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Thursday, 28 Feb 2019

BIEDA Week: Rock Your Body

Feb 28, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

3430 Beyer Hall

free

Student Activities Arts, performances Student activities

A fun, energizing cardio dance class. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Hosted by the Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness (BIEDA) student organization as part of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.

Mvskoke Community Futurity: A Map to the Next World

Feb 28, 2019

5:10 PM - 6:00 PM

1210 LeBaron

free

College of Design Lectures

Mvskoke scholar Laura Harjo, an assistant professor of community and regional planning at the University of New Mexico, will speak about indigenous feminist space, place and mapping theories as part of the Contemporary Issues in Planning and Design Lecture Series at Iowa State. Her talk is cosponsored by the Department of Community and Regional Planning, urban design graduate program, American Indian studies program and College of Design.

When Boon Becomes Bane in the Garden (& Vice Versa)

Feb 28, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Just because a lovely plant is given sales space at a garden center or nursery and alluringly seduces you with its beauty doesn't mean that it will be a good fit in your garden.

Woven Wall Hanging Class

Feb 28, 2019

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $71 Public $81 (supplies included)

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

The popularity of weaving is back, and this is a great way to get started on your fibers journey. Learn basic skills including how to set up a small loom, creating shapes by decreasing and increasing warps, knotting, and incorporating wool roving and other textures. Finish a 13"x18" weaving in shades of cream and tan that will be ready to hang.

Cyclone Cinema: Ralph Breaks the Internet

Feb 28, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Ralph Breaks the Internet, a PG fantasy/adventure movie rated 3.5 stars. Watch Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz travel the World Wide Web on a mission. They risk it all to save the video game, "Sugar Rush" with the help of citizens of the internet

Woven Wall Hanging Class

Feb 28, 2019

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU $48 Public $58 (supplies included)

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

The popularity of weaving is back, and this is a great way to get started on your fibers journey. Learn basic skills including how to set up a small loom, knotting, and incorporating wool roving and other textures. Finish a 10" x 14" weaving in shades of cream and tan that will be ready to hang.

Funky MojoDaddy w/ Rob Lumbard

Feb 28, 2019

8:00 PM

M-Shop

$12 or $8 w/ ISU student ID in advance

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Genre: Chicago Blues | For Fans of: Ken Kinsey, Buddy Guy, Carl Weathersby, The Kinsey Report. Top-shelf musicians who have built a high-energy blues, funk/soul, roots-rock supergroup who thread the spirit of the past into creative, passionate playing.

Friday, 01 Mar 2019

Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity

Mar 01, 2019

8:15 AM - 5:00 PM

Memorial Union

free

Student Affairs Conferences Diversity

ISCORE is the university's local initiative designed to provide an ongoing platform of sharing and applying new knowledge through presentations and workshops. The conference supports the university's Mission to "create, share and apply knowledge ... and make Iowa and the world a better place." This year's keynote will be delivered by Vernon Wall, LeaderShape Inc., Washington, D.C. Registration (free) is requested.

CANCELED: Homeschool Day: Plant Science

Mar 01, 2019

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens' plant collections provide a living laboratory for learning all about plants.

Retirement reception: Ed Logan

Mar 01, 2019

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Meetings, receptions

Ed Logan, a facilities mechanic at the Memorial Union, is retiring after 25 years of service to the university.

ISCORE Keynote: Vernon Wall

Mar 01, 2019

12:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Vernon Wall is a nationally known speaker in the areas of social justice and leadership styles and is one of the founders and facilitators of the Social Justice Training Institute.

Friday Research Seminar: The Art of Asking Questions

Mar 01, 2019

12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

130 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

How do questions influence the thinking process in design? To what extent do (high-level) questions influence problem definition and shape idea generation? What type of question-asking behavior drives the creative thinking process? How does one learn to ask "good" questions? In this talk, Carlos Cardoso, associate professor of industrial design, will discuss the role of question-asking in designing as part of his research in design methodology.

Retirement reception: Barb Cole

Mar 01, 2019

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lower level large conference room, Knapp Storms dining complex (enter on west side)

free

ISU Surplus Meetings, receptions

Barb Cole, a baker in ISU Dining's central bakery, is retiring after 33 years of service to ISU Dining.

