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What is featured?

Sunday, 20 Aug 2023

Poster Sale

Aug 20, 2023

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Prices vary

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Find a wide selection of smash hit classic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints to upgrade your space.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Aug 20, 2023

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

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, 21 Aug 2023

Semester begins

Aug 21, 2023

All day

Iowa State University

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of classes for the fall semester.

Poster Sale

Aug 21, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Prices vary

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Find a wide selection of smash hit classic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints to upgrade your space.

Tuesday, 22 Aug 2023

Poster Sale

Aug 22, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Prices vary

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Find a wide selection of smash hit classic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints to upgrade your space.

Curator's Tour of "Art of Fabrication"

Aug 22, 2023

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Curator Sydney Marshall will lead a tour of the new installation "Ghost Trees" in the Anderson Sculpture Garden by artist Tom Stancliffe, as well as explore the artist's connections to the larger Art on Campus Collection with a look at the exhibition "Art of Fabrication."

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.

Songwriter Showcase (outdoors): Scott Stilwell and John Paul Burtch

Aug 22, 2023

6:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium, southeast lawn

$10 ($7 online in advance)

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Iowa musicians Scott Stilwell and John Paul Burtch will perform as part of the Goldfinch Room Iowa Songwriters Showcase. This event will be on the lawn and patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Alchohol is not allowed.

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.

Poster Sale

Aug 23, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Prices vary

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Find a wide selection of smash hit classic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints to upgrade your space.

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.

WelcomeFest

Aug 23, 2023

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Durham Great Hall

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

See what Ames businesses and ISU departments have to offer you! Come for the info and get freebies and swag! Interested vendors may register via our website.

Thursday, 24 Aug 2023

CANCELED: Poster Sale

Aug 24, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Prices vary

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Find a wide selection of smash hit classic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints to upgrade your space.

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.

CANCELED: Concert: Vehicle Dynamics and Display Case (rock)

Aug 24, 2023

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Display Case band members came together in a basement in suburban Des Moines Iowa, releasing their first album, "Make Your Mark" in 2012 and completing their first two national tours in 2013 & 2014.

Friday, 25 Aug 2023

Poster Sale

Aug 25, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Prices vary

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Find a wide selection of smash hit classic posters to fresh-off-the-press artist prints to upgrade your space.

Quilt Show

Aug 25, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Price of admission for general public. ISU students are free. Reiman Gardens members are free.

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Reiman Gardens and the Iowa Quilters Guild will be hosting the three-day show which encourages the art of quilting through beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners.

CANCELED: ISU AfterDark

Aug 25, 2023

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Students are invited to the Memorial Union from 9pm-1am to participate in a variety of free activities that include bingo, entertainment and a novelty activity.

Saturday, 26 Aug 2023

Quilt Show

Aug 26, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Price of admission for general public. ISU students are free. Reiman Gardens members are free.

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Reiman Gardens and the Iowa Quilters Guild will be hosting the three-day show which encourages the art of quilting through beautiful displays of garden-themed quilts created by talented Midwesterners.

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.

Cyclone Cinema: Guardians of the Galaxy

Aug 26, 2023

7:00 PM

101 Carver Hall

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful. PG-13 2hr 30min