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Tuesday, 01 Jul 2025

Meeting: ISU Presidential Search Committee

Jul 01, 2025

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Room 1750 Beardshear Hall

University Meetings, receptions

The Iowa State University Presidential Search Committee will hold it inaugural meeting on campus.

Pottery Painting Social on the MU Terrace

Jul 01, 2025

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace and Memorial Union Terrace

varies based on piece chosen

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Connect with a friend, plan a date night, or meet someone new on the MU terrace!

Friday, 04 Jul 2025

University holiday

Jul 04, 2025

All day

Iowa State University

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

University offices are closed.

Tuesday, 08 Jul 2025

Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium

Jul 08, 2025

4:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Campus locations

$595

College of Health and Human Sciences Conferences

"Transforming the Heartland." The USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium will focus on rural retail, entrepreneurship, small business, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology. Build your network in a community interested in rural retail, manufacturing, and tourism innovation in the Midwest. Attendees will engage in presentations and networking for part of each day and spend evenings at a unique rural tourism site visit.

Wednesday, 09 Jul 2025

Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium

Jul 09, 2025

7:45 AM - 8:30 PM

Campus locations

$595

College of Health and Human Sciences Conferences

"Transforming the Heartland." The USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium will focus on rural retail, entrepreneurship, small business, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology. Build your network in a community interested in rural retail, manufacturing, and tourism innovation in the Midwest. Attendees will engage in presentations and networking for part of each day and spend evenings at a unique rural tourism site visit.

Thursday, 10 Jul 2025

Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium

Jul 10, 2025

7:45 AM - 9:00 PM

Campus locations

$595

College of Health and Human Sciences Conferences

"Transforming the Heartland." The USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium will focus on rural retail, entrepreneurship, small business, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology. Build your network in a community interested in rural retail, manufacturing, and tourism innovation in the Midwest. Attendees will engage in presentations and networking for part of each day and spend evenings at a unique rural tourism site visit.

Friday, 11 Jul 2025

Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium

Jul 11, 2025

7:45 AM - 8:15 PM

Campus locations

$595

College of Health and Human Sciences Conferences

"Transforming the Heartland." The USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium will focus on rural retail, entrepreneurship, small business, manufacturing, agriculture, and technology. Build your network in a community interested in rural retail, manufacturing, and tourism innovation in the Midwest. Attendees will engage in presentations and networking for part of each day and spend evenings at a unique rural tourism site visit.

Paint by Number Fridays: Plants and Flowers

Jul 11, 2025

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$10 in studio

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Grab a friend and drop by for a fun evening of easy painting. Each Friday has a different theme, and there will be 8-10paintings to choose from. If you don't finish, no worries! We will send you home with extra paint and brushes, or you are welcome to come back sometime the following week.

Sunday, 13 Jul 2025

Garden Art Fair

Jul 13, 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

$10 General Public Adults; $4 General Public Youth ages 2-12; Free for ISU students and Reiman Gardens members

Reiman Gardens Special events

One of the largest art festivals in Iowa with more than 80 vendors! Reiman Gardens' annual Garden Art Fair allows local artists to showcase their talents. Enjoy browsing and purchasing various eclectic items from booths with high-quality products, including jewelry, watercolor, glass, metal, pottery, photography, and so much more!

Tuesday, 15 Jul 2025

Songwriter Showcase: Wolfskill and The Wild

Jul 15, 2025

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Catalpa Courtyard, Reiman Gardens

$15-$20

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Wolfskill and The Wild take the stage for the third of five performances in the Goldfinch Room Songwriter Showcase series at Reiman Gardens. A local food truck will be on site and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside food and nonalcoholic beverages are allowed. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the lawn. Inclement weather could move the performance to the Garden Room.

Thursday, 17 Jul 2025

Pottery Painting Social on the MU Terrace

Jul 17, 2025

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Memorial Union Workspace and Memorial Union Terrace

varies based on piece chosen

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Connect with a friend, plan a date night, or meet someone new on the MU terrace!

Friday, 25 Jul 2025

Rummage RAMPage - DROP-OFF ONLY DAY

Jul 25, 2025

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 128 Hayward Ave.

Varies

Live Green Submissions Live Green

A community sale during the community's annual summer move-out/lease changeover (July 25-Aug. 2), designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream and landfill. Most items are priced between $1 and $50. Proceeds benefit ISU student organizations and community nonprofit organizations providing volunteer hours during the event. Hosted by the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability.

