Friday, 25 Mar 2022
Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Charles Saleh
"Sometimes More is Better," Charles Saleh, senior advisor to Legacy Ventures. Charles currently serves on the board of directors of Tin Roof Software, PRO-Techs, American Flamecoat, and Hardcore Parts. Charles was formerly the CEO of Porter's Group and the CEO of Beta. Throughout his career, Charles has founded, acquired and operated several companies in the technology, industrials, and real estate industries.
Drop In Craft: String Art
Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Superhero Week
Turn a figurine into a new guardian or nemesis, or paint your favorite hero, villain, or speech bubble - Ka-Pow!
Seminar: Serendipity - a few lucky breaks on the journey exploring how Tai Chi benefits postural control
Hear Dr. Li Li, research professor from the Waters College of Health Professions at Georgia Southern University, discuss his research with Tai Chi and the multidisciplinary approach he employed to face the challenges of new research questions.
Richard F. Hansen Lecture in Architecture: Ways of Knowing
Ross Altheimer and Maura Rockcastle, co-founders and principals of TEN x TEN Studio, a transdisciplinary landscape architecture and urban design practice based in Minneapolis, will present the 2022 Richard F. Hansen Lecture in Architecture. They will also serve as guest jurors for the Richard F. Hansen Prize competition. Five student teams will present projects completed last fall with awards announced at the beginning of the lecture.
Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: No Way Home
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, 26 Mar 2022
Day of Insects
Celebrate the annual Day of Insects at Reiman Gardens. Enjoy a day filled with presentations from professionals, academics, advocates, and enthusiasts. Preregistration and prepayment are required by March 17 for in-person registration and March 23 for remote participants.
Drop In Craft
Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!
Paint Your Own Pottery: Superhero Week
Turn a figurine into a new guardian or nemesis, or paint your favorite hero, villain, or speech bubble - Ka-Pow!
Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: No Way Home
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: Alton Brown Live
"Beyond The Eats," a culinary variety show of comedy, music, highly unusual cooking demos, and more potentially dangerous sciencey stuff. Prepare for an evening unlike any other and if Brown calls for volunteers, think twice. Alton Brown has been on the Food Network for over 20 years and is best known as the creator, writer and host of "Good Eats, Good Eats: Reloaded," and "Good Eats: The Return."
Sunday, 27 Mar 2022
Iowa Maker Series: Community & Crafting Art with Jennifer Drinkwater
Join artist and ISU associate professor Jennifer Drinkwater as she discusses her experience as an artist who chose to use craft media within her artistic process and in a community based art project.
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+.
Malaysian Cultural Night
"Balik Kampung: Back to Hometown." Experience traditional cultural performances, including a play and the Lion Dance, and enjoy authentic Malaysian food. Presented by the Ames Student Association for Malaysians student organization. Tickets available online.
Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: No Way Home
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.
POSTPONED: Hairspray
Due to unforeseen circumstances the performance of Hairspray will NOT take place as scheduled. Details regarding a rescheduled date and/or available refunds will be released as soon as possible.
Monday, 28 Mar 2022
Monday Monologues series
Selections from the BABA musical workshop , directed by Cason Murphy, ISU music and theatre. BABA is a contemporary, climate-centric musical retelling of Russia's Baba Yaga fairytale that takes place in familiar-yet-mythic woods of rural America.
Drop In Craft: String Art
Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!
Paint Your Own Pottery: $10 Mug Week
What a deal! 10 bucks gets you any mug you choose.
Economics: George Fuller Memorial Lecture
"Using Team Discussions to Understand Behavior in Indefinitely Repeated Prisoner's Dilemma Games," David Cooper, University of Iowa.
Seminar: Gardening in Senior Communities: Investigating Accessibility and Barriers
Join this Department of Horticulture Graduate Seminar to hear Lexi Young, graduate student at Iowa State University, discuss research into the benefits and challenges of gardening as a leisure time activity for seniors. This presentation investigates the experiences of three senior gardeners in Central Iowa as they have continued to garden despite age-related changes that have impacted their abilities.
Tuesday, 29 Mar 2022
Launch of the Spring Strolls for Well-being at ISU
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply need a break - practicing mindfulness supports your well-being and work-life harmony. The Strolls for Well-being at ISU offer opportunities on campus, or to pause where you are, and are designed to be flexible.
Experience the Spring Strolls for Well-being at ISU
Would you like to learn more about the Strolls for Well-being at ISU? Come join us to explore the new locations in the Spring Guidebook and discover how this can support your well-being and work-life harmony. We will discuss the flexible options that can easily fit into your schedule.
Drop-In Craft: String Art
Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!
Paint Your Own Pottery: $10 Mug Week
What a deal! 10 bucks gets you any mug you choose.
Wednesday, 30 Mar 2022
ISU Research Day
Join researchers from across campus to celebrate and advance research at the university. The entire day will be packed with a variety of activities to learn about the research happening at ISU, including a poster presentation, lightning talks, and a resource fair of offices available to help researchers.
Art Walk: Glass in Public Art
This guided tour will discuss artist, process, and innovation of glass in the Art on Campus Collection.
Drop-In Craft: String Art
Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!
Paint Your Own Pottery: $10 Mug Week
What a deal! 10 bucks gets you any mug you choose.
Thursday, 31 Mar 2022
Faculty development workshop: The Public Classroom
Join university counsel Michael Norton for a review of the current environment and its implications for freedom of speech and academic freedom.