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Thursday, 14 Nov 2019

Brown Bag: Nature at Noon

Nov 14, 2019

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

Cost of admission

Reiman Gardens Meetings, receptions

DIY Holiday Decorating. Bring your lunch to the Gardens for a fun and wacky demonstration of do-it-yourself holiday decorating with Floral Design instructor / State Fair Master Floral Show Judge Sandy Gossman, and Reiman Gardens' Education Manager Sara Merritt.

Impact: Identity, Belonging and Migration Exhibition

Nov 14, 2019

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Design on Main Gallery, 203 Main St., Ames

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Public reception for "Impact: Identity, Belonging and Migration" exhibition curated by ISU graphic design graduate student Sang Eun Lee as part of her MFA thesis. The show features work by Lee and 13 other immigrant artists, including several College of Design alumni and Raluca Iancu, assistant professor of art and visual culture.

Industrial Design Keynote Lecture

Nov 14, 2019

5:35 PM - 6:35 PM

Kocimski Auditorium, 101 Design

free

College of Design Lectures

Guest speakers Quentin De Coster and Katerina Kopytina of fuseproject, San Francisco will deliver the Industrial Design keynote lecuture. De Coster studied industrial design in Belgium and Italy and worked as a freelance designer in Europe before joining fuseproject in 2017. Kopytina is an industrial designer with fuseproject, where she collaborates with companies interested in high-quality and market-successful products.

Cyclone Cinema: The Lion King

Nov 14, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

A classic Disney movie recreated into a live-action movie. Simba the lion must learn the true meaning of being a leader as he is the heir to the throne.

Lecture: Vietnam Veterans, Still Coming Home

Nov 14, 2019

7:00 PM

South Ballroom, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures

Dr. Steve Feimer, co-author of "Vietnam Vets: Still Coming Home," is an Associate Professor Justice Studies at the University of South Dakota. The purpose of this lecture is to heighten awareness of continuing struggles of Vietnam War Veterans as they deal with such issues as the physical effects on Agent Orange, PTSD, survivor's guilt, readjustment to civilian life, and combat loss. Veterans Week Keynote.

Performance: ISU Opera Studio

Nov 14, 2019

7:30 PM - 8:45 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

$5

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

The ISU Opera Studio is an intensive, student-centered program that allows students to work with faculty who are still active in the field and prepare for careers in performance and education.

Performance: The Avett Brothers

Nov 14, 2019

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$49.50 - $89

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their 2009 major label debut, I and Love and You, landing at No. 16 on the Billboard Top 200 and garnering critical acclaim. In 2012 they saw The Carpenter hit No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 followed by Magpie and the Dandelion (2013) which debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Top 200. The band appeared twice on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Lecture: Impeachment Then and Now

Nov 14, 2019

8:15 PM

Great Hall

free

Lecture Series Lectures

How is the Trump impeachment different from the impeachment processes of Nixon and Clinton? Join three political experts to discuss impeachment: what it means, how it works, and how it has evolved as a process from Nixon to Clinton to Trump.

SUB Comedy Night w/ Ian Edwards

Nov 14, 2019

9:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

Ian Edwards is a British Jamaican / American stand-up comedian, actor and writer. He has appeared on Conan, @Midnight, Huffington Post Live and more. Some of his recent writing works include being Co-Producer on Friends From Collage on Netflix, Co-Producer on Crashing HBO and other well-known TV series.

Friday, 15 Nov 2019

Celebrate America Recycles Day

Nov 15, 2019

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Memorial Union, hallway outside the ISU Bookstore

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Live Green

Join ISU Recycling Services and the Student Government Sustainability Committee to celebrate America Recycles Day, offering information, games and prizes all focused around reducing, reusing and recycling!

Visit Day: Prospective Design Graduate Students

Nov 15, 2019

12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Gallery, College of Design

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions Student activities

The College of Design is hosting a visit day for students considering a graduate degree in design or art majors. Participants have an opportunity to interact with faculty and students, tour facilities, engage with other prospective students and learn the value of Design's outstanding graduate programs. Register online.

Paint Your Own Pottery: Let it Snow!

Nov 15, 2019

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU $4 studio fee + cost of bisque, Public $5 studio fee + cost of bisque

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Baby, it's cold outside! Warm up with a snowman mug, adorn with ornaments and embrace the season with reindeer and other woodland friends. We will show you the basics of painting your piece and fire it within a week. Studio fee is $4 for ISU and $5 for public to attend plus the cost of the bisque you select.

