Friday, 31 Mar 2023
ISU AfterDark
Students are invited to the Memorial Union from 9pm-1am to participate in a variety of free activities that include bingo, entertainment and a novelty activity.
Saturday, 01 Apr 2023
Great Gardening: Vegetables
Learn best practices for growing and harvesting vegetables from Horticulturists Sharon Rink and Kara Ketrick.
Words Meet Art Part 1: Guided Tour & Writing to Writing Prompts | Option B
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! For Part 1 of Words Meet Art with Ames Writers Collective, participants will receive a guided tour of "Harriet Bart: Material Alchemy" to educate and inspire creativity. An introduction to "writing to writing prompts" will follow with writing sessions to connect writers to the exhibition.
Cyclone Cinema: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
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: She Kills Monsters
"She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly's Dungeons and Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister's refuge. Contains adult language.
Sunday, 02 Apr 2023
Composition and Production of Glass Through the Ages
John Hill, ISU professor emeritus of physics and a Quester, will discuss naturally produced glass followed by an examination of glass making from prehistoric times until the modern era. This program includes a reception.
ISU Theatre: She Kills Monsters
"She Kills Monsters" tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly's Dungeons and Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister's refuge. Contains adult language.
Needle-Felted Butterfly Workshops
Learn the art of needle-felting and create a beautiful butterfly!
Words Meet Art Part 2: Public Reading
Writers who participated in Words Meet Art Part 1 will present their flash fiction, poems, creative nonfiction, a monologue, and/or perform music in response to the exhibition "Harriet Bart: Material Alchemy" in the Christian Petersen Art Museum.
Performance: Town and Gown Chamber Music
Featuring Megan Moore, mezzo soprano, and Francesco Barfoed, piano. Moore was awarded first prize in the Young Concert Artists International Competition and second prize in the Naumburg Vocal Competition. In both, she performed with award-winning Danish pianist Francesco Barfoed, and they have gone on to performances at the Kennedy Center and New York's Merkin Hall.
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: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
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, 03 Apr 2023
Drop-In Craft: Beaded Felt Bowls
Make a cute and handy little bowl. Choose a thick felt circle with pre-made holes in a color you like, along with a handful of large beads. You will stitch the beads into the felt and cinch it at the end with strong thread and a sturdy needle. This is a fun project that is perfect for all ages and skill sets.
Drop-In Craft: Flowerpot Painting
Simple, fun, and in-season, terra cotta pots are an easy surface to paint on. Choose from small pots to start an herb garden, to medium containers for indoor plants, and larger pots for outdoor flowers.
Monday Monologues series
The Stormettes Dance Line promotes team endurance and body-positivity by performing a variety of different dance styles including the majorette, heels and hip-hop styles. This team, open to Iowa State students with varying levels of dance experience, serves the Iowa State, Ames and Des Moines communities through performances and workshops. Rain location: first floor, Grant Wood mural lobby.
Cyclone Voice Prelims
Cyclone Voice is ISU's premier, annual singing competition that highlights the vocal talents of Iowa State students. This year's main event host will be multiplatinum recording artist MAX!
Tuesday, 04 Apr 2023
Forever True Day
Join fellow Cyclones around the globe in celebrating Iowa State University's second annual 24-hour virtual day of giving, Forever True Day. Fill your social media with Cyclone Power on #ForeverTrueDay and leading up to the event. Participate in the online fun and share your passion for the cardinal and gold. Challenges, matches and special prizes will be announced throughout the event.
The Center: MBLGTACC Student Trip Interest Meeting
The Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference (MBGLTACC) is an annual conference dedicated to connecting queer college students throughout the Midwest to educate and empower them in relevant topics chosen for and by them.
Proposal Writing Q&A: Miller Open Education Mini-Grants
In this online drop-in session, Abbey Elder, Open Access Librarian, will guide participants through the Miller Open Education Mini-Grant application process with the application rubric Registration required.
Webinar: Submitting proposals for Strategic Plan funds
Senior advisor to the president Sophia Magill will lead a one-hour webinar for faculty and staff interested in learning more about the inaugural RFP process for the university's nine-year strategic plan.
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.
Rovers at Reiman
Are you having a ruff day? Dog-gone it! Come have a ball at Reiman Gardens with your canine best friend! It's our first annual Rovers at Reiman event! Every Tuesday in April from 4:30-7:30, visitors to Reiman Gardens are welcome to bring their dogs for a walk on our beautiful grounds. Bring your family and furry friends for a fun, casual, new experience and watch our grounds turn greener throughout the month.
Black Hair and Storytelling as a Form of Social Activism
St. Clair Detrick-Jules is an award-winning filmmaker, photographer, activist & author of My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood. She captures personal stories and intimate moments centering Black liberation, immigrant justice, and women's rights. An Afro-Caribbean artist who remains rooted in her community, St. Clair grounds her work in radical love, joy, and the knowledge that a more just world is...
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023
Homeschool Days - Plant Science
Join us for a day of guided experiences and hands-on learning stations as we learn about the wonderful world of plants! Designed for homeschool students in grades K-5. Please register for both youth and adult attendees - cost includes Gardens' admission.
Symposium and Exhibit: Ending Homelessness
"We Are All in This Together: Building a Community-First Approach to Ending Homelessness in Central Iowa," a half-day event featuring keynote speakers and a student exhibition highlighting approaches to housing the unsheltered and insecurely housed individuals and families in our communities. Registration (free) is requested.
We Are All in This Together: Building a Community-First Approach to Ending Homelessness in Central Iowa
This half-day symposium will feature keynote speakers Alan Graham, founder and CEO, Mobile Loaves and Fishes and Community First! Village in Austin, Texas, and Taylor Cook, formerly the founding director of Farmshare Austin, and a student exhibition on housing insecurity challenges faced by our communities. RSVP for breakfast/lunch by March 28. Hosted by Department of Community and Regional Planning with support from the Gordon Family Endowment.
SUB Member Meeting
Come hang out with Student Union Board and learn more about their upcoming events, and how you can get involved, at their bi-weekly general meetings! FREE and open to ALL ISU students!
Who Is a Sincere Believer? Religious Freedom and Its Limits
Author and speaker Charles McCrary. Throughout the country, white evangelicals argue their sincere beliefs entitle them to disobey antidiscrimination laws. Under the law, who gets to be considered a "sincere believer," and what do sincere believers get to do? This talk will explore the history and contemporary politics behind these vexing questions.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
A group of ISU students gets together for an improv comedy show like no other! There are screams, tears, and lots of laughter! You don't want to miss it!
Thursday, 06 Apr 2023
Dynamic Lecturing: Strategies for More Engaged Learning
"Dynamic Lecturing: Strategies for More Engaged Learning," Todd Zakrajsek, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Learn the elements of an effective mini-lecture, how to know when to stop lecturing, and the key components of engaged learning strategies. We'll explore proven techniques that will have an immediate impact on sustaining student attention and increasing mastery of your course content.