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What is featured?

Friday, 01 Mar 2013

Diversity: What's In It For My Community?

Mar 01, 2013

12:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Nancy "Rusty" Barcelo is the president of Northern New Mexico College and served previously as the Vice President and Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity the University of Minnesota. Once the only Chicana student at the University of Iowa, Barcelo has since become one of the nation's most highly respected authorities on equity and diversity in higher education. Part of the 2013 Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity, ISCORE

Cyclone Cinema: Flight

Mar 01, 2013

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

FREE

Student Union Board

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Flight! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Dance social

Mar 01, 2013

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual; indoor shoes or socks are required.

ISU Wind Ensemble & the Boston Brass

Mar 01, 2013

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Ames City Auditorium

$12 - adults; $6 - students, tickets at the door

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Michael Golemo, conductor

Performance: The Three Musketeers

Mar 01, 2013

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames, Lincoln Way and Beach Ave.

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

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

The Three Musketeers begins with D'Artagnan, a young man who leaves home to travel to Paris with hopes to join the King's guard, the famous Musketeers. He and three of his close friends live by the motto, "All for one and one for all." With characters large enough to become legends and the sweepingly romantic story of their adventures, this classic of French literature becomes an exciting evening in the theatre.

ISU AfterDark

Mar 01, 2013

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Memorial Union

FREE

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity Special events Student activities

Each event is FREE for ISU Students! ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. Join us for bowling & billiards, BINGO, free food, live entertainment, free crafts, and MORE!

Saturday, 02 Mar 2013

Winter Photography 2013

Mar 02, 2013

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

$48 CoHorts / $60 General Public / 15% off CoHort Price for ISU Students

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

Explore the photographic challenges and potential of the winter landscape.

Concert: Lyrica

Mar 02, 2013

3:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$5 adult, $2 student tickets available at the door

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Lyrica Women's Choir is directed by Kathleen Rodde.

Cyclone Cinema: Flight

Mar 02, 2013

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

FREE

Student Union Board

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Flight! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Performance: China National Symphony Orchestra

Mar 02, 2013

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$25-$43

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Straight from Beijing, The People's Republic of China to Ames, Iowa, the China National Symphony Orchestra is coming to present a stunning concert.

Performance: The Three Musketeers

Mar 02, 2013

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames, Lincoln Way and Beach Ave.

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

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

The Three Musketeers begins with D'Artagnan, a young man who leaves home to travel to Paris with hopes to join the King's guard, the famous Musketeers. He and three of his close friends live by the motto, "All for one and one for all." With characters large enough to become legends and the sweepingly romantic story of their adventures, this classic of French literature becomes an exciting evening in the theatre.

Sunday, 03 Mar 2013

Beyond Basics: Glass Bead Decorative Finishes

Mar 03, 2013

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $19, Public $29(includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Try something new by adding a decorative finish to your glass beads. Etch them for a matte "beach glass" look. Apply pixie dust for a pearl finish. Use baking soda to age them.

Open house: Veenker Memorial Golf Course

Mar 03, 2013

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Veenker Memorial Golf Course clubhouse

free

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

The "Bring on Spring" open house will feature door prizes, refreshments and an opportunity to meet Greg Dingel, Veenker's new golf professional. Prize drawings will be held every half hour and the club house gift shop will offer merchandise discounts to season pass holders.

Film: In Plain Sight: Public Art in the City

Mar 03, 2013

2:00 PM - 2:41 PM

295 Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Meet the artists and discover the challenging process of getting new works of art approved and installed. The film offers a multifaceted perspective on the value and meaning of permanent and temporary public art in our lives. Runtime: 41 minutes.

Performance: The Three Musketeers

Mar 03, 2013

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames, Lincoln Way and Beach Ave.

