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What is featured?

Sunday, 01 Apr 2018

Open House: In Focus and Manuel Neri exhibits

Apr 01, 2018

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Farm House Museum andChristian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

Don't miss this opportunity to see the current exhibitions In Focus: Daguerreotypes, Tintypes and Photographs from the Farm House Museum Collection and Manuel Neri: Ambiguity, Mystery, and Allure on the weekend!

Forum on Justice Reform - Gubernatorial Candidates

Apr 01, 2018

3:00 PM

Dolezal Auditorium, 127 Curtiss Hall

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Participating candidates include Democrats Cathy Glasson, Jon Neiderbach and Ross Wilburn, and Libertarians Marco Battaglia and Jake Porter. Iowa State student Lance Leski will moderate.

Cyclone Cinema: Father Figures

Apr 01, 2018

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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

Monday, 02 Apr 2018

Portrait Unveiling: Perry Holden

Apr 02, 2018

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Agronomy Hall Commons

Agronomy Department Meetings, receptions

Kick off National Agronomy Week by honoring the United States' first agronomy professor - Perry Holden. Holden was department chair and vice-dean of agriculture in 1902. A coffee and cookie reception will be held following the unveiling of the Holden portrait.

Entomology Seminar

Apr 02, 2018

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

E164 Lagomarcino Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

"Understanding dispersal by Western Corn Rootworm: Effects of larval density on flight and of flight on female reproduction," Eric Yu, Iowa State, M.S. defense.

Rise of Topological Quantum Materials Over Merky Topological Ocean

Apr 02, 2018

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Phys 0003

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dr. Seongshik Oh, Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey

Documentary and Discussion: Sister Survivors

Apr 02, 2018

6:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Join us for a screening of the ABC 20/20 special "Sister Survivors," featuring interviews with the female athletes who broke their silence about the sexual abuse scandal surrounding Larry Nassar. A panel discussion focusing on higher education and accountability will immediately follow the 40-minute documentary.

HDR Photography

Apr 02, 2018

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

4-week program on Mondays beginning April 2, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. How do you capture a highly contrasted scene, where your details are in deep dark shadows and bright highlights?

Introspective Writing

Apr 02, 2018

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

6-week program beginning Monday, April 2, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. With the Gardens as inspiration, engage in writing about what resides within through quiet introspection and reflection.

Sewing Lessons

Apr 02, 2018

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $40, Public $50- (supplies included)

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Whether you are a beginner needing to learn how to operate a sewing machine, or someone who needs help finishing a project in progress, this is for you.

Lecture: Using Technology to Help Refugees

Apr 02, 2018

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Derek Smith is a caseworker at the International Rescue Committee in Dallas, Texas, who developed a multilingual, community-sourced app for helping refugees once they have arrived in the United States.

Tuesday, 03 Apr 2018

Summer and Fall 2018 registration: Sophomores

Apr 03, 2018

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of assigned Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and most Sundays.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Apr 03, 2018

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture

Apr 03, 2018

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

0127 Curtiss

free

Agronomy Department Lectures

"Will Genetically Engineered Pests Protect Health, Biodiversity, and Crop Production?" Fred Gould, North Carolina State University, will summarize issues being addressed by researchers attempting to genetically suppress or alter characteristics of insect pest populations. The presentation will address the status of these systems as well as their future potential for protecting crops, human health and biodiversity.

Guest lecture: U.S. Science Policy

Apr 03, 2018

4:10 PM

Memorial Union, Cardinal Room

free

Research Lectures

Tobin (Toby) Smith, vice president for policy at the Association of American Universities (AAU), will present "The Lion in the Path: U.S. Science Policy in an Era of Political Polarization and Alternative Facts."

Landscape Photography

Apr 03, 2018

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

4-week program on Tuesdays beginning April 3, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Learn the fundamentals required to capture amazing outdoor shots in this class for beginning-to-intermediate digital photographers who want to understand the basics and bring their own unique artistic expression to landscapes and outdoor shooting.

TedxIowaStateUniversity

Apr 03, 2018

6:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Diversity Lectures Student activities Training, development

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxIowaStateUniversity, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxIowaStateUniversity event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

Wednesday, 04 Apr 2018

NEH Regional Workshop on Digital Humanities

Apr 04, 2018

8:30 AM - 1:45 PM

Ballroom, Alumni Center

free

Research Conferences Training, development

A regional gathering of digital humanists, with a presentation by Elizabeth Tran, senior program officer in the Office of Digital Humanities, National Endowment for the Humanities.

Workshop: Human Subjects Research Using IRBManager

Apr 04, 2018

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Conference Room 222, Kingland Building

free

Research Training, development

Learn how to work with the new IRBManager system. Sessions are most useful for anyone who performs research with human subjects or who needs to sign off on IRB applications. Participants will learn how to submit IRB applications and access study information in the new system.

3-Part Series: Sketchnoting for Visual Note Taking and more

Apr 04, 2018

12:10 PM - 1:30 PM

Armory 0074

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

"Sketchnoting for Everyone - Deepen learning with visual notetaking." Verena Paepcke-Hjeltness, Assistant Professor of Industrial Design will show you the essentials of Sketchnoting, a pattern-based notetaking strategy that actively engages learners.

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

Apr 04, 2018

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.

Workshop: Human Subjects Research Using IRBManager

Apr 04, 2018

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Conference Room 222, Kingland Building

free

Research Training, development

Learn how to work with the new IRBManager system. Sessions are most useful for anyone who performs research with human subjects or who needs to sign off on IRB applications. Participants will learn how to submit IRB applications and access study information in the new system.

POSTPONED: Softball

Apr 04, 2018

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State's game vs. Drake has been postponed due to forecasted weather. A makeup date has not yet been determined.

SEMINAR: "Developing the Enviratron, an automated plant phenotyping facility

Apr 04, 2018

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

3140 Agronomy Hall

Agronomy Department

Lie Tang & Carolyn Lawrence-Dill - ISU ABE & GDCB

Clay Owl Walk-in Craft

Apr 04, 2018

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

$8

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Whoooo doesn't love owls? Learn the steps to make small owl figurines using a variety of clay tools. We will fire them in the kiln, and have them ready for you to come back and paint within a week or two.

Photography Master Study 4 (ALL NEW)

Apr 04, 2018

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

4-week course beginning Wednesday, April 4, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, an all new Master study course featuring eight new photography masters!

Bill Nye: Science Guy Film Screening

Apr 04, 2018

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

1001 Troxel Hall

Free

Student Activities Student activities

Film Screening sponsored by The ISU Atheist and Agnostic Society and The Climate Reality Campus Corps: ISU

Hertz Lecture in Emerging Issues in Agriculture - Amy Asmus

Apr 04, 2018

7:00 PM

Dolezal Auditorium, 127 Curtiss Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"What Is Possible? Advancing Agriculture through AGvocacy, Partnerships, and Collaboration" - Amy Asmus is vice president of the family-owned chemical supply company Asmus Farm Supply and a graduate of Iowa State.

Hertz Lecture in Emerging Issues in Agriculture - Amy Asmus

Apr 04, 2018

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dolezal Auditorium, 127 Curtiss Hall

Free

Agronomy Department

"What Is Possible? Advancing Agriculture through AGvocacy, Partnerships, and Collaboration" - Amy Asmus is vice president of the family-owned chemical supply company Asmus Farm Supply and a graduate of Iowa State.