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What is featured?

Sunday, 30 Oct 2022

Greek Trick-Or-Treat

Oct 30, 2022

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Special events Student activities

This annual, family-friendly event is hosted by ISU chapters in the sorority and fraternity community. The costume parade will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Performance: Statesmen Choir

Oct 30, 2022

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

An afternoon of vocal music by the Iowa Statesmen

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Oct 30, 2022

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $35 ISU, $45 public

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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+.

Cyclone Cinema: Nope

Oct 30, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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.

Senior Recital: Kyle Grossnickle

Oct 30, 2022

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Senior Kyle Grossnickle presents a bass trombone recital.

Performance: Goo Goo Dolls

Oct 30, 2022

8:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$30-$80

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The Goo Goo Dolls "Chaos in Bloom" added an Ames stop as part of the band's intimate theater tour leg, featuring new songs, deep cuts and hits from their illustrious catalog. Indie rock band Whitehall will open the show.

Monday, 31 Oct 2022

Paint Your Own Pottery: Give Back Week for SHOP

Oct 31, 2022

All day

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$10-$15 depending on what you choose

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Bring in a non-perishable food in exchange for $5 off pottery painting. Donations will be delivered to The SHOP (Students Helping our Peers), a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Their mission is to engage with anti-hunger, advocate, and serve the student population by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Information about SHOP and how to get involved will be available. Drop in anytime Monday-Friday 2-9pm or Saturday 10am-4pm.

Lunch and Learn: Start Something at Iowa State

Oct 31, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Launch Pad, 4250 Student Innovation Center

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions

"Start This, Start That ... Start Something at Iowa State," an informational luncheon about the university's startup programs and resources for graduate students, faculty and staff. Learn how to move your technology through the university into a new venture and get connected to available resources. Lunch is free; registration is requested.

Monday Monologues series

Oct 31, 2022

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Grant Wood mural lobby, Parks Library

free

University Library Arts, performances Lectures

"Selections from Night of the Living Dead: The Musical," directed by Mary Jo DuPrey, LAS Dean's Artist in Residence, ISU Department of Music and Theatre.

Candidate forum: VP for ISU Extension and Outreach

Oct 31, 2022

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

202 Carver Hall

free

University Meetings, receptions

Candidates names will be made public one business day before their visit. Each will meet with faculty and staff, visit a county extension office, and hold an open forum on the first day of their visit. Open forums will be live streamed for staff in the County offices; links will be made available with the announcement of each candidate. The sessions also will be recorded and made available after all the finalist visits are completed.

Philosophy and Religious Studies: Halloween party

Oct 31, 2022

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Plaza, Catt Hall (Room 407 rain location)

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions Student activities

Interested in majoring in Philosophy or Religious Studies? Currently studying Philosophy or Religious Studies? Ready to meet students and faculty interested in Philosophy and Religious Studies? Join us for free pizza and candy at our annual departmental Halloween party. ISU students who come dressed in an academic-themed costume -- preferably with a connection to philosophy and religious studies -- receive a prize.

Lecture: Reimagining Food Systems to Account for What We Don't Know

Oct 31, 2022

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green

Beal Distinguished Lecture in Rural Sociology: "Not the 'Whole Picture,' Reimagining Food Systems to Account for What We Don't Know." Michael Carolan was born, raised, and educated in Iowa. His career took him to Colorado State University where he is co-director of the Food Systems Institute for Research, Engagement and Learning; professor of sociology; and an engagement and extension food systems specialist.

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2022

Homecoming: Volleyball vs. Chicago State

Nov 01, 2022

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State volleyball vs. Chicago State. Game times and dates are subject to change.

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022

Homecoming: Women's Basketball exhibition

Nov 02, 2022

All day

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$15

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State women's basketball vs. Winona State. Game dates and times are subject to change.

Online panel, Supporting student health and wellbeing at ISU

Nov 02, 2022

2:10 PM - 3:00 PM

Online only - view on your own via Zoom (use link below)

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Diversity Training, development

Explore the highlights from ISU's National College Health Assessment data, the current data from our campus needs assessment process, and spring 2022 focus group findings with Brian Vanderheyden (Director, Student Wellness), Erin Baldwin (Associate Vice President, Health Services), Kristen Clark (University Public Health Coordinator, Student Wellness), and Laura Triplett (Student Wellness).

