Thursday, 12 Jul 2018
Plant Walk: Native Woodies
What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself.
Brown Bag: Nature at Noon
Bring your lunch to the Gardens and get a sneak peek at Director Ed Lyon's fall trip to America's garden capital, the Brandywine River Valley in Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Riots of Color Glass Beads Workshop
Learn to create highly detailed beads loaded with color and pattern. We will utilize different kinds of stringers, twisties, color reactions, and more.
SCI Talk: Planting for Pollinators
How can you help pollinators thrive in our community?
Lecture: Nobel Prize winner Danny Shechtman
Danny Shechtman, Nobel Prize winner and professor of materials science at ISU, will deliver a public lecture, "The Role of TEM in the Discovery of the Quasi-Periodic Materials." Shechtman is a featured speaker for the International Union of Crystallography's international Conference on Aperiodic Crystals. No registration required.
Friday, 13 Jul 2018
Add/Drop deadline
Last day to add/drop a course or withdraw without extenuating circumstances (Session II courses).
Designated repeat deadline
Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a summer course that is not an automatic designated repeat.
Graduate College: Deadline
Graduate College: last day for final oral examinations. Open a ProQuest account and enter the title for your thesis/dissertation.
Pass/Not Pass Deadline
Last day to change a Session II course to or from Pass/Not Pass.
Water Day
A special kid-focused event about all things water!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Succulent Night
Paint pots for your succulents or use our handy tutorials to draw cacti and other plants on any bisque you choose. A variety of succulents will be available for purchase.
Sunday, 15 Jul 2018
Walk-in Argentine Tango
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.
Tuesday, 17 Jul 2018
Graduate College: Deadline
Graduate College: last day to submit Graduate Student Approval Form.
Plant Pals
Join us weekly on Tuesdays as our kids' horticulture program covers more diverse topics and expands to other areas of the Gardens.
Chia Bunnies with Caroline Freese
Sculpt and hollow out a bunny from clay with guidance from Caroline, and we will fire it within the next ten days.
Floral Design: Simple Summer Arrangements
Learn to arrange fresh garden florals and greenery expertly into a pretty summer vase.
Wednesday, 18 Jul 2018
Opening reception: "Activist Agriculture" exhibit
An opening reception for the "Activist Agriculture: Farm Protest in Iowa, 1929-1969" exhibit. The exhibition team, composed of staff members from special collections and university archives, the preservation department and digital initiatives, will discuss the development of the display, including the online component.
Behind the Scenes: Inner Workings: Mechanical Systems & Basement
Join Nathan Brockman for a basement guide to learn all about the vast systems running underneath the Gardens in order to keep things running smoothly.
Sewing Lessons
Whether you are a beginner needing to learn how to operate a sewing machine, or someone who needs help finishing a project in progress, this is for you.
Thursday, 19 Jul 2018
Summer Iowa Games
The Iowa Sports Foundation is known for the Summer Iowa Games, which take place annually during July in Ames. More than 60 sports are offered over three weekends. Special events include the opening ceremony and athlete jamboree.
Kids' Story Time
Join us for this summertime favorite! Every other week, hear books read aloud and join in an activity or craft.
Concert: The Pretenders
The Pretenders return to Iowa for the first time in nearly a decade.