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Wednesday, 17 Apr 2013

How to Be Black

Apr 17, 2013

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Baratunde Thurston is a technology-loving comedian from the future. He co-founded the political blog "Jack and Jill Politics" and served as Director of Digital for The Onion before launching the comedy and technology startup Cultivated Wit. He writes the monthly back-page column for Fast Company, and his first book, How To Be Black, is a New York Times bestseller.

Thursday, 18 Apr 2013

Conference: Taking the Road Less Traveled

Apr 18, 2013

8:15 AM - 2:00 PM

Memorial Union

$8

Academic Affairs Conferences

Sponsored by the Program for Women in Science and Engineering , the purpose of this conference is to expose young women to careers in science, technology, engineering and math-related areas.

VEISHEA: Campus Cookout

Apr 18, 2013

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Central Campus

$5 VEISHEA Button lets you eat all week

Student Engagement Student activities

Panda Express & Cookies

Make a VEISHEA Button at The Workspace!

Apr 18, 2013

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

50 cents per button or magnet

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Lots of fun designs to choose from! For those that love tradition, we have the VEISHEA logo and a 90th Anniversary celebration design. For those looking for something more quirky and fun see our take on cherry pies, campaniling and a dip in the MU fountain.

College of Human Sciences Lecture: Leola Adams

Apr 18, 2013

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

135 MacKay Hall

Free

College of Human Sciences Lectures

Leola Adams, Ph.D., CFCS, is the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award Recipient in the department of human development and family studies in the College of Human Sciences. She will present a public lecture, "Stepping out on Faith."

Stepping out on Faith

Apr 18, 2013

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

135 MacKay Hall

free

College of Human Sciences Lectures

"Stepping Out on Faith," Leola Adams, 2013 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award Recipient.

ISU ROTC Tri-Service Parade and Change of Command Ceremony

Apr 18, 2013

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Starts at Armory, ends at central campus flag pole

free

College of Engineering Special events

Annual spring ceremony allows each branch of the military to highlight the work done throughout the year and install its new cadet commanders. The ceremony will last about 30 minutes.

Intermediate Metals: Bezels and Fire

Apr 18, 2013

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $53, Public $63(includes supplies)

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Take your basic skills and move into joining metal through soldering

Cyclone Cinema: Gangster Squad

Apr 18, 2013

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

Free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Gangster Squad! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Graphic Storytellers: Illustrating Horror and Fantasy Books

Apr 18, 2013

7:00 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 101 College of Design

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Jeremy Caniglia is a successful studio-based artist and commercial illustrator. His artwork has been used on the covers of more than fifty CDs, magazines and books, including novels by such authors such as Stephen King, Ray Bradbuy, Douglas Clegg and F. Paul Wilson. He also painted the cover image for a new, limited edition of Max Brooks's novel World War Z.He received his BFA in drawing and painting from Iowa State in 1993.

VEISHEA: Cyclone Idol

Apr 18, 2013

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Hosted by American Idol Winner Lee DeWyze. Co-Sponsored by VEISHEA & Student Union Board

Performance: California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio

Apr 18, 2013

7:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$25-$33

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

What happens when you put six astonishing guitar virtuosos from four different countries on stage at the same time? You get the California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio!

Cyclone Cinema: Gangster Squad

Apr 18, 2013

10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Carver Hall 101

Free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Diversity

The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! This week we will be showing Gangster Squad! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Friday, 19 Apr 2013

Graduate College students: Last day for final oral exams

Apr 19, 2013

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Graduate College: last day for final oral examinations.

Pass/Not Pass deadline for second half-semester courses

Apr 19, 2013

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

Last day to change a second half-semester course to or from Pass/Not Pass. Courses changed to graded basis after March 15 count toward total allowable P/NPcredits used for graduation.

Plant Pals

Apr 19, 2013

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Reiman Gardens

See description

Reiman Gardens

Join us and cultivate a garden at Reiman Gardens. We are going to grow huge vegetables like giant pumpkins, tomatoes and sunflowers, as well as beautiful flowers.

Author Signing - We Hope You Like This Song: An Overly Honest Story About Friendship, Death, and Mix Tapes

Apr 19, 2013

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Iowa State University Book Store

Operations and Finance Division Special events

From fourth grade onward, shy, nervous Bree Housley and fearless, outgoing Shelly were an inseparable, albeit unlikely, pair. Their friendship survived everything from the awkward years of junior high to the transformative upheavals of early adulthood until, at the young age of 25, Shelly lost her life to complications caused by Preeclampsia. We Hope You Like This Song is a tribute to the ineffable, incomparable bond that we call friendship.

VEISHEA Stage

Apr 19, 2013

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Central Campus

Free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Performances by Student Organizations

VEISHEA: Campus Cookout

Apr 19, 2013

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Central Campus

$5 VEISHEA Button lets you eat all week

Student Engagement Student activities

Dominos & Papa John's Pizza, Carrots & Coldstone Ice Cream

VEISHEA Student Organization Food Stands

Apr 19, 2013

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Central Campus

Student Engagement Student activities

Support ISU Student Orgs and have lunch on beautiful central campus

MS Seminar

Apr 19, 2013

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

3022 Agron Hall

Free

Agronomy Department Lectures

Building a Sheep Ranch in Northern Minnesota, Bonnie Hasbrouck

2013 Distinguished Awards Celebration Ceremony

Apr 19, 2013

1:30 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

Free

University Special events

President Steven Leath will present the awards followed by a reception.

Hort Club: Veishea plant sale

Apr 19, 2013

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Horticulture Hall greenhouses

Most items $3-$10

Student Activities Student activities

Student members of the Horticulture Club will hold their spring plant sale April 19-20. Proceeds of the sale help pay for club activities, trips and community service projects.

Reception: Christian Petersen mural restoration

Apr 19, 2013

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

interior courtyard, Food Sciences Building

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

To celebrate the restoration of Christian Petersen's "History of Dairying" mural, the food science and human nutrition department is hosting a reception as part of Veishea events. The public is invited.

Softball

Apr 19, 2013

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Texas Tech

Opening Reception: BFA Juried Senior Student Exhibition

Apr 19, 2013

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Gallery 181, College of Design

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Opening reception and awards presentation for "Extra Crispy: BFA Juried Senior Student Exhibition" of artwork by students graduating in May, August or December with bachelor of fine arts degrees in integrated studio arts. Brief program at 5:30 p.m.

Harambee Student Talent Show

Apr 19, 2013

6:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Harambee is a annual noncompetitive showcase that highlights the various talents of the ISU student body. All talents are welcome but must be suitable for all ages. Sponsored by the Black Student Alliance.

LIVE @ VEISHEA Concert

Apr 19, 2013

6:00 PM

Molecular Biology Parking Lot

$15 for Friday only, $20 for Friday & Saturday through April 18

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Bands include: Easton Corbin (Country), Jana Kramer (Country), Kris Allen (Pop Rock), Andrew Allen (Pop), Clayton Anderson (Country), A Ray (Country). Concert scheduled to end at 2am.