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

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

The Three Musketeers begins with D'Artagnan, a young man who leaves home to travel to Paris with hopes to join the King's guard, the famous Musketeers. He and three of his close friends live by the motto, "All for one and one for all." With characters large enough to become legends and the sweepingly romantic story of their adventures, this classic of French literature becomes an exciting evening in the theatre.

Iowa State Singers

Mar 03, 2013

3:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

$5.00 adults; $2.00 students. Tickets available at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

James Rodde, conductor

Argentine Tango Practica

Mar 03, 2013

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $30, Public $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Cyclone Cinema: Flight

Mar 03, 2013

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

FREE

Student Union Board

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Flight! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Performance: Traces

Mar 03, 2013

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$25-$38

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

In TRACES, the human body is pushed to its limits as a group of friends leave their mark in a run-down warehouse through acrobatics, music, and dance.

Monday, 04 Mar 2013

Iowa Water Conference

Mar 04, 2013

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Scheman Building

$150-$175

ISU Extension and Outreach Conferences

The Iowa Water Conference is a collaborative effort featuring participating conferences of Ag and the Environment, Floodplain Management, Stormwater and Water Monitoring. The goal of this partnership is to create greater awareness of Iowa urban and agricultural water issues through sustainable watershed management.

Computationally Engineered Plant Seminar Series

Mar 04, 2013

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

3140 Agron Hall

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

Root-based approaches to improve nutrient use efficiency in maize, Prof. Dr. Lixing Yuan

Award-Winning Faculty Series: Using Discussion in your Classroom: Challenging Students to Think Critically

Mar 04, 2013

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Award-winning history professor Jana Byars shares how she intentionally fosters critical group discussion in her classroom. Students are engaged with theory from greats like Foucault and Derrida, yet feel safe participating in these challenging discussions, write every day, and still rave about her class in evaluations. Learn her secrets and engage students in critical thinking in your classroom.

Monday Organ Recital

Mar 04, 2013

5:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

$0

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Short, informal organ recitals given by Dr. Ahreum Han and ISU Students

Paper Making

Mar 04, 2013

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $38, Public $48(includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

Learn to form sheets of handmade paper using pulp prepared from recycled materials.

Women's Basketball

Mar 04, 2013

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-12

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Oklahoma State.

Ending Racism in About an Hour with W. Kamau Bell from Totally Biased

Mar 04, 2013

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

W. Kamau Bell is host of FX's hit series "Totally Biased," with Chris Rock as the executive producer. This comedic, topical exploration of the current state of America's racism is combined with a little (unknown) history, a little PowerPoint, and a whole bunch of Kamau.

Tuesday, 05 Mar 2013

Iowa Water Conference

Mar 05, 2013

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Scheman Building

$150-$175

ISU Extension and Outreach Conferences

The Iowa Water Conference is a collaborative effort featuring participating conferences of Ag and the Environment, Floodplain Management, Stormwater and Water Monitoring. The goal of this partnership is to create greater awareness of Iowa urban and agricultural water issues through sustainable watershed management.

CANCELED: Reiman Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Diego Veitia

Mar 05, 2013

12:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Ivy College of Business Lectures

Diego Veitia is founder and director of International Assets Holding (now INTL FCStone Inc.). He also serves as chairman of Veitia and Associates Inc., a private investment company. The lecture and lunch (11:30 a.m.) are free, but online registration is required.

Teaching and Learning Circle: Large Classes

Mar 05, 2013

3:10 PM - 4:30 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Are you concerned about increasing class size? Do larger classes necessitate a different way of teaching? How can you prevent cheating and plagiarism? How can you engage majors vs. non-majors, or students taking required vs. elective classes? We will discuss these topics and invite you to add your own.

Staniforth Memorial Lecture

Mar 05, 2013

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

2050 Agronomy Hall

free

Agronomy Department Lectures

"Weeds, Crops and Health," Frank Forcella, research agronomist, USDA-ARS, Morris, Minn. A reception will follow in the Agronomy Hall commons. This is the 24th Annual David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture.