Friday, 31 Mar 2017
3rd annual Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Symposium
The symposium features speakers, a poster session highlighting graduate and undergraduate student research, and a complimentary breakfast, lunch and coffee break. There will be time for the speakers to interact with students. In addition to sharing their research, speakers are invited to discuss their journey and offer advice to students who would like to pursue a career in academia. Livestream available online or by phone; details below.
Workshop: Fundraising for Success
Ready to Run Iowa is a non-partisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become involved in public life as leaders in their respective communities. Fee includes workshop materials, a parking pass and light refreshments. Registration is required.
Lawnmower Service Days
Sponsored by members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. This is a routine maintenance service; no major repairs. Continues April 1 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.).
Workshop: Campaign Messaging and the Media
Ready to Run Iowa is a non-partisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become involved in public life as leaders in their respective communities. Fee includes workshop materials, a parking pass and light refreshments. Registration is required.
Retirement reception: Mike Hamilton
Mike Hamilton, manager of computer support services in Facilities Planning and Management, is retiring. A program will begin at 3 p.m.
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Monica Lursen
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Tennis
Iowa State vs. Baylor. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to Life Time Fitness, 11911 Hickman Rd., Urbandale. Check the Cyclone tennis website for location updates.
ISU Innovation Prize Competition
The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and the ISU Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative are sponsoring the first ISU Innovation Prize, a free incentive competition open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"The Oso, Washington, Landslide Disaster of March 22, 2014" by Dr. Richard Iverson, USGS, Vancouver, WA.
Walk-In Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting
Sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint.
Closing Reception: Rome Beneath the Surface Exhibition
Reception celebrating the "Rome Beneath the Surface: Inspiration from a City of Layers" exhibition of work by 52 ISU College of Design students who studied in Italy with the college's Rome Program in fall 2016.
Global Gala
This annual event honors the unique cultural organizations represented at Iowa State. Through performance, costume and food, experience the customs and traditions of our diverse population in Ames.
Cyclone Cinema: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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!
Musical: Little Women
"We must promise to remain just as we are. Solid like a fortress. No matter what happens, we must promise it will always be the four March sisters forever."
Saturday, 01 Apr 2017
April Craft of the Month: Sharpie Mugs
Decorate a white mug with special markers that we will heat set for washability
ISU Innovation Prize
The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and the ISU Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative are sponsoring the first ISU Innovation Prize, a free incentive competition open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members.
Lawnmower Service Days
Sponsored by members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. This is a routine maintenance service; no major repairs. Also held on March 31.
Student Conference: Transforming Gender and Society
Join students and faculty from the women's, gender and sexuality studies programs around the state of Iowa. Conference presentations include topics such as original research, creative work, pedagogy, activism and thematic discussions. Presentations will draw from cross-disciplinary and cutting-edge issues in the field of feminist scholarship and praxis.
Workshop: Container Bog Garden
Celebrate Iowa's marshy roots by creating a unique container garden with boggy, wet plants to give as a gift or to keep for your own home.
Workshop: Zendoodle Parasol
Decorate your own functional paper parasol inspired by Reiman Gardens' spring Conservatory display, Petals & Parasols, with artist and instructor Sara Merritt.
Intermediate Glass Beads Workshop
Take your lamp-work skills to the next level and make amazing glass beads with silver!
Workshop: Morel mushroom certification
To legally sell morel mushrooms in Iowa, sellers must complete a certification workshop that covers identifying morels and false morels. People can be poisoned by eating mushrooms that are misidentified as morels. By the end of the workshops, participants will recognize true morels from false morels. Register online.
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Kathy Howell
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Cyclone Cinema: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
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!
Annie
Leapin' Lizards, it's been 40 years since Annie took Broadway by storm, and since then it has been translated into 28 languages and has played in 34 countries! This delightful all-new production is certain to delight. The sun will surely come out on April 1 so don't miss this program.
Musical: Little Women
"We must promise to remain just as we are. Solid like a fortress. No matter what happens, we must promise it will always be the four March sisters forever."
The Pines with Ryne Doughty
Rising out of the prairies of the Midwest, The Pines are one of the most distinct and powerful indie-rock/Americana groups to hit the national scene in years. Emerging from the same Minneapolis music world that spawned such notable acts as The Jayhawks, The Replacements, and Bob Dylan, The Pines have gathered a stunning line-up of musical talent, in both their live shows and on record, that has gained them a faithful and growing following.
Sunday, 02 Apr 2017
Tennis
Iowa State vs. Texas. In the case of inclement weather, competition will be moved to Life Time Fitness, 11911 Hickman Rd., Urbandale. Check the Cyclone tennis website for location updates.
Faces of Iowa State LIVE Portrait Painting - Dave Miller
University Museums, Iowa State University, is pleased to announce the live painting of 16 portraits by celebrated Iowa artist Rose Frantzen. The portrait painting sessions will take place during a March 29 through April 6, 2017 residency in the lower gallery of the Christian Petersen Art Museum, 0003 Morrill Hall, on central campus. All portrait sessions will be open to the public to watch Frantzen's artistic process evolve.
Musical: Little Women
"We must promise to remain just as we are. Solid like a fortress. No matter what happens, we must promise it will always be the four March sisters forever."