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Friday, 10 May 2024

Retirement reception: Carolyn Cutrona

May 10, 2024

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Cutrona, Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences, is retiring from the psychology department and Iowa State on May 15. A short program will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, 11 May 2024

Commencement: Undergraduate

May 11, 2024

All day

Hilton Coliseum

free

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Special events

Commencement ceremony for undergraduates.

Plant Sale Extravaganza

May 11, 2024

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free

Reiman Gardens Special events

10th annual plant sale

Sunday, 12 May 2024

Plant Sale Extravaganza

May 12, 2024

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free

Reiman Gardens Special events

10th annual plant sale

Sunday Tour

May 12, 2024

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

May 12, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

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+.

Monday, 13 May 2024

Relationship-Rich Education: A Discussion with Dr. Peter Felten

May 13, 2024

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

In Person, register using RSVP on CELT event page

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Join us for a discussion of the book, "Relationship-Rich Education" with Elon University's Assistant Provost and Executive Director for Engaged Learning, Peter Felten.

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Ivy Sales Innovation Summit

May 14, 2024

All day

Sun Room, Memorial Union

$199 ($179 with three or more registrations)

Ivy College of Business Conferences

The annual Ivy Sales Innovation Summit, hosted by CIRAS and the Ivy College of Business, is designed for leaders and teams seeking best practices in sales. Registration closes May 6.

Professional and Scientific Council seminar series

May 14, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions Training, development

"Developing Your Leadership Skills," Chad Olson, student financial aid director. What's the difference between a leader and a manager? Which do you strive to be? In this interactive session, participants will discuss the differences between a manager and a leader. After identifying 10 skills of leaders, the participants will assess their own leadership skill set. You'll also leave with some tips on how to improve your leadership skills.

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Exploring Iowa State College Pottery's Place in History

May 15, 2024

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

Join Lynette Pohlman, Adrienne Gennett, and Allison Sheridan to learn more about the Museums extensive collection of Iowa State College pottery.

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

May 16, 2024

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

3580 Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.

Through the Eyes of George Washington Carver - The Student & Visionary

May 16, 2024

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Food Sciences Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances Diversity

Tour sites across central campus with educator Nicholas Scott highlighting the exhibition "George Washington Carver, The Student & Visionary."

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Sunday Tour

May 19, 2024

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Sunday Tours are 30 minutes long, are led by University Museums docents or staff, and are free!

Preserving Christian Petersen's History: New Research on the Artist's Life and Work

May 19, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

Join Curator Allison Sheridan and Historian and Business Administrator Edie Hunter for a talk on the recent discoveries and research on Christian Petersen's works of art, as well as his personal history.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

May 19, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

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+.

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Retirement open house: Mark Ludwig

May 22, 2024

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Surplus Facility, 925 Airport Rd.

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Ludwig, supervisor at ISU Surplus, will retire from Iowa State on June 3. This reception is scheduled during his final ISU Surplus public sale.

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Retirement open house: Tammy Blakely

May 23, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Room 102 Catt Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Blakely, a secretary in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' student services unit, will retire from Iowa State on June 3.

ISU Alumni Association: 2025 Travel Preview

May 23, 2024

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Alumni Center

free

President's Division Special events

Be among the first to receive the 2025 Traveling Cyclones tour schedule, ask questions and even book a trip with trusted providers. U.S. Postal Service representatives will be on site to accept passport applications or renewals.

Saturday, 25 May 2024

Concert: George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town

May 25, 2024

5:45 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

$35-$85

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Country music icon George Straight, eight-time GRAMMY winner Chris Stapleton and GRAMMY Award-winning band Little Big Town.

Monday, 27 May 2024

University holiday

May 27, 2024

All day

Iowa State University

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

University offices are closed.

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Art Walk: Animal Companionship

May 29, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Hixson-Lied Small Animal Hospital

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Take a walk around Patterson Hall and explore the connections between humans and animals found Iowa State's Art on Campus Collection. Led by education specialist Caitlin Patton.

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Retirement reception: Mark Wyant

May 30, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Room 206 Durham Center

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Wyant, a project manager with facilities management, is retiring from Iowa State on May 31.