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What is featured?

Thursday, 06 Nov 2014

Open forum: Reiman Gardens director candidate

Nov 06, 2014

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Garden Room, Reiman Gardens

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Aaron Steil is manager of public programs at Reiman Gardens. He is one of five finalists interviewing for the Reiman Gardens director post.

Walk-In Indigo Scarf Dyeing

Nov 06, 2014

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$12 per 15” x 60” scarf

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Dye a silk or cotton scarf vibrant blue using pre-mixed natural dye. Sarah will show you how to create patterns and variations in tones. Drop in anytime during the evening but give yourself about 45 minutes to complete the project.

Concert: Moscow State Symphony Orchestra

Nov 06, 2014

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$26-$63

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Moscow State Symphony with Pavel Kogan, Conductor; violin soloist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg

Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy

Nov 06, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Politically Engaged Poetry for the 21st Century

Nov 06, 2014

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

Poet Sam Taylor explores the contemporary moment, with an emphasis on politics, globalism and the urgency of our ecological crisis.

Friday, 07 Nov 2014

Stafford Lecture on Banking: Thomas Hoenig

Nov 07, 2014

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1148 Gerdin Business Building

free

Ivy College of Business Lectures

"Leveling the Playing Field," Thomas Hoenig, an ISU alumnus and the Vice Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Interdisciplinary Phenomics Workshop

Nov 07, 2014

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

3140 Agronomy

free

Research Conferences

This series promotes interaction among faculty in diverse disciplines and helps forge new collaborations that will lead to the submission of successful grant proposals, ground-breaking research and the formation of new companies.

Snowblower Service Days

Nov 07, 2014

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sukup Hall

$25

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student activities

Sponsored by the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Cost is $25 and includes oil, half tank of gas, sparkplug and grease. Club members will not fix major problems.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Spiral String Painting

Nov 07, 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. Create a circular pattern using jute twine and contrasting colors.

Concert: Third Day

Nov 07, 2014

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$20-$70

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Stephens Auditorium welcomes the legendary Christian rock band, Third Day, on Friday, November 7 at 7 pm.

Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy

Nov 07, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Men's Basketball

Nov 07, 2014

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$25-$35

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Viterbo (Exhibition).

Dance social

Nov 07, 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.

Performance: Crimes of the Heart

Nov 07, 2014

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.

Comedy! The League's Steve Rannazzisi

Nov 07, 2014

11:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Steve Rannazzisi plays "Kevin," the League Commissioner on FX's hit show "The League." ISU AfterDark.

Saturday, 08 Nov 2014

Snowblower Service Days

Nov 08, 2014

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sukup Hall

$25

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student activities

Sponsored by the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Cost is $25 and includes oil, half tank of gas, sparkplug and grease. Club members will not fix major problems.

Botanical Zendoodle

Nov 08, 2014

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$16 for members, $20 for the general public, and ISU students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

Join artist and instructor Sara Merritt for a workshop exploring this meditative art form, with particular emphasis on botanical shapes and designs. We will do some quick, focused doodling in the Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing, and look closely at wing patterns and plant contours for inspiration. STEAM program suitable for ages 10+. Registration with prepayment required by Thursday, November 6.

Lecture: Brown Bag

Nov 08, 2014

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

No preregistration required. Included with cost of admission. Free for members and Iowa State University students. Price of admission for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

"Reiman Gardens' Annual Theme Year - Celebrating the Past & the Future" presented by Aaron Steil, Manager of Public Programs Bring your lunch to the Gardens and enjoy an education program. Attend each month and experience a new topic presented by local and regional professionals and lecturers.

Bacon Expo

Nov 08, 2014

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center

$8, tickets on sale Oct. 10 (10 a.m.) via midwestix.com

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Special events Student activities

Student-powered event dedicated to expanding the horizons of bacon lovers and educating the public about pork production. 1,800 tickets will be sold.

Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy

Nov 08, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Concert: Band Extravaganza

Nov 08, 2014

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$10.00 adults; $5.00 students. Tickets available at the Stephens Auditorium box office

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Ensembles scheduled to perform include the ISU Wind Ensemble, the Cyclone Marching Band, the Symphonic Band

Performance: Crimes of the Heart

Nov 08, 2014

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.

Sunday, 09 Nov 2014

Soap Making - Hot Process Class

Nov 09, 2014

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $55, Public $65 (includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn soap making from scratch, using a hot-process crock pot method. With this method the "cure time" is greatly reduced. The ability to use finicky fragrances that normally can't be used with a traditional Cold Process method is the trademark of this technique. Lye safety will be emphasized.

Women's Basketball

Nov 09, 2014

1:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Winona State (exhibition).

Performance: Crimes of the Heart

Nov 09, 2014

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Three sisters reunite at their Granddaddy's home in Mississippi and are forced to face the consequences of the "crimes of the heart" each has committed.

Argentine Tango

Nov 09, 2014

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches 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.

Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy

Nov 09, 2014

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Concert: Amara Piano Quartet

Nov 09, 2014

7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Members of the Ames Piano Quartet include Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin; Jonathan Sturm, viola; George Work, cello; Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano