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Tuesday, 17 Sep 2019

Open Mic Night

Sep 17, 2019

8:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Open Mic Night gives students the chance to show off their talents to fellow peers. Many perform as musicians, comedians, and poets. Enjoy a night full of talented Iowa State Students. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)

Wednesday, 18 Sep 2019

Campus Fire Safety Day

Sep 18, 2019

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Parks Library south lawn

free

Environmental Health & Safety Student activities Training, development

As part of Campus Fire Safety Month, Environmental Health and Safety is hosting its annual Fire Safety Day. Stop by to put out a simulated fire, learn fire safety tips, meet Ames fire fighters and receive a free T-shirt.

Behind the Scenes: Butterfly Survey - Citizen Science

Sep 18, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Head out into the Gardens to track and survey live butterflies as you learn more about the Iowa Butterfly Survey Network and ways you can participate in citizen science through Reiman Gardens.

Career Fair: College of Engineering

Sep 18, 2019

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Scheman Building

free

College of Engineering Student activities

Employers will be on campus looking to fill full-time, intern and co-op positions. All ISU students and alumni are welcome to attend. Information on employers attending the career fairs is available on CyHire and the MyState App ("Fairs" feature).

How to Secure your Export-controlled or Controlled Unclassified Research Data and Interest

Sep 18, 2019

2:10 PM - 3:00 PM

202 Kingland Building

free

Research Training, development

This session will teach you about physical & IT security measures for export control plans, and introduces you to the concept of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). You'll learn how to implement security measures for your research data and interests, and gain a better understanding of why these security measures are necessary.

Psychology panel: Discerning fake news

Sep 18, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

198 Parks Library

free

University Library Lectures

"Psychology in Everyday Life: Discerning Fake News." Graduate students in psychology will discuss ways to tell the difference between real and fake news, why people often fall for fake news, and a brief history on the prevalence of fake news in the media.

Ecologies of Elsewhere: Commonstudio Lecture

Sep 18, 2019

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 101 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Kim Karlsrud and Daniel Phillips, cofounders of Commonstudio in Los Angeles, will share recent work with urban ecosystems that spans many countries, contexts and disciplinary boundaries between art, design and science.

Hand Lettering + Watercolor Workshop

Sep 18, 2019

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $10, Public $20

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Kristin Erdman Walk through a step-by-step process to learn the basics of hand-lettering and some techniques for creating a watercolor background. Choose a word that speaks your truth, and combine your new skills using pens and watercolors. Pop it in a 5" x 7" frame and leave with some new artwork for your walls and extra practice sheets to continue honing your skills. Beginners and lefties welcome!

Leaders Workshop Series

Sep 18, 2019

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Gallery Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

The Leaders Workshop Series is an opportunity for you to build up your leadership skills from the inside out.

Hand Lettering + Watercolor Workshop

Sep 18, 2019

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $10, Public $20

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Kristin Erdman Walk through a step-by-step process to learn the basics of hand-lettering and some techniques for creating a watercolor background. Choose a word that speaks your truth, and combine your new skills using pens and watercolors. Pop it in a 5" x 7" frame and leave with some new artwork for your walls and extra practice sheets to continue honing your skills. Beginners and lefties welcome!

Thursday, 19 Sep 2019

Study Abroad Fair

Sep 19, 2019

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Diversity Student activities

A one-stop shop to learn about adventures abroad -- interning, studying and volunteering opportunities, ranging from one week to one year. The U.S. Postal Service will have staff available to accept passport applications and renewals.

Plant Walk: Hummingbird Nectar Plants

Sep 19, 2019

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

What IS that plant? Get to know the works of art in our living museum from the expert herself - join Lindsey Smith, Reiman Gardens' Plant Collections Curator, for in-depth walking tours of the plants and flowers that make this place so special.

Happy Outdoor Painting Workshop

Sep 19, 2019

5:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $25 single workshop or $85 for all four workshops, Public $35 single workshop or $125 for all four workshops

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Create the kind of world you want to see in this oil painting class ala Bob Ross. Follow Levi Chytka using wet-on-wet oil painting technique on a canvas with basic tools. Immerse yourselves in the happy trees, little squirrels, and warm sun on the MU terrace on the west side of the building (Rain location is the Workspace).

Documentary: The Postville Raid

Sep 19, 2019

6:00 PM

198 Parks Library

free

University Library Arts, performances Diversity

The film tells the gripping personal stories of the individuals, the families and the town that survived the most brutal, most expensive and largest immigration raid in the history of the United States and serves as a cautionary tale of government abuses. Megan Myers, assistant professor in world languages and cultures, will lead a Q&A after the screening.

