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Sunday, 19 Feb 2023

Gymnastics vs. Alaska, Anchorage

Feb 19, 2023

2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State Gymnastics vs. Alaska, Anchorage. Competition times and dates are subject to change.

Leave it in the Ground: Poems and Drawings

Feb 19, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures Live Green

Debra Marquart, Distinguished Professor and Iowa Poet Laureate, will read from her in-progress book-length poem, "Leave it in the Ground," and share images created in collaboration with visual artist Tom Rice. Together, the book and art will examine the true cost of oil extraction to the planet.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Feb 19, 2023

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances 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: Bones and All

Feb 19, 2023

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.

From the Console to the Stage - Jazz Combo

Feb 19, 2023

7:30 PM

Martha Ellen-Tye Recital Hall in Simon Estes Music Hall

Free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Join Seth Watgen and his jazz combo for a reimagining of video game music from the Persona 5 soundtrack. The music has been rearranged from the ground up to make it the central experience over the visuals and gameplay. Video will be paired in concert with the live-performed music to provide listeners with a multimedia experience.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023

Wrestling: Last Chance Open

Feb 20, 2023

10:00 AM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$10

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State hosts the Last Chance Open. Match times and dates are subject to change.

How to Use ChatGPT to Boost Your Research and Teaching

Feb 20, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Online, register using RSVP on CELT event page

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

In our Chat GPT Teaching Talks Series, faculty members discuss their strategies while teaching in this new educational landscape of Chat GPT or generative artificial intelligence that uses machine learning to generate human-like text in response to users' prompts. Dr. Abram Anders, Associate Professor of English and Director of Communication Innovation will present the second in this series:

Cool Technologies to Cool the Planet

Feb 20, 2023

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green

The 2023 Symposium on Sustainability celebrates the diversity of sustainability efforts and initiatives taking place within our campus community focusing on supporting and nurturing enablement and empowerment toward a sustainable future that extends into the Ames community, as well as communities across the state and throughout the world. Features of this year's event include an opening speaker, a keynote speaker, sustainability tabling...

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023

Visual Literacy Tools for Curriculum in STEM Fields

Feb 21, 2023

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

In person, register using RSVP on CELT event page

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Join University Museums CELT Faculty Affiliate, Dr. William Gallus, and University Museums curator Adrienne Gennett for a workshop to learn how to integrate visual literacy and learning into curriculum using University Museums Art on Campus Collection.

Sustainapalooza: The Urgency is Now

Feb 21, 2023

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Memorial Union Great Hall, South Ballroom, Oak Room and Sun Room

free

Live Green Submissions Live Green

Join us for an evening celebrating all things sustainability at ISU. Food, connections, clothing swap and greening!

Glass Beads Class

Feb 21, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace

ISU $90 / Public $100

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Learn to create colorful beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire! Build your skills with step-by-step instruction and see how the quality of your beads evolves. Use these beauties in your next jewelry project, or display them as tiny works of art.

Student Government Elections: President Debate

Feb 21, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

For any questions, please email Election Commissioner Neeper-Burris at codynb9@iastate.edu

Leaders Workshop Series: Tips and Tricks for File Storage, Shared Drives, and More with Information Technology

Feb 21, 2023

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Representatives from Information Technology Services will provide an overview of resources student organizations should use. These include the ISU Service Center, videoconferencing options, email management and file storage. Bring your laptop for a hands on session.

Performance: ZuZu African Acrobats

Feb 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

TBA

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Hailing from Tanzania, the ZUZU African Acrobats celebrate the 2,000-year-old Bantu culture of East Africa in every performance. Performing ancient traditions passed on by elders, this troupe delivers incredible acrobatics, energizing African drumming, singing and dancing, and gravity defying stunts while simultaneously displaying the grace, beauty and strength of the Tanzanian culture of East Africa.

Wednesday, 22 Feb 2023

P&S Council Professional Development Conference

Feb 22, 2023

8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

Gateway Hotel & Events Center, 2100 Green Hills Dr.

$120 ($140 after Jan. 31)

Groups, governance Conferences Training, development

"Cultivate 2023" will feature dynamic keynote speaker Erik Dominguez, sessions presented by Iowa State colleagues, and opportunities to connect and build relationships with fellow P&S employees across campus.

CANCELED: Art Walk

Feb 22, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gerdin Business Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

This has been canceled due to weather challenges.

SUB Member Meeting

Feb 22, 2023

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!

Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on Campus

Feb 22, 2023

7:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Lawrence Ross is a writer, author, and lecturer most known for Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on Campus, which exposes the white fraternity and sorority system, with traditions of racist parties, songs, and assaults on black students; and the universities themselves, who name campus buildings after racist men and women.

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Feb 22, 2023

8:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

A group of ISU students gets together for an improv comedy show like no other! There are screams, tears, and lots of laughter! You don't want to miss it!

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023

Digital Humanities 101: Intro to Text Analysis

Feb 23, 2023

2:10 PM - 3:25 PM

199 Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

This workshop will introduce participants to the basic concepts of text analysis for working with datasets from novels to transcripts as well as some examples of compelling text analysis projects. Participants will also get hands-on experience exploring and visualizing datasets with tools such as Google Books NGram Viewer and Voyant Tools.

The Center: Game Night

Feb 23, 2023

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success, 4600 Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Diversity Meetings, receptions Student activities

Bring your favorite games to share and enjoy snacks with fellow members of the community

CANCELED: Leveraging Crisis Into Opportunity

Feb 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green

POSTONED DUE TO WEATHER. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. As first President and CEO of the U.S. Green Buildings Council, Christine Ervin led its evolution from a start-up into the highly influential coalition of industry leaders transforming the way buildings are designed, built and operated. Home to LEED and Greenbuild, Christine received USGBCââ'¬â"¢s leadership award in 2004 and 2014.

Cyclone Cinema: Devotion

Feb 23, 2023

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.

Friday, 24 Feb 2023

Ready to Run Iowa

Feb 24, 2023

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Online

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Conferences Diversity Training, development

"Ready to Run Iowa" is a 6-part, nonpartisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign, or become more involved in public life. Each workshop will address a different topic. Registration is required; register for each workshop individually.

Gymnastics vs. Denver

Feb 24, 2023

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State Gymnastics vs. Denver. Competition times and dates are subject to change.

Cyclone Cinema: Devotion

Feb 24, 2023

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.

Concert: Iowa State Symphonic Band

Feb 24, 2023

7:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, Estes Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The 80-member symphonic band will perform works by Tchaikowsky, Copland, Thomas, Ticheli, Bach, Kistler and Galante.

ISU AfterDark

Feb 24, 2023

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Students are invited to the Memorial Union from 9pm-1am to participate in a variety of free activities that include bingo, entertainment and a novelty activity.

Saturday, 25 Feb 2023

Iowa Student Leadership Experience

Feb 25, 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

University of Iowa

Free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

The Iowa Student Leadership Experience (ISLE) is a one-day leadership conference that brings students together to collaborate, engage, and practice meaningful leadership. ISLE is a collaboration between Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, and the University of Iowa and is open to students from all three campuses.

Men's Basketball vs. Oklahoma

Feb 25, 2023

11:00 AM

Hilton Coliseum

TBA

Athletics Athletics

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