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.
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 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
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?
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...
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.
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...
Friday, 04 Oct 2024
Public Rededication of the "Fountain of the Four Seasons"
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
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
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
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.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Learn beginner metalsmithing and make a pair of beaded, sterling silver earrings!
Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy
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?
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
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
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
Hear from several local artists that are using natural materials to create sustainable works of art. Please note: This lecture will not be recorded.