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What is featured?

Saturday, 21 Oct 2017

Workspace Open House for Family Weekend

Oct 21, 2017

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

Free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

The Workspace welcomes families of our Iowa Staters! Drop in to see our creative spaces and stay for free crafts.

Concert: Desi Valentine

Oct 21, 2017

8:00 PM

M-Shop, Memorial Union

$8-$12

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Valentine was raised in London, but moved to Los Angeles to pursue his recording career. While you can hear traces of Valentine's influences in his music, he has a style that is truly unique and refreshing. His voice is raw, powerful, and intense. It is the perfect vessel for his combination of British rock, classic soul, and modern R&B. When Valentine sings, you feel each emotion he is trying to convey.

Sunday, 22 Oct 2017

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Oct 22, 2017

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Workspace

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

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 23 Oct 2017

Screen Printing Class

Oct 23, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $69, Public $79 - includes supplies

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Make custom t-shirts!

Tuesday, 24 Oct 2017

New location: Send Silence Packing exhibit

Oct 24, 2017

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

State Gym

free

ISU Surplus Arts, performances Student activities

Send Silence Packing is a nationally recognized traveling exhibition of donated backpacks representing college students lost to suicide each year. The program is designed to raise awareness about the incidence and impact of suicide, connect students to needed mental health resources, and inspire action for suicide prevention.

Reception and awards: Studies in Creativity exhibit

Oct 24, 2017

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gallery, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Meetings, receptions Student activities

Celebrate students that had artwork accepted into this juried exhibit, and hear comments from the juror. Awards will be announced including Best of Show, Merit, Honorable Mention and the MU Purchase Award.

Open Mic Night

Oct 24, 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, 25 Oct 2017

Intermediate Glass Beads Workshop

Oct 25, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $23, Public $33- (supplies included)

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Take your bead skills to the next level! Learn to create "twisties" - special rods of glass made by melting and twisting multiple colors together.

Leadership Workshop Series: Wellness & Leadership

Oct 25, 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.

African acrobatic troupe: Cirque Zuma Zuma

Oct 25, 2017

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Cirque Zuma Zuma is unlike anything you've ever seen before. Many describe it as an African-style Cirque du Soleil; such is the standard of the performers and the quality of the show's live musical score.

Thursday, 26 Oct 2017

Panel: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Oct 26, 2017

5:15 PM - 6:30 PM

215 Marston Hall

free

ISU Surplus Lectures Student activities

A follow-up dialogue to the powerful "Send Silence Packing" traveling exhibition. There will be panelists representing mental health and suicide prevention student organizations as well as departments providing resources and services. This dialogue is intended to share information, answer questions and engage in open dialogue around mental health and suicide prevention at Iowa State.

Cyclone Cinema: The Dark Tower

Oct 26, 2017

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Student activities

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!

Knitting Class

Oct 26, 2017

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $26, Public $36- (yarn included, but bring needles)

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Learn how to cast-on, knit, purl, bind-off, rib stitch, gauge swatching and pattern reading.

Lecture: Finding a Roadmap for Success

Oct 26, 2017

7:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Student activities

"Leadership: Finding a Roadmap for Success," Lt.Col. (ret) Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, founder and head of Educational Achievement Services, which has a mission to prepare tomorrow's leaders. Latino Heritage Month and Women's Leadership Series keynote.

Concert: Blackalicious

Oct 26, 2017

8:00 PM

M-Shop, Memorial Union

$10-$15

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Blackalicious is an American hip-hop duo from Sacramento, California, made up of rapper Gift of Gab and DJ/producer Chief Xcel.

Lecture: Black Holes in the Universe and in Hollywood

Oct 26, 2017

8:00 PM

Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building, Iowa State Center

free

Lecture Series Lectures Student activities

Zaffarano Lecture in Physics - Roger Blandford is an astrophysicist widely recognized for his contributions to the study of black holes. He directs of the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology at Stanford University, where he is the Luke Blossom Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences.

Friday, 27 Oct 2017

Paint Your Own Pottery: 2 for 1 Night

Oct 27, 2017

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $4, Public $5, plus the cost of the bisque selected

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Trick or treat yourself! Grab a friend and get 2 for 1 studio fees and of course, plenty of candy.

Sunday, 29 Oct 2017

Walk-in Argentine Tango

Oct 29, 2017

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Workspace

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

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance.

Monday, 30 Oct 2017

Documentary & Discussion: Food Evolution

Oct 30, 2017

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures Live Green Student activities

Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the documentary film "Food Evolution" wrestles with the emotions and the evidence driving one of the most heated arguments of our time: GMOs and food.