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What is featured?

Friday, 13 Oct 2017

Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week

Oct 13, 2017

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

$6

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings.

Workshop: Accessibility in Canvas

Oct 13, 2017

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

032 Parks LIbrary

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This workshop will focus on general accessibility practices that are available within Canvas courses. Accessibility and usability strategies are key to building successful courses for all users.

NREM Seminar

Oct 13, 2017

3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

E0164 Lagomarcino Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

"eDNA projects on bull and brook trout," Mike Schwartz, wildlife biology, University of Montana.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Bubble Painting

Oct 13, 2017

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5, plus the cost of the bisque selected

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Sort of like blowing bubbles when you were a kid, but we do it with a straw and paint. The popped bubbles show up become more vibrant during firing and make interesting patterns.

Artist's Reception: "Headspace" exhibit

Oct 13, 2017

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Meetings, receptions Student activities

Using a variety of drawing and painting media,Meghan Flynn explores human idiosyncrasies and interpersonal relationships by portraying fragility, anxiety, identity, beauty, idealization, love, loss and depression.

Planetarium Show: Backyard Astronomy

Oct 13, 2017

6:30 PM

ISU Planetarium, Physics Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!

Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man

Oct 13, 2017

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

Hilton Madness

Oct 13, 2017

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

free

Athletics Athletics Special events

This year's Hilton Madness This year's event will feature: player introductions, men's & women's NCAA banner drop, 3-point shooting competition and a short scrimmage. A Hilton After Class Tailgate for ISU students begins at 3 p.m.

Saturday, 14 Oct 2017

Glass Beads Intensive Workshop

Oct 14, 2017

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $47, Public $57- (supplies included)

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Learn to create colorful glass beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire!

Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week

Oct 14, 2017

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

$6

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings.

Football

Oct 14, 2017

11:00 AM

Jack Trice Stadium

Athletics Athletics

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

ISU Symphonic Band and ISU Concert Band

Oct 14, 2017

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ames City Auditorium

$7/$5 Tickets available day of concert.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The Symphonic Band is an 80-member ensemble that explores traditional as well as contemporary works by composers such as Percy Grainger, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Leonard Bernstein. The Concert Band performs a variety of rich literature and approximately 100 students take part in this group.

Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man

Oct 14, 2017

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

Sunday, 15 Oct 2017

Lyrica Women's Choir

Oct 15, 2017

3:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$5 tickets available at the door

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Lyrica Women's Choir is directed by Kathleen Rodde.

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Oct 15, 2017

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Workspace

ISU Five lessons for $35, Public Five lessons for $45

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

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

Cyclone Cinema: Spider-Man

Oct 15, 2017

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

Monday, 16 Oct 2017

Artwork Drop-off for Studies in Creativity Student Juried Exhibit

Oct 16, 2017

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

ISU Students are invited to submit artwork for consideration for the Studies in Creativity Exhibit. Students of any major can drop off up to 3 artworks in any media. Chosen artwork will be on display in the Gallery October 19 - December 11.

Pumpkin Carving

Oct 16, 2017

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Monday through Friday, October 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join Reiman Gardens anytime Monday through Friday for a spooky good time and help us carve pumpkins. The 650 pumpkins will then go on display as lit jack-o-lanterns for our Jack-O-Lantern Walk, a part of our Spirits in the Gardens event, on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22.

Workshop: The Pedagogy of Canvas Quizzes

Oct 16, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Participants will learn how to use Quizzes in Canvas. The workshop will focus on practical ways to customize Quiz Settings as well as create and administer Quizzes with a variety of question types to accommodate specific learning situations. Quiz Moderation and Analytics will be also explored.

Research Workshop: Communicating Your Research and Scholarship

Oct 16, 2017

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

"The Story Collider: Communicating Your Research and Scholarship Using Narrative." This presentation will develop participants' ability to tell personal stories and apply storytelling craft and theory to communication challenges facing their team. Participants will learn about narrative structure, identifying and developing story leads, improving performance, and connecting to audiences.

Workshop: The Pedagogy of Canvas Quizzes

Oct 16, 2017

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

032 Parks Library

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Participants will learn how to use Quizzes in Canvas. The workshop will focus on practical ways to customize Quiz Settings as well as create and administer Quizzes with a variety of question types to accommodate specific learning situations. Quiz Moderation and Analytics will be also explored.

Entomology Seminar

Oct 16, 2017

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

210 Bessey Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

"Spotted Wing Drosophila: How land grant universities combat invasive pests and protect industry," Christelle Guedot, entomology, University of Wisconsin.

Sizing up the Cosmos with the Help of Pulsating Stars

Oct 16, 2017

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Phys 0003

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dr. Massimo Marengo, Iowa State University

Sugar Skull Embroidery Workshop

Oct 16, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $25, Public $35- (supplies included)

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Choose from several patterns and personalize with your color choices. Those new to stitching will learn the basic embroidery stitches. If you know the basics, try some fancy stitches to add to your repertoire.

Norman Borlaug Lecture: World Food Prize Laureate Akinwumi Adesina

Oct 16, 2017

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

"Betting on Africa to Feed the World," Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank and Nigeria's former Minister of Agriculture (2011-15), is the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate.

Tuesday, 17 Oct 2017

Pumpkin Carving

Oct 17, 2017

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Monday through Friday, October 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join Reiman Gardens anytime Monday through Friday for a spooky good time and help us carve pumpkins. The 650 pumpkins will then go on display as lit jack-o-lanterns for our Jack-O-Lantern Walk, a part of our Spirits in the Gardens event, on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22.

Workshop: Accessibility in Canvas

Oct 17, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

This workshop will focus on general accessibility practices that are available within Canvas courses. Accessibility and usability strategies are key to building successful courses for all users.

Panel: Miller Faculty Fellowship Superstars

Oct 17, 2017

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Curious about how to create, submit, and resubmit a Miller grant and scholarship? Sara Marcketti, Associate Director, CELT has assembled a panel of superstars to show you examples and guide you through their lived experiences with the Miller process. Participants will leave this session well prepared to apply.