Friday, 06 Mar 2020
Homeschool Day: Insects
Reiman Gardens' collection of insects includes hundreds of species - and not just butterflies! Investigate life cycle stages, examine insect body parts, interact with live specimens, and learn about the role insects play in the lives of humans.
ISU Symphony Orchestra
ISU Symphony of Diversity
Farewell reception: Peter Gudlewski
Peter Gudlewski, industry contracts negotiator in the office of intellectual property and technology transfer, is leaving Iowa State after 12 years of service for a position at the University of California, Berkeley.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Luck o' the Irish
It's all green, gold, and rainbow tonight!
Lecture: Ancient Indian Science in the Modern World
Dr. Kak is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Oklahoma State University. His research is in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and history of science. Dr. Kak will discuss how ancient Indian science, including the invention of zero and the decimal system, is still applicable and influencing modern life.
Gymnastics
Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series: Iowa State vs. Iowa.
Cyclone Cinema: Bombshell
Gretchen Carlson slaps Fox News founder Roger Ailes with a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment. Next, Fox News correspondent Megyn Kelly coming forward with her own story, as well as multiple other women, inciting a movement that reverberates around the world.
Performance: The Wolves
From the safety of their warm-up circle, an all-girls soccer team navigates the big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. This production contains mature content.
Free Crafts at ISU AfterDark
ISU students are invited to the MU for free late-night activities held three times a semester. Come make a Cactus on Canvas
ISU AfterDark
Come to ISU AfterDark for a fun night of games and free food! Bingo and the photobooth are all night. The Deal is Right Gameshow will be in the Campanile Room. Free Panda Express starts at 10 p.m. Bowling and the Workspace craft are from 9 p.m. - midnight.
Saturday, 07 Mar 2020
Serendipity Dyeing: Making Magic with Flowers, Leaves, and Berries
Join expert Maggie Howe of Prairieland Herbs to explore a dye experience like no other. Create a one-of-a-kind silk scarf as well as beautiful cotton fabric using a huge variety of easy-to-obtain dyestuffs: fresh garden flowers, herbs, leaves, and a variety of everyday items, such as copper pennies, spent teabags, berries, kitchen spices, and much more.
Open House Weekend: Christian Petersen Art Museum
Visit the "Creating Global Understanding" exhibition and the ReACT "#WomenKnowStuffToo" exhibition during special weekend hours.
Sketch workshop: ReACT #WomenKnowStuffToo
SCRATCH: A Moving Image Sketch Workshop with Rosie Rowe. RSVP by March 6.
Lyrica Women's Choir
Lyrica Women's Choir is directed by Kathleen Rodde.
Cyclone Cinema: Bombshell
Gretchen Carlson slaps Fox News founder Roger Ailes with a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment. Next, Fox News correspondent Megyn Kelly coming forward with her own story, as well as multiple other women, inciting a movement that reverberates around the world.
Performance: The Wolves
From the safety of their warm-up circle, an all-girls soccer team navigates the big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. This production contains mature content.
Jack Broadbent w/ Benjamin Jaffe
Jack Broadbent assembles a poetic and personal pastiche from threads of folk, blues, rock, jazz, and Americana fastened together tightly by simultaneously virtuosic and emotive guitar playing. Jack's performances exude a warmth, humour and energy that has electrified audiences worldwide.
Sunday, 08 Mar 2020
Women's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Baylor.
Open House Weekend: Christian Petersen Art Museum
Visit the "Creating Global Understanding" exhibition and the ReACT "#WomenKnowStuffToo" exhibition during special weekend hours.
ISU Statesmen Choral Concert
James Rodde, conductor
CANCELED: Walk-in Argentine Tango Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
ISU Cantamus Women's Choir
Kathleen Rodde, conductor
Cyclone Cinema: Bombshell
Gretchen Carlson slaps Fox News founder Roger Ailes with a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment. Next, Fox News correspondent Megyn Kelly coming forward with her own story, as well as multiple other women, inciting a movement that reverberates around the world.
Monday, 09 Mar 2020
Start Something series
"Identifying Target Market and Channels: Who are Your Customers?" The Start Something short-course series is designed for entrepreneurs. Whether you are just exploring the idea of entrepreneurship (intro series) or want to learn more about marketing your small business, this series will help kick start your next venture. Registration requested.
Monday Monologues series
"Voices in Song," ISU senior voice majors will present highlights from their senior recitals with Jodi Goble as vocal coach and pianist.
Open forum: Vice president for research finalist
Shashank Priya, associate vice president of research, director of strategic initiatives and professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State, is one of four finalists identified in the search for the next Vice President for Research. Each finalist's name will be shared one business day prior to his or her visit.
Author Lecture: Grant Wood's Secrets
Author and professor Sue Taylor will speak about Grant Wood's life and legacy in "Grant Woods Secrets."
Living in the Future's Past
Living in the Future's Past is a film narrated by Jeff Bridges and directed by Susan Kucera. It was awarded the Gold World Medal by the United Nations for its efforts in the field of climate change and sustainability and Best Documentary by the Arizona International Film Festival. The documentary will challenge students to think about environmental issues and their place within this movement. A discussion will follow the film.
Lecture: Is God a Conservative?
Award-winning novelist of crime and suspense, conservative speaker Andrew Klavan will discuss how God provides morality. He posits "John Adams said our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. Do we have to have faith if we want to be free?" Nominated five times, two of his books have won the Edgar Award. Klavan also has a podcast on The Daily Wire.
Tuesday, 10 Mar 2020
Gallery Chat
In conjunction with the exhibition "Creating Global Understanding," members of the World Languages and Culture faculty will lead informal discussions of the works of art they researched and interpreted. Registration requested.