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What is featured?

Friday, 01 Oct 2010

Geology and Meteorology Seminar

Oct 01, 2010

4:00 PM

102 Science I

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity

"How lakes see climate" by Emi Ito, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Swimming

Oct 01, 2010

6:00 PM

Beyer Hall

Free

Athletics Athletics

Alumni Meet (coed).

Soccer

Oct 01, 2010

6:30 PM

ISU Soccer Complex

$5, free for children two and younger

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Oklahoma.

Concert: The Walden Chamber Players

Oct 01, 2010

7:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

$25 (free for students K through college)

Community Arts, performances

An event of the Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association.

Dance social

Oct 01, 2010

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.

ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"

Oct 01, 2010

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $15, seniors $13, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

In Greek myth, Orpheus could charm anyone with the power of his music. Even in Hades, his music softened hearts and he was allowed to leave the Underworld with the woman he loved. Tennessee Williams creates an Orpheus who is a wild-spirited young man who plays a guitar. He wanders into small southern town where he discovers he is not the only person who longs for escape and freedom. Warning: Contains offensive language.

Men's hockey

Oct 01, 2010

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr.

$5-$10

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. University of Oklahoma (American Collegiate Hockey Association).

Saturday, 02 Oct 2010

Family Weekend Open House

Oct 02, 2010

All day

Great Hall at the Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Free crafts with magnets, beads and more plus door prizes! Times TBA depending on the start time of the football game. Check the website for more specific information.

Schedule of Classes, Spring 2011

Oct 02, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Schedule of Classes for Spring 2011 available for viewing on the Web

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Oct 02, 2010

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave.

Free admission to all

University Special events

Pre-game tailgate

Football

Oct 02, 2010

6:00 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Texas Tech (Family Weekend).

ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"

Oct 02, 2010

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $15, seniors $13, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

In Greek myth, Orpheus could charm anyone with the power of his music. Even in Hades, his music softened hearts and he was allowed to leave the Underworld with the woman he loved. Tennessee Williams creates an Orpheus who is a wild-spirited young man who plays a guitar. He wanders into small southern town where he discovers he is not the only person who longs for escape and freedom. Warning: Contains offensive language.

Men's hockey

Oct 02, 2010

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr.

$5-$10

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. University of Oklahoma (American Collegiate Hockey Association).

Sunday, 03 Oct 2010

Family Weekend Open House

Oct 03, 2010

All day

Great Hall at the Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Free crafts with magnets, beads and more plus door prizes! Times TBA depending on the start time of the football game. Check the website for more specific information.

ISU Theatre Production of "Orpheus Descending"

Oct 03, 2010

1:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $15, seniors $13, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

In Greek myth, Orpheus could charm anyone with the power of his music. Even in Hades, his music softened hearts and he was allowed to leave the Underworld with the woman he loved. Tennessee Williams creates an Orpheus who is a wild-spirited young man who plays a guitar. He wanders into small southern town where he discovers he is not the only person who longs for escape and freedom. Warning: Contains offensive language.

Garden Walk - Sculptures by Bill King and Christian Petersen

Oct 03, 2010

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Anderson Sculpture Garden, south of Morrill Hall

Free

University Museums Arts, performances

Take a tour through the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden to see the new installation of sculptures by Bill King and revisit some of your favorites by Christian Petersen. The tour will begin on the south side of Morrill Hall.

Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams

Oct 03, 2010

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU five punches for $30, Public five punches for $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 04 Oct 2010

IPERS financial help

Oct 04, 2010

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Room 3558, Memorial Union

free

University Lectures

An IPERS representative will be at ISU monthly for individual appointments at the Memorial Union. If you or your spouse/partner have IPERS, take advantage of this opportunity to see your personal income projection and better understand how IPERS will work for you in retirement.

Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical"

Oct 04, 2010

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 in advance, $5 at the door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

TheatreworksUSA presents the Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical" as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.

Studies in Creativity Juried Art Exhibit

Oct 04, 2010

11:00 AM

Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Let people see what you have been creating in the Workspace. Current ISU students may enter up to 3 artworks for possible inclusion in Student Union Board's annual fall exhibit. Exhibit is on display October 7 - November 6 in the Gallery. For more information visit www.sub.iastate.edu.

Buck Bowling

Oct 04, 2010

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Underground, Memorial Union

$1

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.

Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical"

Oct 04, 2010

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 in advance, $5 at the door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

TheatreworksUSA presents the Berenstain Bears in "Family Matters: the Musical" as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.

Candidate open forum: ISURF/OIPTT executive director

Oct 04, 2010

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

206 Durham Center

free

President's Division Meetings, receptions

Todd Headley, director of Technology Transfer, Colorado State University Research Foundation.

Horticulture Seminar

Oct 04, 2010

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

118 Horticulture Hall

No Charge

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Space, Time, Energy - Learning From Interlocking a House With the Sun, by Ulrike Passe, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Director, Center for Building Energy Research at Iowa State University

Too, Too Twilling Basket with Jan Smith

Oct 04, 2010

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $26, Public $36 - Supplies included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Smoke and tangerine spokes with natural reed weaving create a twill cathead market basket.

Black and White Photography with Dan Neubauer

Oct 04, 2010

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $69, Public $79 - Supplies Included

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

An introduction to all aspects of the photographic medium, from camera use and exposure control to basic darkroom procedures for the beginner. Meets Mondays from 6:30-9pm for 6 weeks.

Campaign 2010 Lecture Series: Bill Maske

Oct 04, 2010

7:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Democratic Congressional candidate Bill Maske has served as an educational administrator for 25 years, most recently as superintendent of the Interstate 35 Community School District. Part of the Campaign 2010 Series.

Monday Night Football

Oct 04, 2010

7:00 PM

Underground, Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Monday Night Football (MNF) is a live television broadcast of the National Football League

Traveling Mercies in Afghanistan, Kenya, Haiti and Mexico

Oct 04, 2010

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

"Roads to Activism: Traveling Mercies in Afghanistan, Kenya, Haiti and Mexico," Aldo Magazzeni. Magazzeni organizes volunteer community service projects around the world through his nonprofit organization Traveling Mercies. Though seemingly isolated, his efforts have a far-reaching impact for the people they serve. Part of the World Affairs Series.

Tuesday, 05 Oct 2010

ISU Symphony Youth Concert

Oct 05, 2010

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 in advance, $5 at the door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

ISU Symphony performas in Stephens Auditorium as part of the Martha-Ellen Tye Performing Arts Institute Youth Matinee Series.