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Thursday, 03 Aug 2023

Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

Aug 03, 2023

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Special events Student activities

More than 100 undergraduates who participated in the REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) summer program or otherwise conducted research in a campus lab this summer will share 77 projects in a poster format. Refreshments will be provided.

Monday, 07 Aug 2023

Farewell reception: Kristen Clark

Aug 07, 2023

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Room 2030, Student Services Building

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Kristen Clark, university public health coordinator in Student Wellness, is transitioning to a new position out of state.

Tuesday, 22 Aug 2023

The Center: Game Night

Aug 22, 2023

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success, 4600 Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Diversity Meetings, receptions Student activities

Bring your board games and card games and play with queer folks at the Center.

Wednesday, 23 Aug 2023

SoyFest

Aug 23, 2023

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Parks Library lawn

free

Research Meetings, receptions

A soybean month celebration hosted by the Iowa Soybean Research Center. Stop by for free food, games, student drawings, and demonstrations by professors from the colleges of Engineering, and Agriculture and Life Sciences.

The Center: New Cyclone Social

Aug 23, 2023

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success, 4600 Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Diversity Meetings, receptions Student activities

Bring your friends and meet other students who are new to Iowa State University and part of the LGBTQIA+ Community.

Thursday, 24 Aug 2023

CANCELED: Currents Exhibition Walkthrough and Gallery Talks

Aug 24, 2023

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Gallery 181, College of Design

free

College of Design Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

"Currents," an exhibition featuring artwork by 30 art and visual culture faculty members, is on display Aug. 21-Sept. 8. Learn more about the work in this informal walkthrough with faculty.

Saturday, 26 Aug 2023

Turkish Student Association: Welcome and Victory Day Hike

Aug 26, 2023

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

3204 Student Innovation Center

free

Student Activities Diversity Meetings, receptions Student activities

Following a welcome meeting, participants will travel to Ledges State Park to celebrate Turkiye's Victory Day for a 1.5-mile nature hike. The event is open to the Iowa State community.

Monday, 28 Aug 2023

The Center: Drag Bingo

Aug 28, 2023

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Diversity Meetings, receptions Student activities

Win fabulous prizes while playing a few rounds of bingo emceed by a drag queen.

Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023

Retirement reception: Sarah Carlson

Aug 29, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Student Services Welcome Center, 118 MacKay Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Sarah Carlson, grants specialist in the College of Human Sciences, is retiring Aug. 31 from the university.

Start Something: Entrepreneurship Resources

Aug 29, 2023

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

3231 Student Innovation Center

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions Student activities

Interested in entrepreneurship? Have an idea that you think could be a great business? During this short session, you will learn about the resources offered free to Iowa State students. You'll also learn about the great opportunities you have to get involved and meet the team from the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship.

The Center: Community Welcome

Aug 29, 2023

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Diversity Meetings, receptions Student activities

Get connected to new folks, meet the Center's staff, learn about LGBTQIA+ events and organizations of campus, and kick off the academic year. Open to students, faculty and staff.

Thursday, 31 Aug 2023

Currents Exhibition Walkthrough and Gallery Talks

Aug 31, 2023

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Gallery 181, College of Design

free

College of Design Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

"Currents," an exhibition featuring artwork by 30 art and visual culture faculty members, is on display Aug. 21-Sept. 8. Learn more about the work in this informal walkthrough with faculty.

Retirement reception: Sherri Paul

Aug 31, 2023

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

168 General Services Building (facilities break room)

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Sherri Paul, a clerk IV who staffs the service desk in facilities planning and management, is retiring from Iowa State on Sept. 1 after more than 24 years of service. A program begins at 2:30 p.m.

"Excite" Fall Open House: Student Innovation Center

Aug 31, 2023

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Student Innovation Center

free

Student Innovation Center Meetings, receptions

Activate your imagination at the Student Innovation Center. Tour the Makerspaces, play innovation games on each floor, collect house-made giveaways, and enjoy tasty treats.