Thursday, 15 Sep 2022
Elwood's Birthday: Free Admission for Children
On September 15, Elwood - the World's Largest Concrete Gnome - will be turning 12! As a little treat, we're inviting his kiddo friends to visit on his special day with free admission for all children ages 0-12.
Caterpillar Club
Join us outdoors weekly for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories followed by nature exploration and activities. Best for children ages 2-5 with an adult. No registration required.
Study Abroad Fair
A one-stop shop to learn about adventures abroad -- interning, studying and volunteering opportunities, ranging from one week to one year. The United States Postal Service will also have staff on hand to process US passport applications.
Digital Humanities 101: Intro to Digital Publishing Platforms
Have knowledge to share with the world? Interested in digital publishing? Come learn about digital publishing platforms supported by the ISU Library including Janeway, Pubpub, Pressbooks, Omeka, Mediawiki.
Curator's Tour of "Arts & Craftsman"
Curator Allison Sheridan will lead an in-depth exploration of the Farm House Museum and the current exhibition "Arts & Craftsman: Honesty, Simplicity and Truth to Materials."
Civil and Environmental Engineering Awards Banquet
The event will recognize the outstanding achievements of our alumni and students, and thank scholarship donors. The banquet begins with a 5:30 p.m. reception, followed by dinner and a program to honor the 2022 Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame inductees and 2022-2023 scholarship awardees.
Cryptocurrency: The Good, The Bad, and the Future
Learn about cryptocurrency -- what it is, why it's always in the news, and how it effects you. Charles Finfrock is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), a Certified Bitcoin Professional, and an expert in cryptocurrency. Finfrock spent 18 years in the CIA's Directorate of Operations conducting and leading clandestine operations overseas to collect foreign intelligence and run counterintelligence operation.
Dorm Plant Basics: Potting... Oh, and Re-Potting
Is your dorm dreadful? Is your apartment appalling? Do you need some life in your small space? This class will focus on how to pot a propagated plant.
Soccer vs. Omaha
Iowa State women's soccer welcomes Omaha to Ames for a non-conference meeting. Admission to all Iowa State soccer matches is free.
Cyclone Cinema: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Friday, 16 Sep 2022
Start Something: Entrepreneurship Resources
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea that could be a great business? This information session is for you. Learn about the free resources for free Iowa State students and the opportunities to get involved, and meet the team from the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship.
Cyclone Cinema: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Performance: Surf Zombies
Surf Zombies raise surf rock from the dead with fast, crazy, original instrumentals that straddle retro surf, bubblegum punk and garage rock, conjuring images of beach parties, Saturday morning cartoons, and hot rod car shows.
Saturday, 17 Sep 2022
Football vs. Ohio
Iowa State football takes on Ohio in a non-conference matchup.
Cyclone Cinema: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Sunday, 18 Sep 2022
The History of the Glass Making Industry in America
Nancy Smith and Kathy Piersma from Grand Rapids, MI will present a program describing the various aspects and designs of Early American Pattern Glass. Visitors are welcome to bring up to three pressed glass objects they are seeking to know more about.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Cyclone Cinema: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Monday, 19 Sep 2022
Youth Day Camp: Growing Artists
Campers will visit different areas of the Gardens, participate in STEM experiments, and interact with nature through hands-on lessons, art activities, and crafts. Designed for students in grades 1-5 (Ages 6-10).
Tuesday, 20 Sep 2022
Career Fair: College of Engineering
Employers will be on campus looking to fill post-graduation, intern and co-op positions. All ISU students and alumni are welcome to attend. Information on employers attending the career fair is available on CyHire and the MyState App ("Fairs" feature).
Floral Design: Dried Floral Wreaths
Arrange seasonal flowers and greenery cut fresh from the Gardens along a willow wreath to add to your home décor. Flowers featured will dry beautifully and last for months. Preregistration with prepayment is required by Sunday, September 18.
NEW DATE: Kardemimmit
Kardemimmit is a band of four women playing the Finnish national instrument, the stringed kantele. Kardemimmit is in charge of their own music - they compose, arrange, write lyrics and produce. Alongside 15- and 38-stringed kanteles, singing has a big part in Kardemimmit's musical universe where original pieces with a modern approach still have a strong foundation in Finnish Eastern European and Scandinavian traditions.
Where's the Whistle? You Can't Coach Yourself Out of Mental Illness
Lyndsey (Medders) Fennelly, a former Iowa State All-American and WNBA draftee, will speak about her journey with mental illness. Part of the 2022 Story County Mental Health Expo and vendor fair, which begins at 6 p.m. in the Sun Room with door prizes and free food.
Wednesday, 21 Sep 2022
Seminar: The Journey to Your Vision
Help stack the odds in your favor by understanding the stages of business growth, their unique challenges, and methods to overcome them. Led by Mike Kleis, President, Renaissance Executive Forums of Iowa, and Joel Bennett, Lead Consultant, Veel Hoeden Consulting, this hands-on event provides an opportunity to discuss your challenges with other business owners and nonprofit officers to utilize the collective power of their experience.
Fire Safety Event
September is Campus Fire Safety Month. Stop by and put out a simulated fire, learn fire safety tips and receive a free T-shirt (while supplies last).
Local Food Festival
Celebrating local food with educational displays, food samples, local food recipes developed by ISU Dining chefs, and locally grown and produced items for sale by farmers, vendors and ISU student clubs.
Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair
This in-person career fair enables students to explore career opportunities, obtain employer information, and locate internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Employers have the opportunity to connect with promising candidates for job and internship openings as well as network with university personnel and other employers. Open to all majors and other job seekers.
Scientific Collections Inspiring Art on Campus: Ada Hayden Herbarium & Anderson Sculpture Garden
Join Curators Deb Lewis of the Ada Hayden Herbarium and Sydney Marshall of University Museums in a collaborative tour examining the scientific, living, and museum collections on campus. Register to guarantee a spot on this tour- space inside the Herbarium is limited.
University Awards Ceremony
Recipients of Iowa State's all-university awards for faculty and staff will be recognized. A reception follows.
Maker Mocktails: Twine Pumpkins with Peach Melba Cooler
Are you a crafty person? Do you like to sip fun and fruity drinks? Well come to Reiman Gardens to enjoy Maker Mocktails!