Thursday, 19 Sep 2019
Performance: The Head and The Heart
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
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
Popcorn and Donut Sale
Questions: bkbennis@iastate.edu
Lecture: Engineering a Life of Service
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
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
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
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
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
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
Football
Iowa State vs. Louisiana Monroe. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Cyclone Cinema: Yesterday
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
"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
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.
Argentine Tango Lessons
Valerie Williams 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 different partners for practice. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.
Cyclone Cinema: Yesterday
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.
Monday, 23 Sep 2019
Workshop, Engagement Strategies for Every Classroom
Sara Marcketti, Director, CELT and Professor in Apparel, Events & Hospitality Management, will guide participants through engagement strategies applicable for every classroom.
LSST: The Greatest Movie of All Time is Coming to You!
Zeljko Ivezic, University of Washington
Pub Chair Class
John Burright Make a tall pub chair, perfect for a counter or cocktail table. The shaped seat, angled back, and foot rails make this seating option comfortable and look great. Make one in class from select pine and leave with the plans and know-how to make more on your own.
Tuesday, 24 Sep 2019
Career Fair: College of Engineering
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).
Gallery Chat: Lilah Anderson
Join members of the ISU community as they lead informal gallery discussions about various themes and works of art in the exhibition It Starts with Us: Civility and the 21st Land Grant Mission
Faculty workshop: Using Storytelling to Build Your Personal Brand
This workshop is designed to help faculty identify ways in which they can create and share their own personal story in academia. It will be facilitated by Erin Wilgenbusch, associate teaching professor in the Greenlee School. Register via Learn@ISU.
Ivy College of Business CEO Speaker Series - Beth Ford, Land O’Lakes
Beth Ford is president and CEO of Land O'Lakes and an Iowa State Ivy College of Business graduate.
Greg Laswell
Greg Laswell is one of the most uncompromising songwriters of these modern times. Laswell has songs in films such as, Friends With Benefits, My Sister's Keeper, Final Destination. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 25 Sep 2019
Iowa Atmospheric Observatory Tour
Tour of the "tall towers" research project for faculty, staff and graduate students of the department.
Local Food Festival: An Adventure in Eating
Celebrating local food with educational displays, food samples, local food recipes developed by ISU Dining chefs, and locally grown and produced items for sale by farmers, vendors and ISU student clubs.
Sustainability and Recycling Forum
The Office of Sustainability, Recycling Services and the Student Government Director of Sustainability will be hosting a sustainability/recycling Q & A session on September 25, 11am -12pm in the Campanile Room, Memorial Union. This forum will provide campus (faculty, staff and students) the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about sustainability, recycling, compost and student government's plan for sustainability in the new school year.
Seminar, Service-Learning Teaching and Learning Community
Are you interested in developing, or enhancing, a service-learning component within your course? You are invited to join this dynamic, interdisciplinary group as we share ideas and best practices of integrating service-learning into the curriculum. These interactive sessions will include topical discussions, readings, and sharing of best practices.
Art Walk: Go Beyond the Glass at the Brunnier
Explore the newly reopened Brunnier Art Museum and engage with works of art that range from historical to contemporary.
Wheel Pottery Class
Alice McGary Get your hands dirty and make beautiful things! Start with centering clay and pulling cylinders, the building blocks to throwing on the wheel. Move on to forming bowls, mugs, vases and plates, and learn handle-pulling, glazing and finishing techniques. Open to beginners as well as those with experience who would like to improve their skills.
Towards Efficient and Stable All-Perovskite Tandem Solar Cells
Prof. Yanfa Yan, The University of Toledo