Glass Beads Class

Sep 19, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $78, Public $88

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Rhonda Scott Learn to create colorful beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire! Build your skills with step-by-step instruction and see how the quality of your beads evolves. Use your vibrant pretties in your next jewelry project, or display them as tiny works of art.

Cyclone Cinema: Yesterday

Sep 19, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town. After an accident Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Jack becomes on overnight sensation after performing The Beatles songs to a world that has never heard them.

Reopening Gala: Beyond the Glass

Sep 19, 2019

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

Following seven months of renovation, be among the first to see the Brunnier Art Museum, preview three exhibitions and see the unveiling of a new public art installation.

Performance: The Head and The Heart

Sep 19, 2019

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$54.50 - $74.50

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The Head and The Heart return with their fourth full-length album, Living Mirage, featuring newly released "Missed Connection". Initially self-released in 2011, The Head and The Heart's self-titled breakout debut produced instant classics including "Rivers and Roads", "Down In The Valley" and "Lost In My Mind" and is now Certified Gold. Their last two albums, settled into Billboard's Top 10 albums chart.

Comedian Jon Rudnitsky

Sep 19, 2019

9:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Jon is a stand-up comedian who tours all over the country. He's a multi-hyphenate artist, who has appeared on films and TV such as Saturday Night Live.

Friday, 20 Sep 2019

Lecture: Engineering a Life of Service

Sep 20, 2019

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

Learn about the extraordinary personal and professional life of Henry J. Brunnier, co-founder of the Brunnier Art Museum with his wife, Ann. Mike Davies, president and principal structural engineer of H. J. Brunnier Associates, will present a selection of structures designed by the engineering firm that bears Brunnier's name.

Ames Climate Strike

Sep 20, 2019

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue

$0

Live Green Live Green

Join millions of people around the world in striking for local, national, and global climate action. Come learn about ways to get involved with climate advocacy here in Ames, register to vote, and support a just and green transition in our communities. Go to strikewithus.org to RSVP to our strike!

Paint Your Own Pottery: Ice Cream Social

Sep 20, 2019

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4 studio fee + cost of bisque, Public $5 studio fee + cost of bisque

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Eating straight out of the carton? Let's decorate a bowl that holds your late-night treat. Free ice cream while it lasts! We will show you the basics of painting your piece and fire it within a week. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.

Cyclone Cinema: Yesterday

Sep 20, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town. After an accident Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Jack becomes on overnight sensation after performing The Beatles songs to a world that has never heard them.

Iowa Songwriters Showcase

Sep 20, 2019

7:00 PM

Goldfinch Room, Stephens Auditorium

$25-$40

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Society of Broken Souls is the songwriting duo of multi-instrumentalists Dennis James and Lauryn Shapter. Performing their own brand of American Roots Music, they write unflinching songs that confront our shared, raw humanity while celebrating the beautiful mosaic of the human experience.

Bonelang w/ The Only Ion

Sep 20, 2019

8:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

$8 / $12 (w/ $2 DOS increase)

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Genre: hip-hop / jazz-rap Bonelang connects with audiences of emo, jazz, indie, and hip-hop. Iowa City hip-hop / rap artist The Only Ion will support the show.

Saturday, 21 Sep 2019

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Sep 21, 2019

8:00 AM

Alumni Center

free

University Special events

Cyclones everywhere are invited to celebrate at the Alumni Center before every home football game. Enjoy giveaways, shopping, refreshments, marching band performances, Cy and spirit squad appearances, and entertainment for all ages. Doors open 3 hours prior to kick-off and end 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Catered meal available for an additional charge.

Football

Sep 21, 2019

11:00 AM

Jack Trice Stadium

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Louisiana Monroe. Game times and dates are subject to change.

Cyclone Cinema: Yesterday

Sep 21, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town. After an accident Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Jack becomes on overnight sensation after performing The Beatles songs to a world that has never heard them.

Sunday, 22 Sep 2019

Bridal Expo

Sep 22, 2019

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Meetings, receptions

"United at the Union" bridal expo, hosted by the Memorial Union. Register via Eventbrite to be entered in prize drawings, discounts and drink tickets.

Family-Friendly Activity: Build Your Own Blanket Fort

Sep 22, 2019

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames

free

College of Design Arts, performances Special events

Children and adults alike are invited to build a blanket fort in the Design on Main Gallery during the Octagon Art Festival. The activity is part of the "Hide and Seek" interactive exhibition by installation artist Julia Franklin on display Aug. 27-Sept. 28 in the gallery.