Saturday, 02 Dec 2017
Butterfly Blizzard
Come in from the cold to experience a different kind of blizzard - a butterfly blizzard in Reiman Gardens' Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to release your very own butterfly, just-emerged from its chrysalis, and waiting in a container for its first flight in the Butterfly Wing. An amazing nature moment for young and old alike! While here, partake in fun, themed crafts and sip hot cocoa.
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Art Mart Holiday Sale
Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, campus photos and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Horticulture Club Poinsettia Sale
Preorders (optional) will be taken through Nov. 13 and may be picked up at sale locations.
Story Time With Santa
Join us for story time with Santa. We'll read stories, have coloring pages and time for photos with Santa. You'll also get one free hour of parking in the Memorial Union ramp with a purchase inside the Book Store.
Christmas at the Farm House
Celebrate the holiday season at the Farm House Museum. Warm up with hot cocoa as you explore the first building on Iowa State's campus and experience what Christmas was like at the turn of the century. Children's crafts and Santa Claus will all be part of the fun.
Performance: Li Chiao-Ping Dance Company
"Landed" performed by the Li Chiao-Ping Dance Company
ISU Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band
The three concert bands at Iowa State will close out the fall semester with a few holiday classics.
Performance: A Christmas Carol
Scrooge nears the end of his life thinking only of his business and how to accumulate even more money. Then one Christmas Eve he is confronted by ghosts of the past, present, and future; each has a lesson to teach him about where his obsession came from and where it has taken him. What will Scrooge do when the truth can no longer be ignored? All of Dickens' iconic characters come to life in the telling of this familiar and much loved story.
Concert: Lauv
Ari Staprans Leff, known by his stage name Lauv, is an American musician. His debut EP, titled Lost in the Light, was released in 2015. He is best known for his singles "I Like Me Better" and "The Other".
Sunday, 03 Dec 2017
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Performance: A Christmas Carol
Scrooge nears the end of his life thinking only of his business and how to accumulate even more money. Then one Christmas Eve he is confronted by ghosts of the past, present, and future; each has a lesson to teach him about where his obsession came from and where it has taken him. What will Scrooge do when the truth can no longer be ignored? All of Dickens' iconic characters come to life in the telling of this familiar and much loved story.
Holiday Choral Festival
Performances by all four ISU choirs.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 04 Dec 2017
Workshop: Post-award Actions 101
The basics of post-award actions and frequently asked questions: How to request a PI change, who can submit a no-cost extension request, who really needs to sign a revised GoldSheet and other useful information about budgeting and managing award changes.
Barks@Parks
Take a break from studying to play with some dogs.
Etched Glass Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our pattern to create intricate details on a glass ornament.
Lecture: Vacant Not Blighted
Nancy Finegood, executive director of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network, will highlight the value of preservation and rehabilitation over demolition of vacant and abandoned structures in cities like Detroit, Flint and Saginaw, Michigan.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Northern Illinois. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Tuesday, 05 Dec 2017
Barks@Parks
Take a break from studying to play with some dogs.
Retirement reception: Larry Stoltenberg
Larry Stoltenberg, administrative assistant at the Ames Laboratory, is retiring.
Etched Glass Ornaments
Need a last minute gift? Use etching cream with one of our pattern to create intricate details on a glass ornament.
Training: Youth program leaders and administrators
Information for youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers regarding youth-related policies, procedures and forms for successfully conducting youth programs at ISU.
Reception for non-tenure track faculty
An appreciation event for for lecturers, senior lecturers, clinicians, senior clinicians, clinical adjunct and adjunct faculty, hosted by the office of the senior vice president and provost. Registration requested.
Lecture: Social Equity of the Public Realm
Scott Jordan, a principal at Civitas in Denver, Colorado, has led large-scale, complex projects in some of the most contentious areas of the country. Through these experiences he has developed a passion for engaging the public in the design process. Regardless of the project's scale, his approach is to build on a city's authentic and unique attributes to create rich and diverse public spaces.
Dance/Movement at the Gardens
Dance the winter blues away in this expanded program focused on how the use of movement furthers emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration. A three-week program.
Wednesday, 06 Dec 2017
CODAC Fall Sale
First day of three-day sale of artwork by integrated studio/visual arts students sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club). Work may include ceramics, prints, photos, woods and textiles. Most items range in price from $5 to $150. Most proceeds go to the student artists; the rest help fund club activities.
Art Walk: The Portrait Tradition of Iowa State University
With the exhibition "Faces of Iowa State" closing in the Brunnier Art Museum, take a moment to reflect on the incredible portrait tradition at Iowa State that Rose Frantzen's recent portraits have built upon. Join Museum Director and Chief Curator Lynette Pohlman in a journey across campus to celebrate the legacy of honoring and preserving the memories of those who have served the University and our continued commitment to do so.
Lunch and learn: Presidential initiative funding
Grab your lunch and join the Office of the Vice President for Research for a discussion of the Presidential Interdisciplinary Research Initiative (PIRI). VPR leaders will give an overview of this internal funding program, and information and tips on how to apply. Preproposals are due Jan. 31.
Barks@Parks
Take a break from studying to play with some dogs.