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Friday, 26 Apr 2019

Celebration: World Intellectual Property Day

Apr 26, 2019

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Parks Library lawn

free

President's Division Meetings, receptions

The event will highlight important innovations developed by Iowa State researchers and include a sampling of food products developed with ISU inventions. Participants can meet faculty who are an important part of ISU's intellectual property engine. Presented by the Iowa State University Research Foundation and the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer.

Psychology Colloquium

Apr 26, 2019

12:10 PM - 1:30 PM

W142 Lagomarcino Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"In pursuit of principles that are practical: Lessons learned navigating the interplay between theory and interventions to promote healthy behavior," Alexander Rothman, University of Minnesota. Hosted by the graduate students in social psychology.

Arbor Day Celebration

Apr 26, 2019

2:00 PM

Central campus, west of the Campanile

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student activities

A bur oak tree will be planted in memory of professor emeritus Paul Wray. A forestry extension faculty member, Wray planted (and taught others how to plant) countless trees across Iowa and often promoted oak species. Professor emeritus Steve Jungst will speak about Wray's service during a short program. Xi Sigma Pi and Forestry Club students; faculty and staff; and family and friends of Wray will assist with the planting.

Distinguished Awards Celebration

Apr 26, 2019

2:00 PM

Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building

free

University Special events

The university's highest awards to alumni and friends are presented at the Distinguished Awards Celebration in the spring each year. The ceremony and reception following are open to the public.

Softball

Apr 26, 2019

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.

Cyclone Cinema: Glass

Apr 26, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Glass is a PG-13 drama/fantasy movie. The narratives of two standout originals--2000's Unbreakable and 2016's Split bring one explosive, all-new comic-book thriller: Glass. Mr.Glass finds Dunn pursuing Crumb's superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds critical secrets. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.

Performance: Iowa Odyssey, How We Got to Here

Apr 26, 2019

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

$11-$18

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Diversity

Who are we and how did we get to "here?" How does the idea of immigration connect to our community's past and present? Iowa Odyssey is a collaborative project exploring our local stories of immigration and the idea of what it means to create community.

Bad Bad Hats w/ The Host Country

Apr 26, 2019

8:00 PM

M-Shop, Memorial Union

$10 / $14 (w/ $2 DOS increase)

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band consists of Kerry Alexander, Chris Hoge, and Connor Davison. Named for a trouble-making character from the Madeline children's books, Bad Bad Hats is defined by a balance of sweet and sour. Their music honors classic pop songwriting, with nods to nineties rock simplicity and pop-punk frivolity.

Saturday, 27 Apr 2019

Postponed: Open house and pancake breakfast

Apr 27, 2019

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ames Municipal Airport, 2520 Airport Dr.

free

Student Activities Meetings, receptions Student activities

This event has been postponed until Sept. 28, 2019, due to weather.

Science Fair

Apr 27, 2019

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pioneer and Gallery rooms, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Conferences Student activities

A science fair for students in grades 1-5, hosted by the ISU student chapter of the American Meteorological Society. Projects or posters can include any scientific topic, not just meteorology. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third places in two age categories.

Softball

Apr 27, 2019

1:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.

Cyclone Cinema: Glass

Apr 27, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Glass is a PG-13 drama/fantasy movie. The narratives of two standout originals--2000's Unbreakable and 2016's Split bring one explosive, all-new comic-book thriller: Glass. Mr.Glass finds Dunn pursuing Crumb's superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds critical secrets. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.

Performance: Rent

Apr 27, 2019

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$35-$84

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Broadway masterpiece, Rent, makes a stop on its 20th anniversary touring production. A reimagining of Puccini's La Boheme, Rent follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out.

Sunday, 28 Apr 2019

Meet-a-Scientist

Apr 28, 2019

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

free

Reiman Gardens

Meet up to a dozen local scientists who will share their research and knowledge with you through fun hands-on activities and conversation. This event features professionals who are Reiman Gardens' 2019 Science Communication Fellows. No registration required.

