Wednesday, 01 Mar 2023
ISCORE Preconference
A professional development opportunity for faculty, professional and merit staff. These sessions provide a structured environment to enhance your understanding and sensitivity to cultural differences. Many of the sessions will focus on providing tools to improve employee interactions and create inclusive workspaces. Registration (free) is requested.
Bicycling, Birding, and #BLM Across America in a Summer of Chaos
Speaker: Dr. Scott V. Edwards Dr. Scott V. Edwards is the Alexander Agassiz Professor of Organismal and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and the Curator of Ornithology at Harvard's associated museum, the Museum of Comparative Zoology. More lecture details to come.
Thursday, 02 Mar 2023
Travel and Event Services Showcase
University employees are invited to visit with representatives from external suppliers and internal service units to learn more about resources available to assist with planning for future events and travel.
Workshop: Supporting student-centered learning through open pedagogy
In this workshop, participants will learn about open pedagogy, a student-centered and project-based learning practice, and how it you can integrate this practice into your courses effectively. Registration required.
College-by-College Pitch Off Finale
Students from each of Iowa State's colleges will pitch their business ideas for the chance to win up to $5,000.
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.
Curator's Tour of "Growing Up Victorian"
Join intern Travis Berhenke (History '23) for an in-depth look at the "Growing Up Victorian" exhibition that he curated at the Farm House Museum. Explore themes of education, literature, chores and play from 1880 to 1910 in this historic home setting.
Blood at the Root: A Discussion of Forsyth County, GA
Patrick Phillips will discuss his search for the truth about his own hometown, where in 1912 hundreds of local white people used arson, lynching, and mob violence to drive out the entire Black populationââ'¬"and then kept them out for nearly a century. Having been raised in Americaââ'¬â"¢s most notorious ââ'¬Å"white county,ââ'¬Â Phillips will talk about his awakening from the willful ignorance of white supremacy, and how he joined the struggle for...
Cyclone Cinema: She Said
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.
Performance: Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros
Led by Bob Weir alongside Don Was, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti--The band will once again be joined by The Wolfpack, a string and brass quintet which features Alex Kelly, Brian Switzer, Adam Theis, Mads Tolling and Sheldon Brown, along with Barry Sless on pedal steel performing the expansive catalogue of Grateful Dead, Bobby's solo albums and more.
CANCELLED: Comedy Night: Sara Schaefer
- THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED - In her new solo show, critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, writer, and artist Sara Schaefer teaches you how to unlock your potential in this fake(?) seminar about defeating your hecklers, developing your TS (thick skin), and achieving total perfect comedy success. No matter your walk of life, you can make your dreams come true simply by Going Up!
Friday, 03 Mar 2023
Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity
ISCORE is the university's local initiative designed to provide an ongoing platform of sharing and applying new knowledge through presentations and workshops. The conference supports the university's Mission to "create, share and apply knowledge ... and make Iowa and the world a better place." Registration (free) is requested.
Artist Reception: Biorenewables Research Lab
The Biorenewables Research Laboratory collaborated with several Ames artisans to produce new artwork for the Biorenewables Research Laboratory entryway. Artists represented in the collection include the College of Design's Reinaldo Correa-Diaz, Chris Martin, Joe Muench and Ingrid Lilligren. Registration requested by Feb. 24. Refreshments provided.
Cyclone Cinema: She Said
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.
Performance: Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine
The program will feature Brahms - Tragic Overture; Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor Op 15 and Dvorak - Symphony No. 9 (New World) in E Minor Op 95 with soloist Oksana Rapita. Rapita, one of the most prominent Ukrainian pianists of the present day, tours extensively abroad and has performed in more than 20 premieres of Ukrainian and foreign composers.
Saturday, 04 Mar 2023
Sorkshop: Smart Start Small Business
A "crash course" workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. Topics include insurance, intellectual property, business organization, registration, and operations, presented by local business professionals. Registration requested.
Women's Basketball vs. Texas Tech
Iowa State women's basketball vs. Texas Tech. Game dates and times are subject to change.
Cyclone Cinema: She Said
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.
Performance: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
"R.E.S.P.E.C.T." is the ultimate tribute to the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Rejoice while you are taken on an intimate musical odyssey guaranteed to get you up and out of your seat and dancing. The production journeys through Aretha Franklin's courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph starring a live band, supreme vocalists and a night full of music by one of the greatest artists of all time.
Concert: Claud w/ Hank & Lady Revel
From beginning to end, the sparkling pop tunes off Claud Mintz's magnetic first album, Super Monster, capture the assorted stages of a relationship's delight and dejection -- the giddy sensation of a first kiss during the beaming "Overnight," the heartsick longing of a pending rejection during the yearning "Jordan," the reluctant call for a requisite breakup during the smoldering "Ana."
Sunday, 05 Mar 2023
Children's Tour: Victorian Toys and Games
Play the part of a Victorian Era child by discovering children's entertainment from the 1880s through the turn of the century. Children and the young-at-heart can participate in games of the era and see the types of toys and dolls that were popular. Treats provided.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
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+.
Cyclone Cinema: She Said
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.
Performance: Ireland with Michael
"Ireland With Michael LIVE" is a multimedia experience that combines the music, dance and stories of Ireland and features the ethereal voice of leading Irish tenor Michael Londra. Emmy Award-nominated singer and the Voice of Riverdance on Broadway, Michael Londra - an Ames resident - interlaces songs and stories of Ireland to a backdrop of spectacular footage filmed for his PBS travel series in his new show "Ireland With Michael LIVE."
Monday, 06 Mar 2023
Paint Your Own Pottery: Bisque Buddies
March 6-10 Choose an adorable mini animal bisque to paint, free with each pottery purchase. (Sorry, no sharing for this deal).
Spring Blood Drive
This three-day event is planned each semester by the Iowa State Blood Drive student organization. Donors receive a T-shirt while supplies last. Donors can make an appointment to donate at a specific time, but walk-ins are welcome.
Teacher Education Career Fair
Learn about career paths, find out what skills and experiences employers are seeking, find job and internship opportunities, and more. Open to all majors and other job seekers.
Digital Projects in the Active Learning Classroom
Are you interested in digital, collaborative student projects? Is your classroom an active learning space? Have you considered working with librarians to use the Catalyst as a collaborative and digital space with your students?
Digital Projects in the Active Learning Classroom
Are you interested in digital, collaborative student projects? Is your classroom an active learning space? Have you considered working with librarians to use the Catalyst as a collaborative and digital space with your students?
Artificial Intelligence: What Does It Mean to Be Human?
Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass Evolutionary science teaches that humans, arose from a population, sharing common ancestors with other animals. Most readers of the book of Genesis in the past understood all humans descended from Adam and Eve a couple specially created by God. These two teachings seem contradictory, but is that necessarily so?