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What is featured?

Friday, 30 Sep 2011

ISU AfterDark

Sep 30, 2011

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Student activities

ISU AfterDark - "Cyclone Pride"

Saturday, 01 Oct 2011

Cyclone Central

Oct 01, 2011

All day

ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave.

Free to all

University Special events

Tailgate begins 3 hours before kickoff and ends 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Buffet meal provided by Hickory Park is available at $12 for members and $17 for non-members. Must pre-register for meal. Beverages for sale by Olde Main (beer, wine, pop, water). Merchandise available for purchase.

Cyclone Stampede Rodeo

Oct 01, 2011

1:00 PM

ISU rodeo arena, 3726 State Ave. (south of Highway 30)

$5 advance, $8-$10 at the gate

Student Activities Student activities

Collegiate teams from the Great Plains region will compete in the ISU Rodeo Clubs 49th Cyclone Stampede rodeo. The event also features bull fighters, food vendors, apparel and tack vendors and rodeo clowns.

Football

Oct 01, 2011

6:00 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

$20-$65

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Texas (Family Weekend).

Cyclone Stampede Rodeo

Oct 01, 2011

7:00 PM

ISU rodeo arena, 3726 State Ave. (south of Highway 30)

$5 advance, $8-$10 at the gate

Student Activities Student activities

Collegiate teams from the Great Plains region will compete in the ISU Rodeo Clubs 49th Cyclone Stampede rodeo. The event also features bull fighters, food vendors, apparel and tack vendors and rodeo clowns.

SUB Film: Cars 2

Oct 01, 2011

7:00 PM

Carver 101

Student Engagement Student activities

Cyclone Cinema presents Cars 2!

ISU Theatre production of "Hedda Gabler"

Oct 01, 2011

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $16, seniors 65 and up $14, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

Hedda Gabler is a strong and complicated woman with energy that is both attractive and destructive. She chooses to marry a kind, bumbling academic, but even on her honeymoon she feels trapped in a world for which she feels only contempt. What are her chances for a fulfilling life unless she has courage as well as passion? One of Ibsen's most famous masterpieces.

Men's hockey

Oct 01, 2011

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr.

$5-$10

Student Activities Athletics

Hall of Fame/Alumni Weekend: ISU vs. University of Oklahoma (American Collegiate Hockey Association).

SUB Film: Cars 2

Oct 01, 2011

10:00 PM

Carver 101

Student Engagement Student activities

Cyclone Cinema presents Cars 2!

Sunday, 02 Oct 2011

Volleyball

Oct 02, 2011

12:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Texas

ISU Theatre production of "Hedda Gabler"

Oct 02, 2011

1:00 PM

Fisher Theater

Adults $16, seniors 65 and up $14, students $8

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

Hedda Gabler is a strong and complicated woman with energy that is both attractive and destructive. She chooses to marry a kind, bumbling academic, but even on her honeymoon she feels trapped in a world for which she feels only contempt. What are her chances for a fulfilling life unless she has courage as well as passion? One of Ibsen's most famous masterpieces.

Softball

Oct 02, 2011

2:00 PM

Southwest Athletic Complex

Free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kirkwood (Doubleheader)

ISU Collage of Choirs

Oct 02, 2011

4:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$10.00 adults; $5.00 students. Tickets available at the door or the Stephens Box Office.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Each year well over 300 students take part in the ISU Collage of Choirs. Participants represent nearly all academic disciplines and majors.

SUB Film: Cars 2

Oct 02, 2011

4:00 PM

Carver 101

Student Engagement Student activities

Cyclone Cinema presents Cars 2!

Tango Practica

Oct 02, 2011

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU Five punches $30, Public five punches $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

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 a different figure each week along with techniques for dancing better.

Tango Practica

Oct 02, 2011

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace

ISU Five punches $30, Public five punches $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 5 - 7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

SUB Film: Cars 2

Oct 02, 2011

7:00 PM

Carver 101

Student Engagement Student activities

Cyclone Cinema presents Cars 2!

