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What is featured?

Sunday, 06 Nov 2022

Wild Tots

Nov 06, 2022

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

McFarland Park

$5 per family

Live Green Live Green

The seasons are changing! Come learn about birds with your tot and discover what they do to get ready for winter. This program will include a story, craft, short hike, and lots of nature activities.

Christian Petersen and an Unfolding Legacy of "The Unknown Political Prisoner"

Nov 06, 2022

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, Reiman Gallery, Room 0003

Free

Live Green Live Green

Gather in the exhibition "All the Evils... Christian Petersen and the Art of War" in Morrill Hall for a gallery walk led by guest curator Lea Rosson DeLong focusing on the sculpture "The Unknown Political Prisoner." Recent research completed at the Museums of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Institution's Archives for American Art shed new light on Petersen's sculpture.

Christian Petersen and an Unfolding Legacy of "The Unknown Political Prisoner"

Nov 06, 2022

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, Reiman Gallery, Room 0003

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Gather in the exhibition "All the Evils... Christian Petersen and the Art of War" in Morrill Hall for a gallery walk led by guest curator Lea Rosson DeLong focusing on the sculpture "The Unknown Political Prisoner." Recent research completed at the Museums of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Institution's Archives for American Art shed new light on Petersen's sculpture.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Nov 06, 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+.

Cantamus

Nov 06, 2022

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Iowa State University choir, Cantamus, presents a concert in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall

Cyclone Cinema: DC League of Super-Pets

Nov 06, 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.

Performance: STOMP

Nov 06, 2022

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

TBA

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

STOMP appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - such as matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and hubcaps - to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.

Schwarte, Stenseth Recital

Nov 06, 2022

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Alex Schwarte, trombone, and Kendall Stenseth, flute, present a recital in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Monday, 07 Nov 2022

Paint Your Own Pottery: Ornaments Week

Nov 07, 2022

All day

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$10 for two ornaments (per person) No coupons allowed due to discounted price.

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Find winter winter-themed snowmen, penguins, and reindeer as well as ornaments that can be hung any time of the year including sprinkled donuts, hedgehogs, campers, and sunflowers. Over 25 designs to choose from!

Women's Basketball vs. Cleveland State

Nov 07, 2022

11:00 AM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$15

Athletics Athletics

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

Lunch and Learn: Start Something at Iowa State

Nov 07, 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.

CANCELED: Monday Monologues series

Nov 07, 2022

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Grant Wood mural lobby, Parks Library

free

University Library Arts, performances Lectures

This event in the series has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

Gold Star Hall Ceremony

Nov 07, 2022

3:15 PM - 5:05 PM

Durham Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Special events Student activities

Iowa State University will honor five veterans, all former students, who made the ultimate sacrifice in serving their country.

Remember the Maine! The Spanish-American War 125 Years Later

Nov 07, 2022

6:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

The most renowned explosion in U.S. history took place on 15 February 1898 when USS Maine blew up in Havana harbor, killing 260 American servicemen. An official U.S. Navy investigation concluded that the explosion was the product of an underwater mine, and within weeks the United States and Spain were at war. February marks the 125th anniversary of this seminal historical event.

Caregiving Relationships: Conversations on Aging

Nov 07, 2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Online

Free

Live Green Live Green

Caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. Learn to recognize how caregiving affects relationships among family members. You will gain skills in talking and listening to address changing needs in later life.

Community Conversations - "Mental Health Education/Resources"

Nov 07, 2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Water Treatment Plant 1800 E. 13th St. Ames, Iowa

Live Green Live Green

A conversation with the community on mental health education and resources.

Men's Basketball vs. IUPUI

Nov 07, 2022

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State men's basketball vs. IUPUI. Game dates and times are subject to change.

Oboe Studio Recital

Nov 07, 2022

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Iowa State University oboe studio presents a concert in Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall.

Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022

Crafternoon: Lunar Wall Decoration

Nov 08, 2022

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

4600 Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

You're invited to monthly come-and-go crafternoons with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Mindfulness on the run: Mindful eating

Nov 08, 2022

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

Virtual Event

Free

Live Green Meetings, receptions Training, development

Looking for ways to reduce stress, increase focus, and be more present in the moment? Mindfulness is a practice which can be easily incorporated in your life and learning spaces.

Corpus Linguistics and the Law

Nov 08, 2022

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

This talk will include an overview of the ââ'¬Ëœlaw and corpus linguisticsââ'¬â"¢ movement, using examples from empirical studies related to the original meaning of the now nearly obsolete word 'emolument', as well as several of the linguistic canons of construction, concluding by proposing a set of key principles that should guide linguists as they apply their expertise to legal questions.

Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022

Critical Race Theory Is Race Marxism

Nov 09, 2022

6:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

An American-born author, mathematician, and political commentator, Dr. James Lindsay has written six books spanning a range of subjects, including religion, the philosophy of science, and postmodern theory. Dr. Lindsay is the Founder of New Discourses, an organization dedicated to shining the light of objective truth in subjective darkness. Dr. Lindsay's new book is Race Marxism.

Game Night at the Center

Nov 09, 2022

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

4600 Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Join us for board games and cards with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Thursday, 10 Nov 2022

Caterpillar Club

Nov 10, 2022

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

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.

Nature at Noon: A Forever Home

Nov 10, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$6-$12

Reiman Gardens Lectures Live Green

Join Sandi Risdal, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa, as she talks about finding that thing we all seek: "home."

Workshop: Escape from Spreadsheet Hell

Nov 10, 2022

2:10 PM - 3:25 PM

134 Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

This beginner-level workshop introduces ways to structure data that is computer and human friendly, practices for documenting your work, and functions for simple data processing and quality control.

Futures Forum: Public Relations

Nov 10, 2022

3:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

Kelli Teno, Greenlee graduate and head of Walgreens Health and Pharmacy communications, will speak about the public relations industry at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communications' 2022 Futures Forum. A 30-minute question-and-answer session will follow Teno's presentation.

CANCELED: The International Nest

Nov 10, 2022

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

034 Parks Library

free

University Library Diversity Student activities

This event has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. Visit the University Library website to see future events.

Black Light Butterfly Roosting

Nov 10, 2022

4:50 PM - 5:50 PM

Reiman Gardens

$14-$21

Reiman Gardens

Join Nathan Brockman, Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing Curator, for a special blacklight butterfly show.

Meatpacking America: How Migration, Work, and Faith Unite and Divide the Heartland

Nov 10, 2022

5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Live Green

The Midwest became notorious when COVID-19 infections skyrocketed among workers in meatpacking plants. Kristy Nabhan-Warren spent years interviewing Iowans who work in the meatpacking industry, both native-born residents and recent migrants from Latin America, Africa, and Asia. In Meatpacking America, she digs below the stereotype and reveals the grit and grace of a heartland that is a hub of migration and food production.