Friday, 26 Aug 2016
Retirement reception: Doug Gruenewald
Doug Gruenewald, co-director of the learning communities program, is retiring. A program begins at 2 p.m.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Cyclone Garden Gnomes
From three-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.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Wichita State (Iowa State Challenge). Dates and times are subject to change.
Cyclone Cinema: Captain America: Civil War
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!
ISU AfterDark
ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. All activities are free for students and the public! Come enjoy the fun!
Performance: Sinclair
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sinclair is making her mark in the music industry, and has just released her debut EP "Sweet Talk" on SoundCloud via independent label Drive Music LLC. "Sweet Talk" was produced by Grammy-nominated producer John Alagia (who has worked with the likes of John Mayer, Ben Folds, Dave Matthews, and Jason Mraz) and platinum-selling songwriter/producer Nolan Sipe.
Saturday, 27 Aug 2016
Textbook Return Deadline
Last day to return textbooks for refund to University Book Store. Exclusions apply. See website for details.
Beginner Photo Basics Workshop
Saturday & Sunday, August 27 & 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join professional photographer and instructor, Mark Stoltenberg, for an intensive two-day workshop covering the basics of photography.
Discovery Station
Project: Balancing Act - Prisms Made from LEGO® Bricks. Drop by for fun, informal activities in the Gardens during the summer that relate to themed garden areas.
Open house: Insect Zoo
"Bug Village," with more than 85 species of arthropods on display. Activities include cooking demonstrations (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) with the "Eat-a-Bug Cookbook" author and Bug Chef David George Gordon; cockroach races, Leo Da Roachy painting, maggot art and more.
Cyclone Cinema: Captain America: Civil War
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!
Scream Out Loud w/ The Offer and Kickstart the Sun
Scream Out Loud has been writing and performing music to move the soul since 2009. Living on the edge of the country in the midst of beach paradise, the rock / post-hardcore band has cultivated and perfected their sound over the last 7 years. Starting in Pensacola, FL and expanding all over the United States, Scream Out Loud has toured and performed with a wide variety of artists including I See Stars, For The Fallen Dreams, Attila, and Memphis M
Sunday, 28 Aug 2016
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Creighton (Iowa State Challenge). Dates and times are subject to change.
Fanfare Concert
A concert to launch the new academic year featuring the faculty in the ISU music department.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
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: Captain America: Civil War
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!
Monday, 29 Aug 2016
Open forum: Hispanic/Latino affairs project director
Roberto Orozco, program coordinator for social justice programs at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is one of three finalists interviewing for this new position in the office of the vice president for diversity and inclusion.
Great Plants for Iowa
Topic: "Vines". Great Plants for Iowa series will allow participants to develop knowledge of the wide variety of garden plants that grow well in Central Iowa.
Walk-In Craft: Fused Glass Pendant
Design a one-of-a-kind pendant while learning the basics of glass fusing.