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Friday, 21 Sep 2018

Add/Drop deadline

Sep 21, 2018

All day

10 Enrollment Services Center

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to add/drop a first half-semester course without extenuating circumstances.

Designated repeat deadline

Sep 21, 2018

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a first half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.

Irena Ravitskaya, piano - Guest Pianist Recital

Sep 21, 2018

12:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

$0

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Irena's repertoire encompasses works from Baroque to Modern. She has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as Moldova State Philharmonic, Moldova National Orchestra, Boise State Symphony Orchestra, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Indiana University Symphony Orchestra, South Kansas Symphony Orchestra, Hays Symphony Orchestra, Salina Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, and Powder River Symphony Orchestra.

Pass/Not Pass Deadline

Sep 21, 2018

All day

10 Enrollment Services Center

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a first half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass.

Closing Reception: Under (Printed) Construction Exhibition

Sep 21, 2018

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Closing reception for exhibition of printmaker Andrew Kozlowski's recent work. The show includes an installation of screen- and relief-printed images wheat-pasted to the gallery walls. Following the breakfast reception, Kozlowski, an assistant professor of printmaking at North Florida University, will lead a workshop during which the wheat-pasted images will be removed and recycled into new paper, which can then be used to make relief prints.

Presidential Installation and celebration

Sep 21, 2018

10:15 AM

Stephens Auditorium

free

University Special events

Wendy Wintersteen will be installed as Iowa State's 16th president. A public reception follows.

Telling Your Story

Sep 21, 2018

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Who are you? I bet you have a story to tell. Will you tell it? Of all the things that you can do to make the world a better place, few things are more valuable and beneficial than telling your story. Come to hear Mani Mina, associate professor in Industrial Design, share his story, be inspired to tell your own, and share it with the world.

Friday Research Seminar: Toward Design Strategies for Fall Prevention

Sep 21, 2018

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

130 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Daejin Kim, assistant professor of interior design, will speak about the role of environmental and behavioral factors increasing the risk of falls in a senior-living community. His talk is part of the Friday Research Seminar Series sponsored by the Institute for Design Research and Outreach.

Workshop: Effectively managing disruptive classroom behavior

Sep 21, 2018

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

When disruptive behavior takes place, a number of Iowa State University faculty members recommend addressing it immediately. Their advice: remain calm, assess the situation, listen to student concerns. Especially recommended: provide a clear, firm response that is consistent with responses you've given other students. The strategies and resources in this workshop will help you prepare for these moments before they occur.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Gnome Gnight

Sep 21, 2018

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

From three-inch inch minis to a foot-tall "Ginormagnome," we've got a cast of characters that are fun to decorate and add to your indoor or outdoor space.

Stephens Auditorium 50th Anniversary Kick-off

Sep 21, 2018

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

free

Iowa State Center Arts, performances Meetings, receptions Special events

This free event, to launch Stephens Auditorium's 50th anniversary year, will feature building tours that include an up-close look at "Silver Code", the fiber art piece that is the stage curtain. A program on the stage will begin at 7 p.m. RSVPs are requested.

Cyclone Cinema

Sep 21, 2018

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Life of the Party - When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime and dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. Unfortunately, Deanna winds up at the same school as her less-than-thrilled daughter. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the outspoken new student soon begins a journey of self-discovery while fully embracing all of the fun, freedom and frat boys that she can handle.

Vinyl Theater w/Royal Teeth & The Catching

Sep 21, 2018

8:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

For fans of: COIN, Bad Suns, Smallpools, Misterwives, Flor, Hippo Campus Since releasing their debut album Electrogram, in 2014, indie rock/electropop trio Vinyl Theatre has toured with Twenty One Pilots, Smallpools, The Mowgli's, and Dashboard Confessional among others, and headlined Summerfest in their hometown of Milwaukee. They released their dynamic second album, Origami, in 2017 to the acclaim of critics and fans alike.

