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What is featured?

Monday, 21 Aug 2017

Aug/Sept Craft of the Month- Framed Dry Erase Board

Aug 21, 2017

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

$10

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Go through our stash of fancy papers and glue together a background to put in an 11" x 14" frame.

Welcome Reception at the Brunnier

Aug 21, 2017

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

The Iowa State Deans, Vice President for Research, Vice President for Extension and Outreach, and University Museums would like to welcome everyone back to campus at a reception in the Brunnier Art Museum. ISU faculty and staff are encouraged to attend to greet colleagues and network while also celebrating the opening of the new portrait exhibition - Faces of Iowa State. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, 23 Aug 2017

Fused Glass Pendant Walk-In

Aug 23, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

$16

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Design a one-of-a-kind pendant while learning the basics of glass fusing.

Barrel racing competition

Aug 23, 2017

7:30 PM

ISU rodeo arena, State Avenue

free

Student Activities Arts, performances Student activities

The ISU Rodeo Club hosts a biweekly barrel racing summer series. Warmups begin at 5:30 p.m., spectators are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair; no grandstand seating is available. Contestants of all ages can enter, including youth (18 and younger). Top performers win cash prizes. Additional proceeds from the entry fees support club activities.

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Aug 23, 2017

10:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival is Iowa State University's student comedy, improv group. Holding shows on some Wednesday nights, you can come and laugh to your hearts content at the Mojos, and with the Mojos.

Thursday, 24 Aug 2017

Kids Story Time

Aug 24, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

This much-loved storytelling program has returned with a strong literacy focus every week.

Bookmobile: Ames Public Library

Aug 24, 2017

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Driveway between Parks and Morrill

free

Community Special events

In partnership with the university library, the Ames Public Library's Bookmobile added a regular Iowa State stop to its weekly route. The Bookmobile will park in the turnaround driveway between Parks Library and Morrill Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays. Items from the Ames Public Library (for all ages) can be checked out, returned or reserved in advance for pick up.

Auditions: Out of the Fire, The Banned Books Monologues

Aug 24, 2017

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

0308 Carver Hall

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Auditions are open to all ISU students. There are also a number of roles available to adults ages 40 and over.

Auditions: The Children's Hour

Aug 24, 2017

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

0308 Carver Hall

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Auditions are open to all ISU students. Roles are available for 12 women and 2 men.

Glitter Postcards

Aug 24, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

$1 per postcard

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

A quick and dirty (glittery) craft! Pick a vintage postcard and choose an element in the imagery that you'd like to redesign, then glue and glitter.

Friday, 25 Aug 2017

Audit to credit deadline

Aug 25, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a full semester course from audit to credit basis.

Drop Deadline

Aug 25, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to drop full-semester or first half-semester courses without the drop appearing on the permanent record or counting toward the limit of dropped courses.

Registration Deadline

Aug 25, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to initiate registration through AccessPlus. A late registration fee applies.

Schedule Change Deadline

Aug 25, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process most schedule changes without signatures of instructor and adviser (full-semester courses and first half-semester courses). See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines and the Schedule of Classes for exceptions.

Schedule Change Deadline

Aug 25, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to process a schedule change for fall through AccessPlus registration.

Celebration: Women's Equality Day

Aug 25, 2017

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Plaza of Heroines, Catt Hall

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Special events

Story County residents can register to vote (free cookies, brownies and lemonade for those who do). All are welcome to learn more about programs offered by the Catt Center, the Margaret Sloss Womens Center, and the League of Women Voters of Ames and Story County.

Campus conversation

Aug 25, 2017

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

3150 Beardshear

free

Diversity and Inclusion Office Diversity Meetings, receptions

Campus communities continue to be leaders of change. With the events occurring at the University of Virginia, let's engage in this conversation. Come in for the full time or drop in.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Gnome Gnight

Aug 25, 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

From three-inch inch minis to a foot-tall "Ginormagnome," we've got a cast of characters that are fun to decorate and add to your indoor or outdoor space.

Cyclone Invitational: Volleyball

Aug 25, 2017

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5

Athletics Athletics

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

ISU AfterDark

Aug 25, 2017

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. All activities are free for students and the public! Come enjoy the fun!

Saturday, 26 Aug 2017

LEAD Retreat

Aug 26, 2017

All day

YMCA Camp, Boone

Student Engagement Student activities

The Student Activities Center in collaboration with the Department of Residence hosts an off campus, overnight retreat for the top student organization leaders at Iowa State. Specific organizations will be invited to attend based on their impact to the student body and Iowa State as a whole. The camp goes from Saturday to Sunday.

Textbook return deadline

Aug 26, 2017

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to return textbooks for refund to University Book Store. Exclusions apply. See website for details.

Cyclone Pride Floral Wreath Workshop

Aug 26, 2017

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Celebrate Cyclone pride with a living wreath planted in cardinal and gold!

Art Workshop: Fall Water Media with Erna Waterman

Aug 26, 2017

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Spend the first half hour making an abstract water media project and discussing design. You will find that being happily unaware of what will happen opens up the artist in you to the pure fascination of creating art!

Discovery Station: Sea Lions

Aug 26, 2017

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

While at the Gardens, drop by our Discovery Station for fun activities that engage kids and adults.

Cyclone Invitational: Volleyball

Aug 26, 2017

12:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5

Athletics Athletics

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

Cyclone Invitational: Volleyball

Aug 26, 2017

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5

Athletics Athletics

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

Concert: Geographer

Aug 26, 2017

8:00 PM

M-Shop, Memorial Union

$10-$20

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Geographer is an indie rock band based in San Francisco, California. Lead singer Michael Deni describes his sound as being "soulful music from outer space" using analog, electronic and acoustic elements to craft dense layers and unique sound textures.

Sunday, 27 Aug 2017

Fanfare Concert

Aug 27, 2017

3:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

A concert to launch the new academic year featuring the faculty in the ISU music department.

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Aug 27, 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.