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Wednesday, 23 Mar 2022

Performance: Hasan Minhaj

Mar 23, 2022

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$42

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

"The King's Jester," Hasan Minhaj was the host and creator of the weekly comedy show "Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj" that premiered on Netflix in 2018. The series explored the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity through his unique comedic voice. The show received a 2019 Peabody Award, a 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Motion Design," and was recognized for a 2020 Television Academy Honor.

Personal Reflections on the War in Ukraine

Mar 23, 2022

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

See WebEx Link

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Webex Link: https://bit.ly/3tf47NK The war on Ukraine has brought suffering and death to its people. The whole world has watched as Russia attacks infrastructure, civilians, and nuclear power plants. This panel will focus on the impacts the war is having on Ukranian-Americans and those who have worked in Russia. Panelists: Svitlana Zbarska, Lesya Myroslavivn Hassall, Nancy Brannaman, ââ'¬â€¹Ã¢â'¬â€¹Ã¢â'¬â€¹Ã¢â'¬â€¹Ã¢â'¬â€¹Ã¢â'¬â€¹Ã¢â'¬â€¹Vitalij Pecharsky

Personal Reflections on the War in Ukraine

Mar 23, 2022

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Webex

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Webex Link: https://bit.ly/3tf47NK This event will be recorded. The recording will be posted on the Lectures website at Recordings > Available Recordings for two weeks. The war on Ukraine has brought suffering and death to its people. The whole world has watched as Russia attacks infrastructure, civilians, and nuclear power plants. Russia is growing increasingly isolated as financial institutions, businesses, and cultural entities cut...

Thursday, 24 Mar 2022

Letterpress Prints, Abstracted Patterns

Mar 24, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Student activities

Try your hand at layering letterpress blocks to create your own abstracted pattern. The Memorial Union Workspace will also be leading a creative craft. Pizza provided. Guided exhibition tour at 12:30pm.

Drop In Craft: String Art

Mar 24, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$8 in studio / $10 to go

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!

Paint Your Own Pottery: Superhero Week

Mar 24, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Turn a figurine into a new guardian or nemesis, or paint your favorite hero, villain, or speech bubble - Ka-Pow!

Retail Ready Summit

Mar 24, 2022

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Student Innovation Center

free

Student Innovation Center Lectures

"Reinvention for a Sustainable Future," renowned industry innovators sharing retail success stories and strategies. Panelists include Todd Snyder, CEO and founder of Todd Snyder, New York; Amy Hall, VP of social consciousness for Eileen Fisher; and Deb Brown, co-founder of Save Your Town. Registration required for in-person or virtual attendance.

Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Mar 24, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.

Lecture: Shifting Gender Equality from Afterthought to Guiding Goal of Agricultural Innovation

Mar 24, 2022

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Live Green

Dr. Hale Ann Tufan is a Research Professor at Cornell University. Gender is integral to the agricultural innovation process, from technology development to access to inputs that shape technology adoption. Through examples from crop improvement, the talk will explore frameworks and approaches for inclusive design, innovative tools and methods that integrate crop improvement and gender research.

Performance: Velocity Irish Dance

Mar 24, 2022

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$25-$45

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Velocity Irish Dance, the next generation in Irish tap, is an expressive, free, fast-paced and edgy performance driven by passion and pride. Led by Guinness World Record holder for The Fastest Feet in the World James Devine and five-time World Champion Irish dancer David Geaney, and joined on stage by a motley crew of mind-blowing musicians and an old school scratch DJ, it's nothing like you've ever seen before.

Friday, 25 Mar 2022

R.F. Baker Plant Breeding Symposium

Mar 25, 2022

All day

ISU Alumni Center

Agronomy Department

Begin with the end in mind: Breeding for the farmer Understanding crop production systems to develop targeted breeding objectives.

Class Climate User Group - March

Mar 25, 2022

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

2030 Morrill or via Webex

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

An informal meeting for Class Climate departmental administrators to share recent discoveries, learn about upcoming changes, and discuss recommendations for administering course evaluations in the upcoming semester. Register via Learn@ISU or contact CELT, 4-5357

Flagship Friday Innovators Forum: Charles Saleh

Mar 25, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

2206 Student Innovation Center

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Sometimes More is Better," Charles Saleh, senior advisor to Legacy Ventures. Charles currently serves on the board of directors of Tin Roof Software, PRO-Techs, American Flamecoat, and Hardcore Parts. Charles was formerly the CEO of Porter's Group and the CEO of Beta. Throughout his career, Charles has founded, acquired and operated several companies in the technology, industrials, and real estate industries.

