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What is featured?

Sunday, 11 Apr 2021

Faculty Recital featuring music by women and African-American composers

Apr 11, 2021

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

virtual: webcast from Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Jonathan Sturm, violin and viola Michael Banwarth, piano Music by Amy Beach, William Grant Still, Rebecca Clarke

Monday, 12 Apr 2021

Monday Monologues series

Apr 12, 2021

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Parks Library

free

University Library Arts, performances Lectures

"The Power of Peaceful Protest," introduction by Julie Roosa, adjunct assistant professor, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication. Kick off the annual First Amendment Days celebration listening to ISU community members recount their experiences assembling with others in order to question authority and to shake up campus.

The First Amendment and the Civil Rights Movement

Apr 12, 2021

5:30 PM

See link below

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Robert Bickel, professor emeritus of law at Stetson University College of Law, and Gene Policinski, senior fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum, authors of "The First Amendment and the Civil Rights Movement," created with the support of Stetson University and the Freedom Forum. A First Amendment Days event.

Emerging Issues in Global Markets and Trade

Apr 12, 2021

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

See link below

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Link to event: https://alumni.cals.iastate.edu/lectures/carl-and-marjory-hertz-lecture-on-emerging-issues-in-agriculture/ Dhamu Thamodaran, retired executive vice president, chief strategy officer and chief commodity hedging officer for Smithfield Foods, has been a respected global leader in the agricultural industry for more than 30 years.

Tuesday, 13 Apr 2021

Student Panel: First Amendment, Student Activism and Campus Climate

Apr 13, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

Student activists representing Students Against Racism, the International Student Council, Monsoon Asians and Pacific Islanders in Solidarity, Graduate and Professional Student Senate, and the Iowa State Daily will share their experiences in mobilizing others on campus to create change. They will also discuss the challenge of dealing with hateful speech and share ways more students can get involved. A First Amendment Days event.

Panel Discussion: The Changing Face of Iowa Farming

Apr 13, 2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Virtual Webinar Program - Must pre-register to receive program link.

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join a panel of experts as they discuss the changing face of farming in Iowa, in conjunction with the exhibition Compelling Ground.

Signs of Resistance: A Visual History of Protest in America

Apr 13, 2021

7:00 PM

See WebEx Link

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Bonnie Siegler, voted one of the 50 most influential designers working today by Graphic Design USA, founded and runs the award-winning design studio Eight and a Half. She is best known for her design work for Saturday Night Live, HBO, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Newsweek.

Wednesday, 14 Apr 2021

Virtual workshop: Signs of the Times Protest Art

Apr 14, 2021

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Lectures Student activities

Join us for a hands-on interactive session learning to create your own protest art led by Sherry Berghefer, associate teaching professor in the Greenlee School. Whether signs for a march or posters for your wall, you'll learn the basic elements to consider when creating your own protest works. A First Amendment Days event.

Art of Resistance At Iowa State: A Virtual Exploration

Apr 14, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Lectures Student activities

The First Amendment's right to assemble and to petition is not the only path toward change. Art can be a highly effective form of resistance. Join the experts from University Museums on a virtual exploration of works of art on campus that seek to challenge the status quo. Questions from the audience will be encouraged. A First Amendment Days event.

USDA Proposal Development

Apr 14, 2021

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Zoom

free

Research Training, development

In this session you will learn about USDA and USDA NIFA-specific requirements, including indirect cost limitations, cost-share requirements, and other agency-specific forms. You'll walk away with some tips and tricks for dealing with common proposal development issues, and you'll have some useful resources to help you through the proposal development process. Come prepared with your pre-award and proposal development questions!

Hate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship

Apr 14, 2021

7:00 PM

See WebEx Link

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Nadine Strossen is a Professor of Constitutional Law at New York Law School and the first woman national President of the American Civil Liberties Union, where she served from 1991 through 2008.

Thursday, 15 Apr 2021

IRB 101: Navigating the IRB Submission Process

Apr 15, 2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Zoom Meeting

free

Research Training, development

In this session you will learn tips on developing and submitting protocols to the IRB. A member of IRB staff will walk through key sections of the IRB application and explain what the IRB looks for during the review process.

ISCORE Encore Presentation: Activism in the Music Industry

Apr 15, 2021

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Diversity Lectures Student activities

When we think of the First Amendment and the power of protest, we may not immediately think of music. In this Depth & Dialogue session, ISU student Durga Sritharan shares why we should. Find out how music is one of the most powerful forms of expression, providing an avenue for several centuries for underrepresented individuals and groups to express their voices, thoughts, and emotions. Q&A will follow. A First Amendment Days event.

Lecture: Think Like a Journalist with Andrea Sahouri

Apr 15, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

Des Moines Register reporter Andrea Sahouri was covering a Black Lives Matter protest when a Des Moines police officer arrested her. She and others made it clear she was a journalist, but prosecutors refused to drop the charges. After a 3-day jury trial, Sahouri was acquitted in under two hours. Sahouri will share her harrowing story, talk about the importance of a free press and answer questions. A First Amendment Days event.

