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What is featured?

Monday, 17 Jan 2022

University holiday

Jan 17, 2022

All day

Iowa State University

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

University offices are closed.

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Birthday Celebration

Jan 17, 2022

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Ames City Auditorium

free

Community Diversity Lectures

Attend in person or watch live online. Jeff Johnson, the Lora and Russ Talbot Endowed President and CEO of the ISU Alumni Association, will serve as the keynote speaker. The Ames Human Relations Commission will present its annual Humanitarian Award.

Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022

Semester begins

Jan 18, 2022

All day

Iowa State University

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of classes for spring semester.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Jan 18, 2022

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

Floral Design: Colorful Market Bunches

Jan 18, 2022

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

Bring some color into the winter this month as you learn to expertly arrange prepackaged market bunches available at local florists for a lovely vase arrangement to display at home.

Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022

Art for Rent Open House

Jan 19, 2022

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

MU Art Gallery, First Floor, Memorial Union

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Add a splash of color and set the mood in your home or office with help from the MU. We have a collection of framed posters, prints, and original art that is available for rent by the year or half year. With close to 300 pieces in the collection there is something for everyone! Artwork ranges in size and style and most pieces rent for $10 - $25 per year.

Exhibit Opening and Artist Lecture: "Mythical Bounty"

Jan 19, 2022

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures Meetings, receptions

Visit the fantastical world of glass artist Amber Cowan during the opening reception for the exhibition "Mythical Bounty: Glass Sculpture by Amber Cowan." Stay to hear Cowan speak (5:30 p.m.) about her highly intricate works of art and her unique process of repurposing pressed glass. Light refreshments will be served during the reception.

WelcomeFest

Jan 19, 2022

5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Durham Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

All students are welcome to visit us at WelcomeFest and get some free items while learning about different local businesses and campus departments.

Maker Mocktails: Painting Flower Pots with Moscow Mule

Jan 19, 2022

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

See below.

Reiman Gardens

Are you a crafty person? Do you like to sip fun and fruity drinks? Well come to Reiman Gardens to enjoy Maker Mocktails!

Women's Basketball vs. Texas

Jan 19, 2022

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$15

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Texas. Dates and times subject to change. Please visit the cyclones.com website for updates and information.

Thursday, 20 Jan 2022

Art for Rent Open House

Jan 20, 2022

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

MU Art Gallery, First Floor, Memorial Union

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Add a splash of color and set the mood in your home or office with help from the MU. We have a collection of framed posters, prints, and original art that is available for rent by the year or half year. With close to 300 pieces in the collection there is something for everyone! Artwork ranges in size and style and most pieces rent for $10 - $25 per year.

Caterpillar Club

Jan 20, 2022

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Reiman Gardens

See below.

Reiman Gardens

Join us outdoors* weekly for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories followed by nature exploration and activities.

Study Abroad Fair

Jan 20, 2022

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Diversity Student activities

A one-stop shop to learn about adventures abroad -- interning, studying and volunteering opportunities, ranging from one week to one year.

Bookmobile: Ames Public Library

Jan 20, 2022

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Between Parks Library and Morrill Hall

free

Community

In partnership with the university library, the Ames Public Library's Bookmobile has a regular Thursday stop at Iowa State on its weekly route. Ames Public Library items for all ages can be checked out, returned or reserved in advance for pick up.

Cyclone Cinema: No Time to Die

Jan 20, 2022

7:00 PM - 9:43 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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, 21 Jan 2022

Cyclone Cinema: No Time to Die

Jan 21, 2022

7:00 PM - 9:43 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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, 22 Jan 2022

Track and Field

Jan 22, 2022

All day

Lied Recreation Center

free

Athletics Athletics

ISU Cyclone Open indoor track and field meet.

Men's Basketball vs. TCU

Jan 22, 2022

3:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. TCU. Dates and times subject to change. Please visit the cyclones.com website for updates and information.

Cyclone Cinema: No Time to Die

Jan 22, 2022

7:00 PM - 9:43 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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, 23 Jan 2022

UPDATE: Wrestling vs. North Dakota State

Jan 23, 2022

2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$10

Athletics Athletics

Utah Valley is unable to attend the originally scheduled triangular meet. Iowa State and North Dakota State still will compete in a 2 p.m. dual.

Argentine Tango Drop In Lessons

Jan 23, 2022

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU - five lessons for $35/Public - five lessons for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

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: Joshua Sinclair

Jan 23, 2022

5:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$10

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Fifteen albums in and Joshua Sinclair is just getting started. He continues to capture what life is like being a songwriter for the past 20 years. The highs and lows of life on the road, the glitz, the glam, and the disappointments. From signing multiple record deals to the music biz in general, and the relationships along the way: Sinclair provides the musical score to the stories of his life.

Cyclone Cinema: No Time to Die

Jan 23, 2022

7:00 PM - 9:43 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every Thursday - Sunday night 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, 24 Jan 2022

Poster Sale

Jan 24, 2022

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

$8-$12

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Browse through thousands of images from art prints and movie posters to retro reproductions and your favorite bands. Sale runs through January 28, and hours are Monday-Friday from 10am-7pm.

Life Science Megatrends Shaping our Future

Jan 24, 2022

1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Zoom

free

Research Lectures

Join this session to hear from Dr. Darlene Solomon, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Agilent Technologies.

Wheel Pottery Class

Jan 24, 2022

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace, Memorial Union

$125 ISU, $135 public

Memorial Union programs Student activities

An introduction to creating functional pottery on the wheel. Start with the building blocks of centering clay and pulling cylinders, and move on to make bowls, mugs, and other forms.