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Wednesday, 27 Apr 2016

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 27, 2016

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

The CODAC (College of Design Art Club) annual spring sale of artwork by students in the integrated studio arts/integrated visual arts programs will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 27-29, outside the College of Design Dean's Office. Most of the proceeds go directly to the student artists, while the rest help fund club activities.

Study Break: Coloring Books!

Apr 27, 2016

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Could you benefit from a play break during to clear your mind during finals week? Drop in and spend some time coloring.

Poster session and reception: University Honors Program students

Apr 27, 2016

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Spring and summer Honors graduates, as well as other Honors students, will be present to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects.

POSTPONED: Softball

Apr 27, 2016

3:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Iowa (Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series). Game time TBA.

Retirement reception: Pam White

Apr 27, 2016

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

First floor atrium, Beardshear Hall

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

College of Human Sciences dean Pam White is retiring this summer after more than 40 years of service to Iowa State. A short program will begin at 4 p.m.

Opening reception: Fashion Show Exhibit 2016

Apr 27, 2016

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mary Alice Gallery, 1015 Morrill

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Summer exhibit will feature the first and second place student designs from the spring fashion show.

Thursday, 28 Apr 2016

Textbook buyback

Apr 28, 2016

All day

Academic Affairs Academic calendar

End of term textbook buyback begins at University Bookstore.

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 28, 2016

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

The CODAC (College of Design Art Club) annual spring sale of artwork by students in the integrated studio arts/integrated visual arts programs will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 27-29, outside the College of Design Dean's Office. Most of the proceeds go directly to the student artists, while the rest help fund club activities.

Study Break: Coloring Books!

Apr 28, 2016

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Could you benefit from a play break during to clear your mind during finals week? Drop in and spend some time coloring.

Outdoor Recreation Program: Equipment sale

Apr 28, 2016

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

State Gym

free

Student Activities Special events

Used equipment for sale this spring includes kayaks, bikes, tents and more. Acceptable forms of payment: cash, check, Visa and MasterCard.

Performance: The Birds

Apr 28, 2016

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Memorial Union Maintenance Shop, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Two Athenians guided by a crow and a jackdaw leave their city and all its arguments in order to look for a better life. This is the start of an idea one of them eventually has--that birds were the original gods and should build themselves a great city between heaven and earth. The nightingale calls the birds of the world who begin to assemble and start building that city in the sky. Actors as well as puppets will be used in this new adaptation.

Friday, 29 Apr 2016

CODAC Spring Art Sale

Apr 29, 2016

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Foyer outside Dean's Office, College of Design

College of Design Special events

The CODAC (College of Design Art Club) annual spring sale of artwork by students in the integrated studio arts/integrated visual arts programs will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 27-29, outside the College of Design Dean's Office. Most of the proceeds go directly to the student artists, while the rest help fund club activities.

Retirement reception: Jay-Lin Jane

Apr 29, 2016

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building

free

College of Human Sciences Meetings, receptions

Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences Jay-Lin Jane is retiring from the food science and human nutrition department. A program will begin at 3 p.m.

Softball

Apr 29, 2016

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. With strong chances of rain on Saturday and Sunday, the Cyclones and Sooners will now play a double-header on Friday (2 and 4 p.m.) The final game of the series is set for Saturday at noon.

Study Break: Coloring Books!

Apr 29, 2016

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Could you benefit from a play break during to clear your mind during finals week? Drop in and spend some time coloring.

Planetarium Show: Backyard Astronomy

Apr 29, 2016

6:30 PM

ISU Planetarium, Physics Hall

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

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!

Concert: Michael Londra, opera

Apr 29, 2016

7:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

$25-$35

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Irish tenor Michael Londra is known internationally for singing traditional Irish music. The evening will include Londra's renowned rendition of "Danny Boy" and also musicians playing fiddles, uillean pipes and bodhran drums to accompany him.

Performance: The Birds

Apr 29, 2016

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Memorial Union Maintenance Shop, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Two Athenians guided by a crow and a jackdaw leave their city and all its arguments in order to look for a better life. This is the start of an idea one of them eventually has--that birds were the original gods and should build themselves a great city between heaven and earth. The nightingale calls the birds of the world who begin to assemble and start building that city in the sky. Actors as well as puppets will be used in this new adaptation.

Saturday, 30 Apr 2016

Stash The Trash

Apr 30, 2016

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

free

Live Green Live Green

Stash the Trash is a volunteer effort that brings students and community members together to help clean up the Ames community and assist homeowners with yard work. The event is organized by the ISU Student Activities Center and the Volunteer Center of Story County. Volunteers can choose to work alone, with a group of people, or with an organization.

Art Supply Swap

Apr 30, 2016

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Live Green Student activities

Bring items from your own stash - things that you aren't going to use, but can't bring yourself to throw away. Swap for new or new-to-you supplies!

Study Break: Coloring Books!

Apr 30, 2016

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

Free

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Could you benefit from a play break during to clear your mind during finals week? Drop in and spend some time coloring.

Auditions: Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Apr 30, 2016

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

2140 Pearson Hall

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Roles available for 3 men and 5 women. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script, improvisational storytelling, and singing. No advance preparation necessary. Stop by 2130 Pearson Hall to sign up for an audition time! Auditions are open to all ISU students. Visit www.theatre.iastate.edu for more details.

Softball

Apr 30, 2016

12:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Oklahoma. With strong chances of rain on Saturday and Sunday, the Cyclones and Sooners will now play a double-header on Friday (2 and 4 p.m.) The final game of the series is set for Saturday at noon.

Exhibition: Rural Route 3

Apr 30, 2016

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Black Contemporary, 26107 530th St., Ames

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

An exhibition of work by architecture and interior design students related to the space of the family farm; the way it is framed, expressed and understood; and possible future land uses for a farm site. Architecture senior lecturer Pete Goche and graphic design assistant professor Alex Braidwood also will share work.

Stage reading: Holloway

Apr 30, 2016

2:00 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Building

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances

Holloway is a new musical based on true events from 2005, and feature songs from writer/composer Joseph Smith, Marion. It is scheduled to make its New York City premiere on Aug. 14.

Performance: The Birds

Apr 30, 2016

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Memorial Union Maintenance Shop, Ames

Adults $18, seniors $16, students $11

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Two Athenians guided by a crow and a jackdaw leave their city and all its arguments in order to look for a better life. This is the start of an idea one of them eventually has--that birds were the original gods and should build themselves a great city between heaven and earth. The nightingale calls the birds of the world who begin to assemble and start building that city in the sky. Actors as well as puppets will be used in this new adaptation.