Performance: Iowa Odyssey, How We Got to Here

Apr 28, 2019

1:00 PM

Fisher Theater

$11-$18

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Diversity

Who are we and how did we get to "here?" How does the idea of immigration connect to our community's past and present? Iowa Odyssey is a collaborative project exploring our local stories of immigration and the idea of what it means to create community.

Softball

Apr 28, 2019

1:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Apr 28, 2019

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 in the Memorial Union

ISU Five lessons for $35, Public Five lessons for $45

Student Engagement 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 floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Cyclone Cinema: Glass

Apr 28, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Glass is a PG-13 drama/fantasy movie. The narratives of two standout originals--2000's Unbreakable and 2016's Split bring one explosive, all-new comic-book thriller: Glass. Mr.Glass finds Dunn pursuing Crumb's superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds critical secrets. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.

Monday, 29 Apr 2019

Butterfly: The Story of a Life Cycle

Apr 29, 2019

10:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4-$5

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Celebrate the magical life cycle of the Monarch butterfly as larger-than-life puppetry is used to illustrate the microscopic world of insects. This production offers a magnified look at metamorphosis through the eyes of Mari the Monarch as she grows from a tiny egg to a beautiful butterfly!

Open house: CALS Study Abroad Office

Apr 29, 2019

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

0018 Curtiss Hall

Free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions Student activities

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Study Abroad Office will be open for all students to learn more about study abroad opportunities. Refreshments will be provided.

Barks@Parks

Apr 29, 2019

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Comfort dogs will be available during dead week, along with chair massages and other stress-reducing activities.

Great Plants for Iowa: Spring & Summer bulbs

Apr 29, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$13.60-$20

Reiman Gardens

Many of these wonderful plants burst into bloom early in the season, so we've moved our class so we can actually see them! Learn more about the dozens of colorful blooms that grow from bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers in the Iowa garden. Preregistration with prepayment is required by April 28.

Workshop: Revise, Rewrite and Rework

Apr 29, 2019

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$34-$40

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

A 3-week creative writing course introducing an eight-point format for revising writing, whether poetry or prose. Revising the early drafts of authors' work is the time where everything is made more vivid, more coherent, and more powerful. The work comes alive. The course is structured for both beginners and those wishing to polish their writing skills. Class members will take home a workbook of handouts and reference materials.

Tuesday, 30 Apr 2019

Research workshop: Post-award Actions 201 (Session 1)

Apr 30, 2019

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Memorial Union, Gold Room

Research Training, development

Take a deeper dive into post-award actions in our 201 session. This will be an interactive conversation where you can get answers to your questions and advice on how to handle unique situations with specific federal sponsors. You'll leave with some useful tools and resources you can use to be more efficient in your day-to-day work.

Barks@Parks

Apr 30, 2019

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Comfort dogs will be available during dead week, along with chair massages and other stress-reducing activities.

Retirement reception: Danny Cox and Paul Schroeder

Apr 30, 2019

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Shops break room, General Services Building

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Danny Cox, systems control technician, and Paul Schroeder, area mechanic, in the facilities maintenance unit of facilities planning and management, are retiring May 1.

Retirement reception: Chris Hurst

Apr 30, 2019

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Third floor, Enrollment Services Center

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Chris Hurst, a record analyst in the office of admissions, is retiring.

Retirement reception: Judy Vance

Apr 30, 2019

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2004 Black Engineering Building

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

Judy Vance, professor of mechanical engineering, is retiring.

Retirement reception: Eugenio Matibag

Apr 30, 2019

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

302 Catt Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Eugenio Matibag, professor of Spanish and U.S. Latino/a Studies in the world languages and cultures department, is retiring after serving as a faculty member since 1987. Light refreshments will be served, and he will perform a farewell duet at 4 p.m.

Retirement reception: Wolfgang Kliemann and Clifford Bergman

Apr 30, 2019

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Memorial Union Campanile Room

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Wolfgang Kliemann, mathematics professor and interim associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; and Clifford Bergman, mathematics professor, are retiring.