Saturday, 24 Oct 2015
Cyclone Cinema: Trainwreck
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Live Music: Red Wanting Blue
In the years since vocalist and songwriter Scott Terry formed Red Wanting Blue, the band has gone on to establish itself as a quintessential example of American perseverance and hard work, building an exceedingly loyal fan base formed by non-stop touring, all without any industry support.
Sunday, 25 Oct 2015
Argentine Tango Practica
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 better dancing. 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.
Spirits in the Gardens
Reiman Gardens' merry (not scary) annual Halloween celebration. Dress in your finest ghoulish garb and enjoy the family-friendly festivities.
Cyclone Cinema: Trainwreck
The Student Union Board presents Cyclone Cinema! Showings are FREE in Carver 101 at 7 and 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hope to see you there!
Ames Town & Gown Concert: All-Beethoven Trios
David Finckel, cello; Wu Han, piano; Philip Setzer, violin.
Monday, 26 Oct 2015
Walk-In Crafts: DIY Cyclone Spirit
When better to add to your ISU gear than during Homecoming Week? If you just have a few minutes, stop in to make a button. For those with a little more time, try the t-shirt throw pillows!
Conference: Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence
Anyone who has an interest in forensic sciences is encouraged to participate in the kick-off activities. The objective of the event is to introduce CSAFE to the scientific, forensic and law communities. This is an excellent opportunity to meet potential collaborators in academia, law and law enforcement, and industry and to hear about interesting scientific problems in forensics. Students and young scientists are encouraged to attend.
Lecture: Engaging Art for Justice
Artist Rebecca Berru Davis discusses her work with Peruvian women artists who live in the shantytowns outside of Lima. Msgr. James A. Supple Lecture Series
Lecture: Privacy and Confidentiality in an Era of Big Data
Presented by Stephen Fienberg, Maurice Falk University Professor of Statistics and Social Science at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh.
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2015
Conference: Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence
Anyone who has an interest in forensic sciences is encouraged to participate in the kick-off activities. The objective of the event is to introduce CSAFE to the scientific, forensic and law communities. This is an excellent opportunity to meet potential collaborators in academia, law and law enforcement, and industry and to hear about interesting scientific problems in forensics. Students and young scientists are encouraged to attend.
ISU ADVANCE workshop : Portfolio Development for Associate to Full Professor
ISU ADVANCE is offering a wonderful opportunity for associate professors that are planning on going up for full professor immediately or in the near future. Four individuals, David Acker, Joe Colletti, Susan Lamont, and Elisabeth Lonergan, from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are presenting the workshop.
Workshop: Engaging Persons with Disabilities - Research Efforts and Opportunities (Part 2)
Persons with disabilities are severely underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields of study. This group consists of an entire population of lifelong problem solvers. Engaging them in the STEM educational pipeline and the STEM workforce can be a very rewarding endeavor. Engagement can occur via the research enterprise as well as through outreach and other educational programs.
I Am Jack
Based on the book by Susanne Gervay, this excellent one-man show explores the insidious taunting and teasing that bullies inflict and the roles family and schools can play in helping to stop it.
Major Fair
Have an open option major? Want to change your major? Trying to find a career path? The ISU Major Fair gives students a chance to explore all ISU majors in one place. Representatives from 100+ majors will be available to provide information and answer questions so you can learn about any major or career path you've been considering.
I Am Jack
Based on the book by Susanne Gervay, this excellent one-man show explores the insidious taunting and teasing that bullies inflict and the roles family and schools can play in helping to stop it.
Walk-In Crafts: DIY Cyclone Spirit
When better to add to your ISU gear than during Homecoming Week? If you just have a few minutes, stop in to make a button. For those with a little more time, try the t-shirt throw pillows!
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"When stream gauges lie! Implications of interbasin groundwater flow on the watershed response to climate and landscape perturbations" by Dr. Marty Frisbee, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
Seminar: Forest Service in Transition
"Toward a Natural Forest: The Forest Service in Transition," Jim Furnish. A 1968 ISU alum, Furnish is a consulting forester in the Washington D.C. area. He served with the USDA Forest Service for 34 years. His book and seminar discuss the evolution of Forest Service management and policy from an environmental perspective.
ISU Wind Ensemble & Percussion Ensemble
Michael Golemo is the conductor of the Wind Ensemble; Jonathan Sharp is the conductor of the Percussion Ensemble
Lecture: "The Cove" Filmmaker Louie Psihoyos
Louie Psihoyos won an Academy Award for his documentary The Cove. His new documentary, Racing Extinction, premiered at Sundance in 2015. World Affairs Series
Open Mic Night
Open mic night gives students the chance to show off their talents to their fellow students. Many are musicians, comedians, and poets. So come on out and show us what kind of talents you have.
Wednesday, 28 Oct 2015
Walk-In Crafts: DIY Cyclone Spirit
When better to add to your ISU gear than during Homecoming Week? If you just have a few minutes, stop in to make a button. For those with a little more time, try the t-shirt throw pillows!
Future of Healthy Families Lecture: Frank Furstenberg
Attend the Helen LeBaron Hilton Endowed Chair Lecture Series. This series brings together insight from across disciplinary bounds to address how family is defined, the current knowledge on healthy families, and the future of the field. Reception will follow.
Retirement reception: Laura Miller
Laura Miller has served 25 years at ISU, including 17 as communications specialist for the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
Lecture: Growing the Midwest Garden
"Overcoming Obstacles: Low Impact Gardening, Sustainability and Garden Scourges." Join Reiman Gardens' Director Ed Lyon for a six-week series that augments his book by the same title released this May. Each presentation addresses practical gardening applicable to novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. Kansas
Fine dining dinner: French cuisine
One of four themed dinners hosted this semester by students in hospitality management 487/587: Fine Dining Event Management. Reservations are required.
Walk-In Dance: Belly Dance
A Three Pillars Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern Belly Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara. Learn the basic movements of belly dance with a specific focus and detailed exploration each week (listed below). The 8:20pm class will focus on technique, expression and choreography.
Watch Party & Discussion: Republican Presidential Debate
Join your Iowa State friends and colleagues to watch the Republican presidential candidates for 120 exciting minutes of political debate!