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Thursday, 28 Oct 2010

Works in Progress: Is Schoolyard Greening Just for Gringos?

Oct 28, 2010

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

130 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

"Is Schoolyard Greening Just for Gringos," Bambi Yost, assistant professor, landscape architecture. All are welcome to attend.

ISU Music Faculty Recital

Oct 28, 2010

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Matthew Coley, percussion, with guest artist Mary Drews, piano

Panel Discussion: Fixing Financial Markets

Oct 28, 2010

8:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

"Fixing Financial Markets: Views from Freddie, Finance and the Fed." Panelists include Donald Bisenius, executive vice president, Single Family Credit Guarantee Business at Freddie Mac; Dan Laufenberg, former chief economist and vice president, Ameriprise Financial; and Kevin Moore, senior vice president of supervision and risk management, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Part of the National Affairs Series.

Friday, 29 Oct 2010

Designated repeat: full semester courses

Oct 29, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to file a Designation of Repeated Course form for a full-semester or second half-semester course that is not an automatic designated repeat.

Drop deadline: full semester courses

Oct 29, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to add/drop full-semester courses or withdraw without extenuating circumstances.

Pass/Not Pass: full semester courses

Oct 29, 2010

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a full-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Full-semester courses changed to graded basis after Sept 24 count toward total allowable P/NP credits used for graduation.

Retirement reception: Dorothy (Dottie) Abendroth

Oct 29, 2010

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Room 1155 ASB

Operations and Finance Division Meetings, receptions

Abendroth is a data entry operator in the controller's department.

Homecoming: Food on Campus

Oct 29, 2010

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Central Campus

Free all week with Homecoming button ($5)

University Special events

Free lunch (pork burgers) with Homecoming button.

Honors and Awards Ceremony

Oct 29, 2010

1:30 PM

Cornerstone Church, I-35 and Hwy. 30, Ames

Free

University Special events

ISU Alumni Association and ISU colleges confer honors and awards upon alumni and friends. Dessert reception following ceremony. Open to the public.

Homecoming buttons

Oct 29, 2010

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Cyclone logos have evolved over the years but the spirit behind Cy stays the same. Come to the Workspace during open hours October 25-30 and make a button with your favorite vintage Cy or ISU logo, or the new I-State logo to show your ISU pride! 50 cents for any button size.

Retirement reception: Donna Wiegand

Oct 29, 2010

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Garden Room, Reiman Gardens

free

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

Wiegand is retiring after 14 years of service to Iowa State -- in human resource services, the horticulture department and most recently, as office coordinator at Reiman Gardens.

Dia de Los Muertos Ceremonia

Oct 29, 2010

3:00 PM

Oak Room and Pioneer Room, MU

free

Student Activities Arts, performances Diversity Lectures

Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) while learning about the origins and culture behind this Latin American historical tradition. Help build the altar from 3-5 p.m. Loreto Prieto, ISU Latino studies, will deliver a lecture on the history and tradition of the day at 6 p.m.

Homecoming: Pep Rally

Oct 29, 2010

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Central Campus

Free

University Special events

Yell Like Hell, sports teams and more.

Swimming

Oct 29, 2010

6:00 PM

Beyer Hall

Free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. South Dakota

Soccer

Oct 29, 2010

6:30 PM

ISU Soccer Complex

$5, free for children two and younger

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Missouri.

Dance social Halloween party

Oct 29, 2010

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

196 Forker

free

Student Activities Student activities

Free dance social Halloween party hosted by the ISU Ballroom Dance Club. Singles welcome. Dress is casual, however indoor shoes or socks must be worn in the studio. Check the website for a full schedule.

Men's hockey

Oct 29, 2010

7:30 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr.

$5-$10

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. Ohio University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League).

Homecoming: Pancake Feed

Oct 29, 2010

10:00 PM - 12:30 AM

Central Campus

$2

University Special events

Pancakes by Chris Cakes.

Homecoming: Mass Campaniling and fireworks

Oct 29, 2010

11:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Central Campus

Free

University Special events

Campaniling, fireworks and free glow necklaces.

Saturday, 30 Oct 2010

Cyclone Central Tailgate: Homecoming 2010

Oct 30, 2010

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

ISU Alumni Center, 420 Beach Ave.

Free (buffet optional)

University Special events

Pregame tailgate begins three hours prior to kick-off. Buffet meal available for purchase, catered by ISU Dining (advance reservations required).

Football

Oct 30, 2010

1:00 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

Athletics Athletics

ISU vs. Kansas (Homecoming).

Swimming

Oct 30, 2010

1:00 PM

Beyer Hall

Free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. South Dakota State/Western Illinois

Homecoming buttons

Oct 30, 2010

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Cyclone logos have evolved over the years but the spirit behind Cy stays the same. Come to the Workspace during open hours October 25-30 and make a button with your favorite vintage Cy or ISU logo, or the new I-State logo to show your ISU pride! 50 cents for any button size.

Men's hockey

Oct 30, 2010

8:00 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr.

$5-$10

Student Activities Athletics

ISU vs. Ohio University (Central States Collegiate Hockey League).

Sunday, 31 Oct 2010

Buck Bowling

Oct 31, 2010

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Underground, Memorial Union

$1

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

$1 bowling, $ 1 shoes, and $1 soda.

Lyrica Women's Choir

Oct 31, 2010

3:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

$4.00 adults; $2.00 students. Tickets available at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Kathleen Rodde, conductor

Argentine Tango Practica with Valerie Williams

Oct 31, 2010

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU five punches for $30, Public five punches for $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Special events Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

ISU Music Faculty Recital

Oct 31, 2010

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Ames Piano Quartet - Members of the ISU Music Department faculty: Mahlon Darlington, violinist; George Work, cellist; Jonathan Sturm, violist; and William David, pianist.