Sunday, 20 Aug 2017
Fee payment deadline: Fall 2017
Fee payment deadline for fall. First payment (minimum due) or payment in full on AccessPlus.
Registration Cancellation Deadline: Fall 2017
Last day to cancel registration on AccessPlus for fall to avoid tuition assessment. All courses must be dropped on AccessPlus by 11 p.m.
Cyclone Fan Fest
Kick off the 2017-18 sports season with an interactive sports festival that includes autographs, inflatables, face painting, games and more. Cyclone coaches, athletes and spirit squad will be available for photos and autographs. Cy's Locker Room will be on site with Cyclone merchandise and food trucks will offer menu items and refreshments.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 21 Aug 2017
Fall semester begins
Classwork begins for the fall 2017 semester.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Looking for a great place to experience the Solar Eclipse of 2017 with others? Join us for this rare celestial event!
Aug/Sept Craft of the Month- Framed Dry Erase Board
Go through our stash of fancy papers and glue together a background to put in an 11" x 14" frame.
Welcome Reception at the Brunnier
The Iowa State Deans, Vice President for Research, Vice President for Extension and Outreach, and University Museums would like to welcome everyone back to campus at a reception in the Brunnier Art Museum. ISU faculty and staff are encouraged to attend to greet colleagues and network while also celebrating the opening of the new portrait exhibition - Faces of Iowa State. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday, 23 Aug 2017
Fused Glass Pendant Walk-In
Design a one-of-a-kind pendant while learning the basics of glass fusing.
Barrel racing competition
The ISU Rodeo Club hosts a biweekly barrel racing summer series. Warmups begin at 5:30 p.m., spectators are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair; no grandstand seating is available. Contestants of all ages can enter, including youth (18 and younger). Top performers win cash prizes. Additional proceeds from the entry fees support club activities.
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.
Thursday, 24 Aug 2017
Kids Story Time
This much-loved storytelling program has returned with a strong literacy focus every week.
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 driveway 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.
Auditions: Out of the Fire, The Banned Books Monologues
Auditions are open to all ISU students. There are also a number of roles available to adults ages 40 and over.
Auditions: The Children's Hour
Auditions are open to all ISU students. Roles are available for 12 women and 2 men.
Glitter Postcards
A quick and dirty (glittery) craft! Pick a vintage postcard and choose an element in the imagery that you'd like to redesign, then glue and glitter.
Friday, 25 Aug 2017
Audit to credit deadline
Last day to change a full semester course from audit to credit basis.
Drop Deadline
Last day to drop full-semester or first half-semester courses without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.
Registration Deadline
Last day to initiate registration through AccessPlus. A late registration fee applies.
Schedule Change Deadline
Last day to process most schedule changes without signatures of instructor and adviser (full-semester courses and first half-semester courses). See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines and the Schedule of Classes for exceptions.
Schedule Change Deadline
Last day to process a schedule change for fall through AccessPlus registration.
Celebration: Women's Equality Day
Story County residents can register to vote (free cookies, brownies and lemonade for those who do). All are welcome to learn more about programs offered by the Catt Center, the Margaret Sloss Womens Center, and the League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County.
Campus conversation
Campus communities continue to be leaders of change. With the events occurring at the University of Virginia, let's engage in this conversation. Come in for the full time or drop in.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Gnome Gnight
From three-inch 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.
Cyclone Invitational: Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Kent State. Game times and dates are subject to change.
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!
Saturday, 26 Aug 2017
LEAD Retreat
The Student Activities Center in collaboration with the Department of Residence hosts an off campus, overnight retreat for the top student organization leaders at Iowa State. Specific organizations will be invited to attend based on their impact to the student body and Iowa State as a whole. The camp goes from Saturday to Sunday.
Textbook return deadline
Last day to return textbooks for refund to University Book Store. Exclusions apply. See website for details.
Cyclone Pride Floral Wreath Workshop
Celebrate Cyclone pride with a living wreath planted in cardinal and gold!
Art Workshop: Fall Water Media with Erna Waterman
Spend the first half hour making an abstract water media project and discussing design. You will find that being happily unaware of what will happen opens up the artist in you to the pure fascination of creating art!