As the leaves begin to change colors and students head back to Ames, there are plenty of events planned around campus. With sports back in full swing and freshmen-focused events around campus, here’s what to look forward to this week.
Monday:
- Fall semester kicks off
On Monday, the fall semester kicks off as new and returning students head off to lectures around campus. Parks Library will be extending its closing hours, now remaining open until 2 a.m.
From Monday to Friday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., students can participate in Mug Week in the Workspace. There, students can paint their own mugs from more than 40 mug designs. The price of the mug will vary depending on what kind of mug is purchased and students also have the option to take a kit to go for an additional $5.
Wednesday:
On Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., more than 50 businesses and departments from around the Ames community will be together at Durham Great Hall. There, new students can learn a bit more about the businesses around Ames and make connections with potential employers. Free food and merchandise will be available.
From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Student Union Board (SUB) invites students to attend its meeting. There, students can learn what the SUB does, learn what events are taking place on campus and connect with members of the SUB.
Starting at 8 p.m. in the Maintenance Shop, improv stand-up comedy will take place. The entrance fee is $1, and students can laugh along with others and potentially participate in the comedy.
Thursday:
On Thursday at 6 p.m., the Iowa State Cyclones host the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first entry into the Cy-Hawk series between the two schools. Students can watch in person at the Cyclone Sports Complex or stream the game through ESPN+.
Friday:
On Friday at 9 p.m., the Memorial Union will host its first AfterDark of the school year. Highlighted by appearances from actor Karan Brar and “Saturday Night Live” cast member Molly Kearney, students can play bingo, sing karaoke, play VR laser tag and much more.
Saturday:
On Saturday at 4 p.m., the Iowa State Cyclones host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets for a cross-conference matchup. The Cyclones, featuring reigning AVCA Libero of the Year Rachel Van Gorp and a reigning All-Big 12 Rookie Team member in Reagan Hanfelt, look to lead the Cyclones to a victory over the Yellow Jackets that made the NCAA Tournament last season.
Sunday:
On Sunday, tango lessons will be hosted in the Memorial Union from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There, participants can learn different moves regarding tango and everyone is welcome. For Iowa State students, it costs $45 for five sessions.
From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Brunnier Art Museum curator Adrienne Gennett will lead participants through the artistic and functional ways wood has been used to create artwork featured in the Brunnier Art Museum. Admission is free and is open to all members of the public.