Saturday, 11 Feb 2017
Orchid Fest
View a selection of orchid varieties and purchase orchid plants. A Question and Answer booth staffed by the Central Iowa Orchid Society will provide novice and experienced orchid growers with friendly expert advice.
Walk-In Craft: Valentines Day Cards
We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity!
Lego Batman Story Time
Join us for Lego stories inside the University Book Store at the Memorial Union for stories. Story Time begins promptly at 10:30 am.
Open House: Thomas Edison's Birthday
The American inventor Thomas Edison greatly influenced life around the world. Step back in time at the Farm House Museum to hear about and see the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and other inventions that impacted the residents of the Farm House at the turn of the century.
Men's basketball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma.
Cyclone Cinema: Doctor Strange
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!
Men's hockey
ISU vs. University of Utah (American Collegiate Hockey Association).
Sunday, 12 Feb 2017
Orchid Fest
View a selection of orchid varieties and purchase orchid plants. A Question and Answer booth staffed by the Central Iowa Orchid Society will provide novice and experienced orchid growers with friendly expert advice.
Film and Discussion: Eskimo Artist Kenojuak
Kenojuak Ashevak became the first woman involved with the printmaking co-operative in Cape Dorset, Canada. This film about her work by John Feeney was nominated for the 1963 Documentary Short Subject Oscar®. This 20 minute film will be followed by a discussion with Director of American Indian Studies Sebastian Braun, Art and Visual Culture Printmaking Professor April Katz, and University Museums Assistant Curator Adrienne Gennett.
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Doctor Strange
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!
Showcase Choral Concert
ISU Choral Choirs perform for the honor choir.
Monday, 13 Feb 2017
Pop-up Art Sale
Support local artists and give an original gift of art to your Valentine. Visit our pop-up booth outside the University Bookstore at the MU.
Walk-In Craft: Valentines Day Cards
We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity!
Workshop: Documenting Your Research Impact and Increasing Visibility
This session is designed to provide faculty an overview of resources to document your scholarly impact and provide ideas for increasing visibility of your scholarly outcomes.
Research Social on Coding in Design
The College of Design invites researchers from all disciplines who are interested in design computation, design coding and design parametrics to a conversation to find common ground among disciplines, generate research questions, explore methodologies and discuss possible future collaborations. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare and a child-friendly movie will be available.
Casting Metal Class
Learn to both hand-carve and mold forms that will be cast in brass.
Casting Metals Class
Lost-wax casting is an ago-old sculptural jewelry process.
Cyclone Honor Choir
Featuring students from schools around Iowa with the Iowa State Singers.
Lecture: Shaping Environmental Policy to Improve Water Quality & Environmental Health
Two distinguished alumni of the Iowa State Department of Economics return to campus to discuss policy options and incentives to improve water quality and environmental health in Iowa and the upper Midwest. Part of the yearlong Economics Forum.
Tuesday, 14 Feb 2017
Degree Audit Changes
Last day to change degree audit information for spring.
Pop-up Art Sale
Support local artists and give an original gift of art to your Valentine. Visit our pop-up booth outside the University Bookstore at the MU.
Hall of Fame reception: Joe Cordray and Joe Sebranek
Animal science professor Joe Cordray and Distinguished Professor Joe Sebranek were inducted into the Meat Industry Hall of Fame. Refreshments will be served and a brief program will begin at 4 p.m.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Close to You: Music of the Carpenters
It's "Yesterday Once More" as the clean-cut, soft pop/rock music of the Carpenters is performed by singer/songwriter Lisa Rock and her six-piece band. It will be a memorable tribute evening filled with classic songs such as "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays," and many more!
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)
Wednesday, 15 Feb 2017
Behind the Scenes
Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens.
Workshop: Research with Human Subjects
"Navigating Your Research with Human Subjects: The IRB Submission Process." In this session, you will learn tips on developing and submitting protocols to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). An IRB staff member will walk through key sections of the non-exempt IRB application and explain what the IRB looks for during the review process. Sign up for one of the several dates we have scheduled throughout the year.
Retirement reception: Vince Lawson
Vince Lawson, superintendent of the Muscatine Island Research Farm, Fruitland, is retiring after 35 years of service. A program will begin at 2:45 p.m.
Campus forum: West campus development projects
Staff from facilities planning and management will present early project plans and answer questions. All are welcome.