Monday:
At 6:30 p.m., the women’s basketball team will host Grambling State for its first home game of the season. Students can head to Hilton Coliseum for free to cheer on the Cyclones as they begin their season.
Students can participate in Give Back Week at the Workspace by painting their own pottery. Students who bring a nonperishable food item will receive $5 off their pottery purchase. Donations will go to The SHOP, a student-run food pantry on campus that works to improve food security among students. The Workspace will be open from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Prices vary depending on the pottery selected.
Tuesday:
Chick-fil-A will open its new location in the Memorial Union. Located near the food court, ISU Book Store and Soults Family Visitor Center, the restaurant will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on opening day. Regular hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.
At 5:30 p.m., students can take part in the Secret Supper Club for a chance to attend an exclusive dinner party. Participants must register to be considered for one of 20 seats. Selected guests will be notified one week before the event, with the location and menu revealed on the morning of the dinner.
At 6 p.m. in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union, Iowa State graduate students will present their research during the 11th Annual Three Minute Thesis Final Competition. Participants have three minutes to explain their research in a way that is engaging and understandable to an audience without specialized knowledge of their subject.
Wednesday:
At 6 p.m. in Curtiss Hall 0127, veterinarian Alan Younkin will join filmmaker Michael Schelp for a screening of “Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn & Murder,” followed by a Q&A session. The documentary follows Younkin’s journey from growing up on an Iowa farm to attending Iowa State’s College of Veterinary Medicine and building a veterinary practice. The film explores his personal and professional experiences, with unexpected turns along the way.
Starting at 8 p.m. in the Maintenance Shop, improv stand-up comedy will take place. Students can laugh along with others and possibly participate in the comedy with an entrance fee of $1.
Thursday:
The Cyclones will return to Hilton Coliseum at 6:30 p.m. to face Nicholls State. Students can catch the matchup as Iowa State continues its early-season lineup of home games.
Friday:
At 7 p.m., the Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team will host Southern Miss for its first home game of the season. Led by returning point guard Tamin Lipsey, the Cyclones will look to start their season strong against a squad from the Sun Belt Conference.
Iowa State will compete against South Dakota in swimming and diving beginning at 5 p.m. The competition will continue into Saturday at Beyer Pool.
From 6 to 7:30 p.m. in MacKay Hall, students can register to participate in a cake decorating workshop. The event offers an opportunity to learn and practice cake decorating techniques.
Beginning at 9 p.m., the Memorial Union will host the third ISU AfterDark event of the semester. The event will feature comedian Devon Walker and stand-up magician Derek Hughes. Students can also participate in activities like bingo, swing dancing and bracelet making.
Saturday:
At 2 p.m., the Iowa State Cyclones will take on BYU at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones will look to upset the BYU Cougars.
Sunday:
At 2 p.m., the Iowa State Cyclones women’s basketball team will host Eastern Illinois at Hilton Coliseum, where students can watch the Cyclones continue their home schedule.
Tango lessons will be hosted in the Memorial Union from 4 to 7 p.m. Participants can learn tango steps and practice dancing. Everyone is welcome, and Iowa State students can pay $45 for five sessions.