Planetarium Show: The Life Cycle of Stars

Nov 15, 2019

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!

Volleyball vs. Oklahoma

Nov 15, 2019

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State Volleyball vs. Oklahoma

Cyclone Cinema: The Lion King

Nov 15, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

A classic Disney movie recreated into a live-action movie. Simba the lion must learn the true meaning of being a leader as he is the heir to the throne.

Band Extravaganza

Nov 15, 2019

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$10.00 adults; $5.00 students. Tickets available at the Stephens Auditorium box office

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

ISU Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble I, Symphonic Band, Concert Band and the Cyclone Marching Band.

Saturday, 16 Nov 2019

Cyclone Central Tailgate

Nov 16, 2019

11:30 AM

Alumni Center

free

University Special events

Cyclones everywhere are invited to celebrate at the Alumni Center before every home football game. Enjoy giveaways, shopping, refreshments, marching band performances, Cy and spirit squad appearances, and entertainment for all ages. Doors open 3 hours prior to kick-off and end 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Catered meal available for an additional charge.

ISU Opera Studio

Nov 16, 2019

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital, Music Building

$5 - tickets at the door

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

ISU Opera students

Football

Nov 16, 2019

2:30 PM

Jack Trice Stadium

TBA

Athletics Athletics

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

Cyclone Cinema: The Lion King

Nov 16, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

A classic Disney movie recreated into a live-action movie. Simba the lion must learn the true meaning of being a leader as he is the heir to the throne.

Sunday, 17 Nov 2019

Wrestling

Nov 17, 2019

1:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$10

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Bucknell.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Nov 17, 2019

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$10

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Eric Carle's books create a lasting impression on children all over the world whether writing about a brown bear, a quiet cricket, or even a hungry caterpillar, his stories instill happiness in people of all ages. Audiences will be enthralled as Little Cloud floats across the stage, the Mixed-Up Chameleon goes on an adventure to the zoo, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar nibbles through the scenes.

Argentine Tango Lessons

Nov 17, 2019

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512 at the Iowa State Memorial Union

ISU - five lessons for $35/Public - five lessons for $45

The Workspace Arts, performances Student activities

Valerie Williams This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. From 4-5pm, moves for beginners are introduced with different partners for practice. From 5-7pm, the floor is yours for dancing under the guidance of Valerie, and for working with different partners. An intermediate level figure will also be introduced during this time.

Cyclone Cinema: The Lion King

Nov 17, 2019

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

A classic Disney movie recreated into a live-action movie. Simba the lion must learn the true meaning of being a leader as he is the heir to the throne.

Monday, 18 Nov 2019

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites

Nov 18, 2019

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance/$5 door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Three beloved stories by Eric Carle are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets. The Very Hungry Caterpillar eats his way through an amazing variety of foods on his path to becoming a beautiful butterfly. Little Cloud playfully transforms himself into various creatures, and The Mixed-Up Chameleon, bored with his life, attempts to emulate the animals he sees at the zoo before he realizes the value in his unique self.

Monday Monologues series

Nov 18, 2019

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Grant Wood Foyer, Parks Library

free

University Library Arts, performances Lectures

"The World Made New," poetry readings by students, curated by Deb Marquart, ISU creative writing and environment. Poetry students will demonstrate how the act of writing poetry involves thoughtful work such as remembering, digging, observing, exploring, describing and imagining. Hear how the poem arrives on the page with new insights, offering in its language and imagery new ways of seeing and knowing.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites

Nov 18, 2019

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$4 advance/$5 door

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Three beloved stories by Eric Carle are retold on stage through the magic of black light and fanciful puppets. The Very Hungry Caterpillar eats his way through an amazing variety of foods on his path to becoming a beautiful butterfly. Little Cloud playfully transforms himself into various creatures, and The Mixed-Up Chameleon, bored with his life, attempts to emulate the animals he sees at the zoo before he realizes the value in his unique self.

Faculty workshop: Advancing Your Term Career at ISU

Nov 18, 2019

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Gold Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Training, development

An overview of the advancement process for term faculty, including best practices for putting together a portfolio and opportunities to become more engaged at the university as your career develops. Register via Learn@ISU.

ISU Jazz Ensembles I

Nov 18, 2019

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, Music Hall

$5 adult & students tickets sold at the door.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

James Bovinette, Director of Jazz 1