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Sunday, 08 Oct 2017

Concert: Hawthorne Heights

Oct 08, 2017

8:00 PM

M-Shop, Memorial Union

$12-$18

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Hawthorne Heights is an emo rock band based out of Ohio, formerly known as A Day in the Life.

Monday, 09 Oct 2017

The Wright Stuff: First in Flight

Oct 09, 2017

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance, $5 door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Barely out of their teens, two plucky bicycle mechanics team with their studious sister to out-invent the world's top scientists and achieve the timeless dream of flight.

The Wright Stuff: First in Flight

Oct 09, 2017

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance, $5 door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Barely out of their teens, two plucky bicycle mechanics team with their studious sister to out-invent the world's top scientists and achieve the timeless dream of flight.

Open forum: Finalist for ISU presidency

Oct 09, 2017

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

University Meetings, receptions

One of four candidates invited to interview on campus. The candidate's name and CV will be shared the morning of Oct. 8.

Film: Washed Ashore, Art to Save the Sea

Oct 09, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

free

Reiman Gardens Arts, performances

The project, based in Bandon, Oregon, involves collecting, washing and sorting plastic that has washed up on Oregon beaches, and repurposing it into art that is awakening the hearts and minds of viewers to the global marine debris crisis. Reiman Gardens is the first botanical garden to exhibit a collection of monumental sculptures made from this debris, and we invite you to a free public viewing of this feature-length film to learn more.

Leadership Workshop Series: Building a Common Purpose

Oct 09, 2017

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The Gallery, MU

free

Student Engagement Diversity Student activities Training, development

The Leaders Workshop Series is an opportunity for you to build up your leadership skills from the inside out. During these workshops, you will have the opportunity to engage in activities and discussions that will help you establish your personal values, learn some tips and tricks on how to build a common purpose and community, as well as strategies for empowering your members to lead.

Panel: Columbus Day and Representation of American Indians in Art

Oct 09, 2017

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures

"Erasure and Invisibility: A Conversation on Columbus Day and Representation of American Indians in Art." When these narratives are contrasted with artwork and images of American Indians made by American Indians, how might our understanding change? Using works of art from the permanent collection by N.C. Wyeth, Juane Quick-to-See Smith, Dan Namingha and others, explore how the narrative on American Indians evolves.

Pink Hat Revolution!

Oct 09, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

$15

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Pink, cat-eared hats have adorned thousands in the Women's March on January 21. Make your own Pusseyhat, a symbol of support and solidarity for women's rights. Choose between knitting, crochet or sewing fleece.

Lecture: National Defense and International Security

Oct 09, 2017

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier is Director of Operational Capability Requirements and Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements for the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon.

Tuesday, 10 Oct 2017

Research Workshop: Integrating Broader Impacts

Oct 10, 2017

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Research Training, development

"Integrating Broader Impacts Work Into Your Research." Learn how to effectively build a broader impacts effort in the context of your research. Attendees will meet potential community partners and hear from other faculty who have built successful research programs based on their broader impacts work. Resources to develop BI statements. Second workshop to review and refine BI statements.

Training: Youth program leaders and administrators

Oct 10, 2017

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

1020 4-H Extension Building

Environmental Health & Safety Training, development

Information for youth program leaders, administrators and student organization officers regarding youth-related policies, procedures and forms for successfully conducting youth programs at ISU.

CANCELED: Faculty Senate meeting

Oct 10, 2017

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The meeting was canceled so representatives could attend an open forum for a presidential finalist. The meeting will not be rescheduled. The next meeting is Nov. 14.

Open forum: Finalist for ISU presidency

Oct 10, 2017

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

University Meetings, receptions

One of four candidates invited to interview on campus. The candidate's name and CV will be shared the morning of Oct. 9.

Seminar: Geological & Atmospheric Sciences

Oct 10, 2017

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

2050 Agronomy

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Lectures

"Things we need to think about as we move to high resolution forecasts" by Dr. Harold Brooks, NSSL/NOAA, Norman, OK

Herbal Preparations for Cold/Flu Season

Oct 10, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Learn how to make herbal teas and tinctures to combat cold and flu season from Certified Master Herbalist Gayle Curtis.

