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What is featured?

Sunday, 21 Feb 2016

Gymnastics

Feb 21, 2016

2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$4-$5

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Nebraska, North Carolina and Wisconsin, La Crosse.

Argentine Tango Practica

Feb 21, 2016

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five 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.

Monday, 22 Feb 2016

VPR Workshop: NEH Regional Application

Feb 22, 2016

8:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Conferences Training, development

This workshop will include an overview of the National Endowment for the Humanities and Humanities Iowa programs and special initiatives, and a session devoted to strategies for winning competitive applications and understanding the review process. A limited number of individual appointments with an NEH program officer will be available.

Lunch and learn: Financial wellness

Feb 22, 2016

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

University Meetings, receptions

"Am I on Track?" Brian Hood, Legacy Financial Group. Register online through Learn@ISU.

Film & Discussion: Who Speaks for Islam?

Feb 22, 2016

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

A panel discussion will follow a screening of the 55-minute documentary "Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think."

Tuesday, 23 Feb 2016

VPR Workshop: NEH Regional Application

Feb 23, 2016

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Conferences Training, development

This workshop will include an overview of the National Endowment for the Humanities and Humanities Iowa programs and special initiatives, and a session devoted to strategies for winning competitive applications and understanding the review process. A limited number of individual appointments with an NEH program officer will be available.

Data-Driven Science Distinguished Lecture

Feb 23, 2016

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

"Harnessing Big Data to Build Resilient Communities," Sallie Keller, Virginia Tech University.

Wednesday, 24 Feb 2016

Forum: Intellectual property assignments

Feb 24, 2016

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

ISU officials encourage faculty, professional and scientific staff, postdoctoral scholars and graduate assistants to assign intellectual property rights to the university. At this forum, university counsel Paul Tanaka, research foundation in-house counsel Donna Johns and associate vice president for research Wolfgang Kliemann will answer questions on IP assignments.

Future of Healthy Families Lecture: Gregory Duncan

Feb 24, 2016

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2019 Morrill Hall

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

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.

Jewelry Box Class

Feb 24, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $65, Public $75 - includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Choose one of several simple but elegant box designs and create a one-of-a-kind jewelry box with contrasting hardwoods.

Resin Jewelry Class

Feb 24, 2016

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $39, Public $49 - includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Try out one of the most diverse mediums to create jewelry. Capture ideas, inspiration, and memories with resin.

Belly Dance

Feb 24, 2016

7:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU Five punches for $35, Public Five punches for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

A Delsarte based approach to Middle Eastern (Belly) Dance in the style of award winning performer Shiara.

CPAM Speaks

Feb 24, 2016

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

For more than 20 years, University Museums has commissioned and collected poetry inspired by the Art on Campus Collection. CPAM Speaks will present a selection of the Art on Campus Poetry Collection that has been inspired by public art in the current exhibition. Any interested attendees will be invited to share their own art inspired poetry.

Crochet Class

Feb 24, 2016

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $28, Public $38 - includes supplies

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Learn the three standard crochet stitches and how to incorporate them into project construction and finishing a market bag.

Lecture: Andrea's Voice, Silenced by Bulimia

Feb 24, 2016

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Eating Disorder and Body Image Awareness Week Speaker Andrea Smeltzer died in her sleep at the age of 19 after a one-year struggle with bulimia. Andrea's parents, Tom and Doris Smeltzer, now devote their time to eating disorder prevention through Andrea's Voice Foundation.

Varieties Finals

Feb 24, 2016

7:00 PM

Great Hall, MU

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Finals, is the last round of Varieties competition. Groups previously perform at Semi-Finals and only a select few move on to perform at Finals.

Women's basketball

Feb 24, 2016

7:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$12

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kansas State.

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival Comedy Troupe

Feb 24, 2016

10:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

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, 25 Feb 2016

Nanovaccine Initiative Seminar

Feb 25, 2016

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

171 Durham Center

free

Research Lectures

"Dynamic Hydrogel Matrices: Cell Biology in the Fourth Dimension," Kristi Anseth, University of Colorado, Boulder. This event also is the chemical and biological engineering department's Mack Lecture. Refreshments will be provided at 10:30 a.m. in 2061 Sweeney Hall.

Rock Your Body

Feb 25, 2016

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Oak Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Activities Student activities

Rock Your Body features biofeedback, massages, body positive activities, games with prizes, food, smoothies, raffles, and vendors with self-care products and services. Part of Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

Lecture: Retirement plan investment strategies

Feb 25, 2016

5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

0101 College of Design

free

University Training, development

"A Look Ahead: What Rising Interest Rates mean for the Economy, Markets and Retirement Plan Investment Strategies," Tim Pitney, senior director and investment strategist for TIAA-CREF. Learn how the Federal Reserve policies and economic conditions influence interest rates, and how interest rates affect investors' investment strategies and retirement savings trends.

Crafty Cocktail Night

Feb 25, 2016

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Join us after hours for Crafty Cocktails, to make Zen Succulent Gardens, while you sip on adult beverages in a beautiful setting.

Varieties Finals

Feb 25, 2016

7:00 PM

Great Hall, MU

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Finals, is the last round of Varieties competition. Groups previously perform at Semi-Finals and only a select few move on to perform at Finals.

Lecture: How to Succeed Ethically When Others Bend the Rules

Feb 25, 2016

8:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green Student activities

"How to Succeed Ethically When Others Bend the Rules: The VW & GM Scandals." Frank Bucaro is senior ethics advisor and content provider for the Automotive Institute of Ethics. His presentation highlights companies like Volkswagen and General Motors as examples of the problems and consequences that can arise when ethical behavior is not defined, understood or demonstrated.

SUB Comedy Night w/ Fahim Anwar

Feb 25, 2016

9:00 PM

M-Shop

FREE

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

As seen on MTV's Guy Code, Late Night with Seth Meyers, @midnight, Neighbors, Rizzoli & Isles and more!

Friday, 26 Feb 2016

Track and field

Feb 26, 2016

All day

Lied Recreation Athletic Center

free

Athletics Athletics

Big 12 Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Rose, Hearts & Butterfly Hand Built Sculptures

Feb 26, 2016

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Make one-of-a-kind clay gifts for a loved one on Valentines' Day.

Stand Out from the Crowd: Get read, cited and hired!

Feb 26, 2016

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Parks Library

Free

University Library Training, development

Learn how an open access thesis or dissertation can be a boost to your career, how to use new tools to showcase your research, and new ways to increase your professional online visibility. Seating is limited. Preregistration is required. This workshop is intended for graduate students and early career researchers.