Public Events Calendar
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Cy's Finals Frenzy (Opens in new tab/window)
Memorial UnionMemorial Union and Student EngagementAdditional details
Need a study break? Say less. Pull up for free food, fun, and chill vibes a Cy's Finals Frenzy this Fall!
Thursday, May 07, 2026
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Ignite Innovation Showcase (Opens in new tab/window)
Student Innovation CenterFor Faculty and StaffAdditional details
IGNITE is an annual celebration of student creativity that showcases students’ innovative work from every college at Iowa State University. View displays, exhibitions, presentations, panels and speakers, celebrations and awards, poster sessions, and explore what innovation looks like at Iowa State.
Friday, May 08, 2026
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Iowa State Track and Field vs Cyclone Twilight (Opens in new tab/window)
Ames, IowaCyclone AthleticsAdditional details
Iowa State Track and Field vs Cyclone Twilight
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Ignite Innovation Showcase (Opens in new tab/window)
Student Innovation CenterFor Faculty and StaffAdditional details
IGNITE is an annual celebration of student creativity that showcases students’ innovative work from every college at Iowa State University. View displays, exhibitions, presentations, panels and speakers, celebrations and awards, poster sessions, and explore what innovation looks like at Iowa State.
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Mike Ford Retirement Reception (Opens in new tab/window)
0211 DesignCollege of DesignAdditional details
Mike Ford, associate professor of practice in interior design, will retire at the end of spring semester after nine years of service at Iowa State. Students, staff and faculty are invited to his retirement reception from 3:30–5:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, in room 0211 Design.
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Retirement Reception for Hilary Seo (Opens in new tab/window)
Parks LibraryUniversity LibraryAdditional details
Hilary Seo, Colonel Gary G. Swenson Ph.D. Dean of Library Services, retirement reception, Friday May 8, Parks Library Rotunda, 4-6 p.m., brief presentation by library staff at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 09, 2026
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Fishing at Lake LaVerne (Opens in new tab/window)
Lake LaVerneFor Faculty and StaffAdditional details
As part of the renovation of Lake LaVerne, a special fishing event is being held. Volunteers will be on hand to assist people without a lot of experience but who want to try fishing. A limited amount of fishing gear will be available to use. (The Iowa DNR has relaxed its fishing restrictions at the lake through May 15, in anticipation of the lake restoration.)