Striped Cutting Board Class

Oct 10, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $58, Public $68- includes supplies

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Using strips of hardwood like maple, walnut and cherry, create a cutting board that will be a beautiful addition to your kitchen.

Artist's Reception: "Faces of Iowa State" exhibit

Oct 10, 2017

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Brunnier Art Museum, 295 Scheman Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances Meetings, receptions

Join us in celebrating Rose Frantzen and the 39 portraits included in the Faces of Iowa State exhibition currently on view in the Brunnier Art Museum. These new paintings completed over the past 14 months celebrate the tradition and the impact of portraiture at ISU and show the development of ISU as a story of democracy where the vision, dreams, and actions of individual people play a vital role in how our collective identity is shaped.

Auditions: A Christmas Carol

Oct 10, 2017

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Fisher Theater Lobby

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

This show has a large cast and there are many roles available! Come to 0310 Carver Hall to obtain audition materials, sign up to audition, or borrow a copy of the script. Performance dates will be December 1-10. E-mail jfcox@iastate.edu with questions.

Open Mic Night

Oct 10, 2017

8:00 PM

The M-Shop, MU

FREE

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

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. (Sign Up starts at 7:30 p.m. until all spots are filled)

Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017

Major Fair

Oct 11, 2017

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

ISU Surplus Conferences Diversity Student activities

More than 100 ISU majors and minors are represented in one room. This event is for students who are open-option, undecided, thinking about changing their major or struggling to find a career path.

Rainbow Necklaces for Coming Out Week

Oct 11, 2017

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

$6

Student Engagement Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Stop by The Workspace to make a simple rainbow necklace with clustered jump rings.

Open forum: Finalist for ISU presidency

Oct 11, 2017

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

University Meetings, receptions

One of four candidates invited to interview on campus. The candidate's name and CV will be shared the morning of Oct. 10.

Artful Yoga

Oct 11, 2017

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Christian Petersen Art Museum, 1017 Morrill Hall

free

University Museums Arts, performances

This practice will enrich your yoga experience by going beyond the physical and inviting an artistic perspective to your awareness. Please arrive a few minutes early for a brief discussion of the current exhibition with a yoga twist. The practice will begin at 5:30. No yoga experience is necessary, but please bring your own mat. Free, but online registration required. Sponsored by University Museums and Rec. Services.

Volleyball

Oct 11, 2017

6:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kansas State. Game times and dates are subject to change.

Auditions: A Christmas Carol

Oct 11, 2017

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Fisher Theater Lobby

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

This show has a large cast and there are many roles available! Come to 0310 Carver Hall to obtain audition materials, sign up to audition, or borrow a copy of the script. Performance dates will be December 1-10. E-mail jfcox@iastate.edu with questions.

Panel: Controversy and the U.S. Supreme Court

Oct 11, 2017

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Panelists discussing recent Supreme Court rulings include ACLU of Iowa Legal Director Rita Bettis and Dirk Deam, senior lecturer in Political Science. They will also discuss any shift in the balance of the court caused by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia and the appointment of Neil Gorsuch. Iowa State Bioethics Program Director and philosophy professor Clark Wolf, an expert in philosophy of the law, will moderate....

ISU Jazz Ensembles I & II

Oct 11, 2017

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

$5 Tickets sold at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

James Bovinette is director of Jazz I Ensemble. Michael Giles is director Jazz II Ensemble.

Concert: Dustin Lynch

Oct 11, 2017

8:00 PM

Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center

$25-$35

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Dustin Lynch is an American country music singer and songwriter, signed to Broken Bow Records. Lynch has released two albums for the label: a self-titled album in 2012, and Where It's At two years later. He has also released eight singles, of which four have reached the No. 1 position on Country Airplay.

Concert: together PANGEA

Oct 11, 2017

8:00 PM

M-Shop, Memorial Union

$8-$12

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

together PANGEA is an American rock band from Santa Clarita, California that is based out of Los Angeles. Opening acts for the band include Tall Juan and Daddy Issues.