Tuesday, 17 May 2022
Yoga in the Gardens
Tuesdays beginning May 17, 12:00 - 12:45 PM for 6 weeks. Practice yoga outdoors with Ames Parks and Recreation instructor Wendy Herrick.
Yoga in the Gardens
Tuesdays beginning May 17, 5:00 - 5:45 PM for 6 weeks. Practice yoga outdoors with Ames Parks and Recreation instructor Barb Cohen.
Floral Design: Tropical Arrangements
Arrange tropical florist blooms and leaves to create a cleverly balanced contemporary arrangement using a water-tight container with supportive floral foam.
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
CANCELED: Open Scholar Cafe
This event has been canceled.
Class Climate 8.1 Workshop: Report Creation
Open to Class Climate sub-unit administrators only.
Learning from Socialism: Alternative Modernities in the Second World
This two-day symposium, funded by a grant from the ISU Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities, will bring together leading thinkers from around the world who are working on questions of the histories and legacies of the built environments of global socialism. Optional RSVP requested by Sunday, May 15.
Get Started with Canvas New Quizzes: Sandbox Training
Canvas has developed New Quizzes to replace the current Quizzes function, Classic Quizzes. New Quizzes will be implemented campus-wide on June 2022.
Virtual workshop: Transferring Records to the University Archives
Learn what university records should be transferred and how. Registration required.
Maker Mocktails: Seed Paper Flowers with Marigold Blueberry Infusion
Are you a crafty person? Do you like to sip fun and fruity drinks? Well come to Reiman Gardens to enjoy Maker Mocktails!
Thursday, 19 May 2022
Special Olympics Iowa summer games
More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Festival.
Caterpillar Club
Join us outdoors weekly for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories followed by nature exploration and activities. Best for children ages 2-5 with an adult.
Yoga in the Gardens
Thursdays beginning May 19, 12:00 - 12:45 PM for 6 weeks. Practice yoga outdoors with Ames Parks and Recreation instructor Kathy Vince.
Rescheduled: Canvas Peer-to-Peer User Groups (May)
If you are interested in joining the Canvas Peer-to-Peer (P2P) User Groups, please email celt-help@iastate.edu before this session. The P2P group consists of advanced Canvas users who support multiple faculty and courses, including instructional designers and course coordinators.
Friday, 20 May 2022
Special Olympics Iowa summer games
More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Festival.
Saturday, 21 May 2022
Special Olympics Iowa summer games
More than 3,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics Iowa's largest annual event. Competition includes aquatics, athletics (track & field), bocce, cycling, developmental events, soccer and tennis. Athletes also enjoy Opening Ceremonies at Hilton Coliseum, a Celebration Dance, and activities and entertainment at the Olympic Festival.
Pick a Better Snack
Discover fresh ideas for snack time that are tasty AND good for you through fun interactive lessons in our new Pick a Better Snack program in partnership with Story County Extension and Outreach!
Sunday, 22 May 2022
Iowa Maker Series: Paper with Mary Merkel-Hess
Join artist Mary Merkel-Hess as she discusses her process of how she came to use paper as a way to explore the landscape along with abstract forms through her beautiful sculptures.
Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons
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, 23 May 2022
CSAFE: Technology demonstrations, poster session and reception
The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence will share its accomplishments from the past year, demonstrating how it supports the forensic science and legal communities. The public is welcome.
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Get Started with Canvas New Quizzes: Sandbox Training
Canvas has developed New Quizzes to replace the current Quizzes function, Classic Quizzes. New Quizzes will be implemented campus-wide on June 2022.
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Art Walk: Ceramics in Public Art
This guided tour will discuss artist, process, and innovation of painted murals in the Art on Campus Collection.
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Caterpillar Club
Join us outdoors weekly for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories followed by nature exploration and activities. Best for children ages 2-5 with an adult.
Concert: KHOI spring fundraiser
KHOI community radio's second annual spring fundraising concert features the Avey Grouws Band with opener Matt Woods. Livestreaming will also be available for $15/single and $25/group.
Friday, 27 May 2022
Recycled Materials: Plastic Bottle Succulents
Stop by the classroom at Reiman Gardens to turn junk into treasure. Recycling is not just about sorting trash; it is also about finding new ways to re-purpose something that can still be useful.
Sunday, 29 May 2022
Photo Challenge Theme: Flowers in the Anderson Sculpture Garden
Engage with your University Museums this summer by submitting photos! This week we want to see your photos of flowers in the Anderson Sculpture Garden.
Celebration of Life: Dennis Peterson
Dennis Peterson was part of the university staff from 1970 to 2004, retiring as director of international students and scholars. He died March 4. Friends and relatives are encouraged to share their stories and memories at this event.
Monday, 30 May 2022
University holiday
University offices are closed.
Memorial Day ceremony honoring ISU retirees
The event honors all ISU retirees and spouses or partners who have died since the previous Memorial Day ceremony.
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Retirement reception: Lynn Laws
A longtime employee in CALS administration, Lynn Laws, program coordinator for the Ag Experiment Station and CALS communications writer, is retiring. Remarks will begin at 1:30 p.m. RSVP requested.