Thursday, 11 Apr 2019
Democalypse March
Experience firsthand what it's like to live in a society without the five freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment. Meet at First Amendment tent on central campus. Part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Feast on the First
Free food, fun and demonstrations of the five freedoms. T-shirts and sandwiches are first come, first served. Part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Live Art: "Express Yourself"
Phoenix-based "visual wizard" Timmy Ham spreads positivity and inspiration through design and adventure. Watch a live demonstration as he creates a street art-inspired mural to commemorate First Amendment Days 2019. Students can express themselves on a chalkboard wall under the tent. A Q&A session is planned when the art is revealed at 2:30 p.m. Part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Nature at Noon: Volunteering at Reiman Gardens
Volunteer coordinator Taylor Woodcock will talk about some of the projects and opportunities volunteers engage with. As a nonprofit organization, Reiman Gardens depends on the generosity and dedication of hundreds of volunteers contributing thousands of hours to bring beautiful planting displays and butterflies to the public. No registration required.
(d)innovation symposium Lunch Series: Joe Benesh + Entrepreneur Panel
Joe Benesh (BArch 1999 Architecture) is the president and CEO of the Ingenuity Company, a strategic planning, organizational development and design thinking firm based in Des Moines. His lunchtime lecture is part of the College of Design's (d)innovation symposium co-sponsored by the interdisciplinary design program, ISG + StruXture Architects and Nimaroh Design Studios.
Robert Stafford Lecture on Banking
Robert DeYoung, Koch Foundation Distinguished Professor in Business Economics and Harold Otto Chair in Economics at the University of Kansas School of Business, will present "Unpacking the U.S. Economy."
Civil Encounters: Exploring "Other" Urbanisms
Michael Martin, a Milwaukee-based planner and adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will offer insights into the history of urbanization in Cuba and describe how Havana's social housing experiments aim to improve dignity and self-respect among those with the greatest need. This is the final session in the Spring 2019 Urban Design Colloquium: Questions of Civility.
Campaign Series: Presidential Candidate Eric Swalwell
Congressman Eric Swalwell is serving his fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's North Silicon Valley 15th Congressional District. He was born in Iowa and spent his early years in Algona, where his father served as the police chief. His talk is part of the Campaign Series in 2019, providing the university community with opportunities to question candidates before the Iowa Caucuses.
Intermediate Glass Beads Workshop
Experiment with etching, pixie dust, and baking soda to produce a variety of effects including pearl finishes and beach glass looks. Students must complete a beginning glass beads class (4 week or one day intensive) before taking this workshop. Supply fee includes glass for class time only, and propane/MAPP is available for purchase if needed. Free week includes use of tools but no supplies.
Cyclone Cinema: Vice
Vice is rated R drama/history movie rated 3 stars. Governor George W Bush picks Dick Cheney, to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. When Bush wins, Cheney begins to use newfound power to help reshape the country. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.
Lecture: Vans, Empowering Youth Culture
The Fashion Show 2019 is proud to host Vans as its Guest Company Designer. Since 1966, the Vans brand has created action-focused footwear, apparel and accessories for skateboarders, surfers, BMX riders and snowboarders across the world with a goal of promoting creative expression and inspiring youth culture.
Cyclone Voice
Cyclone Voice is a singing competition that highlights the vocal talents of Iowa State students. This year's finale will be hosted by country singer Mason Ramsey, who gained fame with viral video of his yodeling. Ramsey will host the annual singing competition, introducing the show and each of the student performers. He will also perform a short music set during the judge's deliberations, before the 2019 Cyclone Voice winner is announced.
Friday, 12 Apr 2019
First Amendment Workshop
Expert training for First Amendment champions. Open to students, media advisers, teachers, faculty and administrators, librarians, media professionals and community activists. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Space is limited. More info. Part of the First Amendment Days celebration.
Tennis vs. Texas
Big 12 Match
Friday Research Seminar: Wellness Design Evaluation Tool for Users' Experience in Healthcare Settings
Yongyeon Cho, a new assistant professor of interior design, will explore an Excel-based real-time assessment tool to evaluate users' interior design experience in healthcare settings and provide focus on wellness design elements in visual and narrative form. Part of the IDRO Friday Research Seminar Series.
Retirement reception: Randy Monthei
Randy Monthei, residence hall maintenance manager, is retiring after 36+ years of service to the university.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Gnome Gnight
From three-inch inch minis to a foot-tall "Ginormagnome," we've got a cast of characters that are fun to decorate and add to your indoor or outdoor space.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Canceled: Tennis vs. UMKC
Cyclones vs. UMKC.
Cyclone Cinema: Vice
Vice is rated R drama/history movie rated 3 stars. Governor George W Bush picks Dick Cheney, to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. When Bush wins, Cheney begins to use newfound power to help reshape the country. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.
Performance: Godspell
Using a variety of storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing, a diverse group of citizens perform parables from the Book of Matthew, and inspiring and entertaining songs ranging from pop to vaudeville. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Godspell spreads messages of empathy, compassion and love.
Noble Bodies w/ Volcano Boys
Noble Bodies is Bryce Taylor (guitar/vox/drums), Elaine Bradley (drums/vox/guitar), and Chris Bennett (bass). Together, they started the band 'Another Statistic' in the fall of 2004, but then broke up in January of 2008 due to irreconcilable differences. In April of 2017, Noble Bodies was officially born. They band is currently recording new material and released another single, "Take Me Down," in May 2018. They hope to have the album ready some
Saturday, 13 Apr 2019
Iowa Butterfly Survey Network Training
Take an active role in conservation as a citizen scientist through the Iowa Butterfly Survey Network (IBSN), with this training from our entomology staff. Preregistration is required.
Walk-in Craft: Watercolor Quotes from RENT the Musical
La Vie Boheme! Make your favorite quote from RENT into a work of art using resist with a watercolor wash. After drying you can remove the resist to reveal the white, contrasting lettering and slide it into the 8"x10" frame provided. Enter our drawing for tickets to RENT at Stephens Auditorium on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30pm.
Story Time with ISU Alum and Author Derek Anderson
Enjoy Story Time with Ames Author and ISU Alum Derek Anderson. He'll be reading some of your favorite books along with his latest book "What About Harry?" This event is FREE and don't forget we have an hour off of parking in the Memorial Union ramp with a purchase inside the Book Store!
Iowa Butterfly Survey Network: Refresher Training
Already an active participant? Bring a sack lunch and join entomology staff at Reiman Gardens for this annual refresher to keep you up to speed with the latest information. Preregistration is required.
Open House Weekend: University Museums
During the weekend, visit the Christian Petersen Art Museum and Textile and Clothing Museum joint exhibition "Designed for a Modern Life: Decorative Arts & Fashion in the Mid-century" in Morrill Hall. Then continue your adventure across campus to the Farm House Museum to see the exhibition, "Timeless: Love and Romance in the Victorian Era." Parking available on campus in non-reserved spaces.
Softball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State. Check athletics website for schedule changes due to weather.
Cyclone Cinema: Vice
Vice is rated R drama/history movie rated 3 stars. Governor George W Bush picks Dick Cheney, to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. When Bush wins, Cheney begins to use newfound power to help reshape the country. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.
The Fashion Show
The Fashion Show is in its 37th year, and is one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation. The show features student-designed garments both on the runway and in mounted exhibitions. This year's theme is "From Coast to Coast," with guest designers from the Vans shoe company.