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What is featured?

Saturday, 01 Oct 2016

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Oct 01, 2016

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

ISU Alumni Center

0 (charge for catered meal)

University Special events

Each tailgate features games and prizes, football on big screens, marching band step show, cash bar, food trucks and a catered meal (this week: catered by Pizza Ranch).

Cyclone Stampede Rodeo

Oct 01, 2016

1:00 PM

Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center

$15 (students $10, free for children 5 years and younger)

University Special events

Hosted by ISU's Rodeo Club, this event features college athletes from the Great Plains region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2016

Cyclone Stampede Rodeo

Oct 02, 2016

1:00 PM

Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center

$15 (students $10, free for children 5 years and younger)

University Special events

Hosted by ISU's Rodeo Club, this event features college athletes from the Great Plains region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association.

Thursday, 06 Oct 2016

Ji - Young Concert Artist

Oct 06, 2016

7:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$15 general admission; $5 ISU students and 18 & under

Iowa State Center Arts, performances Diversity Special events

Pianist Ji, first-prize winner of the 2012 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, performs at Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

Saturday, 08 Oct 2016

2016 Ames Area Studio Tour

Oct 08, 2016

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

20 locations, including 1334 Sweeney Hall and 203 Main St., Ames

free

Community Arts, performances Special events

The ISU Gaffers Guild (1334 Sweeney Hall) and the College of Design's Design on Main (203 Main St.) are two of 20 stops in the 2016 Ames Area Studio Tour. During this self-guided tour, visitors will discover original art -- paintings, glass, furniture and more -- created by Ames artists. Artists will be present to discuss their work and answer questions.

Fourth annual Bacon Expo

Oct 08, 2016

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center

$15 at the door ($12 in advance)

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Special events

Along with innovative bacon treats, attendees will enjoy live entertainment and educational displays about the pork industry.

Sunday, 09 Oct 2016

2016 Ames Area Studio Tour

Oct 09, 2016

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

20 locations, including 1334 Sweeney Hall and 203 Main St., Ames

free

Community Arts, performances Special events

The ISU Gaffers Guild (1334 Sweeney Hall) and the College of Design's Design on Main (203 Main St.) are two of 20 stops in the 2016 Ames Area Studio Tour. During this self-guided tour, visitors will discover original art -- paintings, glass, furniture and more -- created by Ames artists. Artists will be present to discuss their work and answer questions.

Tuesday, 11 Oct 2016

Wakka Flocka Flame Concert

Oct 11, 2016

8:00 PM

Hansen Agricultural Student Learning Center

$18 Students / $30 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Special events

AMES, IA - Tickets are now on sale for rapper/hip-hop artist Waka Flocka Flame, performing at Iowa State University on Tuesday, October 11. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. concert at Hansen Agricultural Student Learning Center.

Thursday, 13 Oct 2016

Lecture: World Bank President Jim Yong Kim

Oct 13, 2016

2:00 PM

Richard and Joan Stark Lecture Hall, 1148 Gerdin Business Building

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Special events Student activities

"From Muscatine to the World Bank" - Jim Yong Kim is the 12th President of the World Bank. Part of the College of Business CEO Series and World Affairs Series

Friday, 14 Oct 2016

Snow Blower Service Days

Oct 14, 2016

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

west side of Sukup Hall; look for signs

$25 (pickup and delivery $15)

Student Activities Special events Student activities

Staffed by members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Service continues on Saturday, Oct. 15 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Hilton Madness

Oct 14, 2016

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

free

Athletics Athletics Special events

This year's Hilton Madness will feature a slam dunk competition, 3-point contest and a scrimmage for you to cheer on your favorite players. Iowa State alum Scott Siepker will emcee the event.

Saturday, 15 Oct 2016

Snow Blower Service Days

Oct 15, 2016

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

west side of Sukup Hall; look for signs

$25 (pickup and delivery $15)

Student Activities Special events Student activities

Staffed by members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club.

Story Time with Clifford

Oct 15, 2016

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Inside the Iowa State University Book Store, Memorial Union

Operations and Finance Division Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Join us for a children's story time with Clifford! Story reading will begin promptly at 10:30 am with a chance to take photos with Clifford afterwards. One hour of free parking in the Memorial Union parking ramp with any purchase and all purchases at the ISU Book Store are tax free!

