Thursday, 19 Oct 2017
Pumpkin Carving
Monday through Friday, October 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join Reiman Gardens anytime Monday through Friday for a spooky good time and help us carve pumpkins. The 650 pumpkins will then go on display as lit jack-o-lanterns for our Jack-O-Lantern Walk, a part of our Spirits in the Gardens event, on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22.
Youth Program: Caterpillar Club
Join us weekly this winter for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories and creative activities around a nature-based theme.
Getting Started with EndNote Web
Lost the references you need for your research paper? Thesis and dissertation citations becoming unmanageable? This workshop for beginners introduces EndNote Web. Preregistration is required. Register through Learn@ISU. Keyword:LIB. Please let us know if you need any kind of accommodation.
Grand opening: Hillside Water-wise Garden
The Hillside Water-wise Garden is the only one of its kind in Iowa for its unique planting method and style. It is a visually stunning garden with a spectacular stone staircase flanked by custom built railings, ADA compliant path, different planting themes and limestone borders. Tours follow the ribbon-cutting event.
Casting Metal Class
Learn to both hand-carve and mold forms that will be cast in brass. Final pieces can be pendants, pins or miniatures.
Leadership Workshop Series: Empowering Others to Lead
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.
Cyclone Cinema: Despicable Me 3
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: Can You Be Born a Couch Potato?
"Can You Be Born a Couch Potato? The Genetics of Physical Activity." Pease Family Scholar in Kinesiology J. Timothy Lightfoot directs the Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Texas A&M University, where his research focuses on the genetics of daily physical activity and exercise endurance.
Soccer
Iowa State vs. TCU. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Concert: Flutist Anthony Trionfo
Praised for his "spellbinding" performances with "authoritative intellect" by the Santa Barbara Voice after his performance of the Jolivet Concerto with the Music Academy of the West Festival Orchestra, young flutist Anthony Trionfo will make his recital debuts on the Young Concert Artists Series at the Kennedy Center as well as in New York City's Merkin Concert Hall in Spring 2018.
SUB Comedy Night: Amanda Seales
Formerly known by her stage name Amanda Diva, Amanda Seales is a comedian, actress, DJ, recording artist and radio personality. Aside from her solo career, she was also a touring member of the musical group Floetry.
Friday, 20 Oct 2017
Fee payment deadline: Fall 2017
Fee payment deadline for fall. Final payment due on AccessPlus.
Schedule Changes for second half-semester courses
Last day to process most schedule changes for a second half-semester course without signatures of instructor and adviser. See the tuition adjustment schedule for financial deadlines.
Pumpkin Carving
Monday through Friday, October 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Join Reiman Gardens anytime Monday through Friday for a spooky good time and help us carve pumpkins. The 650 pumpkins will then go on display as lit jack-o-lanterns for our Jack-O-Lantern Walk, a part of our Spirits in the Gardens event, on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22.
Pizza and pop sale
Proceeds of the sales benefit the United Way of Story County.
Research Workshop: Sponsored Funding Budgets
"Sponsored Funding Budget Basics." In this session you will learn about practical tools and strategies for developing your proposal budget according to agency requirements. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop if one is available, though it is not required to attend.
Snowblower Service Days
The maintenance service provided by members of the Agricultural Systems Technology Club includes oil, grease, spark plug and a half tank of gas (no repairs). Continues Oct. 21 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.).
Paint Your Own Pottery: Cardinal & Gold Night
It's Family Weekend! We welcome parents and siblings of Iowa Staters, as well as our regular community crowd. We love the Cyclones and may her colors ever fly.
Iowa State Singers
James Rodde is the group's conductor.
Concert: Girlpool
Girlpool is a folk punk band from Los Angeles, California. Its members are Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad. Their opening act is indie rock band Lala Lala.
Saturday, 21 Oct 2017
Snowblower Service Days
The maintenance service provided by members of the Agricultural Systems Technology Club includes oil, grease, spark plug and a half tank of gas (no repairs). Service begins Oct. 20 (1-6 p.m.).
Open house: Ames Municipal Airport
The Ames Municipal Airport Modernization project is a multiphased improvement plan that includes a new airport hangar and terminal. The project is a private-public partnership that includes investments by the City of Ames, Iowa State University, the Ames Economic Development Commission, and the Ames business community. A ribbon-cutting and short program will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Homecoming: Blue Sky 4K
A 4K run/walk with proceeds that support Lutheran Services in Iowa. A kids fun run starts at 9 a.m.
Rust Dyeing
Learn to dye silk and cotton fabrics with rust.
Workspace Open House for Family Weekend
The Workspace welcomes families of our Iowa Staters! Drop in to see our creative spaces and stay for free crafts.
Homecoming: Food on Campus
Lunch catered by Hickory Park. Free with homecoming button ($5).
Story Time With Pete The Cat
Join us for story time with Pete the Cat. We'll read stories, have coloring pages and time for photos with Pete. This event is also available at 2:30 pm.
Homecoming: Yell Like Hell
First cuts for the Yell Like Hell contest, which features skit competitions that promote school spirit with cheering, music and dancing.
Volleyball
Iowa State vs. TCU. Game times and dates are subject to change.
Story Time With Pete The Cat
Join us for story time with Pete the Cat. We'll read stories, have coloring pages and time for photos with Pete.