Lecture: A Protest is Worth 1,000 Pictures

Apr 15, 2021

1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

When protesters gathered last summer in Des Moines to advocate for social justice, Greenlee alumnus Michael Englund knew he needed to grab his camera. See his pictures and hear his story during this compelling Depth and Dialogue session. A First Amendment Days event.

Lecture: When Objectivity Stops

Apr 15, 2021

2:10 PM - 3:00 PM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

During last summer's Black Lives Matter protests in Washington, D.C., journalist and Ames native Will Fowler, a science writer for WE&T, and freelance journalist and editor, headed to the streets. At first intending to observe the demonstrations as a reporter, he quickly became involved with the movement directly. Can a reporter become so entangled in a story that remaining objective becomes impossible? A First Amendment Days event.

Awards: Pawsies First Amendment Pet Film Competition

Apr 15, 2021

6:00 PM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions Student activities

The First Amendment Committee will announce the winners of the "Pawsies," the First Amendment Days Pet Film Competition. Vote for your favorite through April 9 in our online poll. A First Amendment Days event.

Lecture: How to Hold Schools Accountable

Apr 15, 2021

7:00 PM

See WebEx Link

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Matt Lamb is an assistant editor for The College Fix, a higher education news site, which trains student journalists. In college, he interned for a government watchdog group called Open the Books. This talk will delve into the tools students and other people can use to hold their school and government entities accountable.

Friday, 16 Apr 2021

Virtual Workshop: You Can't Say That! Cancel Culture and the First Amendment

Apr 16, 2021

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

Examine the challenges and opportunities provided by free expression. Led by First Amendment experts from the state, three workshop sessions use current events to engage a dialogue with national scholars. This session will be led by Andrea Frantz, Buena Vista University, and Frank LoMonte, Director of the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, University of Florida. A First Amendment Days event.

Virtual Workshop: You Can't Say That! Cancel Culture and the First Amendment

Apr 16, 2021

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

Examine the challenges and opportunities provided by free expression. Led by First Amendment experts from the state, three workshop sessions use current events to engage a dialogue with national scholars. Registration is required. This session will be led by Andrea Frantz, Buena Vista University, and Frank LoMonte, Director of the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, University of Florida. A First Amendment Days event.

Virtual Workshop: Free Assembly in a Time of Polarization

Apr 16, 2021

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

Examine the challenges and opportunities provided by free expression. Led by First Amendment experts from the state, three workshop sessions use current events to engage a dialogue with national scholars. Registration is required. This session will be led by Brian Steffen, Simpson College, Mark Stringer, ACLU of Iowa, Pam Parry, Southeast Missouri State, and Ken Paulson, Middle Tennessee State University. A First Amendment Days event.

Virtual Workshop: Making Free Speech an Ally on Campus

Apr 16, 2021

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

Examine the challenges and opportunities provided by free expression. Led by First Amendment experts from the state, three workshop sessions use current events to engage a dialogue with national scholars. Registration is required. This session will be led by Julie Roosa, Iowa State University, Nadine Strossen, New York University Law School, and Gene Policinski, Freedom Forum Institute, First Amendment Center. A First Amendment Days event.

Student Discussion: Raise Your Voice

Apr 16, 2021

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

"Raise Your Voice" documentary director and producer Maribeth Romslo and First Amendment advocate Mary Beth Tinker will participate in a two-part, live discussion about the power of social movements through youth free speech in America. A First Amendment Days event for high school and Iowa State students. Register in advance.

Student Discussion: Raise Your Voice

Apr 16, 2021

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures Student activities

"Raise Your Voice" documentary director and producer Maribeth Romslo and First Amendment advocate Mary Beth Tinker will participate in a two-part, live discussion about the power of social movements through youth free speech in America. A First Amendment Days event for high school and Iowa State students. Register in advance.

Ignite Innovation Virtual Showcase

Apr 16, 2021

4:30 PM

Online

free

Student Innovation Center Conferences Lectures

"Innovation Happens Here," join us for the inaugural Ignite Innovation Showcase, a virtual series of events celebrating the energy of innovation blazing across the Iowa State campus.

Livestream: The Fashion Show

Apr 16, 2021

7:00 PM

Virtual

free

College of Human Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

The Fashion Show is one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation. The show features student-designed garments both on the runway and in mounted exhibitions. Both nights will be livestreamed free from Reiman Gardens; no public admission allowed.

Saturday, 17 Apr 2021

Ignite Innovation Virtual Showcase

Apr 17, 2021

7:45 AM

Online

free

Student Innovation Center Conferences Lectures

"Student Powered Invention." Join us for the inaugural Ignite Innovation Showcase, a virtual series of events celebrating the energy of innovation blazing across the Iowa State campus.

Livestream: The Fashion Show

Apr 17, 2021

7:00 PM

Virtual

free

College of Human Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

The Fashion Show is one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation. The show features student-designed garments both on the runway and in mounted exhibitions. Both nights will be livestreamed free from Reiman Gardens; no public admission allowed.

Trombone Choir - The CySlides

Apr 17, 2021

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

web-cast

$0

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Students of Nathan Dishman perform. webcast