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What is featured?

Sunday, 01 May 2022

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

May 01, 2022

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $35 ISU, $45 public

Memorial Union programs Student activities

This Milonga (dance party) is a multi-level class with lots of time to enjoy the music and dance. Classes meet every Sunday and drop-ins are welcome. Purchase a dance punch card and attend as often as your schedule allows. Open to ages 18+.

Cyclone Cinema: The King's Man

May 01, 2022

7:00 PM

Carver 101

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Cyclone Cinema is presented by the Student Union Board and showcases a variety of film genres, screening a different movie every weekend Thursday - Sunday during the semester. Sunday film screenings are in open caption format. All other screenings can be open caption as well, as long as the request is made to the staff prior to the movie starting.

Monday, 02 May 2022

Barks@Parks

May 02, 2022

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Comfort dogs will be available during prep week, along with other stress-reducing activities.

ISU Student Employee Recruitment Fair for Summer 2022

May 02, 2022

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Come learn about our available part time job openings for summer 2022! We are looking for event operations staff, mechanic assistants, graphic designers, student engagement consultants and audio visual technicians. ISU Dining and Department of Residence will also be present at the fair seeking applicants for their facilities and dining operations.

Retirement reception: Sarah Nusser

May 02, 2022

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Speer Room, Reiman Gardens

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Sarah Nusser, professor emerita of statistics and former vice president for research (2014-20), retired from Iowa State June 30, 2021, after more than three decades on the ISU faculty.

Lecture: "Does Occupational Licensing Reduce the Effectiveness of Customer Search on Digital Platforms?"

May 02, 2022

3:40 PM - 5:00 PM

368A Heady Hall

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Lectures

The Department of Economics is proud to present a seminar by Peter Q. Blair (Harvard University), who will speak on "Why Don't Elite Colleges Expand Supply."

Seminar: Analyses of Biotic and Abiotic Risks of Dirca spp. in Managed Landscapes

May 02, 2022

4:25 PM - 5:15 PM

118 Horticulture Hall

free

Research Lectures

Join this Department of Horticulture Graduate Seminar to hear graduate student Austin Gimondo discuss research into the proliferation, temperature tolerance, and pest tolerance of Dirca spp. plants with the goal of determining the limiting factors of establishing Dirca spp. into Iowa landscapes.

Beginner Watercolor

May 02, 2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

Mondays beginning May 2, 6:30 - 8:30 PM for 6 weeks Join Creative Department artist Yvonne Brune for a six-week watercolor course exploring the beauty of the Gardens.

Tuesday, 03 May 2022

Barks@Parks

May 03, 2022

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Comfort dogs will be available during prep week, along with other stress-reducing activities.

Retirement reception: Leonard Bond

May 03, 2022

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Room 1235 Howe Hall

free

College of Engineering Meetings, receptions

Leonard Bond, professor of aerospace engineering and faculty member in the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, will retire from Iowa State June 30.

Meeting: Faculty Senate

May 03, 2022

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.

Retirement reception: Patricia Daugherty, William Dilla and Jose Rosa

May 03, 2022

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

3560 Memorial Union (Pioneer Room)

free

Ivy College of Business Meetings, receptions

Professor of supply chain management and Debbie and Jerry Ivy Chair in Business Patricia Daugherty, Union Pacific/Charles B. Handy Professorship in Accounting William Dilla, and professor of marketing José Rosa, all in the Ivy College of Business, are retiring. Remarks will begin at 5:15 p.m.

Nature Journaling

May 03, 2022

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

Tuesdays May 3, 10, 17, 31, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (NOTE: NO CLASS on May 24.) Join artist and illustrator Kelsey Wilson to learn the basics of drawing nature through observational and reflective journaling.

Wednesday, 04 May 2022

Free Admission During Go Public Gardens Days

May 04, 2022

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

We will celebrate with a FREE ADMISSION day on Wednesday, May 4 in honor of Go Public Gardens Days.

Artist Lecture: Kelsey Wilson

May 04, 2022

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

free

Reiman Gardens Lectures

Bring your lunch and join us for a discussion about art and invasive plants led by Kelsey Wilson, botanical artist from Nevada.

Barks@Parks

May 04, 2022

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Comfort dogs will be available during prep week, along with other stress-reducing activities.

Canvas New Quizzes Demonstration (Development and Student View)

May 04, 2022

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

WebEx only

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Canvas has developed New Quizzes to replace the current Quizzes function, Classic Quizzes. The ISU transition to New Quizzes is tied to and dependent on Canvas' timeline and ability to meet their milestone commitments.

University Honors Program: Spring Poster Presentation and Convocation

May 04, 2022

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Spring 2022 Honors graduates, as well as other Honors students, will be present to speak with individuals interested in their projects and answer questions. A reception begins at 5 p.m.

Retirement reception: Susan Yager

May 04, 2022

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Alluvial Brewing, 3715 W. 190th St.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Meetings, receptions

Susan Yager, Morrill Professor of English, will retire June 30 after 31 years on the ISU faculty.

Thursday, 05 May 2022

Caterpillar Club

May 05, 2022

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

Join us outdoors weekly for our popular Early Childhood Development program featuring stories followed by nature exploration and activities. Best for children ages 2-5 with an adult.

Barks@Parks

May 05, 2022

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Comfort dogs will be available during prep week, along with other stress-reducing activities.

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

May 05, 2022

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

TBA

free

Groups, governance Meetings, receptions

The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings will be held in a hybrid format and are open to the public.

Performance: Paulo Padilha e Bando

May 05, 2022

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

$5-$10, free for ISU students

Iowa State Center Arts, performances Diversity

Padilha is a master musician and educator who specializes in rhythm and song workshops. His music is born from the urban bustle of São Paulo and mixes traditional Brazilian rhythms and styles such as Samba, Forro and Maracatu with contemporary nuances. His band of master samba musicians and dancers will make you want to dance. The performance will also include a song with Lyrica, an Iowa State student treble-voice ensemble.

Friday, 06 May 2022

Retirement open house: Mark Honeyman

May 06, 2022

11:45 AM - 2:00 PM

Harl Commons, Curtiss Hall

free

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Meetings, receptions

Mark Honeyman, associate dean for operations in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will retire from the university on May 6.

Barks@Parks

May 06, 2022

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Parks Library, upper rotunda

free

University Library Student activities

Comfort dogs will be available during prep week, along with other stress-reducing activities.

Retirement reception: Brenda Behling and Julie Johnston

May 06, 2022

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

First floor rotunda, Beardshear Hall

free

Academic Affairs Meetings, receptions

Two longtime employees of the provost's office, Brenda Behling, strategic academic personnel and policy advisor; and Julie Johnston, executive assistant to the senior vice president and provost, are retiring. Remarks will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Retirement reception: Lee Cagley

May 06, 2022

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Lightfoot Forum (atrium), College of Design

free

College of Design Meetings, receptions

Lee Cagley, professor and chair of the department of interior design, is retiring at the end of June. A program will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Softball vs. Kansas

May 06, 2022

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kansas. Schedule updates and weather delays are available on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.

Saturday, 07 May 2022

Plant Sale Extravaganza 2022

May 07, 2022

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Reiman Gardens

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Reiman Gardens

Sale open to the public on May 7 from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and May 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Softball vs. Kansas

May 07, 2022

1:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Kansas. Schedule updates and weather delays are available on the team social media accounts and the athletics website.