Open House: Army Career Opportunities

Nov 02, 2022

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Scheman Building

free

Student Activities Meetings, receptions

Explore career opportunities with Army ROTC and learn from Army officers and professionals from several different career fields. Refreshments will be provided.

SUB Member Meeting

Nov 02, 2022

5:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Come hang out with Student Union Board and learn more about their upcoming events, and how you can get involved, at their bi-weekly general meetings! FREE and open to ALL ISU students!

Relief Printmaking Demonstration & Discussion with Raluca Iancu

Nov 02, 2022

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

Free

Live Green Live Green

Join Assistant Professor of Art & Visual Culture and Printmaker, Raluca Iancu, as she demonstrates and discusses techniques of relief carved and hand printing.

Relief Printmaking Demonstration & Discussion with Raluca Iancu

Nov 02, 2022

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join Assistant Professor of Art & Visual Culture and Printmaker, Raluca Iancu, as she demonstrates and discusses techniques of relief carved and hand printing.

A Conversation About the 1619 Project with Nikole Hannah-Jones

Nov 02, 2022

6:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Live Green

Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science: A Conversation About the 1619 Project. Nikole Hannah-Jones is the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. The book version of The 1619 Project was an instant New York Times bestseller. For event restrictions: https://www.lectures.iastate.edu/lectures/conversation-about-1619-project-nikole-hannah-jones

Flute and Clarinet Recital

Nov 02, 2022

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Enjoy an evening of clarinet and flute music in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Nov 02, 2022

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop

$1 at the doors

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Iowa State's premier student improv comedy troupe! They perform in the M-Shop on select Wednesday nights during the semester.

Thursday, 03 Nov 2022

Caterpillar Club

Nov 03, 2022

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for Members, ISU Students. Free with admission for General Public

Reiman Gardens

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.

Workshop: Supporting Student-Centered Learning Through Open Pedagogy

Nov 03, 2022

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Online

free

University Library Training, development

Participants will leave this workshop with successful models for scaffolding student engagement and implementing open pedagogy assignments in the classroom, along with additional resources to learn more.

Candidate forum: VP for ISU Extension and Outreach

Nov 03, 2022

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

202 Carver Hall

free

University Meetings, receptions

Candidates names will be made public one business day before their visit. Each will meet with faculty and staff, visit a county extension office, and hold an open forum on the first day of their visit. Open forums will be live streamed for staff in the County offices; links will be made available with the announcement of each candidate. The sessions also will be recorded and made available after all the finalist visits are completed.

Homecoming: ExCytment in the Streets

Nov 03, 2022

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Ash Avenue, Sunset Drive and Gray Avenue, Ames

Free

Live Green Live Green

Homecoming lawn displays, a tradition since 1912, and parade floats will be on display. Watch 10-minute skits and vote for your favorite parade float.

Homecoming: ExCytment in the Streets

Nov 03, 2022

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Ash Avenue, Sunset Drive and Gray Avenue, Ames

free

University Arts, performances Special events

Homecoming lawn displays, a tradition since 1912, and parade floats will be on display. Watch 10-minute skits and vote for your favorite parade float.

Celebrating Romeo Oriogun: Winner of the Nigerian Prize for Literature

Nov 03, 2022

7:00 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Romeo Oriogun is a current postdoc fellow in Iowa State University's Creative Writing and Environment program. He is this year's recipient of the NLNG Nigerian Prize for Literature for his poetry collection Nomad. At this event, we will be celebrating his accomplishments with a reading from Romeo himself, followed by time to meet and mingle.

Cities and Storms: Challenges and Solutions

Nov 03, 2022

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green

Jennifer Cherrier is a professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Brooklyn College-The City University of New York. She is also the president and founder of Waterway Ecologics. Her 25+ years of research expertise are in aquatic carbon and nitrogen biogeochemistry with a more recent focus on water resource sustainability.

Cyclone Cinema: DC League of Super-Pets

Nov 03, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

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.