Tuesday, 30 Apr 2024
Cy's Finals Frenzy
The inaugural "Cy's Finals Frenzy" (April 28-30) promotes healthy study habits and personal wellness for students preparing for final exams. Finals Frenzy opportunities include include study sessions, tutors and Supplemental Instruction leaders on site, quiet and group study rooms, free stress-relief activities including a smash room, Workspace crafts, bowling and more.
Wednesday, 01 May 2024
Ignite Innovation Showcase
Witness the incredible power of creativity running through the DNA of Iowa State at this annual showcase of student creativity. The Student Innovation Center will be hosting the innovative work happening across campus through displays, exhibitions, panels, presentations, receptions, and celebrations.
Barks@Parks
Certified therapy dogs are available daily during prep week to help students de-stress. Additional student wellness activities including coloring pages, puzzles and games will be available 24/7 through finals week.
Road Deaths & Serious Injuries: A Crisis of Complacency
Road safety is one of the most intractable public health challenges we have faced in the last 100 years. We have come a long way in our understanding of the causes and consequences of road trauma. However, today, many of the challenges we face are no longer technical or scientific. Rather, they are social and political. We know what we need to do, we just don't know how to do it. We will explore how we got to where we are today, and what...
Thursday, 02 May 2024
Barks@Parks
Certified therapy dogs are available daily during prep week to help students de-stress. Additional student wellness activities including coloring pages, puzzles and games will be available 24/7 through finals week.
IGNITE: Interactive Expo
Part of the annual IGNITE Innovation Showcase, the expo will be filled with hands-on experiences, tasty treats and remarks from President Wintersteen (4 p.m.), celebrating creativity and innovation across campus.
DATE CHANGED: Professional and Scientific Council
This meeting date was moved to May 16.
Friday, 03 May 2024
Ignite Innovation Showcase
Witness the incredible power of creativity running through the DNA of Iowa State at this annual showcase of student creativity. The Student Innovation Center will be hosting the innovative work happening across campus through displays, exhibitions, panels, presentations, receptions, and celebrations.
Barks@Parks
Certified therapy dogs are available daily during prep week to help students de-stress. Additional student wellness activities including coloring pages, puzzles and games will be available 24/7 through finals week.
Softball vs. UCF
Iowa State vs. UCF. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Saturday, 04 May 2024
Softball vs. UCF
Iowa State vs. UCF. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Performance: Science Friday Live
Celebrate Science Reality during a special live performance hosted by award-winning journalist Ira Flatow and the team that brings you Science Friday every week. There will be music, engaging videos and visuals, and interactive moments. Best of all, you'll learn about the exciting discoveries taking place in your own backyard as Flatow interviews local researchers and scientists who are changing the world, one experiment at a time.
Science Friday Live at Iowa State University
Each May 4th is a celebration of one of the greatest Science Fiction adventures the world has ever known. But this May 4th, Iowa State University - and the Office of the Vice President for Research - welcome you to experience and celebrate Science Reality during a special live performance hosted by award-winning journalist Ira Flatow and the team that brings you Science Friday every week.
Sunday, 05 May 2024
"Fountain of the Four Seasons" | The Plan & Seed Planting
Learn the latest update on the conservation project surrounding the "Fountain of the Four Seasons," then walk to Morrill Hall to take home a seed to plant in time for spring. Learn from guest curator Jerome Thompson, ISU alumnus ('74), about the impact of corn and agricultural practices on the creation of the "Fountain" design.
Softball vs. UCF
Iowa State vs. UCF. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Sunday Tour
Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Retirement reception: Lisa Fontaine
Fontaine, associate professor of graphic design, will retire May 15 after more than 36 years on the Iowa State faculty.
Monday, 06 May 2024
Reception: Jonathan Wickert
President Wendy Wintersteen, senior vice president for student affairs Toyia Younger and interim senior vice president for operations and finance Heather Paris are hosting a reception to thank Wickert for his outstanding contributions to the university as senior vice president and provost.
Tuesday, 07 May 2024
Retirement reception: Carmen Fuchs
Carmen Fuchs, program coordinator at the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, is retiring from Iowa State on June 6.
Retirement reception: Jim Nespor
Nespor, manager of the physical therapy department at Thielen Student Health Center, is retiring from Iowa State on May 3.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Art Mart Spring Sale
Featuring artists, makers, and crafters from The Workspace, our spring market has something for everyone. From budding creatives on campus to professional artists you will find pottery, blown glass, jewelry, accessories, and prints. Sales support individual artists, The Workspace and the Gaffer's Guild.
Wednesday, 08 May 2024
Art Mart Spring Sale
Featuring artists, makers, and crafters from The Workspace, our spring market has something for everyone. From budding creatives on campus to professional artists you will find pottery, blown glass, jewelry, accessories, and prints. Sales support individual artists, The Workspace and the Gaffer's Guild.
Thursday, 09 May 2024
Commencement: Graduate College
Commencement ceremony for the Graduate College.
Art Mart Spring Sale
Featuring artists, makers, and crafters from The Workspace, our spring market has something for everyone. From budding creatives on campus to professional artists you will find pottery, blown glass, jewelry, accessories, and prints. Sales support individual artists, The Workspace and the Gaffer's Guild.
Friday, 10 May 2024
Commencement: College of Veterinary Medicine
Commencement ceremony for graduates of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Art Mart Spring Sale
Featuring artists, makers, and crafters from The Workspace, our spring market has something for everyone. From budding creatives on campus to professional artists you will find pottery, blown glass, jewelry, accessories, and prints. Sales support individual artists, The Workspace and the Gaffer's Guild.
Retirement reception: Carolyn Cutrona
Cutrona, Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences, is retiring from the psychology department and Iowa State on May 15. A short program will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 11 May 2024
Commencement: Undergraduate
Commencement ceremony for undergraduates.