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What is featured?

Wednesday, 15 Feb 2023

Men's Basketball vs. TCU

Feb 15, 2023

8:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State men's basketball vs. TCU. Game dates and times are subject to change.

Thursday, 16 Feb 2023

People to People Career Fair

Feb 16, 2023

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

University Conferences Student activities

Learn about career paths, find out what skills and experiences employers and professional schools are seeking, find job and internship opportunities, and more. Open to all majors and other job seekers. Focus areas include: Communication, Education, Events, Government, Health, Wellness or Food, Hospitality, Human Resources, Nonprofit, Social Services, Professional Schools in Health and Law.

Digital Humanities 101: Intro to Geospatial Humanities

Feb 16, 2023

12:40 PM - 1:55 PM

199 Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

This introduction to GIS for the humanities will present the basic concepts, data sources, and tools for mapping and spatial analysis. Participants will create a map using ArcGIS Online.

Exploring Careers in Museums and Archives

Feb 16, 2023

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances

Interested in a career in museums, libraries, or archives? Join University Museums staff, University Library archivists, conservators, and many more professionals from around central Iowa for an informal meet and greet to learn more about these unique career paths.

Karagoz Performance of "Forest of the Witch"

Feb 16, 2023

6:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

The Forest of the Witch is a modern interpretation of a traditional Anatolian shadow play adapted and performed by Ayhan Hulagu. When Karagöz, the hero of traditional Anatolian shadow plays, cuts the branches from a magical tree, he is transformed into a series of animals, which leads to a comic sequence of adventures. Along the way, Karagöz and his sidekick Hacivat learn the importance of nature and protecting the environment.

Stained Glass Class with Rod Simpson

Feb 16, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Workspace

ISU $95 / Public $105

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Create a small panel using an array of beautifully colored glass. Learn how to handle glass, choose colors and textures, fit glass to patterns, cut, grind, foil, and solder. Enhanced by daylight, your piece will change based on the weather, season, and time of day.

CLIMATE CHANGE IN IOWA

Feb 16, 2023

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Ames Public Library Auditorium

Free

Live Green Live Green

AMES, IOWA - On Thursday, February 16 at 7pm, learn with the League of Women Voters!

Cyclone Cinema: Bones and All

Feb 16, 2023

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.

Friday, 17 Feb 2023

Cyclone Cinema: Bones and All

Feb 17, 2023

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.

Saturday, 18 Feb 2023

Cyclone Cinema: Bones and All

Feb 18, 2023

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.

Sunday, 19 Feb 2023

Gymnastics vs. Alaska, Anchorage

Feb 19, 2023

2:00 PM

Hilton Coliseum

TBA

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State Gymnastics vs. Alaska, Anchorage. Competition times and dates are subject to change.

Leave it in the Ground: Poems and Drawings

Feb 19, 2023

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Brunnier Art Museum

free

University Museums Arts, performances Lectures Live Green

Debra Marquart, Distinguished Professor and Iowa Poet Laureate, will read from her in-progress book-length poem, "Leave it in the Ground," and share images created in collaboration with visual artist Tom Rice. Together, the book and art will examine the true cost of oil extraction to the planet.

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Feb 19, 2023

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Room 3512, Memorial Union

5 lessons for $45 ISU, $55 public

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances 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: Bones and All

Feb 19, 2023

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.

From the Console to the Stage - Jazz Combo

Feb 19, 2023

7:30 PM

Martha Ellen-Tye Recital Hall in Simon Estes Music Hall

Free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Join Seth Watgen and his jazz combo for a reimagining of video game music from the Persona 5 soundtrack. The music has been rearranged from the ground up to make it the central experience over the visuals and gameplay. Video will be paired in concert with the live-performed music to provide listeners with a multimedia experience.

Monday, 20 Feb 2023

Wrestling: Last Chance Open

Feb 20, 2023

10:00 AM

Hilton Coliseum

$5-$10

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State hosts the Last Chance Open. Match times and dates are subject to change.

