Sunday, 01 Jan 2017
January Craft of the Month: Harry Potter Wands
The wand chooses the wizard, but exceptions are made in the Workspace. Create your own instrument to channel your magical powers! You'll be ready for "Wandlore," a complex and mysterious branch of magic
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Texas.
Monday, 02 Jan 2017
University holiday
Campus offices are closed.
Tuesday, 03 Jan 2017
Retirement reception: Trevor Howe
Howe, a storekeeper in central stores, is retiring after 39 years of service at Iowa State (36 in central stores).
Wednesday, 04 Jan 2017
Schedule of Classes for Summer 2017
Schedule of Classes for Summer 2017 available.
Thursday, 05 Jan 2017
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme. Materials are intended for children ages two to seven years old, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cyclone Club Luncheon
Featured speaker is volleyball head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch; emceed by Voice of the Cyclones John Walters. Luncheons are open to the public, with an opportunity to ask questions, meet Iowa State head coaches and win prize drawings. An optional lunch, catered by Hy-Vee, is available. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
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.
Crafty Cocktail Night: Hand-Braided Rag Coasters
Visit the Gardens after hours for Crafty Cocktails, and create a different recycled or re-purposed craft to celebrate environmental stewardship, while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting!
Friday, 06 Jan 2017
Retirement reception: David Miller
David J. Miller, associate vice president for facilities planning and management (FP&M), is retiring after more than 33 years of service in FP&M. There will be a program at 3 p.m.; refreshments will be served.
Gymnastics and Wrestling
Beauty and the Beast: Iowa State wrestling and gymnastics vs. Arizona State.
Reception: Gotham Exhibition
Opening reception for "Gotham," an exhibition of fine art photography by New York City-based photographer, writer and editor Michael Corones.
Saturday, 07 Jan 2017
Family Movies in the Gardens
Looking for a warm, cozy place to entertain the kids for a few hours? Every Saturday in January, Reiman Gardens will be offering movies for children at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
Aspiring opera singers will participate in the Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions in Ames. Singers will perform two of five prepared arias representing different styles and languages. The event is open to the public.
Men's basketball
Iowa State vs. Texas.
Sunday, 08 Jan 2017
Registration Deadline
Last day to initiate registration for spring through AccessPlus without a late registration fee. Registration must be completed by 11 p.m.
Registration Deadline
Last day to cancel registration on AccessPlus for spring to avoid tuition assessment. All courses must be dropped on AccessPlus by 11 p.m.
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Kansas.
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 dancing better. From 5-7pm, the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Monday, 09 Jan 2017
Farewell: Dean McCormick
Dean McCormick is director for design and construction services. He has accepted a position with Ames-based Story Construction after 22 years of service in facilities planning and management. A program will begin at 3 p.m.; refreshments will be served.
Confronting the Winter Blues
A four-week course on Monday, January 9, January 16, January 23 and January 30 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn a variety of ways to raise your spirits when winter weather gets you down, with expressive therapies instructor Camilla Kottman.
Osborn Club Lecture
Emily Heaton, associate professor in agronomy, will present "Perennial Power." Her talk will explore the rationale and potential for transition from a fossil-based to a plant-based economy.
Tuesday, 10 Jan 2017
P&S Council Seminar: Customer service
"Great Customer Service," Craig Hamerlinck, program coordinator, VP for research office.
Wednesday, 11 Jan 2017
January 2017 Free Admission Day
It's important to make the beauty and educational value of Reiman Gardens as available as possible to all. On the second Wednesday of every month, all guests may visit Reiman Gardens free of charge. The Gardens will still maintain its standard hours.
Carillon Concert: Let Freedom Ring
A carillon concert in honor of Dr. King by ISU carilloneur Tin-Shi Tam. Part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Series.
Reception: 2017 Women Impacting ISU Calendar
The 12 women featured in the calendar will be recognized. A program will begin at 4 p.m. Free copies of the calendar will be distributed.
Artful Yoga
This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. In conjunction with the current exhibition, our practice this semester will focus on the color red. Please arrive early for a discussion on the month's topic beginning at 5:15. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required.
Woodshop Orientation
Learn the fundamentals of woodworking equipment while creating a bird house.
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma.