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Tuesday, 01 Oct 2024

Workshop: Write Winning Grant Proposals

Oct 01, 2024

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Room 3580, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

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.

Pitch Workshop

Oct 01, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Launchpad, 4250 Student Innovation Center

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions Student activities

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

Oct 01, 2024

6:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures

Our government was designed to be “of the people, by the people, for the people.†That government is comprised 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

Oct 01, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $95/Public $105

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

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

Oct 01, 2024

8:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

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

Oct 02, 2024

3:30 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

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

Oct 02, 2024

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual on Zoom

free

University Museums Arts, performances

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?

Can Sustainable Agriculture Feed the World?

Oct 02, 2024

7:00 PM

1148 Gerdin

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green

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...

Thursday, 03 Oct 2024

Youth Matinee Series: A Moving Sound

Oct 03, 2024

10:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 and up

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

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.

Woodshop Orientation with John Burright

Oct 03, 2024

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU and Public $35

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

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

Oct 03, 2024

6:00 PM

Dolezal Auditorium, 0127 Curtiss Hall

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Live Green

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...

Friday, 04 Oct 2024

Public Rededication of the "Fountain of the Four Seasons"

Oct 04, 2024

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Memorial Union, north entrance

free

University Museums Arts, performances Special events Student activities

Join us for the public rededication of the Fountain of the Four Seasons, featuring remarks from Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen, University Museums Director and Chief Curator Lynette Pohlman, and Student Government President Martin Hursh. Celebrate the completion of this two-year project as the iconic fountain is turned on for the first time!*

ISU After Dark

Oct 04, 2024

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Memorial Union

Student Engagement 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, 05 Oct 2024

Football vs. Baylor

Oct 05, 2024

All day

Jack Trice Stadium

TBA

Athletics Athletics

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.

Sunday, 06 Oct 2024

Soccer vs. Kansas State

Oct 06, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

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"

Oct 06, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 290 Scheman Building, 1805 Center Dr.

free

University Museums Arts, performances

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.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Oct 06, 2024

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+.

Monday, 07 Oct 2024

Paint Your Own Pottery: Adorable Animals

Oct 07, 2024

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

varies based on piece chosen

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

October 7-12: Pandas, bunnies, llamas, Frenchies, hedgehogs, buffalo, kittens, narwhals, owls, frogs, elephants, turtles and so many more!

Tuesday, 08 Oct 2024

Workshop: Post-Award Actions

Oct 08, 2024

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Virtual

free

Research Training, development

This session will include short presentations on how and when to initiate Rebudget Requests and No-Cost Extensions, followed by time for questions. This will be an interactive conversation with OSPA Post-Award staff who review, prepare and submit your post-award requests to sponsors. Questions may be submitted in advance to ospa-awards@iastate.edu or raised via the chat during the training session.

How to Prevent Election Subversion in 2024 and Beyond

Oct 08, 2024

6:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures

2024 Manatt-Phelps Annual Lecture in Political Science Michael Waldman is president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. A nonpartisan law and policy institute that focuses on improving systems of democracy and justice, the Brennan Center is a leading national voice on voting rights, money in politics, criminal justice reform, and constitutional law. Waldman, a constitutional lawyer and writer who is an expert...

Fowl, Fish and Forest—Leadership Lessons from Great Conservationists

Oct 08, 2024

7:00 PM

127 Curtiss

Lecture Series Lectures

William K. Deal Endowed Leadership Lecture Larry A. Nielsen, professor emeritus of natural resources at North Carolina State University, earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois, master’s degree at the University of Missouri and doctoral degree from Cornell University. He spent 40 years as a faculty member and administrator at Virginia Tech, Penn State and North Carolina State University before retiring in January...

Wednesday, 09 Oct 2024

Workshop: Working in Streamlyne: Budgeting Basics

Oct 09, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Virtual

free

Research Training, development

This workshop is an introduction to budgeting for sponsored programs at Iowa State. It will introduce the basics of costing policy, allowability and F&A rates. We will go in-depth on how to build a budget using Streamlyne's budgeting tool. This course includes an introduction into the common elements that make up a budget, including cost share and subrecipients.

"A New History of Iowa" | Book Lecture with Dr. Jeff Bremer

Oct 09, 2024

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Farm House Museum, 601 Farm House Ln.

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join Dr. Jeff Bremer, Professor of History at Iowa State, as he examines life in post-Civil War Iowa, from farm protests to the founding of Iowa's public education system. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Bremer at the end of the program and purchase a signed copy of "A New History of Iowa". Limited space, registration required

Threat Investigations and Analysis: A Conversation About Diplomatic Security Careers

Oct 09, 2024

5:30 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) leads worldwide security and law enforcement efforts to advance U.S. foreign policy and safeguard national security interests. Careers include special agents, security engineering officers, security technical specialists, and diplomatic couriers. Paul R Houston is a Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and the Assistant Director of the DSS, Directorate of Threat...

Gemstone Earrings Workshop w/Terrie Hoefer

Oct 09, 2024

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $28/Public $38

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn beginner metalsmithing and make a pair of beaded, sterling silver earrings!

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Oct 09, 2024

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, 10 Oct 2024

Mass Extinctions of the Past and Future: Are We In a Mass Extinction Era?

Oct 10, 2024

5:30 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures

Fall 2024 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Ryosuke Motani is a professor of geobiology and paleobiology and vice chair for undergraduate programs at the University of California Davis. He has studied fossils in tandem with leading-edge computational and chemical analysis techniques. His research has led to landmark discoveries, from using eye socket measurements to determine that some dinosaurs were nocturnal to revealing how land...

Free Fall Lecture: Sustainable Art Using Natural Materials

Oct 10, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free

Reiman Gardens Lectures

In this free lecture in partnership with the ISU Lecture Series, hear from several local artists that are using natural materials to create sustainable works of art.

Soccer vs. Cincinnati

Oct 10, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State women's soccer hosts Cincinnati. Dates and times subject to change. Updates available on cyclones.com and athletics social media accounts.

Sustainable Art Using Natural Materials

Oct 10, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Garden Room, Reiman Gardens

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Live Green

Hear from several local artists that are using natural materials to create sustainable works of art. Please note: This lecture will not be recorded.