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What is featured?

Sunday, 30 Apr 2023

ISU Theatre: Student Fringe Festival

Apr 30, 2023

All day

Various venues

free

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts, performances

Join us at venues around campus and Ames as Iowa State students flex their theatrical muscles during ISU Theatre's first Fringe Festival. Enjoy music performances, a fashion show, original musicals and plays, a short horror film, stand-up comedy, and more! Advisory: Contains adult language and content.

Stash The Trash

Apr 30, 2023

All day

Locations Throughout Campus and the Ames Community

free

Live Green Live Green

Stash the Trash is a volunteer effort that brings students and community members together to help clean up the Ames community. The event is supported by the City of Ames, Iowa State University and Iowa Home Consulting. Volunteers can choose to work alone, with a group of people, or with an organization - and clean-up their neighborhood or favorite outdoor area.

Softball vs. Baylor

Apr 30, 2023

12:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Baylor. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics websiteTexas

Argentine Tango Drop-In Lessons

Apr 30, 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: Cocaine Bear

Apr 30, 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.

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

Meeting: Faculty Senate

May 02, 2023

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.

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Spring poster presentation and convocation: University Honors program

May 03, 2023

3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Great Hall and Sun Room, Memorial Union

free

Academic Affairs Academic calendar Student activities

Spring Honors graduates and other Honors students will answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their capstone projects (3-5 p.m., MU Great Hall). The Honors spring convocation will follow at 5:45 p.m. in the MU Sun Room, preceded by a reception (5-5:45 p.m.).

Softball vs. Drake

May 03, 2023

4:00 PM

Cyclone Sports Complex

free

Athletics Athletics

Iowa State vs. Drake. Schedule updates and weather delays are announced on the team social media accounts and the athletics websiteTexas

Retirement reception: Jonathan Sturm

May 03, 2023

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Lobby, Simon Estes Music Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Jonathan Sturm, Morrill Professor of music, is retiring after 25 years of service to the university.

Mixed Watercolor (5 weeks)

May 03, 2023

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Reiman Gardens

$135 Members. $180 General Public. $115 ISU Students

Reiman Gardens

Wednesdays beginning May 3, 6:30 - 8:30 PM for 5 weeks. Join Creative Department artist Yvonne Brune for a five-week watercolor course exploring the beauty of the Gardens.

Thursday, 04 May 2023

Ignite Innovation Showcase

May 04, 2023

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Student Innovation Center

free

Student Innovation Center Conferences Student activities

IGNITE is an annual showcase of student creativity. The three-day event (May 4-6) will feature the innovative work happening across campus through displays, exhibitions, panels, presentations, receptions, and celebrations.

ISU Book Store: Star Wars celebration

May 04, 2023

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

ISU Book Store, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Meetings, receptions

I find your lack of cardinal and gold disturbing ... visit the ISU Book Store for the launch of exclusive new Iowa State Star Wars merchandise. The event includes lightsabers, photo ops, prizes, Star Wars music, and more.

Open house: Central Stores

May 04, 2023

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

192 General Services Building

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

The Central Stores staff invites faculty and staff to see its remodeled sales area and take a tour of operations. Enjoy door prizes and lunch.

SiteImprove: Color Contrast and Other Visual Issues

May 04, 2023

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Microsoft Teams

free

Community Training, development

Join ISU and a Siteimprove representative for a 20-minute session on tips to improve your website accessibility, with 10 additional minutes for Q&A. The monthly Tiny Tips series will be recorded and captioned for those that cannot attend live.

Caterpillar Club

May 04, 2023

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Reiman Gardens

Free for members and ISU students. Price of admission for the general public.

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.

Meeting: Professional and Scientific Council

May 04, 2023

2:10 PM - 4:00 PM

3580 Memorial Union

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 are open to the public.

May the 4th, Empire STRIKES Back Bowling

May 04, 2023

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

CyBowl, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Student activities

Star Wars Trivia; Out of this World Experience; Light vs Dark Side Bowling; Duel of the Fates Billiards; Galactic Deals at the Underground Cafe; Sabacc Tables open for all skills

Friday, 05 May 2023

Ignite Innovation Showcase

May 05, 2023

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Student Innovation Center

free

Student Innovation Center Conferences Student activities

IGNITE is an annual showcase of student creativity. The three-day event (May 4-6) will feature the innovative work happening across campus through displays, exhibitions, panels, presentations, receptions, and celebrations.

Retirement reception: Roberta Johnson

May 05, 2023

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

First floor rotunda, Beardshear Hall

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Roberta Johnson, executive director of the office of student financial aid, will retire on July 5 after more than 40 years of service to Iowa State. A program will begin at 2:15 p.m.

Retirement reception: Tim Borich

May 05, 2023

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Room 130, College of Design

free

Receptions and open houses Meetings, receptions

Tim Borich, associate professor of community and regional planning, will retire May 15 after nearly 44 years at Iowa State. Remarks will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, 06 May 2023

Ignite Innovation Showcase

May 06, 2023

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Student Innovation Center

free

Student Innovation Center Conferences Student activities

IGNITE is an annual showcase of student creativity. The three-day event (May 4-6) will feature the innovative work happening across campus through displays, exhibitions, panels, presentations, receptions, and celebrations.

Celebration: AAPI Heritage Month

May 06, 2023

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Great Hall, Memorial Union

free

Memorial Union programs Arts, performances Diversity Student activities

Ames Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) groups are hosting a celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. Hear from Ames City Mayor John Haila, ISU VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Sharon Fantini, and keynote speaker Megan Srinivas, Iowa House of Representative. Activities also include a traditional AAPI artistic performance, ethnic fashion medley, and an essay award presentations. Registration (free) required.

End of the Year Student Skate

May 06, 2023

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Ames/ISU Ice Arena, 1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr.

$4, plus $2 skate rental

Community Student activities

Celebrate the end of the college semester and the beginning of summer. ISU students with a student ID receive discounted admission and skate rental.