Drop In Craft: String Art

Mar 25, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$8 in studio / $10 to go

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!

Paint Your Own Pottery: Superhero Week

Mar 25, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Turn a figurine into a new guardian or nemesis, or paint your favorite hero, villain, or speech bubble - Ka-Pow!

Seminar: Serendipity - a few lucky breaks on the journey exploring how Tai Chi benefits postural control

Mar 25, 2022

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

0279 Forker and virtually

free

Research Lectures

Hear Dr. Li Li, research professor from the Waters College of Health Professions at Georgia Southern University, discuss his research with Tai Chi and the multidisciplinary approach he employed to face the challenges of new research questions.

Richard F. Hansen Lecture in Architecture: Ways of Knowing

Mar 25, 2022

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 0101 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Ross Altheimer and Maura Rockcastle, co-founders and principals of TEN x TEN Studio, a transdisciplinary landscape architecture and urban design practice based in Minneapolis, will present the 2022 Richard F. Hansen Lecture in Architecture. They will also serve as guest jurors for the Richard F. Hansen Prize competition. Five student teams will present projects completed last fall with awards announced at the beginning of the lecture.

Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Mar 25, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.

Saturday, 26 Mar 2022

Day of Insects

Mar 26, 2022

8:00 AM - 4:20 PM

Reiman Gardens and online

$10-$30

Reiman Gardens Conferences

Celebrate the annual Day of Insects at Reiman Gardens. Enjoy a day filled with presentations from professionals, academics, advocates, and enthusiasts. Preregistration and prepayment are required by March 17 for in-person registration and March 23 for remote participants.

Drop In Craft

Mar 26, 2022

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace

$8 in studio / $10 to go

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!

Paint Your Own Pottery: Superhero Week

Mar 26, 2022

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Turn a figurine into a new guardian or nemesis, or paint your favorite hero, villain, or speech bubble - Ka-Pow!

Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Mar 26, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.

Performance: Alton Brown Live

Mar 26, 2022

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$49-$153

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

"Beyond The Eats," a culinary variety show of comedy, music, highly unusual cooking demos, and more potentially dangerous sciencey stuff. Prepare for an evening unlike any other and if Brown calls for volunteers, think twice. Alton Brown has been on the Food Network for over 20 years and is best known as the creator, writer and host of "Good Eats, Good Eats: Reloaded," and "Good Eats: The Return."

Sunday, 27 Mar 2022

Iowa Maker Series: Community & Crafting Art with Jennifer Drinkwater

Mar 27, 2022

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Join artist and ISU associate professor Jennifer Drinkwater as she discusses her experience as an artist who chose to use craft media within her artistic process and in a community based art project.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Mar 27, 2022

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $35 ISU, $45 public

Memorial Union programs Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.

Malaysian Cultural Night

Mar 27, 2022

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

$8-$12

Student Activities Diversity Student activities

"Balik Kampung: Back to Hometown." Experience traditional cultural performances, including a play and the Lion Dance, and enjoy authentic Malaysian food. Presented by the Ames Student Association for Malaysians student organization. Tickets available online.

Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Mar 27, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.

POSTPONED: Hairspray

Mar 27, 2022

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$35-$84

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Due to unforeseen circumstances the performance of Hairspray will NOT take place as scheduled. Details regarding a rescheduled date and/or available refunds will be released as soon as possible.

Monday, 28 Mar 2022

Monday Monologues series

Mar 28, 2022

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Grant Wood mural lobby, Parks Library

free

University Library Arts, performances

Selections from the BABA musical workshop , directed by Cason Murphy, ISU music and theatre. BABA is a contemporary, climate-centric musical retelling of Russia's Baba Yaga fairytale that takes place in familiar-yet-mythic woods of rural America.

Drop In Craft: String Art

Mar 28, 2022

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace

$8 in studio / $10 to go

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Hammer nails into a board and use lines of thread to make geometric patterns, curves, and shapes. We have lots of designs to choose from or create your own!