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Tuesday, 03 Nov 2015

Drop in: Visit with the HLC accreditation team

Nov 03, 2015

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2510 Beardshear

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to speak one-on-one with a member of the Higher Learning Commission accreditation team to provide input on Iowa State's mission and activities.

Class: Photography Master Study

Nov 03, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$68-$85

Reiman Gardens

4 week course on Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17 and 24. One of the best ways to learn any art form is by exploring a master artist's methods.

Live Music: Lazer Lloyd

Nov 03, 2015

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$8 Students / $10 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Blues / rock artist Lazer Lloyd was born in New York and raised in Madison, Connecticut by a musicloving, guitar playing father with an extensive record collection of blues, folk, rock, and jazz. Lloyd's upbringing would lead to a style that incorporated all of these influences into his emotive blues. He was playing lead guitar along the East Coast with his band Legacy by age 15.

Wednesday, 04 Nov 2015

Graduate College students: cancel graduation

Nov 04, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day for graduate students to cancel graduation without being assessed a nonrefundable graduation fee.

Art Walk: A Celebration of the Artists Rebecca Ekstrand and Tom Rosborough

Nov 04, 2015

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Snedecor Hall

Free

University Museums Arts, performances Special events

Join artists Rebecca Ekstrand and Tom Rosborough on a journey across campus in celebration of both artists' solo and collaborative projects.

Workshop: University Resources for NTE Faculty

Nov 04, 2015

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Training, development

For lecturers, clinicians and adjunct faculty. An introduction to university policies and professional development opportunities specifically targeted to this career path.

SUB General Meeting

Nov 04, 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!

Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden

Nov 04, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$20-$25

Reiman Gardens Lectures

"More than Prairie: Garden Design." Join Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon for a 6-week series that augments his book by the same title released this May. Each presentation addresses practical gardening applicable to novice and experienced gardeners alike.

Fine dining dinner: South American cuisine

Nov 04, 2015

6:30 PM

Tearoom, 23A MacKay Hall

$30 ($35 with wine)

College of Human Sciences Special events

One of four themed dinners hosted this semester by students in hospitality management 487/587: Fine Dining Event Management. Reservations are required.

Night at the Museum: Meet Four of the 40/40 Exhibition Artists

Nov 04, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Explore the 40/40 Exhibition celebrating University Museums' 40th anniversary and meet four of the artists from the College of Design whose work is part of the show. Art and visual culture Associate Professors Brent Holland, Chris Martin and Joe Muench and Professor Ingrid Lilligren invite conversations from 7:15 to 8 p.m. Professor Brenda Jones, who is teaching in Rome this fall, has provided a statement that will be shared at the event.

Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance

Nov 04, 2015

7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

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

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.

ISU Flute & Clarinet Ensembles

Nov 04, 2015

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Flute students of Sonja Giles and clarinet students of Gregory Oakes.

Lecture: The Money of Invention & the Future of Entrepreneurship

Nov 04, 2015

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Josh Lerner is the Jacob H. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking at Harvard Business School and a recognized leader on innovation, the economy, and job creation. Economics Forum Series

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Nov 04, 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, 05 Nov 2015

Registration begins for sophomores: Spring 2016

Nov 05, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of assigned Spring 2016 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Youth Program: Caterpillar Club

Nov 05, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

$0-$8

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

"Preposterous Problems & Silly Solutions." Please join us for winter storytelling and related crafts and activities.

Cyclone Club Luncheon

Nov 05, 2015

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center

$10 for catered lunch

Athletics Special events

Guest speaker is head volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch; emcee is John Walters, radio voice of the Cyclones. No preregistration is required. All Cyclone fans are welcome.

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

Nov 05, 2015

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

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.

Finding Funding: Using Campus Resources

Nov 05, 2015

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

What resources are available to faculty, grad students and post docs to find funding for research? How do you find non-governmental organizations that generously fund education and research projects in the humanities, social sciences and the sciences? Seating is limited. Preregistration is required.

Symposium: Vaccines Against Antigenically Variable Viruses

Nov 05, 2015

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

$150-$400

College of Veterinary Medicine Conferences

A symposium to bring scientists, researchers and students from human and veterinary medical research arenas together to explore advancements, ideas and opportunities for innovative vaccines against antigenically variable viruses.

Performance: Disney's Beauty and The Beast

Nov 05, 2015

6:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$25-$70

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Experience the tale of Belle, a young, provincial girl, and Beast, the prince trapped in a spell in one of Disney's best-loved musicals.

Cyclone Cinema: Ant-Man

Nov 05, 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!

Lecture & performance: Joseph FireCrow

Nov 05, 2015

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"Native Stories and Flute Music of the Great Plains" - Joseph FireCrow is an accomplished Native American flute player and Grammy Award-winning musician.

Women's basketball

Nov 05, 2015

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Midwestern State (exhibition).

Opera: The Magic Flute

Nov 05, 2015

7:30 PM - 10:15 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $21, seniors $19, students $14

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A handsome prince, the Queen of the Night and her beautiful daughter, a man in a bird costume who is looking for a wife, a magic flute which has the power to change sorrow into joy, and arias that are some of the most difficult to sing in all of opera combine to create an evening of beauty, comedy, love, and a happy-ever-after conclusion. The Magic Flute is currently the third most frequently performed opera in the world. Sung in English.

Live Music: David Ryan Harris with Tyler Lyle

Nov 05, 2015

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

$12 Students / $15 Public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Singer/songwriter David Ryan Harris has been challenging mainstream notions of black performers since fronting the Atlanta-based rock group Follow for Now in the late '80s. Once tabbed as the next Living Colour, the band actually drew from an even wider stylistic palette -- everything from Stevie Wonder-style soul to Bad Brains thrash to bluebeat bounce -- but didn't enjoy similar success and broke up after releasing one eponymous album in 1991.

Friday, 06 Nov 2015

Symposium: Vaccines Against Antigenically Variable Viruses

Nov 06, 2015

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

$150-$400

College of Veterinary Medicine Conferences

A symposium to bring scientists, researchers and students from human and veterinary medical research arenas together to explore advancements, ideas and opportunities for innovative vaccines against antigenically variable viruses.

Lighter, Faster, Stronger: Sporting Goods Product Design

Nov 06, 2015

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

130 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Betsy Barnhart, assistant professor of industrial design, will talk about her research investigating the complex challenge of providing sports protective equipment that doesn't inhibit performance on the field.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Snack Bowls

Nov 06, 2015

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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. For popcorn, cereal, candy or any late night snack. We have tons of sizes to choose from. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.

Swimming and Diving

Nov 06, 2015

5:00 PM

Beyer Pool

Free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. TCU/South Dakota