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Monday, 01 Apr 2024

Banquet: 25 Year Club

Apr 01, 2024

5:00 PM

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

University Meetings, receptions

The 25 Year Club honors employees who have served the university for 25, 35, 45 or 50 consecutive years at this annual banquet. Social hour starts at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and the ceremony. Reservations are required.

Wednesday, 03 Apr 2024

Wellness Wednesdays

Apr 03, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

140 Parks Library

free

University Library Meetings, receptions Student activities

Take a break and center your wellbeing in a space that allows the campus community members to focus on their mental health through uplifting activities. Activities include playing, creating, practicing mindfulness, physical relaxation, and chair massages.

Tuesday, 09 Apr 2024

Professional and Scientific Council seminar series

Apr 09, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

3580 Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions Training, development

"P&S Classification and Compensation Structure in Action," Dwaine Heppler, university human resources. As a complimentary session to the session on the P&S Classification and Compensation structure, this session will focus on how these structures are used day to day at ISU. Join us to dive into how the classification and compensation structures are used to classify employees and inform pay decisions across the university.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Apr 09, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

Thursday, 11 Apr 2024

International Friendship Fair

Apr 11, 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

034 Parks Library

free

University Library Meetings, receptions

Expand your knowledge of other cultures and their customs through food and conversation in the International Nest (Parks 034). Drop in for snacks from Iran and Egypt and enjoy a short presentation about each country at 11 a.m.

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

Apr 11, 2024

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

3580 Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.

Friday, 12 Apr 2024

Retirement open house: Ed Lyon

Apr 12, 2024

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Garden Room, Reiman Gardens

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Lyon, director of Reiman Gardens since 2015, is retiring from the university on May 31.

Francophone Cultural Night

Apr 12, 2024

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Student Innovation Center, first floor

free

Student Activities Diversity Meetings, receptions Student activities

Celebrate the diversity within the francophone world with "Francophone" desserts and drinks, art, cultural booths, food, music, and more. If you have a Francophone background and would like to represent your country, contact the French club.

Monday, 15 Apr 2024

Campus forum: Senior vice president and provost finalist

Apr 15, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Four finalists are interviewing on campus for Iowa State's senior vice president and provost post.

Tuesday, 16 Apr 2024

First Amendment Days lecture: Pun-damental Rights

Apr 16, 2024

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave.

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Participate or watch this First Amendment themed pun battle with multiple rounds and plenty of opportunities to show off pun skills. It promises to be a lot of pun(s). A First Amendment Days event.

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024

Campus forum: Senior vice president and provost finalist

Apr 17, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Four finalists are interviewing on campus for Iowa State's senior vice president and provost post.

Dedication: Thiel Atrium in Hach Hall

Apr 17, 2024

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Hach Hall

free

Community Meetings, receptions

Members of the chemistry department will dedicate Thiel Atrium in Hach Hall in honor of former faculty member Pat Thiel.

Thursday, 18 Apr 2024

First Amendment Days: Feast on the First

Apr 18, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Central Campus

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Free food, fun and festivities of the five freedoms. Faculty and students will lend their (lack of) artistic skills to draw pets (badly), with an accompanying fundraiser for the Story County Animal Shelter. Free T-shirts will be available, along with food prepared by student group Block and Bridle. A First Amendment Days event.

Friday, 19 Apr 2024

Distinguished Awards Ceremony

Apr 19, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

University Meetings, receptions Special events

The university's highest awards to alumni and friends will be presented, with a reception immediately following the ceremony.

Fashion's Night Out

Apr 19, 2024

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions Student activities

Celebrate on the eve of the Fashion Show with dinner, drinks, party favors, photo opportunities, and more. The night will end with an award ceremony for designers. Formal attire is requested.

Monday, 22 Apr 2024

Campus forum: Senior vice president and provost finalist

Apr 22, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Four finalists are interviewing on campus for Iowa State's senior vice president and provost post.

Tuesday, 23 Apr 2024

Meeting: Faculty Senate

Apr 23, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

Wednesday, 24 Apr 2024

Retirement reception: Ann Oberhauser

Apr 24, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Room 311 East Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Oberhauser, professor in the sociology and criminal justice department, will retire from the university on May 15.

Thursday, 25 Apr 2024

Retirement reception: Warren Franke

Apr 25, 2024

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Room 213 Forker Building

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Franke, a professor of kinesiology, will retire from Iowa State on June 30.

Friday, 26 Apr 2024

Memorial Union Awards Ceremony

Apr 26, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Durham Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Meetings, receptions Special events

Join Memorial Union staff as they recognize the contributions of individuals who give their time and resources to make the MU a great place for students, staff and the ISU community.

Saturday, 27 Apr 2024

Suicide Awareness Walk

Apr 27, 2024

9:15 AM

Campanile south lawn

free

Student Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Iowa State's Out of the Darkness campus walk, supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) education and support programs. Registration is free. Walk begins at 10 a.m., south of the campanile. Rain location is State Gym

Monday, 29 Apr 2024

Retirement reception: Dave Ross

Apr 29, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Harl Commons, Curtiss Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Ross, a student records specialist in CALS student services, is retiring from the university. Remarks will begin at 3 p.m.

Campus forum: Senior vice president and provost finalist

Apr 29, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Four finalists are interviewing on campus for Iowa State's senior vice president and provost post.

Tuesday, 30 Apr 2024

Ignite Innovation Showcase

Apr 30, 2024

All day

First floor, Student Innovation Center

free

Student Innovation Center Meetings, receptions Student activities

Witness the incredible power of creativity running through the DNA of Iowa State at this annual showcase of student creativity. The Student Innovation Center will be hosting the innovative work happening across campus through displays, exhibitions, panels, presentations, receptions, and celebrations.

Retirement celebration: Beate Schmittmann

Apr 30, 2024

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Schmittmann, serving as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences since April 2012, officially retires from the university on June 30.