Wednesday, 19 Oct 2016

Major Fair

Oct 19, 2016

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

ISU Surplus Diversity Special events Student activities

More than 100 ISU majors and minors are represented in one room. This event is for students who are open-option, undecided, thinking about changing their major or struggling to find a career path.

Saturday, 22 Oct 2016

Homecoming: Blue Sky 4K run

Oct 22, 2016

10:00 AM

Central campus

$25

University Special events

"Leave a LegaCY," an annual run benefitting Lutheran Services in Iowa. Registration opens at 9 a.m.; free T-shirt for registrations received by Oct. 5.

Homecoming: Food on Campus

Oct 22, 2016

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Central campus

Free with homecoming button

University Special events

Lunch catered by Hickory Park.

Homecoming: Yell Like Hell

Oct 22, 2016

12:30 PM

Central campus

free

University Special events

Skit competitions that promote school spirit with cheering, music and dancing.

Sunday, 23 Oct 2016

Artist Demonstration - Don Colley

Oct 23, 2016

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Inside the University Book Store

Operations and Finance Division Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Join Don Colley, one of Faber-Castell's celebrated instructors, for a free a casual workshop where he shares tips and his techniques for drawing, his passion for life around him, and discusses being an artist on the go. This is an open house event so come and go as you please. Register to win great prizes. Don't forget to bring your sketchbook!

Homecoming: Parade

Oct 23, 2016

2:00 PM

Main Street, Ames

free

University Special events

Parade entries include student, university and local businesses and organizations.

Monday, 24 Oct 2016

Homecoming: Food on Campus

Oct 24, 2016

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Central campus

Free with homecoming button

University Special events

Lunch catered by Fazoli's.

Tuesday, 25 Oct 2016

Homecoming: Food on Campus

Oct 25, 2016

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Central campus

Free with homecoming button

University Special events

Lunch catered by Jimmy Johns.

Wednesday, 26 Oct 2016

Homecoming: Food on Campus

Oct 26, 2016

7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Central campus

Free with homecoming button

University Special events

Breakfast catered by Panera.

Homecoming: Yell Like Hell

Oct 26, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Central campus

free

University Special events

Skit competitions that promote school spirit with cheering, music and dancing.

Fine dining dinner: Midwest Steak

Oct 26, 2016

6:30 PM

Tearoom, 23A MacKay Hall

$30 ($35 with wine)

College of Human Sciences Special events

One of three themed dinners hosted this semester by students in hospitality management 487/587: Fine Dining Event Management. Reservations are required.

Thursday, 27 Oct 2016

Homecoming: Food on Campus

Oct 27, 2016

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Central campus

Free with homecoming button

University Special events

Lunch catered by Jeff's Pizza.

Homecoming: Movie Night

Oct 27, 2016

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

University Arts, performances Special events

"Halloweentown." Refreshments and popcorn will be provided.

Friday, 28 Oct 2016

Homecoming: Food on Campus

Oct 28, 2016

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Central campus

Free with homecoming button

University Special events

Lunch catered by the Iowa Pork Producers.

Homecoming: Honors and Awards Ceremony

Oct 28, 2016

1:15 PM

Scheman Building, Benton Auditorium

University Special events

More than 40 ISU alumni and friends will be recognized at the 85th annual Honors and Awards Ceremony. All are welcome to attend. A dessert reception will follow the ceremony. A list of recipients is available at the URL above.

Homecoming: Open house and pep rally

Oct 28, 2016

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ISU Alumni Center

free

University Special events

Celebrate Homecoming with food, cash bar, giveaways and games. The pep rally starts at 7 p.m., featuring the marching band and spirit squad, coaches, student-athletes, Yell-Like-Hell finals and Cardinal Court.

Homecoming: ExCYtment in the Streets

Oct 28, 2016

8:00 PM

Greek neighborhood

free

University Special events Student activities

Take a walk through the Greek house neighborhoods to see Homecoming decorations, displays and performances.