Sunday, 23 Oct 2016
Homecoming: Parade
Parade entries include student, university and local businesses and organizations.
ISU Symphonic Band and ISU Concert Band
The Symphonic Band is an 80-member ensemble that explores traditional as well as contemporary works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Steven Smyth, Associate Director of Bands. The Concert Band performs a variety of rich literature and approximately 100 students take part in this group.
Spirits in the Gardens
Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Scare is in the air as Reiman Gardens' Spirits in the Gardens event returns. All are welcome to join in the spooky fun by attending in costume. As part of a new, astounding display, see 500 carved pumpkins lit against the evening sky while here.
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: Star Trek Beyond
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, 24 Oct 2016
Homecoming: Food on Campus
Lunch catered by Fazoli's.
Lecture: Global Health and Sustainable Development
Ambassador John E. Lange (Ret.) works in global health diplomacy for the United Nations Foundation. World Affairs Series
Lecture: The Geology and Geography of Floods
Jim Oââ'¬â"¢Connor is a research geologist at the U.S. Geological Survey in Portland, Oregon, who studies landscape evolution related to rivers and floods.
Tuesday, 25 Oct 2016
Homecoming: Food on Campus
Lunch catered by Jimmy Johns.
Open house: Trinect engineering fellows program
Trinect fellows (graduate engineering students), ISU students in elementary education and local elementary teachers together develop classroom research activities for students in grades 3-5. Engineering applicants are sought for the 2017-18 school year. Current Trinect fellows will answer questions; a short overview will begin at 4:30 pm.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"1000 Dams Down and Counting/The Great Missoula Floods of the Last Ice Age" by Dr. James O'Connor, USGS, Portland, OR.
David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture
"Managing the Evolution of Weed Adaptations," Marie Jasieniuk, professor and plant biologist, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California-Davis. A reception in the Agronomy Hall commons will follow the lecture.
Legislative Candidate Forum
Part of the Campaign 2016 Series, providing the university and community with opportunities to question candidates before the November election.
Havana Cuba All-Stars
Feel the tropical Caribbean climate inside Stephens as Cuba's greatest and most prominent musicians bring a program of songs and muisc celebrating the extraordinary musical legacy of Cuba that will have the audience dancing in their seats!
Performance: ISU Wind and Percussion ensembles
Dr. Michael Golemo is the director. The Wind Ensemble is recognized as the top concert band at Iowa State. Striving for perfection and playing for the love of music, the sixty members of the Wind Ensemble perform the finest quality literature composed for winds including music from the 16th century through the most contemporary works available for winds. The Wind Ensemble performs works for smaller chamber ensembles to the full ensemble.
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)