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Friday, 06 Dec 2013

Winterfest

Dec 06, 2013

All day

Memorial Union/Various Locations

Free unless noted

Student Engagement Student activities

Celebrate winter with a variety of activities. Don't miss this ISU tradition!

Hort Club: Poinsettia Fundraiser

Dec 06, 2013

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

University Book Store, Memorial Union

$7-$30

Student Activities Student activities

Members of the student Horticulture Club will sell poinsettia plants in several campus locations. More than 20 varieties are available while supplies last. Prices are $7 (minis, winter rose white only), $10 (6-inch), $20 (8-inch, pink Cadillac and glace only) and $30 (10-inch).

Community and Regional Planning Graduate Student Club Holiday Bake Sale

Dec 06, 2013

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

varies

College of Design Meetings, receptions Student activities

The Community and Regional Planning Graduate Student Club will sell holiday baked goods to raise funds for club activities. There will be made-from-scratch treats including puppy chow, brownies, cookies and more. The elves might also deliver some surprises, so stop by for a sweet and support the club!

Art Mart

Dec 06, 2013

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Campanile Room at the Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Annual arts and crafts sale at the Iowa State Memorial Union featuring pottery, glass, jewelry and more!

Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale

Dec 06, 2013

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Parking lot, Reiman Gardens

Trees: $25-$45, wreaths: $15-$25

Student Activities Student activities

Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.

Winterfest: Campanile Tours & Carillon Music by Tin Shi Tam

Dec 06, 2013

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Campanile

Free

Student Engagement Student activities

See the inside of this Iowa State treasure with a tour by University Carillonneur Tin Shi Tam! SALC will be handing out Cyclone candy canes.

Winterfest: Open house at The Knoll

Dec 06, 2013

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

The Knoll

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Enjoy of cup of hot chocolate and other refreshments at The Knoll, home of Iowa State President Steven Leath and first lady Janet Leath. First-floor tours of The Knoll also are part of the event, hosted by Janet Leath.

Winterfest: Andy Albright Jingle Jog 5K

Dec 06, 2013

4:00 PM

Gallery/Pioneer Room/Central Campus

$20

Student Engagement Student activities

A 5K fun run in memory of Freshmen Council member Andy Albright; proceeds go toward a memorial scholarship in his name. Race day sign-in starts at 4:00 PM in the Gallery/Pioneer Room in the Memorial Union and the race itself will start at 6:00 PM on Central Campus. Registration cost includes a glow-in-the-dark long sleeve Jingle Jog T-Shirt if signed up before November 22nd.

Winterfest: Free Crafts at the Workspace

Dec 06, 2013

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace, Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Student activities

Create free crafts as gifts or decorate your own space.

Winterfest: Cookie Decorating and Hot Chocolate

Dec 06, 2013

6:00 PM

MU Commons

Free

Student Engagement Student activities

Warm up with some hot chocolate as you decorate - and eat - sugar cookies.

Winterfest: Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec 06, 2013

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

First floor of Beardshear Hall; enter via the front entrance steps

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Join us for the Tree Lighting Ceremony. NEW LOCATION DUE TO COLD WEATHER: Beardshear Hall first floor (enter via east steps). Ceremony will include live music, a speaker, and the lighting of the tree.

Winterfest: Magician Norman Ng

Dec 06, 2013

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Norman Ng is a new kind of magician. His style is unique, energetic, and engaging. His magic is original and mind-blowing. His shows are hilarious and amazing. Join us!

Dance social

Dec 06, 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.

Performance: Romeo and Juliet

Dec 06, 2013

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $17.00, seniors $15.00, students $9.00

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

Two teenagers fall passionately in love. Unfortunately, their families hate each other and will never give consent to the marriage. Juliet's family even insists that she immediately marry another. Since Romeo and Juliet cannot bear the thought of any kind of separation, what can they do to be together?

Winterfest: Mentalist Brian Imbus

Dec 06, 2013

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Brian Imbus is an internationally recognized Mentalist that has performed for thousands of audiences for the past 18 years. This intriguing performance will keep the audience scratching their heads with impossible displays of mindreading, illusion, and imagination. This is a "can't miss" show, and we predict that you will be amazed!

Winterfest: Ice Skating

Dec 06, 2013

11:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Ames/ISU Ice Area

Free for first 400 participants; $1 after

Student Engagement Student activities

Come ice skate as a part of our Winterfest celebration. Funded by GSB.