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What is featured?

Sunday, 17 Nov 2024

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Nov 17, 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+.

Songwriter Showcase: Goldpine

Nov 17, 2024

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium Goldfinch Room

$15-$40

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Goldpine, a husband-wife duo, has been offering its own brand of bold harmony-driven Americana to audiences large and small. Winner of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest, their distinctive harmonies are clearly a channel for their sometimes-raucous, sometimes-reminiscent compositions.

Cyclone Cinema: Despicable Me 4

Nov 17, 2024

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.

Monday, 18 Nov 2024

Native American Cuisine, Foods, and the Way of Life

Nov 18, 2024

6:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green

Chef Freddie Bitsoie (bit-sue-ee) will discuss the cultural progression of foods in the western hemisphere, and how native foods of the western hemisphere have been claimed, misused, appropriated and overlooked for centuries. Chef Bitsoie will discuss how these foods survived through migration, colonization, and cuisine culture. Initially pursuing cultural anthropology at the University of New Mexico, a conversation...

Men's Basketball vs. IU Indianapolis

Nov 18, 2024

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State men's basketball vs. IU Indianapolis. Game dates and times are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.

Tuesday, 19 Nov 2024

Seminar: Deciphering the brain lipidome: From fats to functions

Nov 19, 2024

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

1414 Molecular Biology

free

Research Lectures

Join this Genetics, Development and Cell Biology seminar to hear Dr. John Vaughen, Sandler Fellow and assistant professor of anatomy at University of California, San Francisco, discuss research that combines genetics, lipidomics, microscopy, behavior and biophysical modeling to prove the developing brain lipidome. This research aims to identify the enzymes and signaling cascades that generate appropriate brain lipidomes and more!

Visiting Artist Talk: Nick Phan

Nov 19, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

0011 Design (Printmaking Studio)

College of Design Lectures

Nick Phan, a Vietnamese-American printmaker born in Kansas City Missouri, will host an artist talk from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Design 0011 (Printmaking Studio). Phan's artwork has been nationally and internationally exhibited. He primarily works with relief prints and book arts, and often finds ways to combine the two into his work. Phan uses his artwork as a means to enhance his life and to connect to those around him. His pieces often po

Insects and Their Environment: 24th International Postcard Print Exchange Exhibition Reception

Nov 19, 2024

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Gallery 181, College of Design

free

College of Design Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

Public reception for the University Print Society's annual postcard print exchange exhibition and silent auction. Light refreshments will be served. Postcards on display are for sale through a bidding process described in the gallery. Bidding ends at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. Proceeds help fund the student club's activities for the coming year.

Recital: Piano Studio

Nov 19, 2024

7:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, 0140 Simon Estes Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Performances by piano studio students taught by Mei-Hsuan Huang.

Wednesday, 20 Nov 2024

GIS Day

Nov 20, 2024

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

199 Parks Library, The Catalyst

free

University Library Meetings, receptions

GIS Day (Geographic Information Systems) is for everyone, from the GIS curious to the GIS user. The event features professional speakers from diverse fields speaking on topics related to GIS and geospatial sciences. The public Mapping Masterminds mapmaking competition registration deadline is Nov. 13.

Art Walk: Highlights of the Ivy College of Business

Nov 20, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gerdin Business Building, east entrance

free

University Museums Arts, performances

As home to the ever-growing Ivy Business of College, the Gerdin Business Building features public art of various mediums and styles. Explore the public art of this campus hub, including the large-scale murals of Rose Frantzen. Led by docent, Rae Reilly. Start at the east entrance to the Gerdin Business Building.

SUB Member Meeting

Nov 20, 2024

5:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Join SUB at our bi-weekly Team Member Meetings every other Wednesday at 5:00 pm in the Maintenance Shop! Here, you'll be able to learn more about what the Student Union Board does, get insider knowledge of events coming to campus, and meet some amazing people!

Concert: Jazz Night

Nov 20, 2024

7:30 PM

Tye Recital Hall, 0140 Simon Estes Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Performances by ISU's jazz ensembles. Tickets available at the door.

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Nov 20, 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, 21 Nov 2024

Farewell reception: Shawna Saad

Nov 21, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Shawna Saad, senior associate registrar, is leaving Iowa State to serve as registrar at the University of Iowa.

Visiting Artist Talk: Thomas Wharton

Nov 21, 2024

3:00 PM

0011 Design (Printmaking Studio)

free

College of Design Lectures

Thomas Wharton, a painter, sculptor, and artist, will lead an artist talk from 2:10-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in Design 0011 (Printmaking Studio). His artwork explores how light and shadow define physical space, create illusions, reflections, and moods. To that end, he sculpts wooden "spindles," which he uses as dimmer switches for modernly inspired luminaires to create sets for still-life images.

Friday, 22 Nov 2024

Innovation Impact Lunch Club

Nov 22, 2024

11:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Economic Development Core Facility training room, 1805 Collaboration Place

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions

Guest speaker is Jim Oliver, director of the Student Innovation Center, Pithan and University Professor of mechanical engineering. The Student Innovation Center is a place where students can design, fabricate, test, and demonstrate ideas in culinary arts, digital media, composites, electronics, textiles, and more.

Holiday Market

Nov 22, 2024

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

See website

Reiman Gardens Special events

Immerse yourself in a relaxing holiday garden while browsing handcrafted, seasonal goods from a variety of local vendors.