Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022
Art Walk: Abstracted Figures in the Art on Campus Collection
The human figure appears countless times in the Art on Campus Collection, but the addition of abstraction adds a new layer of interpretation. Curator Sydney Marshall leads this Art Walk.
Graduate College lunch and learn
"Your Academic Journey and CCE." Learn more about the Center for Communication Excellence's Academic Communication Practices Certification Track, focused on helping graduate students build capacity in the area of preparing high-quality dissertations, theses, and creative components. This track provides students with diverse opportunities for academic writing and speaking practice and improvement. Registration (free) requested. Lunch provided.
Flute Studio Recital
Iowa State University flute studio presents a concert in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.
Thursday, 27 Oct 2022
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.
Candidate forum: VP for ISU Extension and Outreach
Candidates names will be made public one business day before their visit. Each will meet with faculty and staff, visit a county extension office, and hold an open forum on the first day of their visit. Open forums will be live streamed for staff in the County offices; links will be made available with the announcement of each candidate. The sessions also will be recorded and made available after all the finalist visits are completed.
Current Issues in Ag Policy with Bill Northey
Bill Northey farmed for mover 35 years. Bill served as president of the Iowa and National Cor Growers Association, as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture from 2007-2018, as USDA Under Secretary 2018-2021, and now as CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa.
Intermediate Glass Beads Workshop w/ Rhonda Scott
Take your bead skills to the next level! Learn to create "twisties" - special rods of glass made by melting and twisting multiple colors together. Next, make colorful, complex beads using your new twistie rods.
Cyclone Cinema: Nope
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.
Please Stop Saving Us: Rebuilding After Western "Interventions" in Africa
For anyone interested in being a "change agent" in a complex world, this talk highlights how even the most harmless-looking social programs can have far-reaching negative consequences for the unwary or unprepared, regardless of how good the intentions may be. Eriel Haung is the director of the Mangaung Strings Programme headquartered in Bloemfontein, a public-private music education initiative reaching more than 250 children.
Performance: Riding Atlas w/ Display Case
Riding Atlas is a multi-album, nationally performing, alternative rock powerhouse. Originally based out of the Quad Cities and now located in Ames, IA, the trio, consisting of brothers Nick and Joe, and their friend Sam, have performed at numerous festivals and clubs around the country.
Friday, 28 Oct 2022
Swimming & Diving vs. South Dakota
Iowa State women's swimming and diving hosts South Dakota in a dual meet. Admission to all Iowa State swimming and diving meets is free.
Volleyball vs. TCU
Iowa State volleyball vs. TCU. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Cyclone Cinema: Nope
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.
Saturday, 29 Oct 2022
Cyclone Central Tailgate
Cyclones everywhere are invited to celebrate at the Alumni Center before every home football game. Enjoy giveaways, fun and games, shopping, food and drink, and entertainment for all ages. Doors open three hours prior to kick-off and end 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Catered meal available for an additional charge.
We Lead: Empowerment and Leadership Conference
We Lead gives Iowa State students the opportunity to hone their leadership skills, engage in interactive discussions and sessions, network with other leaders from campus and the community, and reflect on their own identities, leadership qualities, and strengths in their respective roles at Iowa State and beyond.
Football vs. Oklahoma
Iowa State football hosts Oklahoma in a Big 12 contest. The game time will be announced closer to the date of the game.
Performance: Lyrica Choir
A concert by the Lyrica choir under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Rodgers.
Cyclone Cinema: Nope
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.
Latin* Cultural Night
Celebrate Latin* culture through music, dance, and food. We will showcase Latin* cultural performances, a Latin* music DJ, and dance instructors to interact with attendants. Free admission for kids.
Performance: Charlie Berens
Charlie Berens is an Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, host, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. In addition to sketch comedy and the Manitowoc Minute, Charlie also hosts Dark Side Of on Discovery ID.
Sunday, 30 Oct 2022
Greek Trick-Or-Treat
This annual, family-friendly event is hosted by ISU chapters in the sorority and fraternity community. The costume parade will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Performance: Statesmen Choir
An afternoon of vocal music by the Iowa Statesmen
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: Nope
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.
Senior Recital: Kyle Grossnickle
Senior Kyle Grossnickle presents a bass trombone recital.
Performance: Goo Goo Dolls
The Goo Goo Dolls "Chaos in Bloom" added an Ames stop as part of the band's intimate theater tour leg, featuring new songs, deep cuts and hits from their illustrious catalog. Indie rock band Whitehall will open the show.
Monday, 31 Oct 2022
Paint Your Own Pottery: Give Back Week for SHOP
Bring in a non-perishable food in exchange for $5 off pottery painting. Donations will be delivered to The SHOP (Students Helping our Peers), a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger, advocate, and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Information about SHOP and how to get involved will be available. Drop in anytime Monday-Friday 2-9pm or Saturday 10am-4pm.
Lunch and Learn: Start Something at Iowa State
"Start This, Start That ... Start Something at Iowa State," an informational luncheon about the university's startup programs and resources for graduate students, faculty and staff. Learn how to move your technology through the university into a new venture and get connected to available resources. Lunch is free; registration is requested.
Monday Monologues series
"Selections from Night of the Living Dead: The Musical," directed by Mary Jo DuPrey, LAS Dean's Artist in Residence, ISU Department of Music and Theatre.
Candidate forum: VP for ISU Extension and Outreach
Candidates names will be made public one business day before their visit. Each will meet with faculty and staff, visit a county extension office, and hold an open forum on the first day of their visit. Open forums will be live streamed for staff in the County offices; links will be made available with the announcement of each candidate. The sessions also will be recorded and made available after all the finalist visits are completed.