Thursday, 30 Nov 2017
Campus conversation: Break the Silence
This campus conversation will focus on suicide awareness and how to take action in the community. A presentation with representatives from ISU Police and student wellness will conclude with small group discussions. All are welcome.
Visit Free During Extended Holiday Hours
This holiday season Reiman Gardens will be open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas for visitors to shop at the Gift Shop and see the indoor holiday train display. This is also your chance to see the outdoor lights and decorations illuminated against a night sky.
Crafty Cocktail Night: Holiday Garlands
Join us at the Gardens after hours for a creative project while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting! Jessie will show you how to create a festive holiday garland.
Lecture: Science for All? Diversity in Science in a Global Economy
Sandra L. Hanson is a professor of sociology at Catholic University whose work has focused on gender, race and ethnicity in the sciences.
Cyclone Cinema: IT
Cyclone Cinema brings feature films to campus. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Concessions include popcorn (butter or kettle) and several varieties of boxed candies for $2, and bottled Coke products and water for $1.
Reception: Contend and Question Pop-Up Exhibition
Students in the fall 2017 "Community-Engaged Arts Management" class are hosting a free pop-up exhibition on the theme "Contend and Question." Drop off artwork from 11-5 Monday, Nov. 27, or 12:30-6 Wednesday, Nov. 29. A reception will be from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30.
Concert: Swinging Sounds of the Season
Come see Swinging Sounds of the Season with an opening act from ISU Jazz!
Friday, 01 Dec 2017
Art Exhibit: Andrea Ferrigno
Check out the art in the Pioneer Room of the Memorial Union on display from December 9 to January 29.
WinterFest
WinterFest provides a unique combination of winter themed events, activities, displays, and traditions to help student relieve their end-of-semester stress and connect with the Ames community.
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
Art Mart Holiday Sale
Support the artists, craftsmen, photographer, designers, the go-getters, and do-it-yourself-ers! Browse a room full of functional and decorative pottery, brilliantly blown glass, beautiful jewelry, campus photos and charming accessories created by Ames and ISU artists.
Horticulture Club Poinsettia Sale
Preorders (optional) will be taken through Nov. 13 and may be picked up at sale locations. Sale continues through Dec. 2 in various locations.
Nov/Dec Craft of the Month- Watercolor Quotes
Use masking fluid to write out a movie quote, song lyrics, or a sassy phrase on special paper. Then paint layers of watercolor washes over your design.
Research Workshop: Submission software training
The Office for Responsible Research will transition to a new electronic system for submission, review, and maintenance of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) applications. The a-tune tick@lab system will go live in early 2018, integrating research, teaching and testing protocols, animal procurement and management, as well as veterinary medical records.
Retirement reception: Lynn Burnett
Lynn Burnett, construction manager in facilities planning and management, is retiring. A program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
Retirement reception: Sharon Wirth
Sharon Wirth, department of apparel, events and hospitality management, is retiring.
Forestry Club: Tree and wreath sale
Students in the forestry club will sell Christmas trees and wreaths. Proceeds support club activities.
Concert: ISU Symphony Orchestra
The all-student ensemble is led by conductor Jacob Harrison. Tickets available in the Music Hall office.
Performance: A Christmas Carol
Scrooge nears the end of his life thinking only of his business and how to accumulate even more money. Then one Christmas Eve he is confronted by ghosts of the past, present, and future; each has a lesson to teach him about where his obsession came from and where it has taken him. What will Scrooge do when the truth can no longer be ignored? All of Dickens' iconic characters come to life in the telling of this familiar and much loved story.
Concert: Judah & the Lion
Judah & the Lion is an American alternative band from Nashville, Tennessee, that started in 2011. Their latest release is Folk Hop 'N Roll Deluxe.