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What is featured?

Saturday, 01 Jun 2024

Garden Playhouses Exhibit Opens

Jun 01, 2024

All day

Reiman Gardens

Price of admission for general public. ISU students are free. Reiman Gardens members are free.

Reiman Gardens

Explore the Garden Playhouses summer exhibit at Reiman Gardens

Sunday, 02 Jun 2024

1991 and 1992: The "Glorious Gamble" and the Glover Collection

Jun 02, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

Riley Humler, who participated in both the Glover Collection auction in 1991 and the "Glorious Gamble" exhibition in 1992, will explain the history leading up to those events and what ensued within the market afterwards.

Monday, 03 Jun 2024

Retirement reception: Allen Clague

Jun 03, 2024

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Room 2140 Hach Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Clague, a teaching laboratory specialist in the chemistry department, is retiring from the university after 36 years of service.

Retirement reception: Rita Knight

Jun 03, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

142 Curtiss Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Knight, administrative assistant in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' central administration, is retiring from the university.

Thursday, 06 Jun 2024

Through the Eyes of George Washington Carver - The Student & Innovator

Jun 06, 2024

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Curtiss Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances Diversity

Tour with Curator Allison Sheridan the exhibition "George Washington Carver, The Student & Innovator" in the Dean's Art Gallery, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Friday, 07 Jun 2024

End-of-semester social

Jun 07, 2024

4:00 PM

Noir Ames, 405 Kellogg Ave. (Sheldon Munn Building)

Community Meetings, receptions

The Black Faculty and Staff Association will host an end-of-the-semester social. All faculty and staff are welcome.

Tuesday, 11 Jun 2024

Professional and Scientific Council seminar series

Jun 11, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Online

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions Training, development

"Understanding the University's Budget Model," Rachel Boenigk, senior manager of Student Affairs budget and finance. Universities utilize Responsibility Centered Management model (RCM) to fund and allocate expenses to subdivisions based on their revenue. This presentation will provide a basic explanation of the university's budget model and compare it to other budget models.

Workshop: Better Data Management 30+30

Jun 11, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

199 Parks Library, The Catalyst

free

University Library Training, development

A review of five data management practices that prevent future headaches, with education specialist Michelle Zhai. Discussion and questions follow the 30-minute presentation.

Saturday, 15 Jun 2024

Juneteenth Celebration

Jun 15, 2024

12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Bandshell Park, 6th Street and Duff Avenue

free

Community Special events

Ames' annual community celebration of African American culture. Activities include entertainment, children's activities, food, the Bookmobile, and opportunities to personally connect with local artists, businesses, and local organizations.

Iowa Rose Society's Annual Rose Show at Reiman Gardens

Jun 15, 2024

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for Reiman Gardens members and ISU Students. Normal cost of admission for everyone else.

Reiman Gardens Special events

Stop and smell the roses during Reiman Gardens' annual Rose Show.

Juneteenth Celebration: Movie

Jun 15, 2024

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Ames City Auditorium, 520 6th St.

free

Community Arts, performances Special events

The Juneteenth Celebration's movie night, featuring the "Lion King." The 1994 animated movie is rated G, with a run time of 1 hour, 28 minutes.

Monday, 17 Jun 2024

Drop in Craft: Decoupage Planters

Jun 17, 2024

All day

Workspace

$6-$8 in studio/$7-$9 to go depending on the size you choose

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Join us in living green and upcycling this summer! Food cans have a coating inside that prevents rust, so they are perfect for making into planters. Choose a tin and one of our snazzy paper designs to decoupage on the surface. We will pre-drill holes in the bottom for drainage.

Drop in Craft: Stamped Metal Pride Bracelets

Jun 17, 2024

All day

Workspace

Keychain $5/Bracelet $10

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Celebrate Pride Month with us! Choose a word or two - like Pride, Love, or Equality - and use our letter stamps to hammer out your text onto a metal disk. We will attach it to a cord bracelet or keychain. Everyone is welcome at The Workspace. Co-sponsored by The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success at Iowa State.

Drop in Craft: Woodcraft Painting

Jun 17, 2024

All day

Workspace

$12-$20 in studio/$15-$23 to go depending on what size and item you choose

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Get your creativity flowing and paint a plain wood box or tray! Choose a small, medium, or large sized item, and use acrylic to transform it into a work of art.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Miniatures

Jun 17, 2024

All day

Workspace

$12-$18

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Short on space, or just like tiny things? We have adorable animals, trinket dishes, little boxes, small bowls, and other miniatures that are quick and easy to paint.

Friday, 21 Jun 2024

Paint by Number Fridays: National Parks

Jun 21, 2024

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$10 in studio

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Grab a friend and drop by for a fun evening of easy painting. Each Friday has a different theme, and there will be 4-6 paintings to choose from. If you don't finish, no worries! We will send you home with extra paint and brushes, or you are welcome to come back sometime the following week.

Saturday, 22 Jun 2024

College Creek Cleanup

Jun 22, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Forker Building parking lot

free

Live Green Live Green

Small groups of volunteers will walk through designated sections of the creek along the banks and pick up trash. No time commitment is required; all help is appreciated. Volunteers are requested to register in advance and check in at the Forker Building parking lot.

Pollinator Fest

Jun 22, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Price of admission for general public. ISU students are free. Reiman Gardens members are free.

Reiman Gardens Special events

Join us as we wrap up National Pollinator Week with a day full of activities at Reiman Gardens!

Sunday, 23 Jun 2024

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Jun 23, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances 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+.

Monday, 24 Jun 2024

Drop in Craft: Decoupage Planters

Jun 24, 2024

All day

Workspace

$6-$8 in studio/$7-$9 to go depending on the size you choose

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Join us in living green and upcycling this summer! Food cans have a coating inside that prevents rust, so they are perfect for making into planters. Choose a tin and one of our snazzy paper designs to decoupage on the surface. We will pre-drill holes in the bottom for drainage.

Drop in Craft: Woodcraft Painting

Jun 24, 2024

All day

Workspace

$12-$20 in studio/$15-$23 to go depending on what size and item you choose

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Get your creativity flowing and paint a plain wood box or tray! Choose a small, medium, or large sized item, and use acrylic to transform it into a work of art.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Summertime Snack Bowls Week

Jun 24, 2024

All day

Workspace

varies based on piece chosen

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Paint a bowl for your ice cream, potato chips, favorite candy, or a late-night snack. When you pick up your bowl after firing, we will throw in a bag of microwave popcorn for your next movie night.

Tuesday, 25 Jun 2024

Workshop: Git Basics for Absolute Beginners

Jun 25, 2024

2:10 PM - 3:25 PM

199 Parks Library, The Catalyst

free

University Library Training, development

This workshop will introduce you to Git-how it works, its benefits, and how to get started--by learning and practicing the basics. You will need a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer to participate.

Wednesday, 26 Jun 2024

Art Walk: Biosystems and Ecology

Jun 26, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Biorenewables Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Explore the worlds of ecosystems and agriculture found in the public art installed in the Biorenewables Complex. Led by docent Cindy Scholten.

Saturday, 29 Jun 2024

Iowa Regional Lily Show at Reiman Gardens

Jun 29, 2024

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for Reiman Gardens members and ISU Students. Normal cost of admission for everyone else.

Reiman Gardens Special events

Lilies from Iowa and surrounding states, plus a number of floral designs and photos, will fill Reiman Gardens' Events Hall with color and beauty as we host the Iowa Regional Lily Society's (IRLS) Annual Lily Show.

Sunday, 30 Jun 2024

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Jun 30, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances 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+.