Public Events Calendar

Speaker: Andrew Klumpp
Andrew Klumpp, PhD, public historian and editor of "The Annals of Iowa," will present a lecture exploring how scholars can engage meaningfully with public programs beyond the university without reinforcing a binary between academic and community-based work. As the head of public programs, educational initiatives, and community outreach at the State Historical Society of Iowa, Dr. Klumpp oversees efforts that reach more than 23,000 individuals annually—from preschoolers to lifelong learners—through museum tours, teacher trainings, and community festivals.

This lecture will be especially valuable to students in the arts and humanities who are considering careers in alternative academic paths, nonprofit organizations, museums, or community development. Attendees will gain insight into building community-centered partnerships with arts and humanities organizations across Iowa and the Midwest, and learn strategies for bridging institutional and public spheres in inclusive, collaborative ways.
Co-Sponsors: Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities, Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

"The Work We Do Together: Scholars as Partners Within and Beyond the University," Andrew Klumpp, public historian at the State Historical Society of Iowa. He will be focusing on bridging the divide between scholars working at universities and public programs happening beyond the university. This talk will be especially impactful for the faculty and students working in or interested in community-engaged research and in extension/outreach opportunities for the Liberal Arts and Design.

Closing reception for "Future Forest: Digital Echoes," an interactive exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Amenda Tate as part of her PhD research in human-computer interaction at Iowa State.

In this exhibition, she invites you to wander to through a paper-and-light ecosystem that reacts to presence — part ritual, part experiment, part myth. Interwoven stories unfold out of order:

- The Waxen Grove, where ancestral spirits are preserved in wax and light

- The Translucent Shrine, where machines resurrect belief

- The Resonant Core, where your movement becomes memory

Each visit changes the forest. Each visitor leaves a trace. Will you listen to what the forest remembers? Will it remember you?

Experience. Interact. Leave a digital echo.

Follow the myth as it grows: @futureforest.dsm Support for this project has been provided by the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

An opening reception and studio open house will be from 5:30–7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, for an exhibition of student projects from the College of Design's introductory design and drawing studios (DSNS 1020 and DSNS 1310) in locations on the first and second floors of the Design building.

The Fall 2025 Core Exhibition will be on display Nov. 12–21 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.

Speaker: Amanda Knief
2025 Veteran's Day Lecture
Part of the America250 lecture series.

This lecture explores the daring exploits of American privateers and pirates who played a pivotal role in undermining British naval dominance during the Revolutionary War. Attendees will learn how these seafaring rebels disrupted British supply lines, captured enemy vessels, and bolstered the fledgling American economy through prize money and trade. Through gripping stories and historical analysis, the talk highlights how these unofficial naval warriors helped turn the tide of war in favor of independence.

Amanda Knief is the Lectures Program director and the university parliamentarian. She received her B.S. in Journalism and Communication from Iowa State and her J.D. from Drake University Law School. She worked as legislative counsel for the Iowa Legislature before working in Washington, D.C. as a nonprofit lobbyist, nonprofit legal director, and analyst for the Library of Congress' Congressional Research Service. Knief regularly leads Honors Program seminars about U.S. law and piracy.

This lecture recording can be found on the Available Recordings page approximately two business days after the event and will remain accessible for three weeks.
Co-Sponsors: Center for Cyclone Civics, Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, Military-Affiliated Student Center, Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

Collections are housed everywhere, whether in museum display cases, ornate keepsake and jewelry boxes, and more. In honor of University Museums celebrating 50 years, join us at the Brunnier Art Museum with friends old and new to explore 50 Years of Collecting and Preserving the Past. Decorate your own take-home trinket box, supplies provided and enjoy free snacks.\n

Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of The Naked Gun!

Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of The Naked Gun!

Iowa State Wrestling vs Nebraska-Kearney
TV: ESPN+
Radio: The Varsity Network
Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/2bda0c2d-1f32-4843-9179-ee7a3bd1…
Streaming Audio: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/audioapplink/source/oas-1022/content/isun…
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06006349F9EEAEEF
https://cyclones.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=18383&sport_id=17

Explore the history of art! Humans love to create, learn more about the long history of art made around the world. Activities and crafts for children and families will focus on the history of art and creativity.\n\nActivities geared towards K-5 ages\; all are welcome!\n

Iowa State Volleyball vs TCU
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/iowa-state-cyclones-volleyball-vs-tcu-ames…
https://cyclones.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=18245&sport_id=16

Diwali, one of the biggest cultural celebrations organized by the Indian Student Association, includes traditional Indian dance and music performances, followed by an authentic Indian dinner.

Diwali Night is a grand celebration of light, culture, and togetherness. Experience the rich traditions of India through captivating dance and music performances, vibrant cultural showcases, and a delicious authentic Indian dinner.

The evening will feature stunning decorations, lively performances by ISU students, and an unforgettable celebration that brings the campus community together in joy and unity. Whether you’re celebrating Diwali for the first time or carrying forward a cherished tradition, this event promises warmth, festivity, and memories to last a lifetime.

Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of The Naked Gun!

Acclaimed rock bands Slow Mass and The Casket Lottery take the M-Shop stage tonight!