Wednesday, 01 Jan 2025
University holiday
University offices are closed.
Women's Basketball vs. Kansas
Iowa State women's basketball vs. Kansas. Game dates and times are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.
Thursday, 02 Jan 2025
Retirement reception: Duane Strah
Strah, a painter in the building maintenance services unit of facilities planning and management, will retire from the university on Jan. 3.
Saturday, 04 Jan 2025
Men's Basketball vs. Baylor
Iowa State men's basketball vs. Baylor. Game dates and times are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.
Sunday, 05 Jan 2025
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+.
Women's Basketball vs. Utah
Iowa State women's basketball vs. Utah. Game dates and times are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.
Tuesday, 07 Jan 2025
Men's Basketball vs. Utah
Iowa State men's basketball vs. Utah. Game dates and times are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.
Wednesday, 08 Jan 2025
Book Circle: 33 Simple Strategies for Faculty
This 2-week online book circle event will focus on the book "33 Simple Strategies for Faculty: A Week-by-Week Resource for Teaching First-Year and First-Generation Students" by Dr. Lisa Nunn.
Performance: Mania ABBA Tribute
Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations. With stunning costumes, energetic choreography, and impeccable musicianship, Mania: The ABBA Tribute recreates the magic of ABBA's music in all its glory.
Thursday, 09 Jan 2025
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
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.
Saturday, 11 Jan 2025
Swimming & Diving vs. UNI
Iowa State's swimming and diving vs. Northern Iowa.
Sunday, 12 Jan 2025
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+.
Tuesday, 14 Jan 2025
Retirement reception: Claire Andreasen
Dr. Claire Andreasen, University Professor in the department of veterinary pathology, retired from the university on Jan. 3.
Women's Basketball vs. Texas Tech
Iowa State women's basketball vs. Texas Tech. Game dates and times are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.
Wednesday, 15 Jan 2025
Men's Basketball vs. Kansas
Iowa State men's basketball vs. Kansas. Game dates and times are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.
Sunday, 19 Jan 2025
Wrestling: Cyclone Open
Iowa State plays host to the Cyclone Open tournament. Dates and times are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.
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+.
Songwriter Showcase: Evander Ellsbury and Kelli Rae Powell
Local Ames legend Evander Ellsbury weaves melodies and rhythm together, seemingly from a place unknown at times. This psychedelic cowboy introduces musical and lyrical themes on universal consciousness, love, longing and loss. Kelli Rae Powell is the tiny ukelele-wielding, redheaded stepchild of Billie Holiday and Johnny Cash. Whether she's growling out wry ruminations or purring her way through a drinkaby, she consistently literate lyrics.
Monday, 20 Jan 2025
University holiday
University offices are closed.
Free Crafts for MLK Day
Commemorate the birthday of civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King with free crafts for all ages.
Community Celebration: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Attend in person or watch live online. Toyia Younger, ISU SVP of Student Affairs, will serve as the keynote speaker. Refreshments will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the program at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 21 Jan 2025
Spring semester begins
Coursework begins for the Spring 2025 semester.
Drop in Craft: Cottagecore Mushrooms
January 21-February 15: Paint three small wooden mushrooms that can be attached to a wood slice with a bit of moss on the side. Enjoy the vibe of slowing down to be creative, and try to recapture that feeling when you see your trio of toadstools on display in your space.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Week
Paint your new favorite cup for your daily dose of caffeine. Get something traditional or change it up with a hedgehog or llama mug or check out our bearded mug. Over 40 designs to choose from!
Men's Basketball vs. UCF
Iowa State men's basketball vs. UCF. Game dates and times are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.
Wednesday, 22 Jan 2025
Workshop: Office of the Vice President for Research New Faculty Orientation
We hope you'll consider joining the Office of the Vice President for Research for this information exchange featuring a made-to-order omelet station! Whether you arrived on the Iowa State University campus this year or in the past couple of years, we'll focus on the life cycle of a research project from ideation through award management. Come by early for an omelet and stay for details to assist your research enterprise.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Week
Paint your new favorite cup for your daily dose of caffeine. Get something traditional or change it up with a hedgehog or llama mug or check out our bearded mug. Over 40 designs to choose from!
Women's Basketball vs. BYU
Iowa State women's basketball vs. BYU. Game dates and times are subject to change. Check the Iowa State Athletics website and social media channels for updates.
Thursday, 23 Jan 2025
Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Week
Paint your new favorite cup for your daily dose of caffeine. Get something traditional or change it up with a hedgehog or llama mug or check out our bearded mug. Over 40 designs to choose from!
WelcomeFest
All students are invited to check out our Spring WelcomeFest event and receive a big welcome from local businesses and ISU departments! Come for the info and get freebies/swag.