Cyclone Cinema

Sep 21, 2018

10:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Life of the Party - When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime and dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. Unfortunately, Deanna winds up at the same school as her less-than-thrilled daughter. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the outspoken new student soon begins a journey of self-discovery while fully embracing all of the fun, freedom and frat boys that she can handle.

Saturday, 22 Sep 2018

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Sep 22, 2018

8:00 AM

Alumni Center

free

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. Catered meal available for an additional charge.

Open house: Ag450 Farm 75th Anniversary

Sep 22, 2018

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Ag450 Farm, 52097 260th St., Ames

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the student-run, self-sustaining Ag450 farm. Students, faculty and staff will lead tours of the facilities and answer questions. Refreshments will be served.

Football

Sep 22, 2018

11:00 AM

Jack Trice Stadium

TBA

Athletics Athletics

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

Volleyball

Sep 22, 2018

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State volleyball hosts Baylor in their first Big 12 regular season home match of 2018.

Cyclone Cinema

Sep 22, 2018

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Life of the Party - When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime and dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. Unfortunately, Deanna winds up at the same school as her less-than-thrilled daughter. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the outspoken new student soon begins a journey of self-discovery while fully embracing all of the fun, freedom and frat boys that she can handle.

Cyclone Cinema

Sep 22, 2018

10:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Life of the Party - When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime and dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. Unfortunately, Deanna winds up at the same school as her less-than-thrilled daughter. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the outspoken new student soon begins a journey of self-discovery while fully embracing all of the fun, freedom and frat boys that she can handle.

Sunday, 23 Sep 2018

Venezia Organ Concert

Sep 23, 2018

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

$0

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Venezia Organ Concert, Miriam Zach with Annemieke Pronker-Coron, violin

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Sep 23, 2018

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

Sep 23, 2018

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Life of the Party - When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime and dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. Unfortunately, Deanna winds up at the same school as her less-than-thrilled daughter. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the outspoken new student soon begins a journey of self-discovery while fully embracing all of the fun, freedom and frat boys that she can handle.

Steve Martin and Martin Short

Sep 23, 2018

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$85-$226

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Longtime comedians, Steve Martin and Martin Short will kick off the new Series with "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life." The show includes stand-up, film clips, musical numbers and conversations about their lives in show business. Martin and Short will be joined by the Grammy-winning bluegrass band, Steep Canyon Rangers, which features Martin on banjo.

Cyclone Cinema

Sep 23, 2018

10:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Life of the Party - When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime and dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. Unfortunately, Deanna winds up at the same school as her less-than-thrilled daughter. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the outspoken new student soon begins a journey of self-discovery while fully embracing all of the fun, freedom and frat boys that she can handle.

Monday, 24 Sep 2018

Research workshop: Sponsored Funding Budgets 101

Sep 24, 2018

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Memorial Union, Gold Room

Research Training, development

Learn how to identify budget-related items in a funding agency's request for proposal, and how to create a sound budget for your proposal. We'll discuss common mistakes made during budget development so you can avoid them. Most our time will be spent examining a real budget scenario so you'll feel confident using Iowa State tools. Finally, we'll answer questions about the comprehensive financial picture of your current proposal.

Stone Mandalas Walk-in Craft

Sep 24, 2018

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

$2

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Mandalas are created with geometric shapes and curvilinear lines, and often incorporate ancient spiritual symbols that are significant in Hinduism and Buddhism. Stop by The Workspace to make a painted stone mandala, and keep it as a talisman for yourself, or give it to someone as a small but special gift.

Great Plants for Iowa: Medium & Large Deciduous Shrubs

Sep 24, 2018

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Screens and hedges are just the beginning. Deciduous shrubs are great additions to the Iowa garden since many have three-season interest.

The Symbolism of the Sand Mandala

Sep 24, 2018

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Monks from the the Drepung Loseling Monastery will create a mandala sand painting in the lobby of the Memorial Union. The process consists of opening ceremony with chants, music and mantra recitation and ends with the dismantling of the mandala and dispersal of the sand.