Public Events Calendar

Iowa State Women's Basketball vs Sacred Heart
TV: ESPN+
Streaming Audio: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/audioapplink/source/oas-1022/content/isun…
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/iowa-state-cyclones-womens-basketball-vs-a…
https://cyclones.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=18403&sport_id=8

ISU Theatre presents "Urinetown: The Musical"

Classes meet every Sunday in room 3512 in the MU. Drop-ins are welcome!

Don't miss this FREE Cyclone Cinema showing of Elio!

Ceremony: Presentation
The Gold Star Hall Ceremony is held annually around Veterans Day in November to honor and remember ISU students who died while serving in the US military. The Gold Star Hall committee selects students whose names are engraved in the Gold Star Hall to be honored each year. The ceremony brings light to these service members' personal lives and the life they lived while at Iowa State through a powerful narration of each honoree's biography. Family members, friends, faculty, staff, students and members of the public gather every year to pay their respects and honor the sacrifice made by these students in service to their country.

2025 Honorees:

Thomas Smith
World War II - Navy, Lieutenant Junior Grade
Hometown: Boone, IA
Years at ISU: 1937-1942

Eugene Armstrong
World War II - Army, 1st Lieutenant
Hometown: Jefferson, IA
Years at ISU: 1936-1940

David Wendell Myers
Vietnam - Marine Corps, Captain
Hometown: Ames, IA
Years at ISU: 1956-1961

Myron Poock
Vietnam - Army, Captain
Hometown: Sumner, IA
Years at ISU: 1961-1965

There will be a reception to follow the ceremony. The ceremony will not be recorded.
Co-Sponsors: Gold Star Hall Committee, Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

The Gold Star Hall Ceremony honors Iowa State service members who have died serving their country. There will be a reception with food and drink to follow.

This Veteran's Day, join University Museums for a meaningful art walk honoring the service and sacrifice of Iowa State veterans. Explore Christian Petersen's powerful war sculptures in the Memorial Union's Gold Star Hall and the Anderson Sculpture Garden. This guided tour connects art with history and reflects on the legacy of Cyclone veterans.\n\nStart at Memorial Union, Gold Star Hall\n

Speaker: Iowa State Graduate Students
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) celebrates research being conducted by current ISU graduate students. Developed by the University of Queensland, the competition is an opportunity for students to describe their research, in three minutes, in a relatable and relevant way to a non-specialist audience.

The cosponsors of this event have provided access to a live stream via the Graduate College's Facebook page.
Co-Sponsors: The Graduate College, Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

ISU students - are you looking to impress your fellow Cyclones with your amazing talents? Then don't miss Open Mic Night at the M-Shop!

Speaker: Sebastian Braun
Part of the America250 lecture series.

The United States Constitution, its application, and its interpretation have of necessity existed in the context of inherently sovereign American Indian nations.  How the Constitution has been read and enacted in regard to Native peoples has always been a reflection of contemporary American moral guidelines. This lecture will discuss some of the complex relationships that have resulted.

Sebastian Braun became director of American Indian studies at Iowa State University in 2015; he was previously chair of the department of American Indian studies at the University of North Dakota. His research interests are focused around the intersections of culture, politics, and the environment; ethnohistory (mostly the northern plains); and contemporary issues of sovereignty. His current work deals with the extraction of natural resources and the impacts on communities. Since 2005, he has been writing the chapter on the "United States for The Indigenous World", the yearly summary of developments concerning indigenous peoples by the International Work Group on Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA).

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, American Indian Studies Program, Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

Iowa State Women's Basketball vs Valparaiso
TV: ESPN+
Streaming Audio: https://thevarsitynetwork.com/audioapplink/source/oas-1022/content/isun…
Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/iowa-state-cyclones-womens-basketball-vs-a…
https://cyclones.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=18404&sport_id=8

Comedian Ryan Niemiller - a finalist on America's Got Talent - brings the laughs to the M-Shop tonight!

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.

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!

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

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

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!