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What is featured?

Friday, 18 Jan 2019

Cardinal Commencement

Jan 18, 2019

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

University Meetings, receptions

A celebration of the inaugural Cardinal Women cohort, 72 ISU women (faculty and Professional and Scientific staff) who completed this personal and professional leadership development program during fall 2018 semester.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Mug Night

Jan 18, 2019

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

We like big cups and we cannot lie! From traditional coffee cups and steins to ones sporting elephants and dragons, we have mugs of all sizes and styles.

Swimming and Diving

Jan 18, 2019

5:00 PM

Beyer Hall

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Illinois State.

54th Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner

Jan 18, 2019

5:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

$46-$52

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The 54th Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner is presented by the department of music and theatre. As guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the Iowa State Singers, Musica Antiqua, Shy of a Dozen and Orchesis II dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner.

Cyclone Cinema: Crazy Rich Asians

Jan 18, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Crazy Rich Asians is a PG-13 comedy-drama rated 4.5 stars. Watch a complicated love story unfold between the extremely wealthy Nick Young and econ professor, Rachel Chu. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge

Saturday, 19 Jan 2019

Iowa State Championship: FIRST LEGO League

Jan 19, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Multiple west campus buildings

free

College of Engineering Special events

Engineering Community Outreach will host the FIRST® LEGO® League state championship for students ages 9 to 14 years on campus. The competition continues Jan. 20.

Workshop: Basic Soap Making with Botanicals

Jan 19, 2019

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Discover the traditional craft of cold-process soap making using botanicals with instructor and soap maker Jan Verploeg.

Family Movies in the Gardens

Jan 19, 2019

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Two showings at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Looking for a warm, cozy place to entertain the kids for a few hours? Every Saturday in January, Reiman Gardens will offer movies for children at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Women's Basketball

Jan 19, 2019

12:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$10

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma.

Men's Basketball

Jan 19, 2019

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma State.

54th Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner

Jan 19, 2019

5:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

$46-$52

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The 54th Annual ISU Madrigal Dinner is presented by the department of music and theatre. As guests dine by the illumination of candlelight, they will be royally entertained by the Iowa State Singers, Musica Antiqua, Shy of a Dozen and Orchesis II dancers. Social hour precedes the 6:30 p.m. dinner.

Cyclone Cinema: Crazy Rich Asians

Jan 19, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Crazy Rich Asians is a PG-13 comedy-drama rated 4.5 stars. Watch a complicated love story unfold between the extremely wealthy Nick Young and econ professor, Rachel Chu. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.

Sunday, 20 Jan 2019

Iowa State Championship: FIRST LEGO League

Jan 20, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Multiple west campus buildings

free

College of Engineering Special events

Engineering Community Outreach will host the FIRST® LEGO® League state championship for students ages 9 to 14 years on campus. The competition began Jan. 19.

Orchid Workshop: Beyond the Basics

Jan 20, 2019

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Ever wondered how not to destroy these peculiar and wildly exotic flowers?

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Jan 20, 2019

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 in the Memorial Union

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

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

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 better dancing. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie Williams, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Cyclone Cinema: Crazy Rich Asians

Jan 20, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Crazy Rich Asians is a PG-13 comedy-drama rated 4.5 stars. Watch a complicated love story unfold between the extremely wealthy Nick Young and econ professor, Rachel Chu. Refreshments and snacks available at extra charge.

Monday, 21 Jan 2019

University holiday

Jan 21, 2019

All day

Iowa State University

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

University offices are closed and classes are recessed.

No School Day with 4-H & Junior Master Gardeners: Winter Birds in the Garden

Jan 21, 2019

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Bring a lunch and spend your day off school having fun and learning at Reiman Gardens with 4-H.

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Birthday Celebration

Jan 21, 2019

6:00 PM

Ames Middle School, 3915 Mortensen Road

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Celebrate with song, story and birthday cake. An Ames tradition! Join us at 6:00 for cake and music, followed by an hour-long program beginning at 6:30pm.

Free Crafts for MLK Day

Jan 21, 2019

10:00 PM - 4:00 AM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

FREE

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Commemorate the birthday of civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King with free activities for all ages.