Tuesday, 08 Nov 2022
Corpus Linguistics and the Law
This talk will include an overview of the ââ'¬Ëœlaw and corpus linguisticsââ'¬â"¢ movement, using examples from empirical studies related to the original meaning of the now nearly obsolete word 'emolument', as well as several of the linguistic canons of construction, concluding by proposing a set of key principles that should guide linguists as they apply their expertise to legal questions.
Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022
Critical Race Theory Is Race Marxism
An American-born author, mathematician, and political commentator, Dr. James Lindsay has written six books spanning a range of subjects, including religion, the philosophy of science, and postmodern theory. Dr. Lindsay is the Founder of New Discourses, an organization dedicated to shining the light of objective truth in subjective darkness. Dr. Lindsay's new book is Race Marxism.
Game Night at the Center
Join us for board games and cards with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Thursday, 10 Nov 2022
Caterpillar Club
Join us outdoors weekly for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories followed by nature exploration and activities. Best for children ages 2-5 with an adult.
Nature at Noon: A Forever Home
Join Sandi Risdal, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa, as she talks about finding that thing we all seek: "home."
Workshop: Escape from Spreadsheet Hell
This beginner-level workshop introduces ways to structure data that is computer and human friendly, practices for documenting your work, and functions for simple data processing and quality control.
Futures Forum: Public Relations
Kelli Teno, Greenlee graduate and head of Walgreens Health and Pharmacy communications, will speak about the public relations industry at the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communications' 2022 Futures Forum. A 30-minute question-and-answer session will follow Teno's presentation.
CANCELED: The International Nest
This event has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. Visit the University Library website to see future events.
Black Light Butterfly Roosting
Join Nathan Brockman, Christina Reiman Butterfly Wing Curator, for a special blacklight butterfly show.
Meatpacking America: How Migration, Work, and Faith Unite and Divide the Heartland
The Midwest became notorious when COVID-19 infections skyrocketed among workers in meatpacking plants. Kristy Nabhan-Warren spent years interviewing Iowans who work in the meatpacking industry, both native-born residents and recent migrants from Latin America, Africa, and Asia. In Meatpacking America, she digs below the stereotype and reveals the grit and grace of a heartland that is a hub of migration and food production.
Women's Basketball vs. Southern
Iowa State women's basketball vs. Southern. Game dates and times are subject to change.
Cyclone Cinema: Bullet Train
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
ISU Theatre: Night of the Living Dead, The Musical
"Night of the Living Dead! The Musical!" is a sidesplitting rock and roll comedy sendup of the legendary 1968 zombie film. Facing a growing mob of strange, bloodthirsty creatures, three couples seek refuge in an abandoned house ... but will they survive the night!? Contains adult language.
SUB Comedy Night w/ Leonard Ouzts
Fast-rising comedian Leonard Ouzts has performed stand-up on TBS's Conan, MTV's Adam Devine's House Party, and NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and can also be seen on the Netflix series Master of None, MTV's Wild 'N Out, and the NBC sitcom Abby's.
Friday, 11 Nov 2022
Symposium: Religion in Public
"Religion in Public: A Symposium on American Religion in Iowa," includes panel discussions, roundtable and open conversations. Registration is free with an RSVP.
Snow Blower Service Days
Hosted by the Agricultural Systems Technology Club. Service Days continue Nov. 12 (8 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Date Night at the Farm House Museum
Experience the Farm House Museums' turn-of-the-century ambiance with a someone special or a group of friends on this evening.
Cyclone Cinema: Bullet Train
Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.
Band Extravaganza
Iowa State University Wind Ensemble, Jazz ONE, State Storm and the Varsity Marching Band play an evening of music at Stephens Auditorium.
ISU Theatre: Night of the Living Dead, The Musical
"Night of the Living Dead! The Musical!" is a sidesplitting rock and roll comedy sendup of the legendary 1968 zombie film. Facing a growing mob of strange, bloodthirsty creatures, three couples seek refuge in an abandoned house ... but will they survive the night!? Contains adult language.