Public Events Calendar

Enjoy a night of Bollywood dancing, hosted by the Indian Students Association.

Student projects from the College of Design's introductory design and drawing studios will be showcased from April 13–21 in locations throughout the first and second floors of the Design building.

A public reception and studio open house will be from 5:30–7 p.m. Thursday, April 16.

The “Core Exhibition Spring 2026” will feature a current selection of two- and three-dimensional projects completed this spring semester in the Design Studies 1020: Design Studio I and Design Studies 1310: Drawing I courses in the college’s first-year Core Design Program.

Student work will be on display in the atrium, room 111, the Pickard Chilton Gallery (first-floor corridor of the King Pavilion), second-floor hallways, and Design Studies classrooms 226, 230, 234, 240, 246, 252, and 258.

DSNS 1020 and 1310 studio classrooms will be open during the reception.

Build/Innovate is a forward-looking symposium that brings together faculty and students to explore the intersection of design, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Through keynote talks, hands-on workshops, and project showcases, participants will engage new tools, ideas, and collaborative approaches shaping the future of creative practice. Join us to experiment, exchange knowledge, and help define how innovation can expand the role of design in an evolving technological landscape. See schedule of events listed below.

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Keynote speaker: Sheng-Hung Lee
Sheng-Hung Lee is a designer, engineer, and educator whose interdisciplinary work integrates design, technology, and systems thinking to address complex societal challenges. Currently an Assistant Professor of Urban Technology at the University of Michigan and Director of the d-mix lab, his research advances human-centered service innovation and “Design for Longevity,” exploring how design can shape more sustainable and impactful futures. His globally recognized work—spanning industry collaborations, academic research, and award-winning design—positions him at the forefront of innovation across design and emerging technologies.

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Speaker: Peter Byck
Soil Science Seminar Series

The Pierre Lecture seminar is a headliner for the Soil Science Seminar Series at Iowa State University. The guest lecturer, Peter Byck, is a world-renowned director and current professor at Arizona State University, whose documentaries have won numerous top awards at film festivals across the United States. Peter will show clips from his latest docu-series while discussing his groundbreaking research on sustainable agriculture, grazing management, environmental health, and carbon sequestration. This event is expected to appeal to many groups at Iowa State and beyond: soil scientists, animal scientists, film producers, agricultural communicators, environmental scientists, and practical farmers, to name a few.

Co-Sponsors: Soil Science Seminar Series, Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Marty Supreme!

ISU Theatre presents "Peter and the Starcatcher"

Fast-rising indie pop band The Whips are bringing their tour from Kansas (w/ love!) to the M-Shop!

Design/Shift is a fast-paced, high-impact design-a-thon where creative thinking powers real-world change. In one intensive day, student design teams partner directly with nonprofit organizations to tackle real branding challenges — translating mission, values, and community impact into bold, usable visual identities. Guided by professional designers and faculty mentors, teams move quickly from discovery to concept to pitch, competing to deliver the most compelling solution.

Design/Shift isn’t a classroom exercise; it’s a live, civic-minded design experience that mirrors professional practice while proving how thoughtful design can fuel change that matters.

In this year's event, 140 students from Iowa State and several other Iowa colleges and universities will work together in teams to develop logos and brand identities for 12 Iowa nonprofit organizations. Several teams will be assigned to each nonprofit and will compete to have their logo concepts selected by the organization for further development.

Iowa State Soccer vs North Dakota State
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Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Marty Supreme!

The Fashion Show is produced entirely by students. Students from any major can apply to work on The Fashion Show, joining one of 15 committees. In addition, over 100 student design entries are showcased in the show each year. The Fashion Show provides students with enriching leadership opportunities, connections with other students, and an outlet to express their creativity.

The Fashion Show 2026 will take place on April 18 at 7 p.m. in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium.

ISU Theatre presents "Peter and the Starcatcher"