How to Use ChatGPT to Boost Your Research and Teaching

Feb 20, 2023

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Online, register using RSVP on CELT event page

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

In our Chat GPT Teaching Talks Series, faculty members discuss their strategies while teaching in this new educational landscape of Chat GPT or generative artificial intelligence that uses machine learning to generate human-like text in response to users' prompts. Dr. Abram Anders, Associate Professor of English and Director of Communication Innovation will present the second in this series:

Cool Technologies to Cool the Planet

Feb 20, 2023

7:00 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Lectures Live Green

The 2023 Symposium on Sustainability celebrates the diversity of sustainability efforts and initiatives taking place within our campus community focusing on supporting and nurturing enablement and empowerment toward a sustainable future that extends into the Ames community, as well as communities across the state and throughout the world. Features of this year's event include an opening speaker, a keynote speaker, sustainability tabling...

Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023

Visual Literacy Tools for Curriculum in STEM Fields

Feb 21, 2023

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

In person, register using RSVP on CELT event page

free

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Training, development

Join University Museums CELT Faculty Affiliate, Dr. William Gallus, and University Museums curator Adrienne Gennett for a workshop to learn how to integrate visual literacy and learning into curriculum using University Museums Art on Campus Collection.

Sustainapalooza: The Urgency is Now

Feb 21, 2023

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Memorial Union Great Hall, South Ballroom, Oak Room and Sun Room

free

Live Green Submissions Live Green

Join us for an evening celebrating all things sustainability at ISU. Food, connections, clothing swap and greening!

Glass Beads Class

Feb 21, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Workspace

ISU $90 / Public $100

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Student activities

Learn to create colorful beads by heating and shaping glass with a torch - yes, we get to work with fire! Build your skills with step-by-step instruction and see how the quality of your beads evolves. Use these beauties in your next jewelry project, or display them as tiny works of art.

Student Government Elections: President Debate

Feb 21, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Campanile Room, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

For any questions, please email Election Commissioner Neeper-Burris at codynb9@iastate.edu

Leaders Workshop Series: Tips and Tricks for File Storage, Shared Drives, and More with Information Technology

Feb 21, 2023

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Cardinal Room, Memorial Union

free

Student Engagement Student activities

Representatives from Information Technology Services will provide an overview of resources student organizations should use. These include the ISU Service Center, videoconferencing options, email management and file storage. Bring your laptop for a hands on session.

Performance: ZuZu African Acrobats

Feb 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Stephens Auditorium

TBA

Iowa State Center Arts, performances

Hailing from Tanzania, the ZUZU African Acrobats celebrate the 2,000-year-old Bantu culture of East Africa in every performance. Performing ancient traditions passed on by elders, this troupe delivers incredible acrobatics, energizing African drumming, singing and dancing, and gravity defying stunts while simultaneously displaying the grace, beauty and strength of the Tanzanian culture of East Africa.

Wednesday, 22 Feb 2023

P&S Council Professional Development Conference

Feb 22, 2023

8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

Gateway Hotel & Events Center, 2100 Green Hills Dr.

$120 ($140 after Jan. 31)

Groups, governance Conferences Training, development

"Cultivate 2023" will feature dynamic keynote speaker Erik Dominguez, sessions presented by Iowa State colleagues, and opportunities to connect and build relationships with fellow P&S employees across campus.

CANCELED: Art Walk

Feb 22, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gerdin Business Building

free

University Museums Arts, performances

This has been canceled due to weather challenges.

SUB Member Meeting

Feb 22, 2023

5:00 PM

The M-Shop, Memorial Union

free

Student Union Board Student activities

Come hang out with Student Union Board and learn more about their upcoming events, and how you can get involved, at their bi-weekly general meetings! FREE and open to ALL ISU students!

Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on Campus

Feb 22, 2023

7:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Lecture Series Diversity Lectures

Lawrence Ross is a writer, author, and lecturer most known for Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on Campus, which exposes the white fraternity and sorority system, with traditions of racist parties, songs, and assaults on black students; and the universities themselves, who name campus buildings after racist men and women.

Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy

Feb 22, 2023

8:00 PM

M-Shop

$1

Student Union Board Arts, performances Student activities

A group of ISU students gets together for an improv comedy show like no other! There are screams, tears, and lots of laughter! You don't want to miss it!

Thursday, 23 Feb 2023

Digital Humanities 101: Intro to Text Analysis

Feb 23, 2023

2:10 PM - 3:25 PM

199 Parks Library

free

University Library Training, development

This workshop will introduce participants to the basic concepts of text analysis for working with datasets from novels to transcripts as well as some examples of compelling text analysis projects. Participants will also get hands-on experience exploring and visualizing datasets with tools such as Google Books NGram Viewer and Voyant Tools.