Friday, 08 Oct 2021
Cybersecurity Fair
CyIO and IT Services will host cybersecurity student clubs, demos, and other attractions to educate and interest the ISU community in cybersecurity
Webinar: Defining New Pathways for Culturally Relevant Leadership
"Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: Defining New Pathways for Culturally Relevant Leadership" facilitated by Dr. Fred Bonner, professor and endowed chair in educational leadership and counseling, Prairie View A&M University. Register to receive Zoom live link.
Innovators Forum: Aaryaman Anerao
"David and Goliath." ISU aerospace engineering and ISU Startup Factory alumnus Aaryaman Anerao will speak on his meteoric success co-founding PeachPay, a website plug-in designed to allow one-click purchases for consumers no matter what merchant website they visit. Attend in person or register for a Zoom live link.
Cyclone Cinema: Snake Eyes
An ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage welcomes tenacious loner Snake Eyes after he saves the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach him the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing him something he's been longing for: a home. However, when secrets from Snake Eyes' past are revealed, his honor and allegiance get tested -- even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.
Performance: The Fab Four
Experience the best Beatles tribute ever with The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award-winning Fab Four performs uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' classics such as "Can't Buy Me Love," "Yesterday," "A Day In The Life," "Twist And Shout," "Here Comes The Sun," and "Hey Jude."
Saturday, 09 Oct 2021
Commencement ceremony
This ceremony will recognize bachelor's, master's, doctoral and DVM degree recipients from 2020 who want an in-person graduation opportunity. Spring and summer 2021 graduating students also have the option to participate.
Cyclone Cinema: Snake Eyes
An ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage welcomes tenacious loner Snake Eyes after he saves the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach him the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing him something he's been longing for: a home. However, when secrets from Snake Eyes' past are revealed, his honor and allegiance get tested -- even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.
Sunday, 10 Oct 2021
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.
Argentine Tango Lessons
Valerie Williams This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with different partners for practice. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Cyclone Cinema: Snake Eyes
An ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage welcomes tenacious loner Snake Eyes after he saves the life of their heir apparent. Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach him the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing him something he's been longing for: a home. However, when secrets from Snake Eyes' past are revealed, his honor and allegiance get tested -- even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.
Monday, 11 Oct 2021
Paint Your Own Pottery: Trinkets and Treasures Week
Create a place for your favorite little things - a tray for your keys, a ring holder, a bank for your change, or choose from boxes of all shapes and sizes. Drop in anytime Monday-Friday 2-9pm or Saturday 10am-4pm.
Monday Monologues series (virtual)
"Fashion Forward: Centering Justice in Fashion History" an online exhibit that confronts traditional museum practices. By reinterpreting a selection of objects in the ISU Textiles and Clothing Museum with a social justice lens, including cultural appropriation, racial inequities, shifting masculinities, women and feminism, socio-economic carriers and environmental justice, stories arise that were previously left out of the mainstream narrative.
Seminar: Machine Learning for Big Spatial Data and Applications
Hear about how this research is promoting machine learning for specific applications.
Seminar: Innovation in Course Design: Creating 360-degree Virtual Laboratory Environments
Join this seminar to hear from Allison Kayser, Media Production Specialist with the Brenton Center in CALS about ways to create a virtual lab option.
Dream Catcher Workshop for Indigenous People's Day
Although Dream Catchers are commonly seen as decorative pieces, they have a long and meaningful history in Native American culture. Learn about the origin of this craft and the symbolism of the materials with Winnebago Omaha elder Irma Wilson White.
Lecture: Residential Design for Health and Longevity
Cynthia Leibrock, an award-winning author, interior designer and consultant on accessibility and aging, is the principal and founder of Easy Access to Health, which offers consulting services in patient-centered design, planning for independent living, product analysis and judiciary witness services. Her lecture is hosted by the Department of Interior Design with support from the Institute for Design Research and Outreach.
Dream Catcher Workshop for Indigenous People's Day
Although Dream Catchers are commonly seen as decorative pieces, they have a long and meaningful history in Native American culture. Learn about the origin of this craft and the symbolism of the materials with Winnebago Omaha elder Irma Wilson White.
Tuesday, 12 Oct 2021
Innovation 101: How to Use the Student Innovation Center
This month's Innovation 101 session will explore the Electronics, Textiles, and 3D Printing Shop in the Student Innovation Center. If you want to learn more about how to get your hands on these tools to start creating, be sure to join in this virtual tour of the shop. Registration (free) required.
RESCHEDULED: Professional and Scientific Council seminar series
This event has been moved to Oct. 19. "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.
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.
Shark Tank Watch Party
Join like-minded students to watch "Shark Tank." Meet others from across campus who are interested in starting a business or learning more about entrepreneurship. Registration requested.
Conference on Civility and Deliberative Democracy
"Energy Democracy: Driving Clean Energy Through Local Action," keynote address by Jon Carson, founder and managing partner of Trajectory Energy Partners.
Energy Democracy: Driving Clean Energy Through Local Action
Jon Carson is the Founder and Managing Partner of Trajectory Energy Partners, a Midwest-based solar development company that works closely with landowners and communities to develop community solar and small utility scale projects with strong local support.
Wednesday, 13 Oct 2021
Farewell reception: Margo Foreman
Interim vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion Margo Foreman has accepted a position as vice president and chief officer of diversity, equity and inclusion at Clark University, Worcester, Mass.
Workshop: Deliberative Democracy
In moderated small groups, participants will discuss U.S. energy choices and practice civic skills of long-form deliberative democracy. Part of the Iowa State Conference on Civility and Deliberative Democracy. Registration (free) is required.
Thursday, 14 Oct 2021
Virtual conversation: Cyclones at Boeing
Aerospace engineering alumni and Boeing employees Kristin Crawford and Matthew England will share how Boeing engages them in innovation on the job, and what skills they learned -- and continue to learn -- about using innovative mindsets in their careers. Registration required.
Soccer vs. Texas Tech
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech.
Cyclone Cinema: The Forever Purge
Adela and her husband, Juan, live in Texas, where he works as a ranch hand for the wealthy Tucker family. Juan impresses the Tucker patriarch, Caleb, but that fuels the jealous anger of his son, Dylan. On the morning after the Purge, a masked gang of killers attacks the Tuckers, forcing both families to band together and fight back as the country spirals into chaos.
The Photo-Ethnography of Methamphetamine Use in Rural Alabama
The use of methamphetamine across rural areas in the United States has led to increased "cultural anxiety" about the drug and those who consume it. The general narrative of meth use has been heavily influenced by popular television programs and pervasive anti-meth campaigns. Using data from a two-year photo-ethnography Heith Copes provides a considered, contextualized portrait of those who live in rural poverty.
ISU Theatre: Corners Grove
A reverent nod to "Our Town," this play follows a group of young people in the town of Corners Grove from high school into adulthood as they deal with leaving home, falling in love, gender identity, and the death of Whitney Houston. Contains adult content and language.