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What is featured?

Saturday, 12 Apr 2014

Football: Spring game

Apr 12, 2014

2:00 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

free

Athletics Athletics

Annual intrasquad game played at the conclusion of spring practices.

Argentine Tango Practica (Class)

Apr 12, 2014

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU: 5 punches for $35, Public: 5 punches for $45

The Workspace 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 dancing better. From 5-7pm the dance floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie and working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time. Wear dancing shoes, smooth-soled shoes, or s

One Health

Apr 12, 2014

5:00 PM

2226 Vet Med Building

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

Michael Cranfield, DVM, is the project director of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, a non-profit dedicated to the care of mountain gorillas. One Health Lecture Series

Canceled: Into the Woods

Apr 12, 2014

7:30 PM - 10:15 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $24.00, students $16.00

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

This event has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

Canceled: Comedian David Koechner

Apr 12, 2014

10:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

This event has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

Sunday, 13 Apr 2014

Canceled: Into the Woods

Apr 13, 2014

2:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Fisher Theater, Ames

Adults $24.00, students $16.00

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances Student activities

This event has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.

Victorian Parlor Games

Apr 13, 2014

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Farm House Museum (Central Campus)

free

University Museums Arts, performances

It is hard to imagine life without television, video games, and the Internet, but there was a time when none of those things existed. During the Victorian era, entertainment known as Parlor Games became popularized as people began to have more free time. Join University Museums for an afternoon of Victorian era games and learn what life was like when families had to entertain themselves.

Argentine Tango Class

Apr 13, 2014

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

Tango punch card ISU $30/Public $40

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 14 Apr 2014

Iowa Civil Rights & the First Amendment

Apr 14, 2014

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Conferences Diversity Lectures Student activities

Presented by members of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. First Amendment Day Celebration.

Statistics Seminar

Apr 14, 2014

4:10 PM - 5:00 PM

Snedecor 3105

Free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Relative fixed-width stopping rules for Markov chain Monte Carlo simulations", James Flegal, Department of Statistics, University of California-Riverside

Panel: Government Spying, Threats to Privacy and Your Rights Online

Apr 14, 2014

6:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

Opening comments by April Glaser, a staff activist at Electronic Frontier Foundation. CryptoParty to follow at 7:15 pm in the same location. 2014 First Amendment Day Celebration

Osborn Club Lecture

Apr 14, 2014

7:00 PM

Hach Hall atrium

free

Groups, governance Lectures

Michael Dahlstrom, assistant professor, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communcation, will present "The Science of Communicating Science to the Public" at the next Osborn Club lecture. Lectures are open to the public following the club dinner.

A Night with Def Poetry's Beau Sia

Apr 14, 2014

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"Asian Americans, We're So American," Beau Sia. Sia is an original cast member of the Tony Award-winning "Def Poetry Jam on Broadway" and has been featured on all five seasons of the HBO version of the show. Asian Pacific Heritage Week Cultural Night

Tuesday, 15 Apr 2014

Registration begins for freshmen: Summer 2014, Fall 2014

Apr 15, 2014

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

First day of assigned Summer 2014 and Fall 2014 registration dates for students continuing as freshmen. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday--Saturday, and most Sundays.

Symposium: Undergraduate research and creative expression

Apr 15, 2014

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

A day-long celebration of undergraduate research that brings students from all academic disciplines together to share their work with the university community, families and guests through oral presentation sessions in a conference-style environment. Participation is open to any ISU undergraduate involved in mentored research.

Building Platforms for Creativity and Innovation

Apr 15, 2014

12:00 PM

Lee Liu Alliant Energy Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Pamela Jennings is a former NSF program director and has been involved in many groundbreaking projects in information technology and education technology.

Service-Learning Faculty/Staff/Graduate Student Learning Community

Apr 15, 2014

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

2030 Morrill Hall

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Are you interested in developing, or enhancing, a service-learning component within your course? You are invited to join this dynamic, interdisciplinary group as we walk-through the process of integrating service-learning into the curriculum. These interactive sessions will include topical discussions, readings, and sharing of best practices.

Softball

Apr 15, 2014

2:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. North Dakota.

Strategies for obtaining tenure: panel discussion for new tenure-eligible faculty

Apr 15, 2014

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Memorial Union, Gold Room

Academic Affairs Training, development

Senior faculty members share their best tips and strategies for obtaining tenure with new tenure-eligible faculty

Softball

Apr 15, 2014

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. North Dakota.

The Invisible War: Documentary & Panel Discussion

Apr 15, 2014

6:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"The Invisible War" is an investigative documentary about the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military. A panel discussion will immediately follow the 90-minute film. Part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Workshop: Floral Design Series

Apr 15, 2014

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost for one class: $36 for members, $45 for the general public, and Iowa State University students pay 15% off the member price.

Reiman Gardens

"Earth: Small Basket Arrangements" - Learn how to create beautiful compact basket arrangements for gifts or for the little places in your home. Learn the tips and skills used by professionals and create your own one-of-a-kind floral designs. All 2014 class topics were designed on a planetary theme.

Addressing the Challenges of Today's Labor Market

Apr 15, 2014

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Katharine G. Abraham, former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was a member of the Council of Economic Advisers from 2011 to 2013. A graduate of Iowa State, she is currently Professor of Economics and Survey Methodology at the University of Maryland, where she has also been appointed the first director of the Maryland Center for Economics and Policy. National Affairs Series on Innovation & Women in STEM Series

Wednesday, 16 Apr 2014

Open House: National Student Employment Week

Apr 16, 2014

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Ground floor, Beardshear Hall

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions Student activities

Free 'Breakfast on the Go' for all Iowa State students who have a job, whether on or off-campus. There also will be door prizes.

Workshop: PowerPoint: Beyond Bullets: Being Creative in the Classroom

Apr 16, 2014

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1230 Communications Building

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Learn how to plan, create, and deliver classroom presentations using PowerPoint's visual tools. Topics include classroom strategies for using PowerPoint to deliver content and manage classroom activities. Design slides using graphics, photos, and multimedia and insert sounds, and video clips. Learn to guide viewers' attention with graphs, transitions and animations.

Performance: Five Little Monkeys presented by Adventure Theater MTC

Apr 16, 2014

10:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4-5

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Going shopping... baking cakes... JUMPING ON BEDS!!! Five silly simian siblings insist on doing things their own way and monkey mayhem ensues in this zany play in cumulative verse.

Behind the Scenes

Apr 16, 2014

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Free for members & volunteers. $10 for the general public.

Reiman Gardens

"Production Greenhouses" presented by Ed Moran, Indoor Horticulturist This program is perfect for Volunteers! Join staff each month for an interactive, behind the scenes look at Reiman Gardens. Each month's topic features a mini-tour, interesting facts, and the chance to see many things not typically open to the public. Come each month to learn more about Reiman Gardens and its many plants and butterflies.

Performance: Five Little Monkeys presented by Adventure Theater MTC

Apr 16, 2014

12:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$4-5

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Going shopping... baking cakes... JUMPING ON BEDS!!! Five silly simian siblings insist on doing things their own way and monkey mayhem ensues in this zany play in cumulative verse.