Friday, 12 Nov 2021
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Cracks in Your Character
"Cracks in Your Character," Anthony Sardella, founder and vice chairman of evolve24, a leader in predictive analytics and decision sciences.
Lecture: Cracks in Your Character
Anthony Sardella is the Founder and Vice-Chairman of evolve24, a company he founded in 2004. He guides the company's advancements in artificial intelligence, data, and decision sciences. evolve24 is a leader in predictive analytics and decision sciences that drives greater certainty in strategic decision making. This is part of the ISU Student Innovation Center noon talks.
Panel: Military Affiliated Students in the Classroom
"Supporting Those Who Serve: Military Affiliated Students in the Classroom." There are currently 675 military veterans, Reservists, and National Guard members enrolled at ISU. Please join us in learning more about supporting our military-affiliated students in the classroom. The panel discussion with military students will be facilitated by Rita Case, Director of ISU Veteran's Center. Anyone interested is welcome to join.
AST Club: Snow Blower Service Days
Agricultural Systems Technology club members will provide a routine service: oil and spark plug change and a power wash. No major repairs. Service days continue Nov. 13 (8 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Seminar: Distributed beamforming with autonomous UGVs
Join us at this Electrical and Computer Engineering Distinguished Lecture series to hear Dr. Brian M. Sadler, US Army Senior Scientist for Intelligent Systems at the Army Research Laboratory, discuss recent advances in distributed beamforming among small, low-power autonomous unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to achieve longer range connectivity to a client.
Seminar: The functions and signaling mechanisms of FERONIA receptor kinase in plant growth and stress responses.
Join this Genetics, Development and Cell Biology Seminar to hear Dr. Michelle (Hongqing) Guo, adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology at Iowa State University, discuss her research into understanding how plants respond to their environment.
Competition: ISU Innovation Prize
The ISU Innovation Prize bold challenges competition theme is "Innovation at Iowa State." Participants will solve three focus areas: AgTech, EdTech, and Global Impact. Students, faculty, staff and the entrepreneurial community are invited to participate in this event hosted by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative.
Concert: Cody Jinks
For well over a decade, Cody Jinks has devoted himself to making music that's equal parts uncompromising and empathic, often giving voice to those who exist on the margins of modern life. Since first emerging as a solo artist in the mid-2000s, he has steadily advanced from playing nearly empty bar rooms to independently building a following so dedicated, that he is now known as the biggest independent country artist on the planet.
Cyclone Cinema: Jungle Cruise
Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal -- a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Men's Basketball vs. Oregon State
Iowa State vs. Oregon State. Dates and times subject to change. Please visit the cyclones.com website for updates and information.
Opera: Street Scene
Youthful desire, forbidden love, and brutal vengeance simmer to an explosion in the diverse melting pot of a 1940s New York City tenement. As the heat of the day builds, a family is pushed to an eruption that changes the community forever. Soaring operatic arias and duets rub shoulders with jazz and the jitterbug. Contains adult content and language.
Piano Studio Recital
An evening of music featuring Dr. Mei Hsuan Huang's piano studio.
Saturday, 13 Nov 2021
Competition: ISU Innovation Prize
The ISU Innovation Prize bold challenges competition theme is "Innovation at Iowa State." Participants will solve three focus areas: AgTech, EdTech, and Global Impact. Students, faculty, staff and the entrepreneurial community are invited to participate in this event hosted by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative.
Holiday Ornaments Art Day
Get in the holiday spirit by painting ornaments with us! There are 15 bisque designs to choose from - our favorites include a camper for the outdoorsy, the cactus for the plant hoarder, and ugly sweaters for party people. To-go packs also available for an additional $2.
Volleyball vs. Kansas State
Iowa State Volleyball vs. Kansas State.
Concert: Scandinavian Organ Music
Featuring Dr. Miriam Zach's organ studio students.
Lyrica Concert: Soundscape
An afternoon of music featuring the ISU Lyrica treble voice ensemble. Attendance limited to 200 people; masks are encouraged.
Ranch Rodeo Championship
The Rodeo Club at Iowa State will host the ranch rodeo championship which includes sorting, branding, mugging and trailering events. A Buck-A-Roo Round Up (9 a.m.-noon) for kids and lunch (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) precede the main event.
Cyclone Cinema: Jungle Cruise
Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal -- a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Opera: Street Scene
Youthful desire, forbidden love, and brutal vengeance simmer to an explosion in the diverse melting pot of a 1940s New York City tenement. As the heat of the day builds, a family is pushed to an eruption that changes the community forever. Soaring operatic arias and duets rub shoulders with jazz and the jitterbug. Contains adult content and language.
Concert: The Wrecks
For Los Angeles-based band The Wrecks, perfection is possible. They've been refining their alt-rock sound for years, but finally now have a debut record to show for it. They released their debut album, Infinitely Ordinary, to great acclaim in May of 2020, with MTV calling the record "A Masterpiece." Best known for their popular single "Favorite Liar," which received significant airplay nationwide and charted in the top 40 on alternative radio.
Sunday, 14 Nov 2021
Opera: Street Scene
Youthful desire, forbidden love, and brutal vengeance simmer to an explosion in the diverse melting pot of a 1940s New York City tenement. As the heat of the day builds, a family is pushed to an eruption that changes the community forever. Soaring operatic arias and duets rub shoulders with jazz and the jitterbug. Contains adult content and language.
Argentine Tango Lessons
Valerie Williams 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 different partners for practice. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Songwriter Showcase: Strong Like Bear
An Ames-based band that plays across the state and beyond, Strong Like Bear writes melodic songs that show off vocal harmonies and collective musicianship. The band has recorded numerous EPs, singles and albums, including a Christmas concept album and their recent foray into stoner rock. For their Goldfinch Room performance, the band is returning to their roots as an acoustic band and original music.
Cyclone Cinema: Jungle Cruise
Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal -- a discovery that will change the future of medicine.
Concert: Ames Piano Quartet
A performance of works by Beethoven, Schumann and Dvorak. The Ames Piano Quartet features Iowa State's Dr. Borivoj Martinic-Jercic, Mr. George Work, and Dr. Mei Hsuan Huang.
Monday, 15 Nov 2021
Seminar: Education After COVID: Opportunities and Adventures
Hear from Dr. Cynthia M. Furse, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Utah, about the changes to education and learning as a result of the COVID pandemic.
Virtual lecture: Education after Covid
"Education After Covid: Opportunities and Adventures," Cynthia Furse, professor of electrical and computer engineering, University of Utah. Part of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering's seminar series.
Tuesday, 16 Nov 2021
Futures Forum: Photojournalism and Multimedia Storytelling
Leigh Vogel, a freelance photographer for clients such as the Associated Press, Getty Images and The New York Times, will share industry tips and career advice on multimedia storytelling. She'll be joined by Greenlee School graduates Emily Kestel, a visual journalist for the Des Moines Business Record; and Kelsey Kremer, an Emmy Award-winning photojournalist for the Des Moines Register.
Seminar: No Country for old flies: The role of p38 MAPK in aging
Join us for this Genetics, Development and Cell Biology Seminar to hear Dr. Alysia Vrailas-Mortimer, associate professor of aging and physiology at Illinois State University, discuss her research studying the relationship between protein aggregation, aging and oxidative stress.