Tuesday, 01 Oct 2024
Workshop: Write Winning Grant Proposals
Join us as we host Dr. John Robertson from Grant Writers' Seminars and Workshops for this engaging workshop. Dr. Robertson will cover many aspects of writing effective grants, pointing out the specific areas that can help your proposals stand out, and highlighting effective grant writing strategies for different agencies.
Seminar: Developmental programming of health and disease: the effects of extrinsic inputs on developmental hematopoiesis
Join the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology Seminar to hear Dr. Anna Beaudin, associate professor from the University of Utah School of Medicine, discuss research into linking early life perturbation of the developing hematopoietic system with immune dysfunction as a driver of pathogenesis in various contexts.
Workshop: ArcGIS Online Essentials, StoryMaps
Join our interactive workshop on ArcGIS StoryMaps. Learn to weave maps, data, and other media into a compelling narrative. This session will guide participants through the process of creating and sharing StoryMaps. Perfect for instructors, researchers, and anyone with a story to tell. No prior GIS experience required, but attendance at the Introduction to ArcGIS Online workshop is encouraged.
Pitch Workshop
Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshop, you'll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab your audience's attention and receive guidance and feedback from the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship team in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Partisanship and Policy: A Complicated Relationship
Our government was designed to be “of the people, by the people, for the people.†That government is composed of elected officials almost exclusively representing one of two political parties, yet in Iowa, there are more registered “no party†voters than registered Republicans or Democrats. The political arena is a multi-faceted, ever-changing landscape, and increasingly, more Americans feel hopeless that their participation can...
Stained Glass Class w/Rod Simpson
Make a small panel of stained glass while learning the basics. Meets in the Workspace on Tuesdays beginning October 1 from 6-8pm for 5 weeks.
Open Mic Night
ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclones with your singing, comedy, chainsaw juggling, or other talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop! (No chainsaw juggling, please)
Wednesday, 02 Oct 2024
Softball vs. Kirkwood
Iowa State vs. Kirkwood Community College. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Conservation in Practice
Responsible conservation of the art in a collection is an important part of museum work. From historical methods of conservation to contemporary practices, how do conservators work on the wide range of materials in collections to keep them safe and stable for the future?
Volleyball vs. Cincinnati
Iowa State volleyball vs. Cincinnati. Game times and dates are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.
Can Sustainable Agriculture Feed the World?
Consumers are increasingly demanding foods that are both healthy and produced in an environmentally sustainable ecosystem. At the same time, millions of people around the globe continue to face hunger and food insecurity. How can agriculture and food producers meet growing food demand in a world where they face resource and environmental constraints by leveraging innovative agricultural technologies and thinking outside the box? C S Liew...
Concert: Robin & Linda Williams (Americana / folk)
Robin and Linda Williams are closing in on a five decade-long career that has included 24 personal recordings, thousands of concerts on three continents, a Robert Altman directed movie, and hundreds of performances on NPR's A Prairie Home Companion and other radio and television shows.
Thursday, 03 Oct 2024
Youth Matinee Series: A Moving Sound
Fusing traditional influences with a global sensibility, A Moving Sound is an award-winning ensemble from Taiwan. The group built a worldwide following with their joyous mix of original music and dance. Featuring the distinctive timbres of the erhu (Taiwanese fiddle) and zhong ruan (lute), and the transcendent vocals of Mia Hsieh, A Moving Sound has devised a unique and compelling style that is all their own.
Workshop: Unix command line fundamentals
The Linux command line, also known as the terminal or shell, controls your computer with text commands. While it might seem intimidating, Linux offers a lot of flexibility and efficiency once you have acquired the skill. Participants get started with the basics and learn to navigate through folders and view files. Bring a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer to participate. Registration required.
Woodshop Orientation with John Burright
Learn woodshop tools and safety and get access to use the Workspace woodshop during open studio times.
The Rural Voter: The Politics of Place and the Disuniting of America
This lecture will be based on the eponymous book that pinpoints forces behind the rise of the “rural voterâ€â€"a new political identity that combines a deeply felt sense of place with an increasingly nationalized set of concerns. Combining a historical perspective with the largest-ever national survey of rural voters, Nicholas F. Jacobs and Daniel M. Shea uncover how this overwhelmingly crucial voting bloc emerged and how it has roiled...
Cyclone Cinema: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
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: A Moving Sound
Fusing traditional influences with a global sensibility, A Moving Sound is an award-winning ensemble from Taiwan. The group built a worldwide following with their joyous mix of original music and dance. Featuring the distinctive timbres of the erhu (Taiwanese fiddle) and zhong ruan (lute), and the transcendent vocals of Mia Hsieh, A Moving Sound has devised a unique and compelling style that is all their own.
Friday, 04 Oct 2024
A One on One with ESPN’s Clinton Yates
Join ESPN host Clinton Yates and Journalism and Mass Communication Professor Tony Moton for a conversation about how success in today's sports media market depends on versatility and a multitude of skill sets. Yates is a columnist, television commentator, and host for ESPN. In March 2024, Yates was named host of the ESPN Daily podcast. He joined ESPN in February 2016 as a member of the editorial team that launched Andscape, the Black...
Rededication ceremony: Fountain of the Four Seasons
The rededication of the Fountain of the Four Seasons will feature remarks from President Wendy Wintersteen, University Museums Director and Chief Curator Lynette Pohlman, and Student Government President Martin Hursh. Celebrate the completion of the 2-year restoration project. Check the museums website for date or time changes due to inclement weather.
Drop in Craft: Halloween Felt Plushies
Arm yourself with scissors and a glue gun and make a stuffed felt plushie. We have patterns for a bat, ghost, jack-o-lantern, Frankenstein and skull. These no-sew plushies are adorable and easy to make.
Swimming & Diving: Cardinal and Gold Meet
Iowa State's intrasquad swimming and diving meet.
Cyclone Cinema: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
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.
ISU AfterDark: Magician/Hypnotist Noah Sonie and a Conversation with Brenda Song
Students are invited to the Memorial Union from 9pm-1am to participate in a variety of FREE activities that include bingo, bowling, a Workspace craft, karaoke, and more! Noah Sonie in the Durham Great Hall at 9pm with Brenda Song following at 11pm.
Saturday, 05 Oct 2024
Drop in Craft: Halloween Felt Plushies
Arm yourself with scissors and a glue gun and make a stuffed felt plushie. We have patterns for a bat, ghost, jack-o-lantern, Frankenstein and skull. These no-sew plushies are adorable and easy to make.
Cardinal and GOAL'd Tailgate
The Cardinal and Goal'd Tailgate offers a fun way for students to enjoy the experience of tailgating outside Jack Trice Stadium without the pressure or presence of substances like alcohol or tobacco. Funded by the Division of Student Affairs. All are welcome to join us for free food, games, and giveaways.
Football vs. Baylor
Iowa State vs. Baylor. Kickoff times are subject to broadcast network decisions and may not be available until the week prior to the game. Updates are posted on the athletics website and social media accounts.
Cyclone Cinema: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
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.
Sunday, 06 Oct 2024
Soccer vs. Kansas State
Iowa State women's soccer hosts Kansas State. Dates and times subject to change. Updates available on cyclones.com and athletics social media accounts.
Uncomfortable Art Curator's Tour | "In Their Time"
Join University Museums curators, Allison Sheridan and Adrienne Gennett, to explore art exhibited throughout In Their Time that can make visitors and museums staff uncomfortable because of the imagery, material, or provenance. Take the opportunity to ask questions about why these objects can be seen as problematic and how museums today work for more transparency in their exhibitions.