Thursday, 17 Jan 2019
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Bookmobile: Ames Public Library
In partnership with the university library, the Ames Public Library's Bookmobile added a regular Iowa State stop to its weekly route. The Bookmobile will park in the turnaround between Parks Library and Morrill Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays. Items from the Ames Public Library (for all ages) can be checked out, returned or reserved in advance for pick up.
Research workshop: Bridging the Divide Brown Bag
Bring your lunch (and your questions) to find out how the Bridging the Divide seed funding grant program could help get your research or scholarly project off the ground.
Nature at Noon: The Magic of Plants
Hear from Director Ed Lyon as he presents a program on the magic of plants! Bring your lunch to the Gardens each month and enjoy a nature-based education program relating to the 2019 theme, Toys & Games.
Retirement reception: Harry (Jack) Horner
Harry T. (Jack) Horner, University Professor of genetics, development and cell biology, retired from Iowa State last June 30 after 50-plus years on the Iowa State faculty. Due to circumstances, the department reception was delayed until now.
A Discussion with President Wintersteen
President Wendy Wintersteen will discuss her vision, direction and priorities for Iowa State. Questions are welcome. The discussion will be preceded by a 2:30 p.m. reception. Everyone is welcome; hosted by the ISU Retirees Association.
Walk-in Craft: Fired Ink Art
Create swirls and blurs of vibrant color on glass using alcohol inks and a little bit of fire. We will seal the design and slip it into an 8 x 10 frame for an instant masterpiece!
Wellness Expo
Learn about the resources available on campus to help you find your way to a holistic, healthy lifestyle. Activities include personal training assessments, sample fitness classes, meditation exercises, outdoor rec contests, action planning and mindful eating exercises. Whirlybird smoothie samples will be available.
Crafty Cocktail Night: Origami Insectarium
Join us at the Gardens after hours for a creative project while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Cyclone Cinema: Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians is a PG-13 comedy-drama rated 4.5 stars. Watch a complicated love story unfold between the extremely wealthy Nick Young and econ professor Rachel Chu. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.
Friday, 18 Jan 2019
Seminar, ISU Online Learning Community (ISU-OLC)
The purpose of the ISU-OLC is to share campus best practices to improve online teaching and learning; see how others are using the University Learning Management System (LMS) to create innovative learning experiences, inform the campus about existing and new web-based instructional technologies, participate in new technology testing and evaluation; as well as, to leverage LMS expertise, experience and training resources across campus.
Cardinal Commencement
A celebration of the inaugural Cardinal Women cohort, 72 ISU women (faculty and Professional and Scientific staff) who completed this personal and professional leadership development program during fall 2018 semester.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Night
We like big cups and we cannot lie! From traditional coffee cups and steins to ones sporting elephants and dragons, we have mugs of all sizes and styles.
Swimming and Diving
Iowa State vs. Illinois State.
54th Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner
The 54th Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner is presented by the department of music and theatre. As guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the Iowa State Singers, Musica Antiqua, Shy of a Dozen and Orchesis II dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner.
Cyclone Cinema: Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians is a PG-13 comedy-drama rated 4.5 stars. Watch a complicated love story unfold between the extremely wealthy Nick Young and econ professor, Rachel Chu. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge
Saturday, 19 Jan 2019
Iowa State Championship: FIRST LEGO League
Engineering Community Outreach will host the FIRST® LEGO® League state championship for students ages 9 to 14 years on campus. The competition continues Jan. 20.
Workshop: Basic Soap Making with Botanicals
Discover the traditional craft of cold-process soap making using botanicals with instructor and soap maker Jan Verploeg.
Family Movies in the Gardens
Two showings at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Looking for a warm, cozy place to entertain the kids for a few hours? Every Saturday in January, Reiman Gardens will offer movies for children at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State.
54th Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner
The 54th Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner is presented by the department of music and theatre. As guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the Iowa State Singers, Musica Antiqua, Shy of a Dozen and Orchesis II dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner.
Cyclone Cinema: Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians is a PG-13 comedy-drama rated 4.5 stars. Watch a complicated love story unfold between the extremely wealthy Nick Young and econ professor, Rachel Chu. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.
Sunday, 20 Jan 2019
Iowa State Championship: FIRST LEGO League
Engineering Community Outreach will host the FIRST® LEGO® League state championship for students ages 9 to 14 years on campus. The competition began Jan. 19.
Orchid Workshop: Beyond the Basics
Ever wondered how not to destroy these peculiar and wildly exotic flowers?
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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Cyclone Cinema: Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians is a PG-13 comedy-drama rated 4.5 stars. Watch a complicated love story unfold between the extremely wealthy Nick Young and econ professor, Rachel Chu. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.
Monday, 21 Jan 2019
University holiday
University offices are closed and classes are recessed.
No School Day with 4-H & Junior Master Gardeners: Winter Birds in the Garden
Bring a lunch and spend your day off school having fun and learning at Reiman Gardens with 4-H.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Birthday Celebration
Celebrate with song, story and birthday cake. An Ames tradition! Join us at 6:00 for cake and music, followed by an hour-long program beginning at 6:30pm.