Sunday, 01 May 2022
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: The King's Man
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, 02 May 2022
Barks@Parks
Comfort dogs will be available during prep week, along with other stress-reducing activities.
ISU Student Employee Recruitment Fair for Summer 2022
Come learn about our available part time job openings for summer 2022! We are looking for event operations staff, mechanic assistants, graphic designers, student engagement consultants and audio visual technicians. ISU Dining and Department of Residence will also be present at the fair seeking applicants for their facilities and dining operations.
Retirement reception: Sarah Nusser
Sarah Nusser, professor emerita of statistics and former vice president for research (2014-20), retired from Iowa State June 30, 2021, after more than three decades on the ISU faculty.
Lecture: "Does Occupational Licensing Reduce the Effectiveness of Customer Search on Digital Platforms?"
The Department of Economics is proud to present a seminar by Peter Q. Blair (Harvard University), who will speak on "Why Don't Elite Colleges Expand Supply."
Seminar: Analyses of Biotic and Abiotic Risks of Dirca spp. in Managed Landscapes
Join this Department of Horticulture Graduate Seminar to hear graduate student Austin Gimondo discuss research into the proliferation, temperature tolerance, and pest tolerance of Dirca spp. plants with the goal of determining the limiting factors of establishing Dirca spp. into Iowa landscapes.
Beginner Watercolor
Mondays beginning May 2, 6:30 - 8:30 PM for 6 weeks Join Creative Department artist Yvonne Brune for a six-week watercolor course exploring the beauty of the Gardens.
Tuesday, 03 May 2022
Barks@Parks
Comfort dogs will be available during prep week, along with other stress-reducing activities.
Retirement reception: Leonard Bond
Leonard Bond, professor of aerospace engineering and faculty member in the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, will retire from Iowa State June 30.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Retirement reception: Patricia Daugherty, William Dilla and Jose Rosa
Professor of supply chain management and Debbie and Jerry Ivy Chair in Business Patricia Daugherty, Union Pacific/Charles B. Handy Professorship in Accounting William Dilla, and professor of marketing José Rosa, all in the Ivy College of Business, are retiring. Remarks will begin at 5:15 p.m.
Nature Journaling
Tuesdays May 3, 10, 17, 31, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (NOTE: NO CLASS on May 24.) Join artist and illustrator Kelsey Wilson to learn the basics of drawing nature through observational and reflective journaling.
Wednesday, 04 May 2022
Free Admission During Go Public Gardens Days
We will celebrate with a FREE ADMISSION day on Wednesday, May 4 in honor of Go Public Gardens Days.
Artist Lecture: Kelsey Wilson
Bring your lunch and join us for a discussion about art and invasive plants led by Kelsey Wilson, botanical artist from Nevada.
Barks@Parks
Comfort dogs will be available during prep week, along with other stress-reducing activities.
Canvas New Quizzes Demonstration (Development and Student View)
Canvas has developed New Quizzes to replace the current Quizzes function, Classic Quizzes. The ISU transition to New Quizzes is tied to and dependent on Canvas' timeline and ability to meet their milestone commitments.
University Honors Program: Spring Poster Presentation and Convocation
Spring 2022 Honors graduates, as well as other Honors students, will be present to speak with individuals interested in their projects and answer questions. A reception begins at 5 p.m.
Retirement reception: Susan Yager
Susan Yager, Morrill Professor of English, will retire June 30 after 31 years on the ISU faculty.
Thursday, 05 May 2022
Caterpillar Club
Join us outdoors weekly for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories followed by nature exploration and activities. Best for children ages 2-5 with an adult.
Barks@Parks
Comfort dogs will be available during prep week, along with other stress-reducing activities.
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 will be held in a hybrid format and are open to the public.
Performance: Paulo Padilha e Bando
Padilha is a master musician and educator who specializes in rhythm and song workshops. His music is born from the urban bustle of São Paulo and mixes traditional Brazilian rhythms and styles such as Samba, Forro and Maracatu with contemporary nuances. His band of master samba musicians and dancers will make you want to dance. The performance will also include a song with Lyrica, an Iowa State student treble-voice ensemble.
Friday, 06 May 2022
Retirement open house: Mark Honeyman
Mark Honeyman, associate dean for operations in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will retire from the university on May 6.
Barks@Parks
Comfort dogs will be available during prep week, along with other stress-reducing activities.
Retirement reception: Brenda Behling and Julie Johnston
Two longtime employees of the provost's office, Brenda Behling, strategic academic personnel and policy advisor; and Julie Johnston, executive assistant to the senior vice president and provost, are retiring. Remarks will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Lee Cagley
Lee Cagley, professor and chair of the department of interior design, is retiring at the end of June. A program will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Softball vs. Kansas
Iowa State vs. Kansas. Schedule updates and weather delays are available on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Saturday, 07 May 2022
Plant Sale Extravaganza 2022
Sale open to the public on May 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and May 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Softball vs. Kansas
Iowa State vs. Kansas. Schedule updates and weather delays are available on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.