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Sunday, 23 Aug 2015

Registration Cancellation Deadline

Aug 23, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to cancel registration on AccessPlus for fall to avoid tuition assessment. All courses must be dropped on AccessPlus by 11 p.m.

Registration Deadline

Aug 23, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to initiate registration through AccessPlus without a late registration fee. Registration must be completed by 11 p.m.

Cyclone Fan Fest

Aug 23, 2015

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

free

Athletics Athletics

Interactive sports festival that includes autographs, inflatables, face painting, games and more. Cyclone coaches, athletes and spirit squad will be available for photos and autographs.

Argentine Tango Practica

Aug 23, 2015

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $35, Public $45 (5 session pass)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

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 a different figure each week along with techniques for better dancing. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Monday, 24 Aug 2015

Classwork Begins: Fall Semester

Aug 24, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of the 2015 fall semester.

Schedule Changes

Aug 24, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Schedule changes processed through AccessPlus registration or in 10 Enrollment Services Center.

Craft of the Month: Photo Holders

Aug 24, 2015

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$5

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Use paint, decoupage techniques and Washi tape to decorate a wood plaque with a clip for displaying your favorite photo.

Tuesday, 25 Aug 2015

Welcome reception: Library Dean Beth McNeil

Aug 25, 2015

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Upper Rotunda, Parks Library

free

University Library Meetings, receptions

The University Library invites the Iowa State community to a welcome reception for Dean of Library Services Beth McNeil. A brief program begins at 3 p.m. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.

2015 Birdsall-Dreis Lecture

Aug 25, 2015

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

2050 Agronomy

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Diversity

"Informing Management of the World's Largest Groundwater Systems with Simply-Structured Model Analysis" by Clifford Voss, US Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA

Outdoor Movie: Furious 7

Aug 25, 2015

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Central Campus

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Gather your friends and crowd Central Campus for a free outdoor showing of Furious 7!

Wednesday, 26 Aug 2015

Celebration: Women's Equality Day

Aug 26, 2015

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Plaza of Heroines, Catt Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Special events

An observance of the 95th anniversary of women receiving the right to vote.

Art Walk: A Celebration of the Life and Sculpture of William King

Aug 26, 2015

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lied Recreation Center, exterior entrance

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join University Museums Interpretation Specialist David Faux to celebrate the University Museums' 40th anniversary by remembering the life and sculpture of the artist, Bill King, who passed away in March. Meet David at King's sculpture, Stride, outside the Lied Recreation Center.

Dedication and open house: Bio-Polymer Processing Facility

Aug 26, 2015

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

BioCentury Research Farm, 1327 U Ave., Boone

free

President's Division Meetings, receptions

This new facility is a collaboration between two Engineering departments (civil, construction and environmental engineering; and chemical and biological engineering) and industry partners to convert soybean oil to a polymer for asphalt applications.

SUB General Meeting

Aug 26, 2015

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gallery, MU

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!

WelcomeFest

Aug 26, 2015

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Great Hall, MU

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Once a year, the Student Activities Center at Iowa State University holds WelcomeFest for students to experience Ames local businesses, community organizations and ISU departments. WelcomeFest attracts over 4,000 students, and 100+ businesses and departments. This event gives you the opportunity to display services, goods and employment opportunities, and welcome students to our community.

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Aug 26, 2015

10:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.

Thursday, 27 Aug 2015

Youth Program: Plant Pals

Aug 27, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

$2 members. $1.70 ISU students. $6 general public.

Reiman Gardens

Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers.

Farewell reception: Janis Terpenny

Aug 27, 2015

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

Terpenny is the Joseph Walkup Professor and chair of the department of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering. Brief remarks will begin at 3 p.m.

Cyclone Cinema: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Aug 27, 2015

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Kickoff Concert: X Ambassadors and Smallpools

Aug 27, 2015

8:00 PM

Great Hall, MU

$12 students/ $20 public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Special events Student activities

SUB Presents: A Fall Semester Kickoff Concert Featuring X Ambassadors and Smallpools TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Friday, 28 Aug 2015

Audit to Credit Deadline

Aug 28, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a full semester course from audit to credit basis.

Drop Deadline

Aug 28, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop full-semester or first half-semester courses without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.

Registration Deadline

Aug 28, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to initiate registration through AccessPlus. A late registration fee applies.

Schedule Change Deadline

Aug 28, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process a schedule change for fall through AccessPlus registration.

Schedule Change Deadline

Aug 28, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a course without signatures of instructor and adviser (full-semester courses and first half-semester courses). See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines and the Schedule of Classes for exceptions. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj

Kickoff for Blackboard Learn Support (BUG Faculty Learning Community)

Aug 28, 2015

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

206 Durham Center

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

A presentation on how Blackboard instructor technical help has moved to the IT Solution Center and will be now be available for evening and weekend service hours. As well as, how Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), will continue to address questions that are pedagogical in nature, such as course design or instructional practices.

Town Hall Meeting with Carly Fiorina

Aug 28, 2015

3:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Since 1987, the Presidential Caucus Series has provided students, faculty, and community members with an opportunity to question presidential candidates or their representative before the precinct caucuses. No tickets required.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Cyclone Garden Gnomes

Aug 28, 2015

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5 (does not include price of bisque)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. From three-inch inch minis to a foot-tall "Ginormagnome" we've got a cast of characters that are fun to decorate and add to your indoor or outdoor space. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.

Opening Reception: Fiberart: Two Views Exhibition

Aug 28, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Reception opening an exhibition of fiberart by Timothy J. Arand-McIlrath and Nancy Polster, ISU associate professors emeriti of art and design. They will give an artists' talk at 7 p.m. The show will run through Sept. 30. Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Volleyball

Aug 28, 2015

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Dayton (Iowa State Challenge)