Monday, 02 Sep 2024
University holiday
University offices are closed.
Tuesday, 03 Sep 2024
Seminar: Illumination of root morphogenesis via predictive phenomics
Join this Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology seminar to hear Dr. Dior Kelley, asssitant professor in Genetics, Development and Cell Biology at Iowa State University, discuss a novel "proteotype" approach that leverages proteometics data to discover proteins that underpin plant phenotypes. This research is expanding genetic understanding of plant growth in response to molecular cues and generating large-scale phenomic datasets.
Drop in Craft: Plant Propagation Station
August 26-September 14: A little horticulture therapy is good for the soul and mother earth. Paint a wood block that will hold glass vials for starter plants. Choose a cutting from our community stash to start your journey with flora. If you have plants you'd like to share with others, please drop by with the plant or cuttings.
Drop in Craft: Vinyl Record Painting
September 3-30: Browse through our crate of old vinyl and use paint or special markers to turn a record into a piece of wall art. Write out song lyrics, create a mandala, make it abstract - the possibilities are endless!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Dinosaur Week
September 3-7: Incorporate a terrestrial vertebrate into your design or paint a dinosaur figurine, bank, or mug.
Retirement reception: Kevin Kane
Kane, director of the ISU Geographic Information Systems Facility, is retiring Sept. 3 after 27 years of service at Iowa State. His time on campus also included positions in the office of academic information technologies, and the Institute for Design Research and Outreach and dean's office in the College of Design.
Wednesday, 04 Sep 2024
Engineering Career Fest
Career Fest is a new, casual networking and career exploration event open to all students. Learn what engineers do and the cool things they make, innovate, and explore!
Retirement reception: Kelly Nelson
Nelson, space information coordinator in facilities planning and management, is retiring after 24+ years of service to Iowa State and FP&M. A program will begin at 2 p.m.
Thursday, 05 Sep 2024
Study Abroad Fair
A one-stop shop to learn about adventures abroad -- interning, studying and volunteering opportunities, ranging from one week to one year. Representatives from the United States Postal Service will be on hand to process U.S. passport applications.
'Excite' Student Innovation Center Open House
Activate your imagination at the Student Innovation Center. Learn about equipment and tools available to students in the Makerspaces, meet innovators and club representatives, find out about opportunities to collaborate, play innovation games, collect giveaways, and enjoy tasty treats.
Watergate 50 Years Later: What Have We Learned?
President Richard Nixon resigned as president of the United States on August 9, 1974, after the House Judiciary Committee approved three articles of impeachment again him. The charges stemmed from Nixon's actions to cover up his administration's involvement in the 1972 burglary of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate Office Building in Washington, D.C. The political and public pressure forced Nixon to leave...
Silver Rings Class w/John Burright
Make your own personalized rings! Thursdays beginning September 5, 6-8:30pm for 3 weeks.
Soccer vs. Michigan
Iowa State women's soccer hosts Michigan. Dates and times subject to change. Updates available on cyclones.com and athletics social media accounts.
Reception: "Barragan: A Spiritual Master" Exhibit
Join University Museums Director Lynette L. Pohlman to celebrate "Barragan: A Spiritual Master" Artist and Exhibition Reception 8:00 p.m. Brief remarks by Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen and Artist Robert Duncan Enjoy imaginative desserts and cocktails inspired by the flavors of Mexico. (Cash bar)
Friday, 06 Sep 2024
SUB Down & Dirty Swing Dance
Come join Student Union Board on the MU Terrace for a Friday night filled with swing dancing!
Sunday, 08 Sep 2024
Soccer vs. Northern Colorado
Iowa State women's soccer hosts Northern Colorado. Dates and times subject to change. Updates available on cyclones.com and athletics social media accounts.
Care & Conservation Curator's Tour of "In Their Time"
The responsibility of a museum to the continued care of collections is a constant process of conducting preventative maintenance and conservation. Join University Museums Director, Lynette Pohlman, and Art on Campus Curator, Sydney Marshall, for a tour through "In Their Time" to understand the monumental task of caring for a large public art collection.
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+.
Monday, 09 Sep 2024
Drop in Craft: Plant Propagation Station
August 26-September 14: A little horticulture therapy is good for the soul and mother earth. Paint a wood block that will hold glass vials for starter plants. Choose a cutting from our community stash to start your journey with flora. If you have plants you'd like to share with others, please drop by with the plant or cuttings.
Drop in Craft: Vinyl Record Painting
September 3-30: Browse through our crate of old vinyl and use paint or special markers to turn a record into a piece of wall art. Write out song lyrics, create a mandala, make it abstract - the possibilities are endless!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Ramen Bowl Week
September 9-14: Paint a bowl for ramen - a college student staple! When you pick up your bowl after firing, we will throw in a pack of Maruchan to get you started.
Info session: Start Something
During this short session, learn about entrepreneurship resources that are free for Iowa State students and great opportunities to get involved. Meet the team from the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship.
Needle Felted Wollbuddies w/Sarah Cady
Learn how to needle felt and take home supplies for future felting!
Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024
Information sessions: Diversity Travel
Procurement services will host a team from Diversity Travel, since July the university's second contracted travel agency. Faculty, staff and graduate students who have questions or want to learn more are invited.
Seminar: Vascular tissue-mediated molecular responses to low phosphorus
Join this Genetics, Development and Cell Biology seminar to hear Dr. Cankui Zhang, associate professor in interdisciplinary life science at Purdue University, discuss research into the responses to low phosphorus environments and potential strategies for production crops with increased phosphorus uptake efficiency.
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.
Info session: Start Something
During this short session, learn about entrepreneurship resources that are free for Iowa State students and great opportunities to get involved. Meet the team from the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship.
Rovers at Reiman
Bring your dog to walk around Reiman Gardens and enjoy the cooler fall temperatures and foliage.
Woodshop Orientation with John Burright
Learn woodshop tools and safety and get access to use the Workspace woodshop during open studio times.
Impacts of Transitioning to a Green(er) Economy
Simon Gilchrist is a professor of economics at New York University and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research interests relate to monetary economics and applied macroeconomics. Much of his research focusses on the consequences of financial market turmoil and its impact on real economic activity, with particular focus on the implications for investment behavior, business-cycle dynamics, and the conduct...