Public Events Calendar

Sunday, March 08, 2026

Monday, March 09, 2026

  • Teacher Education Career Fair, Spring 2025 (Opens in new tab/window)

    Alumni Center
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    Learn about career paths, find out what skills/experiences employers and professional schools seek, find job and internship opportunities, and more. Open to all majors and other job seekers. Participating organizations are available on CyHire.

    FOCUS AREA: PreK-12 Education

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

  • Faculty Senate meeting (Opens in new tab/window)

    Memorial Union
    For Faculty and Staff
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    The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. The senate has legislative responsibility for general academic and educational policy, serving to facilitate communication among faculty, students, and administration. It also cooperates with the administration in conflict resolution, and advises the administration on budgetary and other policy matters. Meetings are open to the public.

  • Opening Reception: HEREAFTER: Fall 2025 Rome Show (Opens in new tab/window)

    Gallery 181, College of Design 715 Bissell Road, Ames, IA, United States
    College of Design
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    Join the College of Design for the opening reception for "HEREAFTER: Fall 2025 Rome Show," which will be on display March 10–27 in Gallery 181.

    The show features work created by graphic design, interior design, and integrated studio arts students who studied in Italy last fall semester with the College of Design Rome Program. Rome faculty members Silvia Aloisio, Olmo Amato, Giulia Boccarossa, Damanio Fraccaro, and Andrea Tanci will be on campus March 7–14 and will be on hand for the exhibition reception.

  • Tech Meets Tradition: Preserving Campus Art with Materials Engineering (Opens in new tab/window)

    Christian Petersen Art Museum
    University Museums
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    In conjunction with the exhibition "Terra Cotta Conservation in the Art on Campus Collection," materials engineer Sawyer Krotz will join curator Sydney Marshall for a dynamic exploration of how technology is shaping the future of the conservation of sculpture. Following a guided tour of the exhibition, watch a live demonstration of object scanning and learn how these tools can support the preservation and restoration of public art.

  • Voting IRL: What Students Need to Know (Opens in new tab/window)

    Campanile Room, Memorial Union
    Lectures Program
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    Speaker: Paul Pate
    Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate will lead a conversation on empowering young Iowans to participate in democracy and make their voices heard. Drawing on decades of public service as Secretary of State, mayor of Cedar Rapids, and state legislator, Secretary Pate will discuss Iowa’s nationally recognized election administration, the importance of civic education, and the many pathways students have to get involved. Under his leadership, Iowa has expanded voter registration, strengthened election security, and launched award‑winning initiatives that promote accessibility, integrity, and participation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to access voter registration information on site.

    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, Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

  • Art Walk: Hach Hall (Opens in new tab/window)

    Hach Hall
    University Museums
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    Seeing patterns? Everything is elemental at Hach Hall, the hub of Iowa State’s Chemistry department. From glowing metal to watery tiles, discover the stories behind the building’s custom architectural installations on this free indoor Art Walk, led by University Museums.

  • Grandma Mojo's Improv Comedy (Opens in new tab/window)

    Maintenance Shop
    Memorial Union and Student Engagement
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    Don't miss GRANDMA MOJO's, Iowa State's premier improv comedy troupe, for nights of hilarity, every other Wednesday all semester!

Thursday, March 12, 2026

  • Conference: Advancing AI and Tech Ethics (Opens in new tab/window)

    Great Hall, Memorial Union
    For Faculty and Staff
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    All-day conference featuring ISU faculty, ISU students, and invited speakers on ethical dimensions of AI and technology. Open to faculty, staff, and students.

  • Curator’s Tour: Prairie, Plows, and the People’s College (Opens in new tab/window)

    Farm House Museum
    University Museums
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    On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. It's not an exaggeration to say that the Farm House Museum, built in 1860 (before Iowa State even had students), is foundational not only to the development of campus and Iowa State University heritage, but also state and national education, innovation, and policy. This tour highlights the exhibition America 250: Prairie, Plows, and the People’s College, open February 2 – October 2026. Recent ISU students helped identify and research 250 primary source objects for this exhibition.