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Friday, 07 Oct 2022

ISU Town Hall with Admiral Mike Franken

Oct 07, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

3512 Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

ISU Lectures Campaign Town Hall Series: Mike Franken, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, will answer questions from students, faculty/staff, and the Ames community.

Cyday Friday Walk

Oct 07, 2022

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Beardshear Hall entrance

free

University Meetings, receptions

Celebrate Cyday Friday with a one-mile walk on campus and look for a chance to win prizes. You are welcome to walk the route at your own pace. Preregister (free) to be eligible for prize drawings.

Microwave-Dyed Silk Scarf Workshop

Oct 07, 2022

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$24 Members, ISU Students. $32 General Public

Reiman Gardens

Create your very own one-of-a-kind silk scarf with artist and educator Sara Merritt.

CANCELED: Swimming & Diving Cardinal and Gold Meet

Oct 07, 2022

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Beyer Hall Pool

free

Athletics Athletics

This meet has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. Admission to all Iowa State swimming and diving meets is free.

Volleyball vs. Kansas

Oct 07, 2022

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State volleyball vs. Kansas. Game times and dates are subject to change.

Cyclone Cinema: The Black Phone

Oct 07, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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.

ISU Theatre: Polaroid Stories

Oct 07, 2022

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

$20

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A visceral blend of classical mythology and real life stories told by street kids, Naomi lizuka's "Polaroid Stories" journeys into a dangerous world where mythmaking fulfills a fierce need for transcendence, where storytelling has the power to transform a reality in which characters' lives are continually threatened, devalued and effaced. Contains adult language and content.

Performance: Tenille Townes

Oct 07, 2022

8:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$18 public, $14 ISU students

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Tenille Townes released her new project Masquerades on April 22 via Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville in partnership with RCA Records.

Saturday, 08 Oct 2022

34th Organists of Iowa Concert

Oct 08, 2022

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

"34th Organists of Iowa" concert - Dr. Charles Barland, guest organist (University of Dubuque) sponsored by the Sukup Manufacturing Co. of Sheffield, Iowa

Cardinal and GOAL'd Tailgate

Oct 08, 2022

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Southwest lawn, Alumni Center

free

Student Affairs Student activities

This substance-free tailgate event includes free food and games. The first 100 attendees will receive a free T-shirt. Hosted by ISU Student Health and Wellness.

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Oct 08, 2022

3:30 PM

Alumni Center

free

University Special events

Cyclones everywhere are invited to celebrate at the Alumni Center before every home football game. Enjoy giveaways, fun and games, shopping, food and drink, and entertainment for all ages. Doors open three hours prior to kick-off and end 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Catered meal available for an additional charge.

Mary Dratz Senior Recital

Oct 08, 2022

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Senior, Mary Dratz, presents a bassoon recital in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Football vs. Kansas State

Oct 08, 2022

6:30 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

$50-85

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State football hosts Kansas State in a Big 12 matchup. The game time will be announced closer to the date of the game.

Cyclone Cinema: The Black Phone

Oct 08, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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.

ISU Theatre: Polaroid Stories

Oct 08, 2022

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

$20

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A visceral blend of classical mythology and real life stories told by street kids, Naomi lizuka's "Polaroid Stories" journeys into a dangerous world where mythmaking fulfills a fierce need for transcendence, where storytelling has the power to transform a reality in which characters' lives are continually threatened, devalued and effaced. Contains adult language and content.

Sunday, 09 Oct 2022

Free Admission: Last Day for "Lewis and Art Exhibition" Sculptures

Oct 09, 2022

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free

Reiman Gardens

Visit Reiman Gardens on the last day to see our sculpture exhibit "Lewis and Art Exhibition" before it leaves. Celebrate with free admission for everyone!

ISU Theatre: Polaroid Stories

Oct 09, 2022

2:00 PM

Fisher Theater

$20

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A visceral blend of classical mythology and real life stories told by street kids, Naomi lizuka's "Polaroid Stories" journeys into a dangerous world where mythmaking fulfills a fierce need for transcendence, where storytelling has the power to transform a reality in which characters' lives are continually threatened, devalued and effaced. Contains adult language and content.

Wind Ensemble

Oct 09, 2022

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The Wind Ensemble performs their first concert of the season in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Oct 09, 2022

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $35 ISU, $45 public

Memorial Union programs 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+.

Drake Hall Preservation Tour (Part II)

Oct 09, 2022

4:00 PM

Virtual on YouTube

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Virtually tour Centerville, Iowa's Drake Hall with owners Gerhard Spillmann and Kyle Shiroma along with University Museums' staff.

Cyclone Cinema: The Black Phone

Oct 09, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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.

Monday, 10 Oct 2022

Startup Pitch Competition: First Round

Oct 10, 2022

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

3231 Student Innovation Center

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions Student activities

Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes. In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in each category -- new idea and existing business -- will advance to the Fall Startup Pitch Finale on Oct. 13.

Lecture: Assimilation and Perception of Asian Americans as the Model Minority

Oct 10, 2022

6:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

A specialist in 20th century United States history, Ellen Wu is a nationally recognized authority on Asian-Pacific America, migration, race, and the myth of the model minority. She is director of the Asian American Studies program at Indiana University, Bloomington, where she also is an associate professor of history.

Tuesday, 11 Oct 2022

Reiman Speaker Series: Keith Kreuer

Oct 11, 2022

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Ivy College of Business Lectures

Keith Kreuer, Principal and Angel Investor at RedHouse Associates, has more than 30 years of experience in starting and building innovative, customer-oriented information technology companies. Lunch will be provided (11:30 a.m.-noon), followed by the lecture.

Gesture Drawing & Abstraction: Drawing Workshop with Celinda Stamy (Session 1)

Oct 11, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Join Arts and Visual Culture Assistant Teaching Professor Celinda Stamy for a workshop guiding participants through the process of gesture drawing.

Shameless Self-Promotion: Share Your Research to Make an Impact

Oct 11, 2022

2:10 PM - 3:25 PM

199 Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

Learn how to make the most of online platforms researchers use for social interaction and promoting their work.

Startup Pitch Competition: First Round

Oct 11, 2022

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

3231 Student Innovation Center

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions Student activities

Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes. In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in each category -- new idea and existing business -- will advance to the Fall Startup Pitch Finale on Oct. 13.

Gesture Drawing & Abstraction: Drawing Workshop with Celinda Stamy (Session 2)

Oct 11, 2022

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Join Arts and Visual Culture Assistant Teaching Professor Celinda Stamy for a workshop guiding participants through the process of gesture drawing.

ISU Town Hall with Deidre DeJear

Oct 11, 2022

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

ISU Lectures Campaign Town Hall Series: Deidre DeJear, the Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, will answer questions from students, faculty/staff, and the Ames community.

Wednesday, 12 Oct 2022

Iowa Political Cartoonists: A Discussion with Elizabeth Riordan

Oct 12, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Virtual on Zoom

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join a Zoom conversation between University of Iowa Special Collections and Archives' Lead Outreach and Instruction Librarian Elizabeth Riordan, and Iowa State University Museums' curator Sydney Marshall for a look at the works of three Iowa political cartoonists: Ding Darling, Frank Miller, and Brian Duffy.