Thursday, 04 Feb 2016
Cyclone Club Luncheon
Guest speaker is head wrestling coach Kevin Jackson; 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.
VPR Workshop: Updates, Initiatives, and Challenges at the National Science Foundation
Dr. Roger Wakimoto, program director at the Geosciences Directorate of the National Science Foundation (NSF), will discuss new NSF-wide initiatives for FY16, recent challenges working with Congress, the broader impacts criteria, reliability and reproducibility of scientific results, and updates regarding the Geosciences Directorate. The seminar is free and open to the public. No preregistration is required.
Lecture: Finding Your Path in the Shifting Scientific Workforce
Kendall Powell discusses the tough realities and statistics facing students and postdocs as they enter the scientific workforce and, specifically, the evolution of postdoctoral scholars in the United States.
Portal to the Public Information Session and Volunteer Training
This free training will introduce Reiman Gardens' involvement in Portal to the Public, a national network of informal science education (ISE) institutions whose goal is to bring the work of local scientists to the general public.
Wheel Pottery Class
Students will be guided through all aspects of forming bowls, mugs, vases and more on the pottery wheel.
Documentary & Discussion: Homeless Teens & the Struggle to Stay in School
Screening of "The Homestretch," which follows three homeless teens as they fight to stay in school, graduate, and make the crucial transition to independence when the structure of school vanishes.
Friday, 05 Feb 2016
Retirement reception: John Larson
John Larson, facilities planning and management, is retiring from the university after nearly 36 years of service. A program will begin at 2 p.m.
Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
"The Detailed Structure of Tornadoes Observed during VORTEX2 and Oklahoma" by Dr. Roger Wakimoto, Assistant Director for the National Science Foundation's Directorate for Geosciences
Friday Night PYOP: Valentine's Day Gifts
We will show you the basics of Paint Your Own Pottery, and then we will fire it within a week for you to come pick up.
Swimming and Diving
Iowa State vs. Kansas
Varieties Semifinals
Semi-Finals is the first performance for Varieties! Only a select few move on to perform at Finals (on Feb. 19th and 20th).
Gymnastics
Iowa State vs. West Virginia.
Planetarium Show: Solar System Astronomy
Are you curious about space? Do you wonder about what you can see in the night sky? If so, bring your questions and come to the ISU Planetarium and join us for an evening under the stars!
Performance: Barjche
Barjche 2016: Modern dance through the ages. ISU's annual contemporary dance concert featuring faculty, students and guest artists dance works.
Varieties Semifinals
Semi-Finals is the first performance for Varieties! Only a select few move on to perform at Finals (on Feb. 19th and 20th).
Saturday, 06 Feb 2016
Orchid Fest
Saturday and Sunday -- Exotic orchids in a variety of species and colors will be on display and available for purchase both days.
Swimming and Diving
Iowa State vs. Kansas
Tai Chi Class
An introduction to the 24 Posture Taijiquan Form, which was developed during the 1950's by the Chinese Athletic Committee based on the foundation of Yang Style Taijiquan.
Walk-In Craft: Valentine's Day Cards
We've got the supplies, you bring the creativity!
Women's basketball
Iowa State vs. Texas.
ISU Honor Band Concert
We are proud to be hosting two honor bands and featuring Iowa High School students.
Varieties Semifinals
Semi-Finals is the first performance for Varieties! Only a select few move on to perform at Finals (on Feb. 19th and 20th).
Amara Piano Quartet Concert
Members of the Ames Piano Quartet include Boro Martinic-Jercic, violin; Jonathan Sturm, viola; George Work, cello; Mei-Hsuan Huang, piano
Performance: Barjche
Barjche 2016: Modern dance through the ages. ISU's annual contemporary dance concert featuring faculty, students and guest artists dance works.
Varieties Semifinals
Semi-Finals is the first performance for Varieties! Only a select few move on to perform at Finals (on Feb. 19th and 20th).