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Friday, 08 Sep 2017

Graduate College: applications for graduation

Sep 08, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College: Last day for graduate students to submit applications for graduation for Fall 2017 through AccessPlus without a late fee.

Research Boot Camp: Responsible Conduct

Sep 08, 2017

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

"Responsible Conduct of Research Boot Camp for Faculty and Staff." Faculty, staff, and postdocs who receive funding through NSF or certain NIH grants are invited to a two-day "boot camp" that will satisfy NIH and NSF requirements for training in the Responsible Conduct of Research.

reACT Gallery: React to DACA Pop-up Event

Sep 08, 2017

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

reACT Gallery, 0003 Morill Hall

Free

University Museums Academic calendar Arts, performances Diversity Special events

On Tuesday, the Trump administration rescinded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). As this is expected to be a big part of the upcoming legislative agenda, let's take ACTion by letting our elected leaders hear how we reACT. Postcards, postage, pens, and contact information will be provided.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Under the Sea

Sep 08, 2017

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5, plus the cost of the bisque selected

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Surf through the tropical fish, mermaids, turtles, sharks and other sea creatures swimming across plates, bowls and mugs in our pottery collection.

Harvest Fest

Sep 08, 2017

4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

3715 W 190th St, Ames IA 50014 (Next to Lacewing Acres and Alluvial

Admission Free, Ala carte food for purchase

Live Green Live Green

Come and enjoy the food sourced from the local food system of Ames, Iowa. Featuring local chefs serving creative and specialty dishes. Come celebrate with food, live music, Lacewing Acres farm tours, and farmer presentations!

Lecture: MAD Works

Sep 08, 2017

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 101 College of Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Ma Yansong and ISU alumna Qun Dang, partners in Beijing-based design firm MAD Architects, will present the Charles E. "Chick" Herbert Lecture in Architecture as part of Premiere 17, the architecture department's annual celebration of the new academic year.

Reiman Gardens After Hours

Sep 08, 2017

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$22 ($17 members)

Reiman Gardens

Kick back and relax at Reiman Gardens After Hours! This quarterly event is an opportunity to enjoy good company and live music in a beautiful garden setting.

Exhibition Reception: The World in Perspective

Sep 08, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

The exhibition explores Amy N. Worthen's printmaking career over the decades and also celebrates her exceptional impact on the arts of Iowa through both her art and curatorial work.

Planetarium Show: Eclipses & Solar System Astronomy

Sep 08, 2017

6:30 PM

ISU Planetarium, Physics Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!

Saturday, 09 Sep 2017

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Sep 09, 2017

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Alumni Center

0 (charge for catered meal)

University Special events

Cyclones everywhere are invited to celebrate at the ISU Alumni Center before every home football game. Enjoy giveaways, shopping, refreshments, marching band performances, Cy and spirit squad appearances, and entertainment for all ages. Doors open 3 hours prior to kick-off and end 30 minutes prior to kickoff.

Dan Gable Book Signing

Sep 09, 2017

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Alumni Center

Operations and Finance Division Arts, performances Meetings, receptions Special events

Join us for a book signing with Dan Gable, author of the follow up best seller, A Wrestling Life 2 at the ISU Alumni Center during the Cyclone Central Tailgate.

Football

Sep 09, 2017

11:00 AM

Jack Trice Stadium

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Iowa. Game times and dates are subject to change.

Sunday, 10 Sep 2017

A Conversation with Amy Worthen

Sep 10, 2017

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Art historian Lea Rosson-DeLong will engage artist Amy Worthen in a conversation around her long and distinguished career.

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Sep 10, 2017

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Workspace

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

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 11 Sep 2017

Information session: NSF Innovation Corps program

Sep 11, 2017

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

Iowa State has been selected as a National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps) site. Interested faculty, staff, post-docs and graduate students are invited to learn how they can get involved. Session repeated on Sept. 12 (9-10 a.m.)

Workshop Series: The Research-Based Flipped Classroom

Sep 11, 2017

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

"The research-based flipped classroom and team-based learning (TBL)," an increasingly-popular form of flipped-classroom where small-group learning that can be implemented effectively in small or large classes.

Lecture: New Developments in China and Sino-US Relations

Sep 11, 2017

5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Hong Lei is the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Chicago.

Hardwood Jewelry Box Class

Sep 11, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $60, Public $70-- includes supplies

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Choose one of several simple but elegant box designs and create a one-of-a-kind jewelry box with contrasting hardwoods.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Lecture Series

Sep 11, 2017

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"Severe 5%: Understanding the Criminal Justice System," Iowa State professor of sociology Matt DeLisi will draw on his research, clinical, and practitioner experiences working with pathological offenders to provide another framework for assessing the U.S. criminal justice system.

Tuesday, 12 Sep 2017

Information session: NSF Innovation Corps program

Sep 12, 2017

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

Iowa State has been selected as a National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps) site. Interested faculty, staff, post-docs and graduate students are invited to learn how they can get involved. Session also offered on Sept. 11 (9-10 a.m.)

Research Workshop: Finding Funding Opportunities

Sep 12, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

"Using Campus Resources to Find Funding Opportunities." In this hands-on training you will learn how to strategically use websites and proprietary databases to identify and connect with funding opportunities and to set up saved searches, shared opportunities, and receive funding alert emails.

P&S Council Seminar

Sep 12, 2017

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Pioneer, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Lectures Training, development

"Personal Leadership: Life Skills for Everyday Self-Care." Stephanie Downs, ISU WellBeing coordinator, will introduce the new Adventure2 online platform. Bring your own device, log in and explore with us!

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Sep 12, 2017

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences

Sep 12, 2017

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

2050 Agronomy

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Water Resource Stewardship in the US National Park Service" by Dr. Ed Harvey, 2017 Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguighed Lecturer, Fort Collins, CO.

Volleyball

Sep 12, 2017

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Northern Iowa. Game times and dates are subject to change.

Wheel Pottery Class

Sep 12, 2017

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $120, Public $130 - includes supplies

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel.

Lecture: Water Exploration in the Solar System

Sep 12, 2017

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

"Water Exploration in the Solar System: The Restless Hunt for Life," Essam Heggy is a planetary scientist at the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering and a Rosetta co-investigator at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Open Mic Night

Sep 12, 2017

8:00 PM

The M-Shop, MU

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)

Wednesday, 13 Sep 2017

Conference: Financial Aid Campus Partners

Sep 13, 2017

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sun Room and South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Conferences Training, development

An opportunity for ISU faculty and staff to learn about the financial aid process and related issues affecting students in order to more effectively fulfill their professional roles. Register online.

Workshop: Research with Human Subjects

Sep 13, 2017

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

"Navigating Your Research with Human Subjects: The IRB Submission Process." In this session you will learn tips on developing and submitting protocols to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).