Thursday, 21 Mar 2024
Cyclone Cinema: Trolls Band Together
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.
World Ballet Series: Swan Lake
Brought to life by an exceptional, multinational ensemble of 50 dancers, Swan Lake features vivid hand- painted sets, detailed hand-crafted costumes, rich story telling, and Tchaikovsky's unforgettable music. The production features Marius Petipa's original choreography, lovingly retouched by Nadezhda Kalinina. Sergey Novikov is the scenic and costume designer, with special effects and makeup designed by Irina Strukova.
Friday, 22 Mar 2024
Innovation Lunch Club
Lisa Shimkat, state director for America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, will illustrate how SBDC Iowa explores partnerships with rural connectors and economic developers to propel innovation and serve lowa's business owners.
Softball vs. Texas Tech (doubleheader)
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Global Gala
Global Gala is an annual celebration with student organizations showcasing their cultural heritage through dance, music, and fashion to promote diversity and celebrate all cultures. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a cultural craft, performances start at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Cyclone Cinema: Trolls Band Together
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.
Saturday, 23 Mar 2024
Animal Learning Day
Learn about animal agriculture with hands-on activities, live animals, displays, demonstrations, food and more. This is the ninth year of the event created by the Block and Bridle student organization to educate consumers about where their food comes from, answer questions about animal agriculture, and provide facts and information about how food is produced.
Smart Start Workshop
A "crash course" workshop for anyone who considered starting a business. Learn from local professionals about topics such as insurance, intellectual property, business organization, registration, and operations. Registration (free) required. Lunch is provided.
Softball vs. Texas Tech
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Senior Recital: Kim Garcia
A student of Mary Creswell, vocal senior Kim Garcia will perform classical and contemporary music.
Cyclone Cinema: Trolls Band Together
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.
Concert: John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band
John Primer has undisputedly helped build the sound and style of Chicago blues as we know it today. The echos of tradition bellowing from the birthplaces he played such as: Maxwell Street, Theresa's, Checkerboard and Rosa's Lounges, pulse from every chord in his fingers today. John Primer is a Chicago Blues Living Legend.
Sunday, 24 Mar 2024
DATE CHANGE: Softball vs. Texas Tech
This game will be played as part of a doubleheader on Friday, March 22. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Soccer vs. South Dakota
Iowa State women's soccer hosts South Dakota for a spring match. Dates and times subject to change. Updates available on cyclones.com.
Recital: Oboe Studio
Immerse yourself in a world of musical enchantment with the ISU music department studios. The performances provide a platform for talented students to showcase their solo and small ensemble musical skills, honed through dedicated lessons and studio classes with our esteemed faculty members.
Sunday Tour
Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Songwriter Showcase: Heath Church
American singer-songwriter Heath Church will perform as part of the Goldfinch Room Iowa Songwriters Showcase. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Cyclone Cinema: Trolls Band Together
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.
Performance: Lyrica and Cantamus
The Lyrica vocal group that showcases the beauty and power of female voices. The Cantamus ensemble showcases a diverse repertoire that encompasses a wide range of choral music styles. Both treble choirs are led by Jennifer Rodgers.
Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024
Seminar: The Plot Thickens: navigating the complexity of pectin development in plant growth and development
Join this Genetics, Development and Cell Biology department seminar as we host Dr. Charles Anderson, the Pennsylvania State University professor and associate head of research and faculty success in the Department of Biology, Sustainability Council Chair and co-director for the Center for Biorenewables, to discuss research into how pectins influence plant cell, tissue, and organ morphogenesis in complex ways.
POSTPONED: Intro to Geospatial Humanities workshop
The new date for this workshop is March 28.
Lecture: Out-Sharking the Sharks
"Out-Sharking the Sharks," with Cactus Jack and Brandon Adams. Cactus Jack appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and is an entrepreneur, inventor, salesman, and CEO (that's chief excitement officer) at Cactus Jack's Marketing, a product sourcing and promotion firm based in Ames. He holds more than a dozen patents, and has been featured in several national publications. Registration (free) required. A reception will follow.
How Stigma Derails the Help-Seeking Process
Mental health concerns affect 13% of the global population and will cost the world economy approximately $6 trillion by 2030 â€" more than the projected costs of cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease combined. Further, the rates of mental health problems have increased in recent years and have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, less than 10% of those experiencing mental health concerns seek therapy each year, and...
Integrating Gender Equity in International Agriculture Research-for-Development
International Women in Agriculture Day Dr. Christie will share her experience integrating gender in international agricultural research-for-development projects. Drawing on her work with small farmers in East and West Africa, as well as Southeast and South Asia, she will describe her approach using participatory methods to understand how gender relations are key to innovation in agriculture and development. Highlighting the importance of...
Recital: Flute Studio
Immerse yourself in a world of musical enchantment with the ISU music department studios. The performances provide a platform for talented students to showcase their solo and small ensemble musical skills, honed through dedicated lessons and studio classes with our esteemed faculty members.
Open Mic Night
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, 27 Mar 2024
Despite Advanced Technology, We Are Still Very Disaster-Prone!
This presentation uses a variety of examples of different types of disasters to point out how vulnerable American society is despite our advances in prediction, warning, and communications technologies. Much of our vulnerability arises from population growth, urban sprawl, urbanization, and expansion into disaster-prone areas. Unfortunately, some lessons that could have been learned from disasters in one part of the country have not been...
Gaffer's Guild Paperweight Sale
A selection of hand-made glass paperweights created by ISU students, faculty and community members will be available.
Protecting Plant Surfaces in a Changing Climate: Understanding synthesis, form and function of the plant cuticle using corn silks as a model system
To develop solutions for the agricultural sector to maintain or increase crop yields amidst extreme weather conditions often seen with climate change, it is important to understand mechanisms by which plants combat stresses in the environment. One such mechanism is the plant cuticle, which is a hydrophobic barrier that provides a first line of defense by which plants protect themselves from stresses, including extremes of temperature,...