Sunday, 09 Oct 2022
Free Admission: Last Day for "Lewis and Art Exhibition" Sculptures
Visit Reiman Gardens on the last day to see our sculpture exhibit "Lewis and Art Exhibition" before it leaves. Celebrate with free admission for everyone!
ISU Theatre: Polaroid Stories
A visceral blend of classical mythology and real life stories told by street kids, Naomi lizuka's "Polaroid Stories" journeys into a dangerous world where mythmaking fulfills a fierce need for transcendence, where storytelling has the power to transform a reality in which characters' lives are continually threatened, devalued and effaced. Contains adult language and content.
Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble performs their first concert of the season in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.
Drake Hall Preservation Tour (Part II)
Virtually tour Centerville, Iowa's Drake Hall with owners Gerhard Spillmann and Kyle Shiroma along with University Museums' staff.
Cyclone Cinema: The Black Phone
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Monday, 10 Oct 2022
Startup Pitch Competition: First Round
Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes. In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in each category -- new idea and existing business -- will advance to the Fall Startup Pitch Finale on Oct. 13.
Lecture: Assimilation and Perception of Asian Americans as the Model Minority
A specialist in 20th century United States history, Ellen Wu is a nationally recognized authority on Asian-Pacific America, migration, race, and the myth of the model minority. She is director of the Asian American Studies program at Indiana University, Bloomington, where she also is an associate professor of history.
Tuesday, 11 Oct 2022
Reiman Speaker Series: Keith Kreuer
Keith Kreuer, Principal and Angel Investor at RedHouse Associates, has more than 30 years of experience in starting and building innovative, customer-oriented information technology companies. Lunch will be provided (11:30 a.m.-noon), followed by the lecture.
Gesture Drawing & Abstraction: Drawing Workshop with Celinda Stamy (Session 1)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Join Arts and Visual Culture Assistant Teaching Professor Celinda Stamy for a workshop guiding participants through the process of gesture drawing.
Shameless Self-Promotion: Share Your Research to Make an Impact
Learn how to make the most of online platforms researchers use for social interaction and promoting their work.
Startup Pitch Competition: First Round
Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes. In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in each category -- new idea and existing business -- will advance to the Fall Startup Pitch Finale on Oct. 13.
Gesture Drawing & Abstraction: Drawing Workshop with Celinda Stamy (Session 2)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Join Arts and Visual Culture Assistant Teaching Professor Celinda Stamy for a workshop guiding participants through the process of gesture drawing.
ISU Town Hall with Deidre DeJear
ISU Lectures Campaign Town Hall Series: Deidre DeJear, the Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, will answer questions from students, faculty/staff, and the Ames community.
Wednesday, 12 Oct 2022
Iowa Political Cartoonists: A Discussion with Elizabeth Riordan
Join a Zoom conversation between University of Iowa Special Collections and Archives' Lead Outreach and Instruction Librarian Elizabeth Riordan, and Iowa State University Museums' curator Sydney Marshall for a look at the works of three Iowa political cartoonists: Ding Darling, Frank Miller, and Brian Duffy.
Volleyball vs. West Virginia
Iowa State volleyball vs. West Virginia. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Work/Martinic Recital
Department of Music and Theatre faculty memebers, George Work, cello, and Borivoj Martinic-Jercic, violin, present a joint string recital in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.
Thursday, 13 Oct 2022
cyBUY Supplier Show
See what is available through the cyBUY marketplace, and explore options offered by 23 of the cyBUY Marketplace Suppliers who will attend in person. In addition, meet the people behind ISU's internal stores (Central Stores, Chemistry Stores, Iowa State University Book Store, Printing Services and Transportation Services).
Caterpillar Club
Join us outdoors weekly for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories followed by nature exploration and activities. Best for children ages 2-5 with an adult. No registration required.
Nature at Noon
Celebrate homecoming with Reiman Gardens by hearing from the Alumni Association about what homecoming is and why it matters.
Startup Pitch Competition: Finale
Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes. In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in each category -- new idea and existing business -- will advance to the Fall Startup Pitch Finale on Oct. 13.
University Library: The International Nest
Bring a friend for an informal, friendly monthly social gathering in the International Nest. It's a great opportunity to meet new friends, enjoy conversations, and feel get connected with the library.
Soccer vs. Baylor
Iowa State women's soccer welcomes Baylor to Ames for a Big 12 meeting. Admission to all Iowa State soccer matches is free.
Cyclone Cinema: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Lecture: Urban Coyote Movement and Behavior
The Paul L. Errington Memorial Lecture: "Exploring the Impacts of Social-Ecological Heterogeneity on Urban Coyote Movement and Behavior," presented by urban ecologist Chris Schell, University of California, Berkeley.
Performance: An Evening with C.S. Lewis
London born actor/playwright David Payne channels British author C.S. Lewis in an enthralling theatrical experience that has led many thousands to discover, or rediscover, the continuing impact of a man who died over 50 years ago and whose collected works made him one of the literary giants of the 20th Century.
Performance: Town and Gown Chamber Music
The Ames Town and Gown Chamber Music Associations's season-opening performance, featuring Bridget Kibbey on harp and Alexi Kenney on violin.
Friday, 14 Oct 2022
Cyclone Cinema: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Orchestra Concert
The Symphony Orchestra performs their first concert of the season in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall
Performance: Whose Live Anyway?
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" are proud to present their new improv tour, a 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Jeff B. Goode, Greg Proops, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the witty scenes they invent before your eyes.