Monday, 02 Apr 2018
Rise of Topological Quantum Materials Over Merky Topological Ocean
Dr. Seongshik Oh, Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey
Wednesday, 04 Apr 2018
Jazz recital
The music of "Sting," performed by Michael Giles, professor of saxophone.
Thursday, 05 Apr 2018
Performance: Oklahoma!
This landmark musical, the first by Rogers and Hammerstein, opened in 1943 and was immediately a box office smash; its popularity has not faded. The love story of cowboy Curley and farm girl Laurey was originally described by one New York critic as "a beautiful and delightful show that has, at a rough estimate, practically everything." Since its opening, Oklahoma! has been performed every day somewhere in the world for the past 74 years.
Friday, 06 Apr 2018
Performance: Oklahoma!
This landmark musical, the first by Rogers and Hammerstein, opened in 1943 and was immediately a box office smash; its popularity has not faded. The love story of cowboy Curley and farm girl Laurey was originally described by one New York critic as "a beautiful and delightful show that has, at a rough estimate, practically everything." Since its opening, Oklahoma! has been performed every day somewhere in the world for the past 74 years.
Saturday, 07 Apr 2018
Organ Studio Recital
Organ students of Dr. Miriam Zach
Performance: Oklahoma!
This landmark musical, the first by Rogers and Hammerstein, opened in 1943 and was immediately a box office smash; its popularity has not faded. The love story of cowboy Curley and farm girl Laurey was originally described by one New York critic as "a beautiful and delightful show that has, at a rough estimate, practically everything." Since its opening, Oklahoma! has been performed every day somewhere in the world for the past 74 years.
Sunday, 08 Apr 2018
Performance: Oklahoma!
This landmark musical, the first by Rogers and Hammerstein, opened in 1943 and was immediately a box office smash; its popularity has not faded. The love story of cowboy Curley and farm girl Laurey was originally described by one New York critic as "a beautiful and delightful show that has, at a rough estimate, practically everything." Since its opening, Oklahoma! has been performed every day somewhere in the world for the past 74 years.
ISU Concert Band and Campus Band
The concert band is directed by Christian Carichner.
ISU Chamber Orchestra
Jacob Harrison, conductor of Chamber; George Work, cello solorist
Monday, 09 Apr 2018
Signatures of a 3D Quantum Liquid Crystal
Dr. David Hsieh, Caltech
ISU Flute and Clarinet Ensembles Concert
Sonja Giles, Director of Flute Gregory Oakes, Director of Clarinet
Tuesday, 10 Apr 2018
Carillon Bell Casting
Watch (via live simulcast) as the first bell for the small-scale campanile/carillon model is cast. Bell founders from Meeks, Watson and Co., Georgetown, Ohio, will be on campus to work with students in the metalcasting lab.
Wednesday, 11 Apr 2018
Depth and Dialogue: Freedom and respect
"Depth and Dialogue: Freedom and Respect," a facilitated talk about how campus leaders protect free expression while promoting inclusion. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Depth and Dialogue: Thinking like a journalist
"Depth and Dialogue: Thinking Like a Journalist," a facilitated talk about how journalists make tough news judgments. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Depth and Dialogue: Speaking up about workplace harassment
"Depth and Dialogue: Speaking Up About Workplace Harassment," about the groundbreaking story of former Iowa GOP Senate staffer Kirsten Anderson. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Depth and Dialogue: #metoo at ISU
"Depth and Dialogue: #metoo at ISU," a facilitated talk about how the national movement is influencing the Iowa State community. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Depth and Dialogue: Shedding light on mental illness
"Depth and Dialogue: Shedding Light on Mental Illness," a facilitated talk about how panelists are using their platforms to raise awareness. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Jet reconstruction in the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider
Dr. Peter Loch, University of Arizona
Arabic Calligraphy Workshop
A hands-on workshop to learn about and practice the beautiful art of Arabic calligraphy, led by Iraqi calligrapher Ghazi Almishal. No knowledge of Arabic is required. Tools are provided.
ISU Percussion Ensemble
ISU Percussion Ensemble is directed by Jonathan Sharp.
Thursday, 12 Apr 2018
First Amendment Days: #Mosaic and photo booth
Help create a Hashtag Mosaic that showcases the five freedoms of the First Amendment, and show what the First Amendment means to you. Take a picture anywhere and post it to your public Instagram or Twitter account, using the hashtag #isufirst. Mosaic reveal is at 2 p.m. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
First Amendment Days: Democalypse March
Experience a society without the First Amendment in this interactive march around Central Campus. After the march, Iowa State Daily staffers will work with visiting high school students on a hands-on assignment. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Feast on the First
Food, fun, freebies and free expression on central campus. Enjoy Jimmy John's sandwiches; free T-shirts and souvenir photos for those who participate in the #isufirst Hashtag Mosaic; photo booth with props; and soapbox speeches. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
First Amendment Days: #Mosaic reveal
Enjoy free Insomnia cookies as we reveal the Hashtag Mosaic, which displays the five freedoms of the First Amendment! After the mosaic is revealed, stick around until 4 p.m. to take more photos and get souvenir prints. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Vibrational properties of materials: From hydrides to spin liquids
Sananda Biswas, Frankfurt
Friday, 13 Apr 2018
First Amendment Workshop
"Talk is Cheap, Free Speech Isn't. Expert training for First Amendment Champions," Gene Policinski, Newseum Institute; Andrea Frantz, Buena Vista University and Society of Collegiate Journalists; Mark Witherspoon, Iowa State Daily; and Julie Roosa, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration. Registration (free) required.
First Amendment Days: Awards presentation
Greenlee School and Kappa Tau Alpha Diversity and Inclusion Awards Presentation: Ally Karsyn, Siouxland Public Media; and Emily Blobaum, Iowa State Daily, will be honored for excellence in journalism and promotion of a just and inclusive society through ethical storytelling that broadens people's understanding of diverse lives and communities. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration. Registration (free) required.
First Amendment Days: Free expression through artmaking
Explore the meaning of belonging through art in a session led by Ally Karsyn, founder, producer and host of Ode, a live storytelling series where community members tell true stories on stage to promote positive impact through empathy. Events are recorded for broadcast on NPR affiliate Siouxland Public Media, Sioux City, Iowa, where she is the arts producer and afternoon announcer. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
First Amendment Days: Free expression through artmaking
Explore the meaning of belonging through art in a session led by Ally Karsyn, founder, producer and host of Ode, a live storytelling series where community members tell true stories on stage to promote positive impact through empathy. Events are recorded for broadcast on NPR affiliate Siouxland Public Media, Sioux City, Iowa, where she is the arts producer and afternoon announcer. Planned as part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"Tectonic controls on sediment dispersal in the Western Cordilleran Foreland Basin, USA" by Dr. Andrew Hutsky, Univ of Mount Union, Alliance, OH