Thursday, 13 Oct 2016
Special Colloquium
Jigang Wang, Iowa State University
Strategies to Improve Forage and Pasture-Based Production Systems
Carlos Castillo, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, Crop Science Department.
Public hearing: Regents' agenda
At this public hearing, individuals have an opportunity to provide early input on agenda items for the state Board of Regents Oct. 19-20 meeting in Cedar Falls.
Cyclone Cinema: Finding Dory
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!
Documentary & Discussion: A Voice for First-Generation Latinos between Two Worlds
First-time Latina filmmaker Denise Soler Cox draws on her personal struggles growing up between two cultures to chronicle the shared experiences of 16 million first-generation American-born Latinos, or Enyes (ñs). Latino Heritage Month
ISU Jazz Combos
The leading small jazz groups on campus commence again to feature profile concerts about some of their favorite artists. Learn about who these people are and hear the young musicians delve deeply into tunes that are either written or made famous by these iconic jazzers. This concert also serves as the swan song for two of the more talented jazz saxophonists to grace the stage in over a dozen years.
Liz Longley: Weightless Tour w/ Anthony D'Amato
For painters, the joy and challenge of creation begins with a blank canvas. For Liz Longley, it started in an empty room.
Friday, 14 Oct 2016
Snow Blower Service Days
Staffed by members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club. Service continues on Saturday, Oct. 15 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mid-Term Grade Processing
Midterm grade reports due on Bb Learn or AccessPlus by 2:15 p.m.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Cardinal & Gold for Family Weekend
It's Family Weekend! We welcome parents and siblings of Iowa Staters, as well as our regular community crowd.
Men's hockey (new time)
ISU vs. Lindenwood University (American Collegiate Hockey Association), Family Weekend.
Cyclone Cinema: Finding Dory
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!
Soccer
Iowa State vs. Texas. Dates and times are subject to change.
Gordon LIghtfoot
Legendary balladeer Gordon Lightfoot's concerts weave tales of love and longing in eloquent musical masterpieces that include "If You Could Read My Mind," "Sundown," "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," "Early Morning Rain," and more.
Hilton Madness
This year's Hilton Madness will feature a slam dunk competition, 3-point contest and a scrimmage for you to cheer on your favorite players. Iowa State alum Scott Siepker will emcee the event.
Saturday, 15 Oct 2016
Snow Blower Service Days
Staffed by members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club.
Air Propulsion Lab with LEGO Bricks
Join a team of Iowa State University Industrial Design professors and graduate students for a STEAM workshop great for learning design problem solving and methodology. Ages 4-8, 10 a.m.-noon; ages 9-16, noon-2 p.m.
FIRST LEGO: Alumni Build Day
Individuals that love building with LEGO(r), have volunteered at a FIRST event, or are FIRST alumni. Join the Iowa FLL Planning Team in building LEGO kits for this year's competition, Animal Allies. This is a great way to connect with other FIRST and LEGO enthusiasts, give back to the community, and have a blast building. Volunteers can stay for an hour or all day. Please RSVP to fll@iastate.edu.
Tai Chi Class
Learning and practicing the Form's 24 movements improve balance, posture, flexibility, confidence, attitude, overall health and well-being, and refresh and rejuvenate the spirit.
Story Time with Clifford
Join us for a children's story time with Clifford! Story reading will begin promptly at 10:30 am with a chance to take photos with Clifford afterwards. One hour of free parking in the Memorial Union parking ramp with any purchase and all purchases at the ISU Book Store are tax free!
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech. Dates and times are subject to change.
Cyclone Cinema: Finding Dory
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!
Rasputina w/ Vita and the Woolf
For Fans Of: Marilyn Manson, Nirvana, Tori Amos --SEATED SHOW--
Men's hockey
ISU vs. Lindenwood University (American Collegiate Hockey Association), Family Weekend.
Town and Gown concert
Chelsea Wang, piano; and Ida Kavafian, violin. This will be their first full concert together, featuring solo and duo works.
Sunday, 16 Oct 2016
Museums panel: Navigating a Sea of Change
Emerging museum professionals are entering a field already amidst a sea of change -- technologically, educationally, socially, theoretically, and financially. Graduate students from Western Illinois University's Museum Studies Graduate Program will lead a round table discussion. A Museums Career Panel Discussion, to be held in the Memorial Union, will follow this program and feature several current Iowa museum professionals.
Iowa Museum Association Career Conversations
An opportunity for students who are interested in museum careers to connect with people in the field. First, a panel conversation with six museum professionals who will share details about their job and career path. Question and answer will follow with an opportunity to connect one-on-one with museum staff members from a variety of Iowa museums.
Walk-in Argentine Tango
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 dancing better. 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.