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What is featured?

Friday, 29 Aug 2014

Astronomy Seminar

Aug 29, 2014

4:10 PM

3 Physics

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Infrared variability in the Small Magellanic Cloud using data from Spitzer Space Telescope (Elizabeth Polsdorfer, Iowa State University)

Paint Your Own Pottery: Cyclone Garden Gnomes

Aug 29, 2014

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5 (studio fee)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Join us on Fridays evenings for a fun exploration of techniques in "painting" bisque. From three-inch inch minis to a foot-tall "Ginormagnome" we've got a cast of characters that are fun to decorate and add to your indoor or outdoor space.

Reception for lecturers, clinicians, and adjunct faculty

Aug 29, 2014

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens, Garden Room

Academic Affairs Training, development

Social gathering and networking opportunity for lecturers, clinicians, and adjunct faculty.

Volleyball

Aug 29, 2014

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Stanford (AVCA Showcase)

Book Release Party: "Prairie Gold: An Anthology of the American Heartland"

Aug 29, 2014

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main Street, Ames

Free; books available for purchase

College of Design Meetings, receptions

The College of Design is hosting a book release party for "Prairie Gold: An Anthology of the American Heartland." Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and light snacks and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided.

Dance social

Aug 29, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker Building

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.

Concert: Steven Cooper

Aug 29, 2014

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$0 ISU Students | $10 public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Steven Cooper's hit song "Bigger" features Akon and broke into the top #100 downloaded singles on iTunes. He's been featured alongside artists including Tech N9ne, Kid Rock, David Cook and many others. His catchy songs have been featured nationally on ESPN, Fox, MTVu and ABC Family.

ISU AfterDark

Aug 29, 2014

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

MU

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

ISU AfterDark will feature Colin Jost from SNL Weekend Update and magician Mike Super! Other activities will include: -Bingo -Karaoke -Bowling and Billiards -Green Screen Photos ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. All activities are free for students! Come enjoy the fun!

Comedy! Weekend Update Anchor Colin Jost

Aug 29, 2014

11:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Colin Jost is the head writer of Saturday Night Live and co-anchor of SNL's "Weekend Update." ISU AfterDark.

Saturday, 30 Aug 2014

Textbook return deadline

Aug 30, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to return textbooks for refund to University Book Store. Exclusions apply. See www.isubookstore.com for details.

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Aug 30, 2014

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

ISU Alumni Center

free

University Meetings, receptions

Fun for the whole family, regardless of the weather. Each tailgate features games, prizes, football action on the big screens, a marching band performance, a cash bar (Olde Main Brewing Company), and an optional catered meal by area vendors (preregistration required).

Football

Aug 30, 2014

11:00 AM

Jack Trice Stadium

$20-$50

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. North Dakota State.

Sunday, 31 Aug 2014

Soccer

Aug 31, 2014

1:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Saint Louis

Volleyball

Aug 31, 2014

1:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Florida State (AVCA Showcase)