Monday, 03 Oct 2011

Young Women In Business: Unleash Your Potential

Oct 03, 2011

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Gerdin Business Building / Memorial Union

$15 for students, $10 for parents/teachers/counselors

Ivy College of Business Conferences

What is it like to be a business major? Or to work in a particular industry? This conference is for females in grades 9 through 12 and their parents, teachers, and counselors. Explore majors in business, learn about career opportunities, meet and ask questions of business faculty members, and hear directly from students.

Dorothy Day: Inspiration for the 21st Century Radical

Oct 03, 2011

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

In the midst of the Great Depression and between two world wars, Dorothy Day cofounded the "Catholic Worker." Martha Hennessy, Dorothy Day's granddaughter, will discuss the relevance of the Catholic Worker movement today and share her experiences of living the Catholic Worker life. Part of the Msgr. James A. Supple Lecture Series.

Graffiti: Passion to Profession

Oct 03, 2011

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

130 Design

free

College of Design Arts, performances Lectures

Join Los Angeles graffiti scholar Steve Grody for a slide lecture on the stylistic evolution of graffiti murals in LA and conversation on his career and the careers of several noted graffiti artists. Sponsored by CODAC (College of Design Art Club).

Tuesday, 04 Oct 2011

Watercolors in the Garden: The figure in the landscape

Oct 04, 2011

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

$26-$37.50, plus materials

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances Live Green

Join Jo Myers-Walker of the Left Bank Studio in Gilbert, Iowa, as she teaches a series of 10 classes on watercolors while being inspired by the surrounding gardens. Classes will focus on the figure in the landscape taking inspiration from tree and bonsai. Participants will showcase their art during the Bonsai Show on Oct. 8. All skill levels welcome. Sign up for one class or all 10!

Tuesday Tea: Victorian Sexuality

Oct 04, 2011

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Farm House Museum, central campus

Free and open to the public.

University Museums Arts, performances

Come to the Farm House Museum to enjoy tea and conversation about all things Farm House. Mark your calendar from noon-1 p.m. and enjoy the 150 year old structure in a whole new way. Check the University Museums website to learn what the discussion topic will be. Can't make it at noon? The Farm House will be serving tea from 12 to 4 pm on Tuesdays so stop in any time. Reservations not required.

Information session: Starting a learning community

Oct 04, 2011

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Meetings, receptions Training, development

Co-director of ISU learning communities Doug Gruenewald will discuss starting a new learning community, including the funding application process. To register, contact Jen Leptien.

An Indian Love Affair

Oct 04, 2011

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

2019 Morrill Hall

free

College of Design Arts, performances Lectures

Cindy Gould, associate professor of integrated studio arts, will share a slide-illustrated presentation on "An Indian Love Affair" focusing on her research into the diverse textile traditions of India. "Tana-Bana," an exhibition of textiles from India, is on view from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Dec. 9 at the Mary Alice Gallery, Textiles and Clothing Museum, 1015 Morrill Hall.

ISU Fall Leadership Conference

Oct 04, 2011

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Conferences Student activities

The ISU Fall Leadership Conference is designed to help develop leadership skills, network with other leaders on campus, and help students become more effective leaders during their time at Iowa State and beyond. Walk-up registration will be allowed beginning at 5:30pm outside of the Sun Room in the Memorial Union.

Media Globalization and "Repression 2.0" in the Middle East

Oct 04, 2011

6:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Media Globalization and 'Repression 2.0' in the Middle East: A Closer Look at the Syrian Revolution," Christian Sinclair, assistant director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, University of Arizona. Part of the Technology, Globalization, and Culture Series.

Works in Progress Series: Emily Godbey

Oct 04, 2011

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

130 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Emily Godbey, assistant professor of art and design (art history), will present "Three-Dimensional Depictions of War" as part of the Works in Progress Series, which features informal talks by faculty from the Colleges of Design and Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Wednesday, 05 Oct 2011

Open forum: Professional and Scientific Council

Oct 05, 2011

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Lectures Meetings, receptions

"It's Extension and Outreach: Enhancing Outreach from Iowa State," Cathann Kress, vice president for extension and outreach.

Seminar: STEM education

Oct 05, 2011

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

N047 Lagomarcino Hall

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Iowa Project Lead the Way: Implications for Research, Policy and Practice," with Tom Schenk (Iowa Department of Education), David Rethwisch (University of Iowa) and Soko Starobin (Iowa State). All are invited; feel free to bring your lunch.