Monday, 16 Mar 2020
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.
Tuesday, 17 Mar 2020
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.
ONLINE Procurement workshop: How Do I Buy?
Find out what hasn't changed and what's new, including introducing some new tools that have been created to help make purchases and purchasing decisions. We will address commonly asked questions and leave plenty of open Q&A time with our cyBUY, P-Card and T&H Card experts and procurement agents.
CANCELED: Floral Design: Sticks and Stones: Ikebana Inspired Designs
Bring out the inner qualities of formerly live materials as you give them new life within a creative, contemporary arrangement.
Wednesday, 18 Mar 2020
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.
CANCELED: Behind the Scenes: Production Greenhouses
Go on this exclusive tour for the workhorses of the Gardens - our production greenhouses. This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join different staff members each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Thursday, 19 Mar 2020
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.
CANCELED: Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Friday, 20 Mar 2020
Spring break
Classes are recessed. University offices are open, but may be operating with adjusted hours.
CANCELED: Masters of Mimicry Spring Break Program
What is camouflage and mimicry, and how do plants and animals use them in the wild?
Saturday, 21 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Mid Iowa Woodcarvers Show
The Mid-Iowa Woodcarvers return for their one-day show! Guests will have the opportunity to view carving contest entries, watch carving demonstrations and participate in a hands-on lesson in whittling.
CANCELED: Open House Weekend: Farm House Museum
Visit the Farm House Museum and celebrate 160 years during special weekend hours.
Workshop: Morel and oyster mushroom certification
To legally sell morel and oyster mushrooms in Iowa, sellers must complete a certification workshop that covers identifying mushrooms. People can be poisoned by eating mushrooms that are misidentified. Register online.
Sunday, 22 Mar 2020
CANCELED: Open House Weekend: Farm House Museum
Visit the Farm House Museum and celebrate 160 years during special weekend hours.
CANCELED: Farm House 160 Curator Walk
"Farm House 160" curator Madisyn Rostro will take visitors through the historic house and interactive exhibition.
Walk-in Argentine Tango Lessons
This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.
Monday, 23 Mar 2020
POSTPONED Open forum: Vice president for research finalist
This forum will be rescheduled. Four finalists have been 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.
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020
POSTPONED: Strategic facilities plan town hall
Facilities planning and management is developing a strategic plan for future investment in design improvements or renewal of ISU campus facilities. A team from Ayers Saint Gross will summarize findings from initial planning analysis, campus observations and survey/open house input.
CANCELED: Prints from the Floating World
Speaker Andrew Stevens will use examples from the permanent collection to show how the prints were made and how they transformed during the 19th century.
POSTPONED: Beginner Ukulele Lessons 1
Learn the basics needed to make music on the ever-popular ukulele. It's like a guitar, only a whole lot easier! You will learn to tune your instrument and make basic chords plus how to accompany yourself or others using basic chord charts and song sheets, all in a fun and inclusive setting.
Canceled: A Science Comedian's Guide to Communicating Science
This event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 situation. Brian Malow draws on two decades as a stand-up comedian to help scientists communicate better with general audiences. In a presentation that promises to both amuse and educate, Brian will offer advice on a range of topics including stage presence, connecting with audiences, using analogies, and abusing PowerPoint.
CANCELED: Intermediate Ukulele Lessons
If you can already easily move through chord changes and are fluent with closed chords (ex: Bb, Eb, G#) but still don't know how to get "that sound," this class is for you. Learn poly rhythms and melodic chording techniques to make you ukulele playing stand out. Learn to get the most out of you uke and use more of the neck. Must be able to play chords up to tempo.
Wednesday, 25 Mar 2020
Canceled: ISU Research Day 2020
During this event, researchers and scholars are encouraged to give lighting talks about their research focal areas, present a poster showcasing their research interests and project results, network with other researchers, discover campus research services, and listen to stories of real-life research and scholarship experiences. If you are involved with research or scholarly work at Iowa State, this event is for you.
CANCELED: Art Walk: Mythology
Explore public art on campus that channels fables, supernatural beings and super-human heroes.
ONLINE: Start Something series
"Scrappy Branding: It's More Than a Logo." 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.
POSTPONED: Strategic facilities plan town hall
Facilities planning and management is developing a strategic plan for future investment in design improvements or renewal of ISU campus facilities. A team from Ayers Saint Gross will summarize findings from initial planning analysis, campus observations and survey/open house input.
CANCELED: Marketing Your Study Abroad workshop
Reflect on the professional benefits of studying abroad. We will discuss how to format international experience on a resume and how to incorporate study abroad into behavioral based interview questions. This workshop is applicable to those that have participated in a faculty-led travel course or a semester-long/exchange program (or any student interested in studying abroad). Snacks will be provided.
POSTPONED: Seminar series: Water Research Past, Present and Future
"History of Buffer Research at Iowa State University," Tom Isenhart, professor, ISU natural resource ecology and management. The series is presented by the Iowa Nutrient Research Center.
CANCELED SUB Member Meeting
Come hang out with Student Union Board and learn more about their upcoming events, and how you can get involved, at their bi-weekly general meetings! FREE and open to ALL ISU students!
POSTPONED: Ivy Women in Business Awards reception
This event will be rescheduled for the fall. Established in 2018, the Ivy Women in Business Awards celebrate women for their inspiration, leadership and ability to serve as champions for women in business.