Tuesday, 19 Oct 2021
Majors Fair
More than 100 ISU major and minor degree programs will be represented in one room. The Majors Fair is for any students who are Open Option, undecided, thinking about changing their major, want a second major, or interested in a minor.
Professional and Scientific Council seminar series
"WorkFlex: First Steps," Ed Holland, director of benefits and worklife, University Human Resources. Holland will cover: Rollout of the program; timeline; what the program can mean for you; requesting a flexible work schedule or location.
Wednesday, 20 Oct 2021
Art Walk: Abstraction in Public Art
The concept of Abstraction in art has always been divisive. Join University Museums to explore how abstraction is a continuum expressed throughout the Art on Campus Collection
Seminar: Distinguishing viruses responsible for influenza-like illness
Join this in-person Mathematical Biology Seminar to hear Julie Spencer, Postdoctoral from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, discuss her research using modeling to determine respiratory pathogens different epidemiological parameters and outbreak properties.
Seminar: Trace theorems for non-differentiable functions
Join this Probability, Analysis, and Data Science (PADS) seminar to hear Dr. Mikil Foss, Professor in Mathematics at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, discuss research into a theorem that provides a well-defined boundary-value function that exists in a fractional Sobolev space and has the Lebesgue point property yet requires no differentiability within the domain and allows very irregular boundaries.
Reception: SheTalks
Six women entrepreneurs will tell their stories in short "Women Who Create" presentations. This cocktail event follows the Women Who Create Conference. Registration requested.
One Man's Journey from Sudan, to Iowa State, to the Olympics
Guor Mading Maker is a former Iowa State University track athlete. He competed for the South Sudanese in the 2016 Olympics. He is a Dinka tribesman. A screening of the documentary "Runner," followed by a Q&A with Guor.
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
ISU's premier student improv troupe presents unscripted fun at its finest every other Wednesday in the M-Shop.
Thursday, 21 Oct 2021
Science & Technology Cafe: Into an Electric World
Using materials from the Smithsonian collections, Dr. Hal Wallace takes a walk through history, discussing cultural, economic, and social consequences of electric lighting and electrification.
Seminar: Applied AI, Challenges and Industry Trends
"Applied AI - Challenges and Industry Trends," Benazir Fateh, Machine Learning and AI Specialist at Google.
Innovator Readiness Hardest Skills Series: Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is a set of emotional and social skills that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way. So why is EQ-i important? It's all about self-awareness and self-management. This circuit will be led by Alison DePenning and Julie Hass, ISU Extension and Outreach.
The Journey of Three ISU Students to Best-Selling Authors
Trent Preszler, Denise Williams, and Carrie Seim are all ISU grads, were Honors students. They have each written best-selling books in the past couple of years.
Homecoming: Volleyball vs. Texas
Iowa State Volleyball vs. Texas.
Cyclone Cinema: Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
Lead Feet and Worn Brakes: How Motivation and Self-Control Influence Decision-Making
The 2021 Pease Family Scholar in Kinesiology Dr. Epsteinââ'¬â"¢s expertise is focused on health behavior change and determinants of eating, physical activity and drug self-administration. These issues are directly relevant to a university population. Dr. Epstein will explore how aspects of behavior motivate decision making in relation to these issues.
Concert: Tedious & Brief
Chicago-based alternative pop artist Jamie Jacobsen, known onstage as Tedious & Brief, creates nostalgic anthems with her unique airy synth and smooth vocals. With strong family ties to music, Jacobsen took up guitar and songwriting at a young age. Her style evolved to form a more polished sound featuring elements and vocals akin to Maggie Rogers or Lorde. Des Moines-based indie-pop artist EleanorGrace will support the the show.
Performance: Ron White
Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White first rose to fame as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour phenomenon, but now as a chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian and a feature film actor, Ron White has established himself as a star in his own right. White has always been a classic storyteller.
Friday, 22 Oct 2021
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Moving the Masses, Changing Beliefs
"Moving the Masses, Changing Beliefs," Narayan Devanathan, alum and chief client officer at Dentsu International India, a marketing and advertising firm that prides itself on being "champions for meaningful progress."
Seminar: From Iowa State to California State University: Early Career Research in Exercise Psychology at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution
Join this seminar to hear from Dr. Zachary Zenko, Assistant Professor from California State University - Bakersfield and he discusses adapting his research in exercise physiology at three different universities.
Seminar: Understanding the mechanisms underlying cytokinin-dependent root responses
Join this Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology Promising Scientist Research Series to hear Dr. Atiako Kwame Acheampong, Postdoctoral fellow in the Kiever lab at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, discuss the intricate interplay between cellular systems such as phytohormone, cytokinin, and protein degradation mechanisms of autophagy to activate organ-specific responses to ever-changing environmental stimuli or physiological cues.
Homecoming: Pep Rally and Open House
Giveaways, entertainment, homecoming activities and family fun. Food for purchase and a cash bar will be available while supplies last. The pep rally will include the Cardinal Court honorees, Yell Like Hell finals and performances by the marching band and spirit squad. Merchandise from the ISU Bookstore will be available for purchase.
Cyclone Cinema: Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
Homecoming: Volleyball vs. Texas
Iowa State Volleyball vs. Texas.
Homecoming: ExCYtement in the Streets
Take a walk through the Greek house neighborhoods to see Homecoming decorations, displays and performances. This year's theme is "Cy of the Storm."
Homecoming: Pancake feed, fireworks and mass campaniling
These events are Homecoming traditions. Pancakes are $3 per person. Mass campaniling and fireworks will start at midnight.
Saturday, 23 Oct 2021
Homecoming: Cyclone Central Tailgate
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.
Football vs. Oklahoma State
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Cyclone Cinema: Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.
Sunday, 24 Oct 2021
Soccer vs. Oklahoma
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma.
Sunday Tours: Bilingual "Arte Cubano"
Journey through the exhibition "Arte Cubano" and learn about the varied artistic expressions found in contemporary Cuban art. Spanish translation by the students of the course Culture and Community: Iowa and Midwest Latino/as.