Sunday, 04 May 2025
Softball vs. Baylor
Iowa State vs. Baylor. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.
Cy's Finals Frenzy
Take a break from the books and recharge with Cy's Finals Frenzy at the Memorial Union Sunday May 4 - Tuesday May 6!
Museum Makers: Monoprinting with Nature
Museum Makers is a hands-on experience that brings the printmaking techniques featured in the In the Woods exhibition by Jeanine Coupe Ryding to life. The program will begin with a guided tour of the exhibition, followed by a live printmaking demonstration and hands-on activity. Participants will learn the art of monoprinting, creating their own nature-inspired prints in the style of Ryding's work.
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+.
Cyclone Cinema: Captain America: Brave New World
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, 05 May 2025
Cy's Finals Frenzy
Take a break from the books and recharge with Cy's Finals Frenzy at the Memorial Union Sunday May 4 - Tuesday May 6!
Tuesday, 06 May 2025
Cy's Finals Frenzy
Take a break from the books and recharge with Cy's Finals Frenzy at the Memorial Union Sunday May 4 - Tuesday May 6!
Quarterly meeting: Research Project Management Council
Raissi Raineri, veterinary microbiology and preventive medicine; and Asrun Kristmundsdottir, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will lead a discussion of tools that can assist the PI or project manager in keeping track of activities and managing their to-do lists and schedules.
Curator's Talk: Living and Non-Living Collections in the Anderson Sculpture Garden
Explore the newly expanded Anderson Sculpture Garden and find out more about University Museums' only living collection-the plantings in the New Perennial Movement Sample Garden! Curator Sydney Marshall will give insight into the plantings that arrived last fall, and the new sculpture installations surrounding the garden.
Wednesday, 07 May 2025
Retirement reception: Joe Burnett, Gordie Miller and Irmi Schewe-Miller
Three chemistry faculty who are retiring will be honored during a single celebration: Teaching professor Joe Burnett, University Professor Gordie Miller and associate teaching professor Irmi Schewe-Miller.
Thursday, 08 May 2025
Retirement reception: Kent Kerby
Kerby, assistant dean for student success in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is retiring from the university this spring. A program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Richard Lesar
Richard Lesar, professor in the materials science and engineering department and Lynn Gleason Professor of Interdisciplinary Engineering, is retiring from the university. A short program will begin at 5 p.m.
Retirement reception: Huaiqing Wu
Associate professor of statistics Huaiqing Wu is retiring from the university on May 16. A brief program begins at 4:45 p.m.
Spring Maker Market
Explore a showcase of Cyclone-owned businesses, delicious eats from C'est La Crepe by Mia Nichols, and the student-run cafe, Sparks. Enjoy hands-on fun and activities for all ages, including face painting, games, and more.
Study at CPAM
Looking for a quiet place to study? Visit the Christian Petersen Art Museum on Thursday during Prep Week for extended study hours with relaxing activities in a calming, artistic atmosphere.
Friday, 09 May 2025
Retirement reception: Kris Bryden
Bryden, adjunct associate professor of music, is retiring from the university.
Retirement reception: Michael Bugeja
Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences Michael Bugeja, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, is retiring from the university this spring after 48 years of service to journalism.
Saturday, 10 May 2025
Plant Sale Extravaganza
Plants for sale include perennials for sun and shade, herbs and vegetables, Iowa natives, woody plants including trees, shrubs and Buck roses, specialty evergreens, container annuals, hanging baskets, All-American Selection (AAS) winning vegetables and herbs, and prefinished mixed containers. Sale will be held rain or shine. Credit card, check, and cash will be accepted.
Concert: Town and Gown
Featuring violinist Kevin Zhu. His technical mastery and artistic sensibility have earned him major honors and accolades worldwide. Praised for his "awesome technical command and maturity" and "absolute virtuosity, almost blinding in its incredible purity," Kevin has performed on the world's largest stages.