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What is featured?

Tuesday, 23 Apr 2024

Softball vs. St. Thomas

Apr 23, 2024

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. St. Thomas. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.

Rovers at Reiman

Apr 23, 2024

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens Special events

Every Tuesday in April from 4:30-7 pm, visitors to Reiman Gardens are welcome to bring their dogs for a walk on our beautiful grounds. Bring your family and furry friends for a fun, casual, new experience and watch our grounds turn greener throughout the month.

Confronting Cancer in College

Apr 23, 2024

6:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures

Outspoken throughout his battle with testicular cancer, Iowa State Athletics Director Jamie Pollard will share his message of encouragement and the importance of the support he received from the community through his treatment. Then, hear from the American Cancer Society On Campus student group as they share stories and resources related to personal or familial cancer experiences.

Open Mic Night

Apr 23, 2024

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclones with your singing, comedy, chainsaw juggling, or other talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop! (No chainsaw juggling, please)

Wednesday, 24 Apr 2024

Build Your Own Mental Health Kit

Apr 24, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

Free

Student Union Board Student activities

Join us for the bi-annual Menta Health Kits sponsored by the Student Union Board! We will have boxes to fill with treats and trinkets to support you and your mental health during the upcoming finals, and it's all FREE! Mental Health Kits will run from 10am to 2pm in the Maintenance Shop on Wednesday, April 24th or until supplies run out.

Art Walk: Dorm Life

Apr 24, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Oak Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Explore public art found in the residence halls around the east side of campus and learn about the connections to dorm life throughout Iowa State's history. Led by docent Steve Petska.

Retirement reception: Ann Oberhauser

Apr 24, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Room 311 East Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Oberhauser, professor in the sociology and criminal justice department, will retire from the university on May 15.

Pathways to Peace: Drawing from the Experiences of Palestinian Refugees

Apr 24, 2024

6:00 PM

2630 Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures

This talk reflects on the prospects for a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the perspective of Palestinian refugees, who have been marginalized in international attempts to resolve the conflict. So far, these international attempts, which have largely focused on a two-state solution have been unsuccessful. Drawing on the experiences of Palestinian refugees who have been at the center of the research Dr. Gabiam has...

Comedy College Finals

Apr 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Comedy College Finals is a no laughing matter! Come watch and enjoy seeing Iowa State students' final project, giving a stand-up comedy set to the public!

Thursday, 25 Apr 2024

Spring Enchantment Extended Hours

Apr 25, 2024

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens Special events

Dreaming of spring? Mark your calendars and don't miss our amazing bulb display featuring thousands of tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs. Enjoy extended visiting hours until 8pm while the tulips are in their prime.

ISU Arbor Day Tree Planting Event

Apr 25, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

West of Parking Lot 10 and Town Engineering

free

Live Green Submissions Live Green

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to participated in the 2024 Arbor Day Planting Event.

Retirement reception: Warren Franke

Apr 25, 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Room 213 Forker Building

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Franke, a professor of kinesiology, will retire from Iowa State on June 30.

Brothers, Unlimited

Apr 25, 2024

6:00 PM

3560 Memorial Union

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Live Green

Ben Jealous is an American civil rights leader, activist, and politician who is the seventh executive director of the Sierra Club, one of the largest and most influential environmental organizations in the United States. With a background in social justice advocacy, Ben brings a unique perspective to his role, focusing on issues of environmental justice, climate change, and conservation. Before leading the Sierra Club, he served as the...

Cyclone Cinema: Mean Girls

Apr 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.

How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems: Jenny Schuetz Lecture

Apr 25, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

0022 Sukup Hall

free

College of Design Lectures

Jenny Schuetz, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, will speak about creating equitable housing policies in a lecture on "How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems," which is the subtitle of her 2022 book "Fixer-Upper."

ISU Theatre: John Proctor is the Villain

Apr 25, 2024

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

$20

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

In present-day Appalachia, a high school class explores "The Crucible." As scandal swirls in their community, the assignment turns into an examination of power, love, and sex education. Advisory: Contains adult language and content. "John Proctor is the Villain" will run in repertory with "The Crucible."

Concert: Local Showcase w/ Formerly Gifted, Riding Atlas, and Teaze (Indie-Rock)

Apr 25, 2024

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

Free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

With influence from pop-punk and indie rock, Teaze is a garage-roots band formed in Ames, Iowa in 2022. Roeby Stebbins (lead guitar), Jayden Luse (drums), Ella Slade (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Matthew Wade (bass).

Friday, 26 Apr 2024

Spring Enchantment Extended Hours

Apr 26, 2024

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens Special events

Dreaming of spring? Mark your calendars and don't miss our amazing bulb display featuring thousands of tulips, hyacinths and other bulbs. Enjoy extended visiting hours until 8pm while the tulips are in their prime.

One Sustainable Iowa Student Sustainability Conference

Apr 26, 2024

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Memorial Union

Students $10 ($15 after 4/1) Faculty/staff $25 ($40 after 4/1) **Financial assistance available.

Live Green Submissions Live Green

Students from colleges and universities across Iowa will meet for a day of networking and skills building as they tackle sustainability issues on their campuses and beyond.

Innovation Lunch Club

Apr 26, 2024

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Economic Development Core Facility training room, 1805 Collaboration Place

free

Ivy College of Business Lectures

Learn how the ISU Translational AI Center can work for you from program manager Jessica Bell. The Center breaks down disciplinary silos to bring together core ISU artificial intelligence researchers and subject matter interested in applying new technologies to their work.

Fired Ink Art Fridays

Apr 26, 2024

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace

$12 in-studio/not available to go

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Create swirls and blurs of vibrant color on glass using alcohol inks and a little bit of fire. We will seal the design and slip it into an 8 x 10 frame for an instant masterpiece!

Cyclone Cinema: Mean Girls

Apr 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.

ISU Theatre: John Proctor is the Villain

Apr 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

$20

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

In present-day Appalachia, a high school class explores "The Crucible." As scandal swirls in their community, the assignment turns into an examination of power, love, and sex education. Advisory: Contains adult language and content. "John Proctor is the Villain" will run in repertory with "The Crucible."