Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night gives students the chance to show off their talents to fellow peers. Many perform as musicians, comedians, and poets. Enjoy a night full of talented Iowa State Students. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Lecture: How to Find a Planet Without Leaving Your Couch
Chris Lintott, professor of astrophysics and research fellow at Oxford's New College, will discuss what we know and don't know, explain how you might find a planet of your own using only a laptop, and discuss the progress of NASA's TESS planet hunting mission.
Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Behind the Scenes: Fall & Winter Plants of Interest
Stroll through the gardens with Assistant Director Aaron Steil as you pick his brain about Reiman Gardens' plants, shrubs, trees, and flowers with beautiful late seasonal color and texture.
Art Walk: Exploring the Public Art of Norie Sato
Tour Hach Hall, Marston Hall and the Palmer Building to discover the breadth and depth of Norie Sato's public art on the ISU campus.
How to Secure your Export-controlled or Controlled Unclassified Research Data and Interest
This session will teach you about physical & IT security measures for export control plans, and introduces you to the concept of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). You'll learn how to implement security measures for your research data and interests, and gain a better understanding of why these security measures are necessary.
Workshop: Gender 101
Learn the basics of gender identities and expression from an LGBTQIA+ perspective. Presented by the Gamma Rho Lambda Omicron chapter.
Stitched Constellation Wall Hanging Class
Judy Lemish Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing! Create an easy patchwork block using blue hues of the night sky, and embroider your astrological zodiac sign. This 20" square can be stitched into a wall hanging or a pillowcase for you or someone special. This is a beginner class, but some basic sewing machine skills are helpful.
Town Hall with Mayor Pete
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will be on campus for a town hall, which will include the opportunity to ask the South Bend, Indiana mayor questions. The doors open at 6pm and the event will begin at 6:30pm. Buttigieg was elected mayor of South Bend in 2011 at age 29; he won re-election in 2015 with 80 percent of the vote.
Volleyball vs. TCU
Iowa State Volleyball vs. TCU
Lecture: Set Design on Broadway
"Knowing How to Break the Rules: Set Design on Broadway," Rachel Hauck, 2019 Tony award-winning set designer for the Broadway musical "Hadestown," and the 2019 Tony-nominated play "What the Constitution Means to Me." Hauck will discuss her journey as a woman in the arts and talk about ways to create more opportunities for women and people of color on Broadway.
Performance: Jazz Night
Professor Michael Giles directs the jazz ensemble.
Thursday, 17 Oct 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
LaTeX and Overleaf Workshop
Getting Started with LaTeX and Overleaf
Plant Walk: Fall Color Walk
What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens' Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and flowers that make this place so special.
Art Walk: LeBaron and Lunch
This four-part series includes in-depth art walks to discover the public art in the Department of Human Sciences buildings.
Conference: Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education
An annual conference to present scholarly papers, present and discuss the arts and entrepreneurship, address other issues pertinent to the Society such as pedagogy, outreach and conducting the business of the society.
Cyclone Cinema: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Lawman Luke Hobbs and lawless operative Deckard Shaw must put aside their past differences and work together to prevent the cybernetically enhanced soldier, Lorr, from destroying humanity.
Soccer vs. Oklahoma
Soccer: Iowa State vs. Oklahoma
ISU Flute Ensemble & Clarinet Choir
Student ensembles led by Sonja Giles, director of flute; and Gregory Oakes, director of clarinet.
SUB Comedy Night w/ Rae Sanni
Rae Sanni is a LA-based comedian and writer. She's currently a staff writer on FOX's REL. Sanni has performed stand-up on Lifetime and in the New York Comedy Festival.
Friday, 18 Oct 2019
BRA (Bras to Recycle and Aid Women) Collection
In partnership with I Support the Girls, the Office of Sustainability is collecting gently-used and unwanted bras toward supporting Central Iowa women in need.
Conference: Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education
An annual conference to present scholarly papers, present and discuss the arts and entrepreneurship, address other issues pertinent to the Society such as pedagogy, outreach and conducting the business of the society.
Homecoming: Blue Sky 5K run
Proceeds support LSI, a local nonprofit that serves children with behavioral and mental health needs.
Celebration: National Campus Sustainablity Day
Hosted by the Green Umbrella and Live Green! Sustainability-minded student organizations, campus groups and community businesses will highlight their activities, initiatives and products. FREE coffee, apples, cookies and green-minded prizes!
Lecture: Arab Voices
Dr. James Zogby is the founder and president of the Arab-American Institute and author of Arab Voices: What They are Saying to Us, And Why it Matters. Zogby will be giving a talk on U.S. foreign and domestic policy and what it means for the upcoming 2020 presidential election, with special regard to the Bernie Sanders campaign.
Retirement reception: Margie Tabor
Margie Tabor, assistant director for space planning and management, facilities planning and management, is retiring Oct. 18.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Galaxy Night
Start with a coat of black glaze and see how to add vibrant swirls and bursts of light, replicating a galaxy far, far away. We will show you the basics of painting your piece and fire it within a week. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
GDCB Seminar
"Genetic networks regulating placental development," Geetu Tuteja, assistant professor.