yoga in the Gardens

May 11, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

6 week program on Wednesdays, May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, and 15 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Family yoga classes are light-hearted and focused on the kids age 3+ with an adult.

Unified Butterfly Recorder App Tutorial

May 11, 2016

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join the entomology staff to learn more about the Unified Butterfly Recorder (UBR) app.

Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research

May 11, 2016

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Memorial Union, Cardinal Room

Student Affairs Meetings, receptions

Aurelia Kollasch, senior research analyst, department of residence, Iowa State, is one of five finalists.

Grade Processing

May 11, 2016

2:15 PM

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Final grades due on Bb Learn and AccessPlus.

Thursday, 12 May 2016

Retirement reception: Raj Aggarwal

May 12, 2016

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2222 Coover Hall

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

Raj Aggarwal, director of the Engineering Research Institute and adjunct professor of electrical and computer engineering, is retiring. A short program will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research

May 12, 2016

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Memorial Union, Cardinal Room

Student Affairs Meetings, receptions

Matthew Pistilli, director of assessment and planning, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is one of five finalists.

Brown Bag

May 12, 2016

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.

The Dreamer: Fei Xue MFA Thesis Exhibition Reception

May 12, 2016

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gallery 181, College of Design

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Opening reception for master's thesis exhibition by Fei Xue, graduate student in integrated visual arts. A screening of Xue's digital animation will begin at 6:30 p.m. The show will run through May 19. Exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

Friday, 13 May 2016

Opening Reception: Intertwine

May 13, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Opening reception for installation of Intertwine, a project to yarn-bomb the front facade of the ISU College of Design's Design on Main facility at 203-207 Main St. in downtown Ames. Over the past 9 months, hundreds of people from across Iowa and throughout the US have submitted more than 1,000 1-ft.-sq. knit and crocheted panels that have been stitched together into a "giant quilt" to cover the front of the 130-year-old, two-story building.

Saturday, 14 May 2016

Bag-O-Bulbs Sale

May 14, 2016

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

For the first time ever, you can purchase Reiman Gardens' tulip bulbs to replant in your own yard!

Movie Night at Jack Trice Stadium

May 14, 2016

7:00 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

free

Athletics Arts, performances Special events

As voted by Cyclone fans, this spring's family film is "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." North, south and east gates open at 6 p.m.; attendees are welcome to dress in costume.