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What is featured?

Sunday, 01 Jan 2017

January Craft of the Month: Harry Potter Wands

Jan 01, 2017

All day

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$8

The Workspace Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

The wand chooses the wizard, but exceptions are made in the Workspace. Create your own instrument to channel your magical powers! You'll be ready for "Wandlore," a complex and mysterious branch of magic

Women's basketball

Jan 01, 2017

12:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Texas.

Monday, 02 Jan 2017

University holiday

Jan 02, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Campus offices are closed.

Tuesday, 03 Jan 2017

Retirement reception: Trevor Howe

Jan 03, 2017

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

162 General Services Building

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Howe, a storekeeper in central stores, is retiring after 39 years of service at Iowa State (36 in central stores).

Wednesday, 04 Jan 2017

Schedule of Classes for Summer 2017

Jan 04, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Schedule of Classes for Summer 2017 available.

Thursday, 05 Jan 2017

Youth Program: Caterpillar Club

Jan 05, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cyclone Club Luncheon

Jan 05, 2017

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Alumni Center, Reiman Ballroom

$12 for optional lunch

Athletics Meetings, receptions

Featured speaker is volleyball head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch; 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

Jan 05, 2017

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

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.

Crafty Cocktail Night: Hand-Braided Rag Coasters

Jan 05, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Visit the Gardens after hours for Crafty Cocktails, and create a different recycled or re-purposed craft to celebrate environmental stewardship, while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!

Friday, 06 Jan 2017

Retirement reception: David Miller

Jan 06, 2017

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

168 General Services Building

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

David J. Miller, associate vice president for facilities planning and management (FP&M), is retiring after more than 33 years of service in FP&M. There will be a program at 3 p.m.; refreshments will be served.

Gymnastics and Wrestling

Jan 06, 2017

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

Beauty and the Beast: Iowa State wrestling and gymnastics vs. Arizona State.

Reception: Gotham Exhibition

Jan 06, 2017

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Opening reception for "Gotham," an exhibition of fine art photography by New York City-based photographer, writer and editor Michael Corones.

Saturday, 07 Jan 2017

Family Movies in the Gardens

Jan 07, 2017

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Looking for a warm, cozy place to entertain the kids for a few hours? Every Saturday in January, Reiman Gardens will be offering movies for children at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

Jan 07, 2017

12:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

free

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Aspiring opera singers will participate in the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions in Ames. Singers will perform two of five prepared arias representing different styles and languages. The event is open to the public.

Men's basketball

Jan 07, 2017

8:15 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Limited availability

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Texas.

Sunday, 08 Jan 2017

Registration Deadline

Jan 08, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to initiate registration for spring through AccessPlus without a late registration fee. Registration must be completed by 11 p.m.

Registration Deadline

Jan 08, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to cancel registration on AccessPlus for spring to avoid tuition assessment. All courses must be dropped on AccessPlus by 11 p.m.

Women's basketball

Jan 08, 2017

1:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kansas.

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Jan 08, 2017

4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU 5 classes for $35, Public 5 classes 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. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better. From 5-7pm, the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Monday, 09 Jan 2017

Farewell: Dean McCormick

Jan 09, 2017

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

second floor, General Services Building

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Dean McCormick is director for design and construction services. He has accepted a position with Ames-based Story Construction after 22 years of service in facilities planning and management. A program will begin at 3 p.m.; refreshments will be served.

Confronting the Winter Blues

Jan 09, 2017

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

A four-week course on Monday, January 9, January 16, January 23 and January 30 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn a variety of ways to raise your spirits when winter weather gets you down, with expressive therapies instructor Camilla Kottman.

Osborn Club Lecture

Jan 09, 2017

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Hach Hall atrium

Lecture is free; social is $15 per person, $10 for students

Groups, governance Lectures

Emily Heaton, associate professor in agronomy, will present "Perennial Power." Her talk will explore the rationale and potential for transition from a fossil-based to a plant-based economy.

Tuesday, 10 Jan 2017

P&S Council Seminar: Customer service

Jan 10, 2017

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Lectures Training, development

"Great Customer Service," Craig Hamerlinck, program coordinator, VP for research office.

Wednesday, 11 Jan 2017

January 2017 Free Admission Day

Jan 11, 2017

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

It's important to make the beauty and educational value of Reiman Gardens as available as possible to all. On the second Wednesday of every month, all guests may visit Reiman Gardens free of charge. The Gardens will still maintain its standard hours.

Carillon Concert: Let Freedom Ring

Jan 11, 2017

11:50 AM

Central Campus

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King by ISU carilloneur Tin-Shi Tam. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series.

Reception: 2017 Women Impacting ISU Calendar

Jan 11, 2017

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, MU

free

University Meetings, receptions

The 12 women featured in the calendar will be recognized. A program will begin at 4 p.m. Free copies of the calendar will be distributed.

Artful Yoga

Jan 11, 2017

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. In conjunction with the current exhibition, our practice this semester will focus on the color red. Please arrive early for a discussion on the month's topic beginning at 5:15. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required.

Woodshop Orientation

Jan 11, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $12, Public $22

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a bird house.

Women's basketball

Jan 11, 2017

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma.