Public Events Calendar

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026

  • Housing Fair (Opens in new tab/window)

    Durham Great Hall
    Memorial Union and Student Engagement
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    The Housing Fair is designed to help students find their home away from home. See options from local property managers, the Department of Residence, and others, learn about tenants' rights, and find other resources.

  • Museum Meetup | Memento Mori

    Farm House Museum, 601 Farm House Lane
    University Museums
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    Step inside the Farm House Museum, where time stands still and the shadows whisper. Explore crafts and activities inspired by real Victorian funerary and mourning rituals—arrange your own funeral bouquet, etch your name upon a casket plaque, write your epitaph and sit for the faux-est mortem photograph. Complimentary snacks&hellip\; for the living.\n\nMuseum Meetups are free and open to all ISU students. Drop by any time between 6-8pm! No registration required.\n\nP.S. Memento mori is a Latin phrase meaning "remember that you must die," and it refers to a practice, artistic symbol, or concept used to remember the inevitability of death. The phrase is meant to inspire a more meaningful and purposeful life by reminding people to focus on what is truly essential.\n

  • Cyclone Cinema: The Running Man (Opens in new tab/window)

    Carver 101
    Memorial Union and Student Engagement
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    Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of The Running Man!

  • Noah Guthrie (Opens in new tab/window)

    Maintenance Shop
    Memorial Union and Student Engagement
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    The M-Shop has Americana / folk artist Noah Guthrie taking the stage tonight!

Friday, February 20, 2026

  • Shaping the Future: Graduate Leadership in Research, Technology, and Innovation (Opens in new tab/window)

    Sun Room
    Lectures Program
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    Speakers: Dr. Farnaz Abdollahi and Benjamin Schmitt
    Dr. Farnaz Abdollahi is a Data Scientist at Intel Corporation, where she leads data engineering and analytics initiatives serving thousands of customers and developers. She previously worked as a Research Scientist at Intel and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, focusing on human–machine interaction and assistive technologies. Dr. Abdollahi earned her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Illinois Chicago, with research in neural engineering and telerehabilitation. She is currently the Chair of IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Chicago Section and is recognized for her leadership in promoting diversity and innovation in science and engineering.

    Brian Schmitt is the Chief Information Security Officer at Mary Greeley Medical Center, where he leads cybersecurity strategy and data protection initiatives. With over two decades of experience in information technology and security, he has held leadership roles including Vice President of Product and Information Security at Dwolla and Global Director of IT Security and Compliance at Danfoss. His work has focused on advancing secure digital systems and fostering innovation in technology management. Brian has also collaborated with organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and is passionate about bridging technology, leadership, and global collaboration to drive meaningful impact.

    This keynote will not be recorded.
    Co-Sponsors: Graduate and Professional Student Senate, Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

  • Cyclone Cinema: The Running Man (Opens in new tab/window)

    Carver 101
    Memorial Union and Student Engagement
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    Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of The Running Man!

Saturday, February 21, 2026