Wednesday, 04 Nov 2015
Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe
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, 05 Nov 2015
Registration begins for sophomores: Spring 2016
First day of assigned Spring 2016 registration dates for students projected as sophomores. Hours for AccessPlus registration are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
"Preposterous Problems & Silly Solutions." Please join us for winter storytelling and related crafts and activities.
Cyclone Club Luncheon
Guest speaker is head volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch; emcee is John Walters, radio voice of the Cyclones. No preregistration is required. All Cyclone fans are welcome.
Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Finding Funding: Using Campus Resources
What resources are available to faculty, grad students and post docs to find funding for research? How do you find non-governmental organizations that generously fund education and research projects in the humanities, social sciences and the sciences? Seating is limited. Preregistration is required.
Symposium: Vaccines Against Antigenically Variable Viruses
A symposium to bring scientists, researchers and students from human and veterinary medical research arenas together to explore advancements, ideas and opportunities for innovative vaccines against antigenically variable viruses.
Performance: Disney's Beauty and The Beast
Experience the tale of Belle, a young, provincial girl, and Beast, the prince trapped in a spell in one of Disney's best-loved musicals.
Cyclone Cinema: Ant-Man
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!
Lecture & performance: Joseph FireCrow
"Native Stories and Flute Music of the Great Plains" - Joseph FireCrow is an accomplished Native American flute player and Grammy Award-winning musician.
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Midwestern State (exhibition).
Opera: The Magic Flute
A handsome prince, the Queen of the Night and her beautiful daughter, a man in a bird costume who is looking for a wife, a magic flute which has the power to change sorrow into joy, and arias that are some of the most difficult to sing in all of opera combine to create an evening of beauty, comedy, love, and a happy-ever-after conclusion. The Magic Flute is currently the third most frequently performed opera in the world. Sung in English.
Live Music: David Ryan Harris with Tyler Lyle
Singer/songwriter David Ryan Harris has been challenging mainstream notions of black performers since fronting the Atlanta-based rock group Follow for Now in the late '80s. Once tabbed as the next Living Colour, the band actually drew from an even wider stylistic palette -- everything from Stevie Wonder-style soul to Bad Brains thrash to bluebeat bounce -- but didn't enjoy similar success and broke up after releasing one eponymous album in 1991.
Friday, 06 Nov 2015
Symposium: Vaccines Against Antigenically Variable Viruses
A symposium to bring scientists, researchers and students from human and veterinary medical research arenas together to explore advancements, ideas and opportunities for innovative vaccines against antigenically variable viruses.
Lighter, Faster, Stronger: Sporting Goods Product Design
Betsy Barnhart, assistant professor of industrial design, will talk about her research investigating the complex challenge of providing sports protective equipment that doesn't inhibit performance on the field.
Paint Your Own Pottery: Snack Bowls
"Painting" bisque is a fun and relaxing activity that can be done solo or with a group of friends. For popcorn, cereal, candy or any late night snack. We have tons of sizes to choose from. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.
Swimming and Diving
Iowa State vs. TCU/South Dakota
Cyclone Cinema: Ant-Man
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!
Men's basketball
Iowa State vs. Grand Valley State (exhibition).
Opera: The Magic Flute
A handsome prince, the Queen of the Night and her beautiful daughter, a man in a bird costume who is looking for a wife, a magic flute which has the power to change sorrow into joy, and arias that are some of the most difficult to sing in all of opera combine to create an evening of beauty, comedy, love, and a happy-ever-after conclusion. The Magic Flute is currently the third most frequently performed opera in the world. Sung in English.
Performance Painter: David Garibaldi
Performance artist David Garibaldi is an American performance painter. His stage acts mesmerize the audience as he rapidly creates paintings of notable pop culture icons.
Professional Regurgitator: Stevie Starr
Stevie Starr is a Scottish performance artist and regurgitator. In his act, he swallows and regurgitates goldfish, billiard balls, lightbulbs, coins, and nails to name a few. He has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, Late night with Jimmy Fallon, and most recently America's Got Talent 2015.
Saturday, 07 Nov 2015
Symposium: Vaccines Against Antigenically Variable Viruses
A symposium to bring scientists, researchers and students from human and veterinary medical research arenas together to explore advancements, ideas and opportunities for innovative vaccines against antigenically variable viruses.
Gift Shop Holiday Open House
Start your holiday shopping at the Gardens' Gift Shop's Holiday Open House on Saturday and Sunday, November 7 and 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Swimming and Diving
Iowa State vs. TCU/South Dakota
Workshop: Swirl-Painted Flower Pot
Join Natalie Buskohl, artist and gardener, for a fun and informal (and a little bit messy) painting activity to turn a flower pot into a swirling work of art!
Lecture and reception: Simon Estes
International opera star Simon Estes will share his experiences singing the role of Sarastro in "The Magic Flute" on the world's great opera stages. Estes is an Iowa native and ISU artist-in-residence. The reception and lecture (6:30 p.m.) precede ISU music and theater's collaborative production of "The Magic Flute" at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Theater.
Cyclone Cinema: Ant-Man
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!
Opera: The Magic Flute
A handsome prince, the Queen of the Night and her beautiful daughter, a man in a bird costume who is looking for a wife, a magic flute which has the power to change sorrow into joy, and arias that are some of the most difficult to sing in all of opera combine to create an evening of beauty, comedy, love, and a happy-ever-after conclusion. The Magic Flute is currently the third most frequently performed opera in the world. Sung in English.
Comedy: Bill Maher
This brilliant commentator broke the television boundaries of political humor and stretches those limits in an evening of side-spitting comedy.