Thursday, 31 Mar 2016
Info meeting: International scholarships for U.S. students
Students of all majors and years are invited to attend an informational meeting on nationally competitive international fellowships. ISU representatives for the Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge, Boren, Fulbright, Critical Language and Rotary scholarships will describe these prestigious and highly competitive international awards, their selection criteria and the types of study, activities and/or research each supports.
Retirement reception: Nera Davis
Nera Davis, a clerk in the computer science department. is retiring after 22 years of service at Iowa State, the last 14 in computer science.
Lecture: Inventing the Bio-based Vehicle at Ford
"Returning to Our Roots" - Deborah Mielewski is the Senior Technical Leader of Sustainable Materials and Plastics Research at Ford Motor Company and initiated their biomaterials program in 2001.
Retirement reception: Steve Harder
Steve Harder, technical director for the Stephens and Fisher theaters, is retiring after 45 years of service to the Iowa State Center.
Open forum: Strategic plan
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to offer comments on the draft of Iowa State's next strategic plan. The new plan will guide university planning and activities from fiscal years 2017 through 2022.
Made in the Shade Class Series
Learn about shade gardening with Reiman Gardens' Director, Ed Lyon.
Lecture: Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Debbie Rose directs the Center for Successful Aging at California State University, Fullerton, and is internationally recognized for her work in the area of fall risk reduction. The Pease Family Scholar in Kinesiology.
Film & Discussion: We Are Survivors
Vanessa McNeal, an Iowa State alum and survivor of familial sexual abuse and sexual assault, will provide opening remarks before introducing her 15-minute film, "We Are Survivors." Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Comedy Night w/ Dan Gill
Dan Gill is an actor and comedian hailing from Coralville, Iowa. Recently, he has been seen on the big-screen starring along Kevin Hart in the Wedding Ringer.
Friday, 01 Apr 2016
Focus Grant Applications Due
Calling all artists, writer, musicians and performers! Apply for Focus funding and bring your great ideas to reality. Grants up to $600 for projects that can be exhibited, performed, projected or read. Opens to currently enrolled ISU students.
Alexander who's Not. Not. Not. Not. Not. Not Going to Move
Alexander has just found out that his family is moving to a new town and that he must leave all his friends behind. Join Alexander as he learns that 'home' means being with the people who love you and that change can be exciting and fun!
Alexander who's Not. Not. Not. Not. Not. Not Going to Move
Alexander has just found out that his family is moving to a new town and that he must leave all his friends behind. Join Alexander as he learns that 'home' means being with the people who love you and that change can be exciting and fun!
Retirement reception: Rob Louden
Rob Louden, printing and copy services, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Linda Johnson
Linda Johnson is retiring from IT services.
Tennis
Iowa State vs. Kansas State. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to the Ames Racquet and Fitness, 320 S. 17th Street, Ames.
Lecture: Trend Forecasting - Fashion Show Judge Lorynn Divita
Dr. Lorynn Divita, associate professor of apparel merchandising at Baylor University, discusses trend forecasting as it applies to fashion, accessories, and beauty products, including skincare and makeup.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Baylor.
April Craft of the Month: Watercolor Quotes
Use masking fluid to write out a movie quote, song lyrics, or a sassy phrase on special paper. Then paint layers of watercolor washes over your design.
Friday Night PYOP: Mandalas
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
Planetarium Show: The galaxy and beyond
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!
Global Gala
Global Gala is the annual event that honors the unique cultural organizations represented at Iowa State.
CANCELLED - Faculty Recital: Jonathan Sturm, Viola
Faculty member Jonathan Sturm will perform.
Christopher the Conquered
Des Moines, Iowa's Christopher the Conquered (Christopher Ford) has been sitting behind the keys and saying what he can say since he released his debut album I Guess That's What We're Dying For... in 2007.
Saturday, 02 Apr 2016
Dish Garden Workshop
Create an out-of-this-world succulent dish garden to give as a gift or to keep for your own home.
Conscious Smelling
In this class we will sit, contemplate what we are smelling, and describe it in detail.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Baylor.
Bouquets & Boutonnieres
Learn from HyVee Center Floral Designer Marical Greenwood how to create stylish floral accents for weddings, dances, and other formal events.
Sunday, 03 Apr 2016
International Food Fair
Sixteen international student organizations will participate in this annual event, sharing food items from their home cultures.
Tennis
Iowa State vs. Kansas. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to the Ames Racquet and Fitness, 320 S. 17th Street, Ames.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Baylor.