Saturday, 01 Oct 2016
Reception: "Common Threads III"
A reception will open a collaborative exhibition by local fiber artist Catherine Reinhart and Minnesota printmaker and fiber artist Allison Wegren Metzger. The exhibition runs Oct. 1-31 at ISU's Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames.
Monday, 03 Oct 2016
Retirement reception: Keith Bystrom
Keith Bystrom, associate counsel in the office of university counsel, will retire from Iowa State on Oct. 7. A program will begin at 3:15 p.m.
Memorial service: Carlota Gutierrez
Carlota Gutierrez, former 28-year employee in the College of Design reading room, died Sept. 24 at home after battling illness for several months. A program will begin at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, 04 Oct 2016
Book sale
An annual fundraiser for the United Way of Story County. The sale will feature more than 300 items, including used books, CDs and DVDs.
Wednesday, 05 Oct 2016
Book sale
An annual fundraiser for the United Way of Story County. The sale will feature more than 300 items, including used books, CDs and DVDs.
Design Research Networking Social: Smart Cities
Faculty are invited to join this conversation about "smart cities" -- what they are, should be and should not be, how to connect your research to the topic, how design matters and what interdisciplinary research is needed for smart, sustainable urban development.
Thursday, 06 Oct 2016
Cyclone Club Luncheon
Featured speaker is football head coach Matt Campbell; emceed by Voice of the Cyclones John Walters. Luncheons are open to the public, with an opportunity to ask questions, meet Iowa State head coaches and win prize drawings. An optional lunch, catered by Hy-Vee, is available. Doors open at 11:30 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.
Wednesday, 12 Oct 2016
Caramel apple fundraiser
A fundraiser for the United Way of Story County. Apples are sliced with caramel sauce and toppings (nuts, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, toffee bits or graham crackers).
Pizza lunch fundraiser
A United Way fundraising event for the departments of entomology and natural resource ecology and management.
Walking taco lunch
A fundraiser for the United Way of Story County.
Thursday, 13 Oct 2016
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents Oct. 19-20 meeting in Cedar Falls.
Saturday, 15 Oct 2016
FIRST LEGO: Alumni Build Day
Individuals that love building with LEGO(r), have volunteered at a FIRST event, or are FIRST alumni. Join the Iowa FLL Planning Team in building LEGO kits for this year's competition, Animal Allies. This is a great way to connect with other FIRST and LEGO enthusiasts, give back to the community, and have a blast building. Volunteers can stay for an hour or all day. Please RSVP to fll@iastate.edu.
Tuesday, 18 Oct 2016
Picnic lunch fundraiser
A fundraiser for the United Way of Story County campaign.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2016
Meeting: Iowa Board of Regents
Created by the Iowa General Assembly in 1909, the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, is a group of nine citizens who govern five public educational institutions in the state through policymaking, coordination and oversight, as provided by law. Meetings are open to the public.
National Bioenergy Day
Exhibits and activities presented by more than 15 organizations will showcase research, educational, extracurricular and career opportunities related to bioenergy at Iowa State as well as the state of Iowa.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2016
Meeting: Iowa Board of Regents
Created by the Iowa General Assembly in 1909, the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, is a group of nine citizens who govern five public educational institutions in the state through policymaking, coordination and oversight, as provided by law. Meetings are open to the public.
Friday, 21 Oct 2016
Pop-up meeting: CyRide transit study
CyRide representatives will have short questionnaires and comment cards, asking individuals what works well and what doesn't on the transit system. This is part of year-long study of the bus system.
Pop-up meeting: CyRide transit study
CyRide representatives will have short questionnaires and comment cards, asking individuals what works well and what doesn't on the transit system. This is part of year-long study of the bus system.
Open house: University offices in the Kingland Building
ISU tenants in the Kingland Building invite the campus community to visit their new offices.
Tuesday, 25 Oct 2016
Open house: Trinect engineering fellows program
Trinect fellows (graduate engineering students), ISU students in elementary education and local elementary teachers together develop classroom research activities for students in grades 3-5. Engineering applicants are sought for the 2017-18 school year. Current Trinect fellows will answer questions; a short overview will begin at 4:30 pm.