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What is featured?

Wednesday, 26 Aug 2015

Dedication and open house: Bio-Polymer Processing Facility

Aug 26, 2015

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

BioCentury Research Farm, 1327 U Ave., Boone

free

President's Division Meetings, receptions

This new facility is a collaboration between two Engineering departments (civil, construction and environmental engineering; and chemical and biological engineering) and industry partners to convert soybean oil to a polymer for asphalt applications.

SUB General Meeting

Aug 26, 2015

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Gallery, MU

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Check out SUB's general meeting to learn how YOU can get involved!

WelcomeFest

Aug 26, 2015

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Great Hall, MU

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Once a year, the Student Activities Center at Iowa State University holds WelcomeFest for students to experience Ames local businesses, community organizations and ISU departments. WelcomeFest attracts over 4,000 students, and 100+ businesses and departments. This event gives you the opportunity to display services, goods and employment opportunities, and welcome students to our community.

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Aug 26, 2015

10:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.

Thursday, 27 Aug 2015

Youth Program: Plant Pals

Aug 27, 2015

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

$2 members. $1.70 ISU students. $6 general public.

Reiman Gardens

Join us and cultivate a real garden at Reiman Gardens. We will learn about and grow lots of vegetables, pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers.

Farewell reception: Janis Terpenny

Aug 27, 2015

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

Terpenny is the Joseph Walkup Professor and chair of the department of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering. Brief remarks will begin at 3 p.m.

Cyclone Cinema: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Aug 27, 2015

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Kickoff Concert: X Ambassadors and Smallpools

Aug 27, 2015

8:00 PM

Great Hall, MU

$12 students/ $20 public

Student Union Board Arts, performances Special events Student activities

SUB Presents: A Fall Semester Kickoff Concert Featuring X Ambassadors and Smallpools TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Friday, 28 Aug 2015

Audit to Credit Deadline

Aug 28, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a full semester course from audit to credit basis.

Drop Deadline

Aug 28, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop full-semester or first half-semester courses without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.

Registration Deadline

Aug 28, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to initiate registration through AccessPlus. A late registration fee applies.

Schedule Change Deadline

Aug 28, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee or to add/drop a course without signatures of instructor and adviser (full-semester courses and first half-semester courses). See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines and the Schedule of Classes for exceptions. http://www.registrar.iastate.edu/fees/tuition-adj

Schedule Change Deadline

Aug 28, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process a schedule change for fall through AccessPlus registration.

Kickoff for Blackboard Learn Support (BUG Faculty Learning Community)

Aug 28, 2015

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

206 Durham Center

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

A presentation on how Blackboard instructor technical help has moved to the IT Solution Center and will be now be available for evening and weekend service hours. As well as, how Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), will continue to address questions that are pedagogical in nature, such as course design or instructional practices.

Town Hall Meeting with Carly Fiorina

Aug 28, 2015

3:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Since 1987, the Presidential Caucus Series has provided students, faculty, and community members with an opportunity to question presidential candidates or their representative before the precinct caucuses. No tickets required.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Cyclone Garden Gnomes

Aug 28, 2015

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5 (does not include price of bisque)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. From three-inch inch minis to a foot-tall "Ginormagnome" we've got a cast of characters that are fun to decorate and add to your indoor or outdoor space. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.

Opening Reception: Fiberart: Two Views Exhibition

Aug 28, 2015

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Reception opening an exhibition of fiberart by Timothy J. Arand-McIlrath and Nancy Polster, ISU associate professors emeriti of art and design. They will give an artists' talk at 7 p.m. The show will run through Sept. 30. Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Volleyball

Aug 28, 2015

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Dayton (Iowa State Challenge)

Cyclone Cinema: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Aug 28, 2015

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Concert: Noah Guthrie

Aug 28, 2015

9:00 PM

The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

See Noah Guthrie FREE at the M-Shop! Brought to you by Student Union Board and ISU AfterDark

Saturday, 29 Aug 2015

Textbook return deadline

Aug 29, 2015

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to return textbooks for refund to University Book Store. Exclusions apply. See www.isubookstore.com for details.

Volleyball

Aug 29, 2015

1:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. North Dakota (Iowa State Challenge)

Volleyball

Aug 29, 2015

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Marquette (Iowa State Challenge)

Cyclone Cinema: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Aug 29, 2015

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Sunday, 30 Aug 2015

Fanfare Concert

Aug 30, 2015

3:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The department of music's annual Fanfare Concert features performances by ISU music faculty members, including internationally renowned opera star Simon Estes.

Argentine Tango Practica

Aug 30, 2015

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $35, Public $45 (5 session pass)

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm moves for beginners are introduced with a different figure each week along with techniques for better dancing. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Cyclone Cinema: Avengers: Age of Ultron

Aug 30, 2015

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Monday, 31 Aug 2015

Love and Information Auditions

Aug 31, 2015

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Music Hall

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Student activities

ISU Theatre is seeking an ensemble cast of 14-20+ student actors with the ability to play multiple roles. To audition, please prepare two short, contrasting, contemporary monologues. The entire audition package should not exceed two minutes total. Sign up for an audition slot in Pearson Hall 2130 starting the first week of classes. Auditions are open to all ISU students.

Walk-In Craft: Natural Lip Balm

Aug 31, 2015

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

$8

The Workspace Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

Using natural products, mix up a batch of a custom lip balm to protect your kisser this summer. Essential oil will be available for fun scents or leave it au-natural. You will have enough to fill a couple tins plus extra that can be taken home and reheated for refilling tins several times over. Walk in anytime but give yourself about half an hour to finish.