March Craft of the Month: Secret Book Safe

Mar 01, 2019

2:00 PM

The Workspace at the Memorial Union

ISU & Public: $8

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Hollow out a book for a secret place to stash your treasures in plain sight. Start by gluing the edges together, then use a box knife to cut out a rectangular compartment within the pages. Add decorative paper to your interior cutout to tidy up the edges, and keep it under a stack of real books overnight to compress the pages. Drop in during open hours but give yourself about 90 minutes.

Reception: Nancy Olson and Stephen Veysey

Mar 01, 2019

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Hach Hall atrium

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Nancy Olson, finance coordinator in the chemistry department, is leaving, and Stephen Veysey, chemistry instrument services manager, is retiring. A short program with remarks will begin at 2:30 pm.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Superhero Night

Mar 01, 2019

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

Turn a figurine into a new guardian or nemesis, or paint your favorite hero, villain, or speech bubble - Ka-Pow! Wear a cape and get half price studio fees, and enter our drawing for two tickets to Captain Marvel, releasing March 8.

Cyclone Cinema: Ralph Breaks the Internet

Mar 01, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Ralph Breaks the Internet, a PG fantasy/adventure movie rated 3.5 stars. Watch Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz travel the World Wide Web on a mission. They risk it all to save the video game, "Sugar Rush" with the help of citizens of the internet

Lecture: Reframing the National Conversation about Immigration

Mar 01, 2019

7:00 PM

Pioneer Room, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

"Law and Story: Reframing the National Conversation about Immigration," Rev. Dr. David Vasquez-Levy, President of the Pacific School of Religion, and Tom Miller, Iowa State Attorney General, will discuss both immigration laws and the current immigration narrative among academic, legal and religious communities.

Performance: Sense and Sensibility

Mar 01, 2019

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

$11-$18

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

In 18th-century England, the sudden death of Henry Dashwood leaves his daughters financially destitute and socially vulnerable. The sisters -- sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne -- must learn how to weather the ridiculous societal pressures of the time in order to find love and their place in this new world. A charming, new adaptation written by ISU alum Kerry Skram.

Comedian Becky Robinson

Mar 01, 2019

9:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

$0

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Becky Robinson, a comedian will be joining us for a great night of laughs at ISU AfterDark.

ISU AfterDark

Mar 01, 2019

9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

ISU AfterDark is a student group that plans late night events throughout the semester. Enjoy an evening with Panda Express, the chance to win a $1,000 and entertainment.

ISU AfterDark: Antoni Porowski

Mar 01, 2019

11:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Arts, performances Student activities

Actor, Antoni Porowski, is best known for his role as the food and wine expert in the Netflix series, Queer Eye.

Saturday, 02 Mar 2019

Iowa Songwriters Showcase

Mar 02, 2019

5:00 PM

Goldfinch Room, Stephens Auditorium

$25-$40

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Iowa songwriters J. Jeffrey Messerole and Aaron Earl Short will perform two shows. Messerole is an Americana musician who performs original folk, blues, and alternative country music. Short is a bluesy songwriter and storyteller with a troubadour style. The Goldfinch Room provides great acoustics in an intimate setting for approximately 80 people.

Cyclone Cinema: Ralph Breaks the Internet

Mar 02, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver Hall 101

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Ralph Breaks the Internet, a PG fantasy/adventure movie rated 3.5 stars. Watch Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz travel the World Wide Web on a mission. They risk it all to save the video game, "Sugar Rush" with the help of citizens of the internet

Performance: Sense and Sensibility

Mar 02, 2019

7:30 PM

Fisher Theater

$11-$18

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

In 18th-century England, the sudden death of Henry Dashwood leaves his daughters financially destitute and socially vulnerable. The sisters -- sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne -- must learn how to weather the ridiculous societal pressures of the time in order to find love and their place in this new world. A charming, new adaptation written by ISU alum Kerry Skram.

Iowa Songwriters Showcase

Mar 02, 2019

8:00 PM

Goldfinch Room, Stephens Auditorium

$25-$40

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Iowa songwriters J. Jeffrey Messerole and Aaron Earl Short will perform two shows. Messerole is an Americana musician who performs original folk, blues, and alternative country music. Short is a bluesy songwriter and storyteller with a troubadour style. The Goldfinch Room provides great acoustics in an intimate setting for approximately 80 people.