Paint by Number Fridays: Travel Landmarks

Jul 25, 2025

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$10 in studio

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Grab a friend and drop by for a fun evening of easy painting. Each Friday has a different theme, and there will be 8-10paintings to choose from. If you don't finish, no worries! We will send you home with extra paint and brushes, or you are welcome to come back sometime the following week.

Saturday, 26 Jul 2025

Rummage RAMPage - SHOP AND DONATE

Jul 26, 2025

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 128 Hayward Ave.

Varies

Live Green Submissions Live Green

A community sale during the community's annual summer move-out/lease changeover (July 25-Aug. 2), designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream and landfill. Most items are priced between $1 and $50. Proceeds benefit ISU student organizations and community nonprofit organizations providing volunteer hours during the event. Hosted by the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability.

Sunday, 27 Jul 2025

Rummage RAMPage - SHOP AND DONATE

Jul 27, 2025

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 128 Hayward Ave.

Varies

Live Green Submissions Live Green

A community sale during the community's annual summer move-out/lease changeover (July 25-Aug. 2), designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream and landfill. Most items are priced between $1 and $50. Proceeds benefit ISU student organizations and community nonprofit organizations providing volunteer hours during the event. Hosted by the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability.

Monday, 28 Jul 2025

Rummage RAMPage - SHOP AND DONATE

Jul 28, 2025

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 128 Hayward Ave.

Varies

Live Green Submissions Live Green

A community sale during the community's annual summer move-out/lease changeover (July 25-Aug. 2), designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream and landfill. Most items are priced between $1 and $50. Proceeds benefit ISU student organizations and community nonprofit organizations providing volunteer hours during the event. Hosted by the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability.

Tuesday, 29 Jul 2025

Rummage RAMPage - SHOP AND DONATE

Jul 29, 2025

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 128 Hayward Ave.

Varies

Live Green Submissions Live Green

A community sale during the community's annual summer move-out/lease changeover (July 25-Aug. 2), designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream and landfill. Most items are priced between $1 and $50. Proceeds benefit ISU student organizations and community nonprofit organizations providing volunteer hours during the event. Hosted by the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability.

Summer Carillon Concert Series

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Campanile lawn, central campus

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Conferences

The monthly concert series features performances by guest carillonneurs from around the world. Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the concert on the central campus lawn.

Wednesday, 30 Jul 2025

Art Walk: Student Life and Reflections

Jul 30, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Meet at Parks Library, Grant Wood Murals

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Students are not only the group Iowa State was created to serve, but they have profoundly shaped the history and culture of campus. Take a walk of examples of student-centric public art.

Rummage RAMPage - SHOP AND DONATE

Jul 30, 2025

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 128 Hayward Ave.

Varies

Live Green Submissions Live Green

A community sale during the community's annual summer move-out/lease changeover (July 25-Aug. 2), designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream and landfill. Most items are priced between $1 and $50. Proceeds benefit ISU student organizations and community nonprofit organizations providing volunteer hours during the event. Hosted by the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability.

Thursday, 31 Jul 2025

Rummage RAMPage - SHOP AND DONATE

Jul 31, 2025

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ames Intermodal Facility, 128 Hayward Ave.

Varies

Live Green Submissions Live Green

A community sale during the community's annual summer move-out/lease changeover (July 25-Aug. 2), designed to keep reusable items out of the waste stream and landfill. Most items are priced between $1 and $50. Proceeds benefit ISU student organizations and community nonprofit organizations providing volunteer hours during the event. Hosted by the City of Ames and ISU Office of Sustainability.

Poster session: Undergraduate summer research

Jul 31, 2025

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

first floor, Student Innovation Center

Academic Affairs Special events Student activities

All undergraduate students participating in a Research Experience for Undergraduates or other summer research program have this opportunity to present a final poster of their work.

CYstarters Demo Day

Jul 31, 2025

3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Research Park CORE Facility Atrium 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames

Student Activities Student activities

CYstarters will host its demo day on Thursday, July 31 (3-6:30 p.m., Research Park CORE Facility Atrium, 1805 Collaboration Place). Student presentations (3-5 p.m.) will be followed by a networking event (5-6:30 p.m.). This summer marks the 10th cohort of the the accelerator program. Register online to attend.